Realme 7
#1676
Realme 9i
#1503Category Breakdown
Realme 7
Realme 9i
Performance
77.678.8
Camera
66.929.6
Display
76.976.9
Battery
33.733.7
Build
71.871.7
Connectivity
62.562.4
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
56.157.7
Summary
- The Realme 7 features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Realme 9i has a slightly larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, also at 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 7 is powered by the MediaTek Helio G95 chipset, whereas the Realme 9i uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, which is more efficient due to its 6nm process.
- The camera setup on the Realme 7 includes a 48 MP main sensor, while the Realme 9i has a 50 MP main sensor, both with a 16 MP front camera.
- Both models have a 5000mAh battery, but the Realme 9i supports faster 33W charging compared to the 30W of the Realme 7.
- The Realme 7 runs on Android 10 with Realme UI, while the Realme 9i comes with Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, and features stereo speakers, enhancing the software experience.
- Build quality differs slightly, with the Realme 7 using Gorilla Glass 3 and the Realme 9i featuring Dragontrail Pro glass, making the latter potentially more durable.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 7
Realme 9i
General
Release Date
2020, October 07
2022, January 10
Announced
2020, October 07
2022, January 10
Description
Not to be confused with Realme 7 for Asian market
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Dragontrail Pro Glass
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (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-G76 MC4
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.3, 119˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.1", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
Panorama
Panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30/120fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
30W wired, 50% in 26 min, 100% in 65 min
33W wired, 100% in 70 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.3 x 75.4 x 9.4 mm (6.39 x 2.97 x 0.37 in)
164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
196.5 g
190 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Dragontrail Pro), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Mist Blue, Mist White
Black, Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
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
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, Realme UI
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass