Category Breakdown
Blackview BV9200
Realme 9i
Performance
87.278.8
Camera
36.829.6
Display
80.376.9
Battery
94.333.7
Build
0.271.7
Connectivity
65.762.4
Audio
70.787.6
Overall
62.157.7
Summary
- The Blackview BV9200 features a robust build with a weight of 310g and a thicker profile, while the Realme 9i is lighter at 190g with a slimmer design.
- Both phones have a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display, but the BV9200 offers a higher refresh rate of 120Hz compared to the 90Hz of the 9i.
- In terms of performance, the BV9200 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G96 chipset, while the 9i uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, with the former providing more RAM options.
- Both devices have a 50 MP main camera, but the BV9200 supports higher video recording at 1440p.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000mAh, but the BV9200 supports faster charging at 66W, whereas the 9i is limited to 33W.
- Software-wise, the BV9200 runs on Android 12 with Doke-OS 3.1, while the 9i comes with Android 11 but is upgradable to Android 13 with Realme UI 4.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Blackview BV9200
Realme 9i
General
Release Date
2022, December 28
2022, January 10
Announced
2022, December 28
2022, January 10
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Dragontrail Pro Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G52 MC2
Adreno 610
Memory
256GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF8 MP, f/1.8, 120˚, (ultrawide), AF0.3 MP, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
Panorama
Video Recording
1440p@30fps, 1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
66W wired30W wireless
33W wired, 100% in 70 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
174.5 x 81.8 x 13.6 mm (6.87 x 3.22 x 0.54 in)
164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
310 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Dragontrail Pro), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Black, Orange, Green
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with dual speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, Doke-OS 3.1
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass

