Realme 7i
Specs
General
| Device Type | Realme Phone |
| Announced | 17 September, 2020 |
| Released | 18 September, 2020 |
| Status | Available |
Design
| Dimensions | 164.1 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 188 g |
| Colors | Blue, Dark Green |
Display
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Display Type Display Technology => A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor) | IPS LCD |
| Size | 6.5 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1600 pixels |
| Display Colors Display Colors is refers to the number of different shades of colors that the screen is capable of displaying => 64K colors, 256K colors and 16 million colors, Obviously 16M is highest available range of colors and better than others. | 16M Colors |
| Pixel Density Pixel Density (PPI) is refers to the concentration of pixels on a particular display, measured in pixels per inch (ppi). Pixel density is calculated by dividing the diagonal pixel resolution of a display by its diagonal size, higher pixel density better display quality. | ~ 270 ppi |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multitouch |
| Display Protection Display Protection => Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind. | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| Secondary Display | No |
Camera
| Front Camera | 16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide) |
| Camera Setup | Quad |
| Main Camera Camera is able to capture photographs and usually videos, The most important characteristics of a camera are the resolution (measured in megapixels), lens focus type (fixed or automatic), higher megapixel cameras are known to capture higher quality photos, but not always a good measurement of the photos quality. |
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF 8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Camera Features | Geo-tagging, Phase detection, HDR, Panorama |
| Flash Flash Light => There is commonly two types of flash lights are used in camera mobile phones, LED Flash (LED flash offers lower power consumption with drive circuitry that takes up very little room, LEDs can be strobed faster than any other light source), Xenon Flash (xenon flash produces an extremely intense full-spectrum white light for a very short duration) | LED flash |
Hardware
| Operating System OS => Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Android 10 |
| Chipset Chipset is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming. | Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 |
| CPU CPU (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone. | Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 11 nm |
| GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. | Adreno 610 |
| RAM (Memory) RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices. | 6 GB |
| Internal Storage Internal Storage is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored. | 128GB Built-in |
| Card Slot Memory Card Slot is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras. | |
| Sensors Sensors are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. | Accelerometer, Compass, Fingerprint (rear mounted), Gyro, Proximity |
Network
| SIM TYPE SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages. | Nano SIM |
| SIM Technology | Dual Sim, Dual Standby (Nano-SIM) |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Network | LTE band 1(2100), 3(1800), 5(850), 8(900), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500) |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | |
| Stereo Speakers | NO |
| Loudspeaker | YES |
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack |
| Audio Features | MP4/H.264 player, MP3/WAV/eAAC+/FLAC player |
Connectivity
| Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | v5.0 with A2DP, LE |
| GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky. | A-GPS support, & GLONASS, BDS |
| USB | 2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector, USB On-The-Go |
| EDGE EDGE (Enhanced Data GSM Environment) is a wireless network technology generally considered the next step in the 2G network offers data transfer rates up to four times faster than ordinary GSM networks, Generally, EDGE is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| GPRS GPRS (General Packet Radio Service) is a packet oriented mobile data service on the 2G and 3G cellular communication system's global system for mobile communications (GSM), Generally, GPRS is used for the purpose of wireless data transfer, such as sharing pictures and videos or browsing the Internet via a mobile phone connection. | |
| Speed | 3G (HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps), LTE-A |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | |
| NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches. |
Features
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM |
| Web Browser Web Browser => a web browser is a software application used to locate, retrieve and display content on the World Wide Web, including Web pages, images, video and other files, The primary function of a web browser is to render HTML, the code used to design or markup webpages. | HTML5 |
| Games | Built-in + Downloadable |
| Torch |
Battery
| Battery Type Battery Type => Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Capacity Battery Capacity is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions. | 5000 mAh |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Wireless Charging Wireless Charging (Inductive Charging) uses an electromagnetic field to transfer energy between two objects. This is usually done with a charging station. Energy is sent through an inductive coupling to an electrical device, which can then use that energy to charge batteries or run the device. | No |
| Extra | Fast battery charging 18W |
Realme 7i : Detailed Review
Introduction:
The Realme 7i, launched in late 2020, is part of Realme’s affordable mid-range smartphone lineup. It brings a combination of a high-refresh-rate display, a large battery, and a capable camera system at a budget-friendly price point. Designed for users who seek a solid smartphone experience without a hefty price tag, the Realme 7i competes with other devices in the budget segment while offering a few standout features. This review covers the Realme 7i’s design, display, performance, camera, battery life, software, pros, and cons.
Specifications at a Glance
- Display: 6.5-inch IPS LCD, HD+ (1600 x 720), 90Hz refresh rate
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
- RAM: 4 GB
- Storage Options: 64 GB, 128 GB (expandable via microSD)
- Rear Cameras: Quad-camera system (64 MP wide, 8 MP ultra-wide, 2 MP macro, 2 MP depth)
- Front Camera: 16 MP selfie camera
- Battery: 5000mAh, 18W fast charging
- Operating System: Realme UI based on Android 10
- Dimensions: 164.1 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 188 grams
Design and Build Quality
Aesthetics:
The Realme 7i offers a modern design with a glossy plastic back and a gradient finish. The vertical camera module is placed on the top-left corner, and the rear fingerprint scanner sits in the middle for easy access.
- Color Options:
Aurora Green, Polar Blue
Durability:
Although made of plastic, the Realme 7i feels sturdy in hand. However, the glossy back is prone to fingerprints and smudges, making a case advisable.
