Realme 7i
#2418
TCL 40 NxtPaper
#2159Category Breakdown
Realme 7i
TCL 40 NxtPaper
Performance
62.567.0
Camera
45.745.0
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.555.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
60.961.6
Summary
- The Realme 7i features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, while the TCL 40 NxtPaper has a larger 6.78-inch IPS LCD with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, both supporting a 90Hz refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 7i is powered by the Snapdragon 662 chipset, whereas the TCL 40 NxtPaper utilizes the Helio G88, offering more RAM options and storage capacity.
- The Realme 7i's rear camera setup includes a 64 MP main sensor, while the TCL 40 NxtPaper has a 50 MP main sensor, but it boasts a significantly higher 32 MP selfie camera.
- Both devices have similar battery capacities, with the Realme 7i at 5000 mAh and the TCL 40 NxtPaper at 5010 mAh, although the latter supports faster charging at 33W.
- The Realme 7i runs on Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, while the TCL 40 NxtPaper operates on the more recent Android 13 with TCL UI, providing a potentially more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 7i
TCL 40 NxtPaper
General
Release Date
2020, September 17
2023, August 29
Announced
2020, September 17
2023, August 29
Description
Not to be confused with Realme 7i for Global market
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.78"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm)
Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 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, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultra wide), 115°, 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
16 MP
32 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3", 1.0µm
32 MP, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
Li-Ion 5010 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.1 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
168.2 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm (6.62 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight
188 g
195 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Aurora Green, Polar Blue
Midnight Blue, Opalescent
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, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 13, TCL UI
OS Version
Android 10, upgradable to Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 13, TCL UI
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes