Category Breakdown
Oppo A96
Realme 9i
Performance
64.862.5
Camera
44.344.3
Display
75.575.5
Battery
63.063.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
62.862.1
Summary
- The Oppo A96 and Realme 9i both feature a similar build quality with glass fronts and plastic frames, but the A96 is slightly heavier at 191g compared to the 9i's 190g.
- Both devices have a 6.59-inch and 6.6-inch IPS LCD display, respectively, with a 90Hz refresh rate and similar resolutions, offering comparable visual experiences.
- Performance-wise, they are equipped with the same Snapdragon 680 chipset and Adreno 610 GPU, although the A96 offers more RAM options.
- In terms of camera capabilities, both have a 50 MP main sensor, but the 9i includes an additional macro lens.
- Battery capacity is identical at 5000mAh with 33W charging for both, while the Realme 9i offers a more recent software experience with upgradable Android 13 and stereo speakers, enhancing its overall user experience compared to the A96's ColorOS 11.1.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo A96
Realme 9i
General
Release Date
2022, March 16
2022, January 10
Announced
2022, March 16
2022, January 10
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.59"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Dragontrail Pro Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 610
Adreno 610
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 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
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (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)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD, 50% in 26 minReverse wired
33W wired, 100% in 70 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
191 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Dragontrail Pro), plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Starry Black, Sunset Blue
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / 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 Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
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, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4
OS Version
Android 11, ColorOS 11.1
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes

