Realme 9i

Realme Jan 10, 2022

Overview

The Realme 9i is a 2022 smartphone from Realme. It features a 6.6" LCD IPS display with 1080 x 2412 px resolution (401 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 90 Hz refresh rate. The device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) (6 nm process), 4GB LPDDR4X RAM RAM and Adreno 610 GPU. The camera system features a 50MP Standard main sensor with f/1.8 aperture, accompanied by 2MP Black & white and 2MP Macro lens, plus a 16MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery with 33W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 11, upgradable to 13. Available in multiple configurations: 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage. Color options include Black, Blue.

Basic Information

Realme 9i
BrandRealme
ModelRealme 9i
Launch DateMonday, January 10, 2022
Release Year2022
Dimensions164.4 × 75.7 × 8.4 mm
Weight190 g
Volume104.54 cm³
Available Colors
  • Black
  • Blue

Realme 9i was released on Monday, January 10, 2022. The phone measures 164.4 × 75.7 × 8.4 mm with a volume of 104.54 cm³ and weighs 190g. It features a 6.6" LCD IPS display with 1080 x 2412 px resolution (401 ppi pixel density) and 90 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Black, Blue.

Display

Size6.6"
TypeLCD IPS
Resolution1080 x 2412 px
Pixel Density401 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate90 Hz
Brightness
Contrast Ratio1500:1
HDR SupportNo
ProtectionN/A
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Touch sampling rate 180 Hz
  • Brightnes 480 cd/m² (typ)
  • 96% NTSC
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Realme 9i features a 6.6" LCD IPS display with 1080 x 2412 px resolution (401 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. It delivers smooth 90 Hz refresh rate and impressive 1500:1 contrast ratio. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, touch sampling rate 180 hz, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include brightnes 480 cd/m² (typ), 96% ntsc, 2.5d curved glass screen, capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (side-mounted)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Realme 9i features fingerprint (side-mounted). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass.

Battery

Capacity5000 mAh
TypeLi-Ion
Fast Charging33W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The Realme 9i is equipped with a 5000 mAh Li-Ion battery. It features fast charging at 33W. The battery system includes non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetQualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225)
CPU
Processor Details
  • processor type: Octa-Core
  • production process: 6 nm
  • max freq: 2.4 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUAdreno 610
RAM & Storage4GB LPDDR4X RAM, 64GB UFS Storage 2.1
Realme 9i Versions:
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
  • 6GB RAM + 128GB Storage
AnTuTu Score216,850 (v9)
Additional FeaturesN/A
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gravity
Audio Features
  • Hi-Res Audio
  • Stereo Speakers
SD Card SlotNo
Battery5000 mAh

The Realme 9i is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) built on 6 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. Graphics processing is handled by Adreno 610. The device comes with 4GB RAM (LPDDR4X RAM) and 64GB storage (UFS Storage 2.1). In AnTuTu benchmark v9, it achieves 216,850 points. Audio capabilities include Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 5000 mAh battery. The Realme 9i is available in 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 4GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage, 4GB RAM + 64GB storage, 6GB RAM + 128GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • APT-x
  • SBC
  • AAC
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • Galileo
Network Bands
4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Realme 9i supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display. The Realme 9i comes with Bluetooth 5.0 supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), APT-x, SBC, AAC. For cellular connectivity, the Realme 9i uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + Nano SIM). The Realme 9i features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, USB Type-C connectivity. The Realme 9i includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Realme 9i supports 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
Video FeaturesN/A

The Realme 9i features a 3-camera setup with a 50MP Standard main sensor (f/1.8) of 1/2.76" size and 0.64 µm pixel size. The Realme 9i also includes a 2MP Black & white (f/2.4) and a 2MP Macro lens (f/2.4). For selfies, the Realme 9i uses a 16MP front camera with f/2.1 aperture featuring 1/3.13" sensor size and 1.00 µm pixel size. The Realme 9i's camera system includes Digital zoom, Triple camera, Autofocus.

DxOMark Scores

No DxOMark scores available for this device.

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 50 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Sensor Model: Samsung S5KJN1
Sensor Type: ISOCELL
Pixel Size: 0.64 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/2.76"

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Sensor Model: GalaxyCore GC02M1
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.75 µm
Sensor Size: 1/5"

Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Sensor Model: GalaxyCore GC02M1
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.75 µm
Sensor Size: 1/5"

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 16 MP
Aperture: f/2.1
Sensor Model: Sony IMX471 Exmor RS
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/3.13"

Additional Features

Flash:
  • LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • No
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 120 fps
Features:
  • Digital zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version11
Max OS Version13

The Realme 9i runs on Android 11 and is upgradable to 13. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (SM6225) chipset .

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 149.99
USD 162.53
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 239.99
USD 260.05
128 GB 6 GB
Amazon US USD 209.75
USD 209.75
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 179.99
USD 179.99
128 GB 6 GB
Amazon UK GBP 242.80
USD 315.88
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 208.00
USD 270.61
128 GB 6 GB
Amazon DE EUR 149.99
USD 162.53
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon DE EUR 239.99
USD 260.05
128 GB 6 GB
Amazon US USD 209.75
USD 209.75
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon US USD 179.99
USD 179.99
128 GB 6 GB
Amazon UK GBP 242.80
USD 315.88
128 GB 4 GB
Amazon UK GBP 208.00
USD 270.61
128 GB 6 GB