Realme 9i 5G
#1876
TCL 50 5G
#1703Category Breakdown
Realme 9i 5G
TCL 50 5G
Performance
68.570.8
Camera
45.345.0
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
62.663.2
Summary
- The Realme 9i 5G features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2408 pixels and a refresh rate of 90Hz, while the TCL 50 5G also has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD but with a lower resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, though both share the same refresh rate.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset, whereas the TCL utilizes the slightly more advanced Dimensity 6100+, offering better efficiency.
- Both devices have a 50 MP rear camera, but the TCL adds a 5 MP ultrawide lens for more versatility.
- Battery capacity is similar, with the Realme at 5000 mAh and the TCL at 5010 mAh, both supporting 18W charging.
- The Realme runs on Android 12 with an upgrade path to Android 13, while the TCL ships with Android 14 and plans for an upgrade to Android 15, and the TCL also includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience compared to the Realme.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 9i 5G
TCL 50 5G
General
Release Date
2022, August 18
2024, February 26
Announced
2022, August 18
2024, February 26
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Panda Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6100+ (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 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
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
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), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/5.0", 1.12µm
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)
8 MP, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.1 x 8.1 mm (6.47 x 2.96 x 0.32 in)
164.1 x 75.1 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.96 x 0.33 in)
Weight
187 g
183.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Soulful Blue, Rocking Black, Gold
Dark Blue, Space Gray
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
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, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
OS Version
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Android 14, planned upgrade to Android 15
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes