Realme 9i 5G
#1876
vivo iQOO U3x
#1869Category Breakdown
Realme 9i 5G
vivo iQOO U3x
Performance
68.568.5
Camera
45.345.4
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
62.662.6
Summary
- The Realme 9i 5G and vivo iQOO U3x both feature a 90Hz IPS LCD display, with the Realme slightly larger at 6.6 inches compared to the U3x's 6.58 inches, and both offer similar resolutions and pixel densities.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset, while the U3x uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 480, with the former providing a higher clock speed.
- The Realme has a more capable rear camera setup with a 50 MP main sensor compared to the U3x's 13 MP, although both have 8 MP front cameras.
- Both devices are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery and support 18W charging, ensuring similar longevity.
- The Realme runs on Android 12 with Realme UI 4.0, while the U3x operates on Android 11 with OriginOS 1.0, indicating a more updated software experience for the Realme.
- Build quality is comparable, with the Realme being slightly heavier at 187g versus the U3x's 185.5g.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 9i 5G
vivo iQOO U3x
General
Release Date
2022, August 18
2021, March 19
Announced
2022, August 18
2021, March 19
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.58"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Panda Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM4350 Snapdragon 480 5G (8 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Kryo 460 & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 460)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 619
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
13 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)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
8 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
8 MP, f/2.0, 27mm (wide)
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 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)
164.2 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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Soulful Blue, Rocking Black, Gold
Gray, Aurora
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / 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/6, 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
Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO
OS Version
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Android 11, OriginOS 1.0 for iQOO
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes