Rugged Design Alert: Realme Note 50 Rumored to Feature IP54 Dust and Water Resistance Rating
Realme is gearing up to introduce its latest addition to the smartphone lineup with the Realme Note series. While the specific model name remains unconfirmed, the company has officially teased the launch date for the inaugural Realme Note phone. Although details about a speculated Redmi Note 1 have recently surfaced, indicating a launch later this month, leaks suggest that the first model in the new Note series could possibly be the Realme Note 50.
Several leaks have emerged, shedding light on key specifications, color options, and the design of the purported Realme Note 50. In a teaser shared on Facebook by Realme Philippines, a glimpse of the upcoming model’s back panel in a sleek black color was revealed, solidifying the launch date as January 24. Despite the confirmation of the launch date, Realme has remained tight-lipped about the model’s name and additional details, leaving enthusiasts eager for the official unveiling.
Tipster Paras Guglani (@passionategeekz) has shared a leaked poster for the Realme Note 50 that is tipped to launch on January 24. He said that the phone will launch globally in black and blue colourways. He claims that it will be a rebranded version of a Realme C-series model and is likely to be a budget offering.
The details seen in the leaked poster suggest that the Realme Note 50 will feature a 6.7-inch HD+ display with a refresh rate of 90Hz and carry TUV Rheinland certification. It is likely to come with a thickness of 7.9mm and an IP54 rating for dust and water resistance.
Simultaneously there have been live images of the Realme Note 50 that have surfaced online, mainly from accounts of content creators from the Philippines. It shows the rear panel of the phone with a glossy finish, similar to the Sunny Oasis design we have seen in the Realme C67 models. The dual rear camera setup of the phone appear as individual circular units alongside an LED flash also housed in a circular unit on the top left corner of the panel. Meanwhile, in an unboxing video posted by Instagram user Superbdan (@superbdan), we also see the handset in a blue shade.
The images and videos of the Realme Note 50 also show that the model is equipped with a USB Type-C port and a 3.5mm audio jack on the bottom, while the power and volume buttons are seen on the right edge. The screen is seen with thin side bezels, a centred waterdrop notch for the front camera, and a relatively thicker chin.