Realme 9i 5G
#2673
Samsung Galaxy M16
#1128Category Breakdown
Realme 9i 5G
Samsung Galaxy M16
Performance
81.186.4
Camera
29.936.2
Display
76.583.2
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.285.1
Connectivity
73.880.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.062.7
Summary
- The Realme 9i 5G features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Samsung Galaxy M16 offers a slightly larger 6.7-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2340 pixels and the same refresh rate, providing better brightness at 800 nits.
- In terms of performance, both devices are powered by octa-core chipsets, but the M16 uses the newer Mediatek Dimensity 6300, which may offer improved efficiency.
- The camera systems are similar, with both having a 50 MP main sensor, but the M16 includes an additional 5 MP ultrawide lens, enhancing versatility.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the M16 supports faster 25W charging compared to the 18W of the 9i.
- The Realme 9i runs on Android 12 with Realme UI 4.0, while the Galaxy M16 operates on Android 15 with One UI 7, offering a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 9i 5G
Samsung Galaxy M16
General
Release Date
2022, August 18
2025, February 27
Announced
2022, August 18
2025, February 27
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.7"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~385 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Panda Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAFUnspecified MP, 46mm (telephoto)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)
13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
25W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.1 x 8.1 mm (6.47 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
164.4 x 77.9 x 7.9 mm (6.47 x 3.07 x 0.31 in)
Weight
187 g
191 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Colors
Soulful Blue, Rocking Black, Gold
Thunder Black, MInt Green, Blush Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.08 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass