Realme 9i
Specs
General
| Device Type | Realme Phone |
| Announced | 10 January, 2022 |
| Released | 10 January, 2022 |
| Status | Available |
Design
| Dimensions | 164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 190 g |
| Protection | Glass front (Dragontrail Pro), plastic frame, plastic back |
| Colors | Black, Blue |
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 | 6.6 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 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. | ~ 400 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. | Dragontrail Pro Glass |
| Features | 480 nits (typ) |
| Secondary Display | No |
Camera
| Front Camera | 16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide) |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| 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. |
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide) 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Video | 1080p@30fps |
| 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 11 |
| 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 SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G |
| 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 (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 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 (side mounted), 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 | YES |
| Loudspeaker | YES |
| Audio Jack | 3.5mm Audio Jack |
| Audio Features |
MP4/H.264/FLAC player, MP3/eAAC+/WAV player Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic |
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 |
| 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. | v5.1 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 with GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, 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 42.2/11.5 Mbps), 4G 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 charging 33W 100% in 70 min (advertised) |
Realme 9i: Detailed Review
Introduction:
The Realme 9i was launched in early 2022 as a budget-friendly smartphone aimed at users looking for reliable performance, a decent display, and good battery life. Realme continues to expand its portfolio with devices that focus on balancing affordability with features, and the Realme 9i is a solid contender in the budget category. This review will cover the device’s design, display, performance, camera system, battery life, software, and more, along with a summary of its pros and cons.
Specifications at a Glance
- Display: 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD, 2412 x 1080 pixels, 90Hz refresh rate
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (6nm)
- RAM: 4 GB / 6 GB
- Storage Options: 64 GB / 128 GB (expandable via microSD)
- Rear Cameras: 50 MP (f/1.8) wide, 2 MP (f/2.4) macro, 2 MP (f/2.4) depth sensor
- Front Camera: 16 MP (f/2.1)
- Battery: 5000 mAh with 33W fast charging
- Operating System: Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11
- Dimensions: 164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm
- Weight: 190 grams
Design and Build Quality
Aesthetics:
The Realme 9i sports a modern and sleek design with subtle curves and a glossy plastic back panel. The device comes in two color options: Prism Black and Prism Blue, both offering a reflective pattern that shimmers under light. While the design is fairly basic for a budget phone, it manages to look stylish and feels solid in hand.
Durability:
The Realme 9i features a plastic frame and back, making it lightweight and easy to handle. However, this construction also means it lacks the premium feel of glass-backed phones. The plastic back is prone to smudges and scratches, so a case is recommended. The phone lacks any formal water or dust resistance rating, so users should be cautious in wet environments.
Ergonomics:
With a 6.6-inch screen, the Realme 9i is large but still manageable for one-handed use thanks to its curved edges. The phone’s weight of 190 grams makes it neither too heavy nor too light, and the side-mounted fingerprint sensor is both fast and conveniently placed for quick access.
Overall:
The Realme 9i offers a stylish and practical design for its price, although it lacks some premium features like a metal frame or IP certification.
Display
Specifications:
- Size: 6.6-inch IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2412 x 1080 pixels (FHD+)
- Refresh Rate: 90Hz
- Brightness: 480 nits (typical)
Performance:
The 6.6-inch IPS LCD display on the Realme 9i offers a Full HD+ resolution, which results in sharp visuals and vibrant colors. The 90Hz refresh rate ensures smooth scrolling and animations, which is a nice feature for a phone in this price range. While the display isn’t AMOLED, it still delivers decent contrast and color reproduction, though blacks aren’t as deep as they would be on higher-end panels.
Outdoor Visibility:
With a brightness of 480 nits, the Realme 9i’s display is adequate for indoor and outdoor use, but direct sunlight can still make it a bit difficult to see content clearly.
In Summary:
The Realme 9i offers a solid display for everyday use, with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate that enhances the user experience. While it’s not the best in terms of brightness or deep contrast, it performs well for its price point.
Performance
Hardware:
- Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (6nm)
- RAM: 4 GB / 6 GB LPDDR4X
- Storage: 64 GB / 128 GB UFS 2.1, expandable via microSD
Performance Evaluation:
Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, the Realme 9i delivers reliable performance for everyday tasks such as web browsing, social media, and multitasking. It handles casual games well, though more demanding titles like Call of Duty: Mobile or Genshin Impact may require lower graphics settings for a smoother experience. The 4 GB or 6 GB of RAM is sufficient for moderate multitasking, though switching between heavy apps may show some stuttering on the 4 GB variant.
Benchmark Scores:
- Geekbench 5: Around 380 (single-core), 1560 (multi-core)
- AnTuTu: Approximately 270,000
In Summary:
The Realme 9i’s performance is solid for a budget phone, with the Snapdragon 680 providing decent power for everyday tasks and light gaming. However, it’s not designed for power users or those needing top-tier gaming performance.
Camera
Rear Cameras:
- Primary Lens: 50 MP (f/1.8) wide
- Macro Lens: 2 MP (f/2.4)
- Depth Sensor: 2 MP (f/2.4)
Front Camera:
- 16 MP (f/2.1)
Camera Performance:
- Daylight Photography: The 50 MP main camera delivers surprisingly good results in well-lit conditions, with detailed images and accurate color reproduction. The dynamic range is decent, but occasionally highlights may get overexposed.
- Low-Light Photography: In low-light conditions, the camera struggles a bit, producing grainy images with reduced sharpness. The lack of optical image stabilization (OIS) means you’ll need a steady hand for clearer shots in the dark.
- Macro Lens: The 2 MP macro lens is fun to use, but its utility is limited due to low resolution and difficulty focusing on close objects.
- Portrait Mode: The 2 MP depth sensor works well enough to create a decent bokeh effect, though edge detection is not always perfect.
Video Recording:
The Realme 9i can shoot up to 1080p video at 30 fps. Video quality is acceptable for casual shooting, but the lack of stabilization makes it hard to capture smooth footage.
In Summary:
The Realme 9i’s camera system performs well for its price, especially in good lighting conditions. While it struggles in low-light scenarios, the main camera is capable of producing good shots for everyday photography.
Battery Life
Specifications:
- Capacity: 5000 mAh
- Charging Speed: 33W fast charging
Performance:
The Realme 9i’s 5000 mAh battery is one of its strongest features, easily lasting through a full day of moderate to heavy usage. Even with the 90Hz refresh rate enabled, the phone can comfortably power through tasks like social media, web browsing, and video streaming without needing a midday charge.
Charging:
With 33W fast charging support, the Realme 9i can go from 0% to 100% in around an hour, making it quick and convenient to top up the battery when needed.
In Summary:
The Realme 9i’s battery life is excellent for a budget phone, and its fast-charging capability ensures you won’t be stuck waiting long to refill.
Software
Operating System:
- Realme UI 2.0 (based on Android 11)
User Experience:
Realme UI 2.0 is a fairly clean and customizable interface, offering features like Dark Mode, a customizable Always-On Display, and various gestures for easy navigation. However, it does come with some bloatware, which can be a downside for users who prefer a cleaner Android experience.
Software Features:
- Game Mode: Optimizes system performance and minimizes distractions during gaming sessions.
- App Cloner: Allows users to run two instances of the same app for different accounts.
- Privacy Features: Includes options to hide apps, lock apps with passwords, and secure personal data.
In Summary:
Realme UI 2.0 provides a user-friendly experience, though the presence of bloatware can detract from an otherwise smooth and functional software package.
Pros & Cons
Pros:
- Good Battery Life: The 5000 mAh battery provides excellent endurance, easily lasting a full day.
- 90Hz Display: The 90Hz refresh rate enhances smoothness in scrolling and animations.
- Solid Main Camera: The 50 MP main camera delivers good photos in well-lit conditions.
- Fast Charging: 33W charging is a great addition at this price point.
- Affordable Pricing: Provides good value for money with its feature set.
Cons:
- Weak Low-Light Camera Performance: The camera struggles in low-light conditions.
- Plastic Build: The plastic back and frame detract from a premium feel.
- Bloatware: The software experience is marred by pre-installed apps.
- No 5G Support: Lacks 5G connectivity, which may be a drawback for future-proofing.
Conclusion
The Realme 9i offers excellent value for its price, especially with its large battery, smooth 90Hz display, and reliable performance for everyday tasks. While it may not excel in every area, particularly low-light photography or demanding gaming, it stands as a solid choice for users seeking a budget-friendly smartphone that covers all the basics and more.
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