Realme 8i
#2165
Tecno Phantom X
#1380Category Breakdown
Realme 8i
Tecno Phantom X
Performance
77.687.1
Camera
29.664.9
Display
79.581.6
Battery
33.731.3
Build
65.879.8
Connectivity
63.650.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
51.259.2
Summary
- The Realme 8i features a plastic frame and back with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display, offering a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Tecno Phantom X has a glass front and back with a slightly larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display at 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, both devices utilize MediaTek chipsets, with the Realme 8i powered by the Helio G96 and the Phantom X by the Helio G95, but the Phantom X has more RAM and storage options.
- Camera capabilities are comparable, with both having a 50 MP main sensor; however, the Phantom X includes additional telephoto and ultrawide lenses, enabling more versatility.
- The Realme 8i has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the Phantom X's 4700 mAh, but the latter supports faster 33W charging.
- Both run on Android 11, but the Realme 8i uses Realme UI 2.0 while the Phantom X operates on HIOS 7.6, affecting the software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 8i
Tecno Phantom X
General
Release Date
2021, September 09
2021, June 24
Announced
2021, September 09
2021, June 24
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.7"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 600 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)
Mediatek MT6785V/CD Helio G95 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G76 MC4
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.9, (wide), 1/1.3", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF13 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), PDAF, 2x optical zoom8 MP, f/2.3, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Laser AF, Quad-LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
N/A
Front Camera Features
Panorama
Dual-LED flash
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4700 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
4700 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
33W wired, 70% in 30 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.1 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
163.5 x 73.8 x 8.7 mm (6.44 x 2.91 x 0.34 in)
Weight
194 g
201 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, glass back (Gorilla Glass 5)
Colors
Space Black, Space Purple
Starry Night Blue, Monet Summer
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 802.11 b/g/n/ac, dual-band, 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
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 11, HIOS 7.6
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity