Realme 9i
#1503
TCL 40 NxtPaper
#2303Category Breakdown
Realme 9i
TCL 40 NxtPaper
Performance
78.883.8
Camera
29.619.1
Display
76.975.4
Battery
33.735.8
Build
71.70.2
Connectivity
62.463.8
Audio
87.670.7
Overall
57.750.1
Summary
- The Realme 9i features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and a 90Hz refresh rate, while the TCL 40 NxtPaper has a slightly larger 6.78-inch display with a resolution of 1080 x 2460 pixels, also at 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by a Snapdragon 680 chipset, whereas the TCL utilizes a Mediatek Helio G88, with the latter offering more RAM at 8GB compared to Realme's maximum of 6GB.
- Both devices have a 50 MP main camera, but the TCL adds an ultra-wide lens, enhancing versatility.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the Realme at 5000 mAh and the TCL at 5010 mAh, both supporting 33W charging.
- The Realme runs on Android 11 upgradable to Android 13 with Realme UI, while the TCL comes with Android 13 and TCL UI, providing a more current software experience.
- Build quality is comparable, with both phones using plastic frames and lacking water resistance.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 9i
TCL 40 NxtPaper
General
Release Date
2022, January 10
2023, August 29
Announced
2022, January 10
2023, August 29
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.78"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2460 pixels (~396 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Dragontrail Pro Glass
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Mediatek MT6769H Helio G88 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, (ultra wide), 115°, 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
32 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
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
Li-Ion 5010 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, 100% in 70 min
33W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
168.2 x 75.3 x 7.9 mm (6.62 x 2.96 x 0.31 in)
Weight
190 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front (Dragontrail Pro), plastic frame, plastic back
N/A
Colors
Black, Blue
Midnight Blue, Opalescent
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.1, 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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4
Android 13, TCL UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass