The verdict
Your pick: Realme 8i, ahead on Design & display and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | 8i | 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 5.8 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.7 | 3.9 |
| Camera | 3.7 | 3.7 |
| Connectivity | 5.9 | 5.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 5.7 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 8i, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 339,897
- against 216,850
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.1
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 600 nits
- against 480 nits
Realme 9i, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against UFS 2.1
- Fast Charge Power
- 33 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 8i | 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio G96 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Qualcomm Adreno 610 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.05 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 339,897 Best value | 216,850 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 645 Best value | 416 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 1,855 Best value | 1,466 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.05 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. | Octa-core CPU with 4 Kryo 265 Gold cores at 2.4 GHz and 4 Kryo 265 Silver cores at 1.9 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v9 |
Design
| Specification | 8i | 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Purple | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.5 mm | 75.7 mm |
| Body Height | 164.1 mm | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 190 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.6 % Best value | 84.2 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 8i | 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 33 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
Display
| Specification | 8i | 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Peak Display Brightness | 600 nits Best value | 480 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ | 6.6″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px | 2,412 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi | 400 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz Best value | 90 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | 180 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,500 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, IPS LCD | Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 8i | 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | 8i | 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 8i | 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 11 | Android 11 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | 8i | 9i |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B3, 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 B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66 | 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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 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 5.1 Best value | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 600 Mbps Best value | 390 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 8i | 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | 8i | 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX3151 | RMX3491 |