Ergonomics:
With its 6.5-inch display, the Realme 7i is relatively easy to handle, even with one hand. The curved edges contribute to the phone’s comfortable grip.
Overall, the Realme 7i provides a decent design that is functional and aesthetically pleasing, though it doesn’t push the boundaries of smartphone design innovation.
Display
Specifications:
- Size: 6.5-inch IPS LCD
- Resolution: HD+ (1600 x 720), 270 ppi
- Refresh Rate: 90Hz
- Aspect Ratio: 20:9
Performance:
The Realme 7i’s display is one of its key highlights, offering a 90Hz refresh rate for smoother scrolling and a more responsive feel, especially at this price point. While the resolution is capped at HD+, the colors are vibrant, and the brightness is adequate for most indoor and outdoor use. The IPS panel provides decent viewing angles, although it falls short in terms of deep blacks and contrast when compared to AMOLED panels.
Despite the lower resolution, the 90Hz refresh rate ensures a smooth experience, which is a notable feature in this price segment.
Performance
Hardware:
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 662
- RAM: 4 GB
- Storage: 64/128 GB, expandable via microSD
Performance Evaluation:
The Snapdragon 662, paired with 4 GB of RAM, provides reasonable performance for everyday tasks like browsing, social media, and light gaming. However, it’s not a powerhouse, and users might notice occasional slowdowns during heavy multitasking or intensive gaming. Games like PUBG Mobile and Call of Duty run at lower settings but remain playable with some occasional frame drops.
For casual users, the performance is adequate, but power users or gamers might find it a bit lacking.
Benchmark Scores:
- Geekbench 5: Around 300 (single-core) and 1300 (multi-core)
The Realme 7i’s performance is acceptable for its price range, but it is not designed for heavy gaming or resource-intensive tasks.
Camera
Rear Cameras:
- Primary Lens: 64 MP wide-angle with f/1.8 aperture
- Ultra-Wide Lens: 8 MP with a 119° field of view
- Macro Lens: 2 MP for close-up shots
- Depth Sensor: 2 MP for portrait shots
Front Camera:
- Resolution: 16 MP wide-angle lens with f/2.1 aperture
Camera Performance:
- Daylight Photography: The 64 MP primary camera performs well in daylight conditions, capturing detailed and vibrant images with good color accuracy. The ultra-wide lens is handy for landscape shots, though there is some distortion at the edges.
- Low-Light Photography: In low-light conditions, the performance takes a hit. While Night Mode helps brighten the scene, the images often come out soft and noisy, especially on the ultra-wide lens.
- Macro Photography: The 2 MP macro lens is a fun addition but doesn’t offer great image quality due to its low resolution.
- Portrait Shots: The depth sensor performs adequately, creating a decent bokeh effect in portrait mode, though edge detection can be inconsistent.
Video Recording:
The Realme 7i can record 1080p video at 30 fps. The quality is decent for casual recording, but it lacks the stability and advanced features found in higher-end models.
In conclusion, the Realme 7i’s camera system is solid for the price, especially in daylight, but struggles in low-light and video performance.
Battery Life
Specifications:
- Battery Capacity: 5000mAh
- Charging Speed: 18W fast charging (wired)
Performance:
The 5000mAh battery is a strong point of the Realme 7i, offering excellent battery life. On moderate usage, including social media, streaming, and some gaming, the phone easily lasts a full day with plenty of charge left. With lighter usage, it can stretch into the second day.
- Screen-on Time: 7-8 hours on average
- Charging Time: With the 18W charger, the phone takes around 2 hours to fully charge.
In summary, the Realme 7i excels in battery life, making it an ideal choice for users who prioritize long-lasting battery performance.
Software
Operating System:
- Realme UI based on Android 10 (upgradable to Android 11)
User Experience:
Realme UI offers a clean and intuitive interface with minimal bloatware. It features useful customization options, a dark mode, and system-wide optimizations. However, there are occasional ads and pre-installed apps, which may detract from the overall experience.
- Software Features:
- Dark Mode: System-wide dark theme
- Gesture Navigation: Intuitive gesture controls
- Game Space: Optimized gaming experience with performance boosters
While Realme UI offers a smooth user experience, it could benefit from fewer pre-installed apps and ads.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- 90Hz Refresh Rate: Smooth and responsive display experience, rare in this price range.
- 64 MP Camera: Strong primary camera performance in daylight with good color accuracy.
- Long Battery Life: 5000mAh battery easily lasts a full day or more.
- Affordable Pricing: Offers good value for money with solid features at a budget price.
Cons:
- HD+ Display: The 720p resolution feels outdated in 2024, especially for a 6.5-inch screen.
- Average Low-Light Camera Performance: Struggles in low-light conditions, particularly with the ultra-wide and macro lenses.
- Limited Performance for Heavy Users: The Snapdragon 662, while decent for everyday tasks, lags behind in gaming and multitasking.
- Pre-installed Bloatware: The software has unnecessary pre-installed apps and occasional ads.
Conclusion
The Realme 7i strikes a good balance between performance, battery life, and camera capabilities for a budget smartphone. The 90Hz display and 64 MP camera are notable highlights, while the large 5000mAh battery ensures excellent longevity. However, the lower display resolution and limited gaming performance are areas of compromise. Overall, the Realme 7i is a strong contender in its price bracket, particularly for users who prioritize battery life and camera performance over raw processing power.
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