Realme 9i 5G
#1876
TCL 50 XE NxtPaper
#1705Category Breakdown
Realme 9i 5G
TCL 50 XE NxtPaper
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 pixel density of approximately 400 ppi, while the TCL 50 XE NxtPaper has a slightly smaller 6.56-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, resulting in around 269 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset, whereas the TCL utilizes the Dimensity 6100+, both with octa-core CPUs but differing in clock speeds.
- Both phones have a 50 MP rear camera, but the TCL also includes a 5 MP ultrawide and a 2 MP depth sensor, compared to the Realme's macro lens.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the Realme at 5000 mAh and the TCL at 5010 mAh, both supporting 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Realme runs on Android 12 (upgradable to 13) with Realme UI 4.0, while the TCL comes with Android 14, and the TCL also features stereo speakers, unlike the Realme.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 9i 5G
TCL 50 XE NxtPaper
General
Release Date
2022, August 18
2024
Announced
2022, August 18
2024
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.56"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 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 (2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x1.8 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, (wide), PDAF5 MP, (ultrawide)2 MP, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)
8 MP, (wide)
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 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.95 x 0.33 in)
Weight
187 g
185 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Soulful Blue, Rocking Black, Gold
Space Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
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, OTG
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
OS Version
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Android 14
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), gyro, accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes