Realme 9i 5G
#2673
TCL 50 XE NxtPaper
#1826Category Breakdown
Realme 9i 5G
TCL 50 XE NxtPaper
Performance
81.182.0
Camera
29.919.1
Display
76.573.0
Battery
33.735.8
Build
0.215.0
Connectivity
73.882.9
Audio
8.987.6
Overall
47.054.4
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
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, 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)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)
8 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5010 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W 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)
164.1 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
Colors
Soulful Blue, Rocking Black, Gold
Space Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.19 W/kg (head) 1.10 W/kg (body)
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Android 14
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), gyro, accelerometer, proximity, compass, barometer