HUAWEI MatePad 12 X (2026) Review
The market for 5G-powered smartphones keeps growing, and it is becoming harder to decide which one to get. Motorola has just brought its latest 5G smartphone offering— the Moto G50 5G in the Philippines, and it boasts similar specs as the realme 8 5G. It sports the same 90Hz 6.5-inch display, MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G SoC, 4GB RAM, 128GB storage, triple rear cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery. But, which is more worthy of getting under PHP 11K budget? Let’s find out in a specs comparison.
| Motorola Moto G50 5G specs: | realme 8 5G specs: |
|---|---|
| 6.5-inch Max Vision HD+ (1600 x720) display, 269ppi | 6.5-inch FHD+ (1080 x 2400) IPS LCD, 405 PPI |
| 90Hz refresh rate | 90Hz refresh rate |
| MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G SoC | MediaTek Dimensity 700 5G SoC |
| Mali-G57 MC2 GPU | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 GPU |
| 4GB RAM | 4GB, 8GB LPDDR4x RAM |
| 128GB storage | 128GB UFS 2.1 storage |
| microSD up to 1TB (hybrid) | microSD up to 1TB (dedicated) |
| Triple rear cameras: | Triple rear cameras: |
| • 48MP F1.7 (main) | • 48MP F1.8 (main) |
| • 2MP F2.4 (macro) | • 2MP F2.4 (macro) |
| • 2MP F2.4 (depth) | • 2MP F2.4 (depth) |
| 13MP F2.2 front camera | 16MP F2.1 front camera |
| Dual-SIM (nano) | Dual-SIM (nano) |
| 5G, 4G LTE | 5G, 4G LTE |
| WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| NFC | NFC |
| GPS, A-GPS, LTEPP | GPS, A-GPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, QZSS, GLONASS |
| USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm audio jack | 3.5mm audio jack |
| Fingerprint scanner (side) | Fingerprint scanner (side) |
| Android 11 | realme UI 2.0 (based on Android 11) |
| 5,000mAh battery w/ 15W charging | 5,000mAh battery w/ 18W fast charge |
| 167 x 76.4 x 9.26 mm | 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5mm |
| 206g | 185g |
| Meteorite Grey, Green | Supersonic Blue, Supersonic Black |
Summary of advantages
Motorola Moto G50 5G:
• Slightly more affordable
• Water repellent design
realme 8 5G:
• FHD+ display
• Higher front camera resolution
• Bluetooth 5.1
• Dedicated microSD slot
• Faster charging rate (18W)
Both smartphones sport a 6.5-inch display. The Motorola Moto G50 5G comes with an HD+ resolution, while the realme 8 5G has an FHD+. However, if you are looking for a snappy phone, both offer a 90Hz screen refresh rate for a buttery-smooth experience for applications and games.
Powering these two smartphones is the same MediaTek Dimensity 700 SoC and ARM Mali-G57 MC2 GPU so that we can expect the same level of performance between these two. However, do note that we can only determine the extent of their performance and thermals once we have both units for a review.
Both Motorola Moto G50 5G and realme 8 5G come with 4GB of RAM. However, the realme 8 5G also has an option of a higher 8GB.
When it comes to storage, both smartphones have 128GB. You have the option to expand their storage up to 1TB, though, as they both have microSD slot. However, the realme device features a dedicated slot for easy expansion without sacrificing dual-SIM capabilities.
Both phones are neck and neck for the camera department. Both smartphones sport a 48MP main camera and 2MP for their macro and depth cameras. But, the race is won with the front camera of the realme 8 5G at 16MP, beating the Motorola Moto G50 5G’s 13MP. Take note, though, that these numbers don’t always equate to quality.
As for connectivity, both support 5G, dual-SIM (nano), WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and a side-mounted fingerprint scanner. The difference that the realme 8 5G has over the Motorola Moto G50 5G is its support for an updated Bluetooth 5.1. However, the Moto G50 5G has a water-repellent design, meaning it can withstand accidental splashes.
Both Motorola Moto G50 5G and realme 8 5G have a 5,000mAh battery. However, the former supports 15W fast charge, while the latter has a faster 18W. Hence, the realme 8 5G is expected to recharge quicker.
The Motorola Moto G50 5G (4GB + 128GB) comes with a price tag of PHP 10,495. On the other hand, the realme 8 5G (4GB + 128GB) is priced at PHP 10,990.
Which one to get?
It’s a landslide victory for the realme 8 5G. Although it would cost about PHP 500 more, it carries added benefits of an FHD+ display, a higher front camera resolution, and a faster charging rate. Plus, if you have an extra budget, you may also opt to get the 8GB + 128GB variant for PHP 11,990.
So what do you guys think? Feel free to share your thoughts in the comments below.
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joberta says:
🥈 Silver🏆2
Realme wins, nobody buys motorola, no stores, no after sales support.
Juan says:
🌱 Noobs🏆1
if you are a gamer, you may consider the moto. less reso, mas ok for the gpu. then the UI, some prefer stock android due to simplicity than custom UI. next is bloatware which mas madami si realme.