Symphony Mobile’s budget-friendly smartphone series Helio is pushing its limit with every release. Symphony targets the same budget segment with the latest Helio 50, released on 3rd June 2024 in Bangladesh. Let’s deep dive into the Symphony Helio 50's features to learn about its potential and disadvantages. Key Specifications and Features Design The Symphony Helio 50 has dimensions of 167.4 mm by 77.6 mm by 8.79 mm and weighs 215g, including the battery. It features a Gorilla Glass front and a plastic back that mimics the glass look. The phone has an almost square shape with rounded corners.  On the back, there is a square triple camera hump. The front camera has a punch-hole design and is placed at the top center of the phone. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor is included for security. Helio 50 includes dual speakers that provide stereo sound. There is a 3.5mm audio jack for headphones. All other ports and buttons are located in their standard positions. Read more: Top Smart TV Picks for 2024: Ultimate Buyer’s Guide in Bangladesh Display The Symphony Helio 50 features a 6.72-inch LTPS LCD panel with a 1080 by 2400 pixels HD+ resolution. The display supports multitouch and has a density of 392 ppi. It offers a 90Hz refresh rate for smoother visuals. The screen has standard chin and bezel levels. Color reproduction is accurate, and the touch response is consistent.  The display is protected by Corning glass, enhancing its durability. This combination provides a decent viewing experience while maintaining durability.  Overall, the display specifications cover essential aspects without any standout features or significant drawbacks. However, switching between apps can sometimes feel slow.  Read more: 2024 DSLR Camera Buying Guide: Prices and Top Picks in Bangladesh Performance and Software The Symphony Helio 50 runs on Android 14 and is powered by a MediaTek Helio G88 12 nm chipset. It features an octa-core CPU clocked at 2.0GHz and an Arm Mali-G52 MC2 GPU at 1.0 GHz. It runs on Android 14 OS. The phone comes with 128 GB of internal memory, expandable up to 512GB via a microSD card. It offers RAM options of 6 GB or 8 GB.  The device handles regular tasks without heating up. Apps may take a little time to launch but do not freeze or lag. It can play heavy games and run multiple apps in the background, though heavy games perform better at lower settings. The UI is clean with minimal bloatware. Read more: Benco V90 Plus Review: A Worthy New Contender in the Budget Smartphone Market Cameras The Symphony Helio 50 has a triple rear camera setup. The primary camera is 108 MP (wide), accompanied by a 2 MP macro lens and a 0.08 MP auxiliary lens. The front camera is 32 MP.  Camera features include an LED flash and panorama mode. Video recording options are 2K, 1080p, 720p, and 480p.  Pictures taken with the main camera do not meet expectations and often appear too contrasty. The camera struggles with dynamic range, resulting in poor-quality images in various lighting conditions. This affects the overall photo quality and may disappoint users expecting high performance from the camera. Read more: Honor Pad 9 Tablet: Is It Worth Buying? Battery and Charger The Symphony Helio 50 is equipped with a non-removable Li-Po battery. It has a capacity of 5000 mAh, providing ample power for daily use. The phone supports 33W wired charging, allowing for quicker recharges. This combination ensures the device can handle extensive use without frequent charging interruptions.