Realme 9i 5G
#2673
vivo iQOO U3
#2467Category Breakdown
Realme 9i 5G
vivo iQOO U3
Performance
81.180.6
Camera
29.947.4
Display
76.580.6
Battery
33.733.7
Build
0.20.2
Connectivity
73.875.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
47.048.7
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 vivo iQOO U3 has a slightly smaller 6.58-inch IPS LCD with the same resolution but supports HDR10.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset, whereas the vivo utilizes the Dimensity 800U, both offering similar CPU configurations but with the Realme's GPU being Mali-G57 MC2 compared to the Mali-G57 MC3 in the vivo.
- The camera setup on the Realme includes a 50 MP main sensor, while the vivo has a 48 MP main sensor, with both offering 1080p video recording, but the vivo also supports 4K video.
- Both devices have a 5000mAh battery with 18W charging and run Android, with the Realme 9i 5G shipping with Android 12 and Realme UI 4.0, while the vivo iQOO U3 runs Android 10 with IQOO UI 1.5.
- In terms of build quality, the Realme measures 164.4 x 75.1 x 8.1 mm and weighs 187g, slightly larger and heavier than the vivo, which measures 164.2 x 75.4 x 8.4 mm and weighs 185.5g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 9i 5G
vivo iQOO U3
General
Release Date
2022, August 18
2020, December 14
Announced
2022, August 18
2020, December 14
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, HDR10, 460 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 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 800U (7 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 MC3
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
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)
48 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
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
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)
164.2 x 75.4 x 8.4 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
Weight
187 g
185.5 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Colors
Soulful Blue, Rocking Black, Gold
White, Gray, Aurora
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / 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
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
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, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Android 10, IQOO UI 1.5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass