The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 7i | F17 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 4.9 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.8 | 3.9 |
| Camera | 5.1 | 3.9 |
| Connectivity | 5.0 | 5.2 |
| Battery & charging | 6.6 | 4.1 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 7i, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 6,000 mAh
- against 4,015 mAh
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
Oppo F17, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.1
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- Super AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Pixel Density
- 409 ppi
- against 270 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 7i | F17 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G85 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 11 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 225,154 | 184,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 339 | 339 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,208 | 1,208 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A75 cores at 2.0 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 1.8 GHz | Octa-core CPU with 4 Kryo 260 Gold cores at 2.0 GHz and 4 Kryo 260 Silver cores at 1.8 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | 7i | F17 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Blue | Blue, Silver, Orange |
| Body Thickness | 9.8 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.9 mm | 72.8 mm |
| Body Height | 164.5 mm | 159.8 mm |
| Weight | 208 g | 163 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 81.7 % | 86.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 7i | F17 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 6,000 mAh Best value | 4,015 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Reverse Charging Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 7i | F17 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 560 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.5″ Best value | 6.44″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,600 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 270 ppi | 409 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz Best value | 60 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Water Drop Notch, Gorilla Glass 3, Curved Glass, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Touchscreen | Water Drop Notch, Scratch Resistant, Gorilla Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | 7i | F17 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 7i | F17 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Gyroscope | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Gravity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | 7i | F17 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 10 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 10 | — |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 7i | F17 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 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, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 3G, 4G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 4G |
| 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.1 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo Best value |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.16 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 0.81 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.98 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.1 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 390 Mbps | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 7i | F17 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Loudspeaker | Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | 7i | F17 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | CPH2095 |
