The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 6i | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.7 | 5.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 4.2 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 3.0 |
| Connectivity | 5.6 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 4.5 | 6.0 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 6i, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 405 ppi
- against 270 ppi
- Fast Charge Power
- 30 W
- against 18 W
- Display Horizontal Resolution
- 1,080 px
- against 720 px
- Display Vertical Resolution
- 2,400 px
- against 1,600 px
Realme V3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 301,380
- against 203,078
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 6i | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G100 | MediaTek Dimensity 720 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 7 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G76 MC4 | Mali-G57 MC3 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.05 GHz Best value | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 203,078 | 301,380 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 416 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,354 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores and 6 Cortex-A55 cores, all at 2.0 GHz |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | — |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | 6i | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Green | Blue, Silver |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.6 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 74.8 mm | 76 mm |
| Body Height | 162.1 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 191 g | 189.5 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.1 % Best value | 83 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Plastic, Splash Resistant |
| Resistance Features | Water Resistant | — |
Battery
| Specification | 6i | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 30 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable Best value |
Display
| Specification | 6i | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 480 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.52″ Best value | 6.5″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px Best value | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 1,600 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 405 ppi Best value | 270 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 6i | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | 6i | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 6i | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | 10 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | 6i | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, NFC, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.888 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.965 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 2,770 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 100 Mbps | 211 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | 6i | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 Best value | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, Stereo Speakers, EDR, HID Best value | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker, Dolby Atmos |
Technical
| Specification | 6i | V3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX2002 | — |
