Huawei nova 7i
#2195
Realme 6i
#2540Category Breakdown
Huawei nova 7i
Realme 6i
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
44.944.9
Display
70.570.5
Battery
60.058.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
61.560.6
Summary
- The Huawei nova 7i features a 6.4-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2310 pixels, offering a higher pixel density than the Realme 6i's 6.5-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the nova 7i is powered by the Kirin 810 chipset, which generally provides better efficiency compared to the MediaTek Helio G80 in the Realme 6i.
- Both phones have a 48 MP rear camera setup, but the Realme 6i includes gyro-EIS for video stabilization.
- The nova 7i has a 4200 mAh battery with 40W fast charging, while the Realme 6i offers a larger 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging.
- Both devices run Android 10, but the nova 7i uses EMUI 10 without Google Play Services, whereas the Realme 6i operates on Realme UI.
- Build quality is similar with glass fronts and plastic backs, but the Realme 6i is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Huawei nova 7i
Realme 6i
General
Release Date
2020, January 30
2020, March 17
Announced
2020, January 30
2020, March 17
Description
Versions: JNY-L22B, JNY-L21A, JNY-L01A, JNY-L21B, JNY-L22A, JNY-L02A
Not to be confused with Realme 6i for Indian market
Display
Size
6.4"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2310 pixels (~398 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Kirin 810 (7 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.27 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.88 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G52 MP6
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
Nano Memory (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.4, (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP B/W, f/2.4
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4200 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4200 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
40W wired, 70% in 30 min
18W wired5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
159.2 x 76.3 x 8.7 mm (6.27 x 3.00 x 0.34 in)
164.4 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.47 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
183 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Crush Green, Sakura Pink
White Milk, Green Tea, Blue Soda
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat13 400/75 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Android 10, Realme UI
OS Version
Android 10, EMUI 10, no Google Play Services
Android 10, Realme UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes