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The Realme 9i, we have another device that has the potential to be one of the greatest inexpensive phones now available on the market. Everything else, including the phone‘s performance, battery life, camera, and so on, needs to be evaluated in connection to the extremely reasonable price at which it can be purchased, though. In this review of the Realme 9i, we will walk you through everything you need to know about the phone, from the software that is running on it to the physical components that are included inside the device.
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Realme 9i Specifications
| Specification | Description |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.52-inch HD+ IPS LCD display with 720 x 1600 resolution |
| Processor | MediaTek Helio G95 octa-core processor |
| RAM | 4GB/6GB RAM |
| Storage | 64GB/128GB internal storage (expandable up to 256GB) |
| Rear Camera | 50MP primary camera, 2MP B&W sensor, 2MP macro sensor |
| Front Camera | 16MP front-facing camera |
| Battery | 6,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging support |
| Operating System | Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 |
Realme 9i: Design and Display
The Realme 9i has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen with a frame rate of 90Hz and a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels. With an average brightness of 480 nits, the screen is good for watching movies and looking at photos, but it’s not as bright or clear as the OLED screens on the best phones on the market right now. Aside from that, it looks like a pretty normal smartphone. It has thin edges around the screen, and the only thing that breaks up the display is a punch-hole camera in the top corner.
We don’t really like the gradient back. Even though it catches the light well, it looks a bit cheap, and the camera section on the back of the phone doesn’t fit in very well with the rest of the back. The only colors available for the Realme 9i are black and blue, and our review unit is the blue one. The phone’s measurements are 164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33in), and it weighs 190g (0.42lbs). You can buy this phone from its official website
Realme 9i: Camera
The Realme 9i has a main camera with 50 megapixels, a closeup camera with 2 megapixels, and a black-and-white camera with 2 megapixels. There is a 16-megapixel camera on the front of the phone. The Realme’s camera app is easy to use and has toggles for HDR and AI improvement.
The Realme 9i has a main camera with 50 megapixels, a closeup camera with 2 megapixels, and a black-and-white camera with 2 megapixels. There is a 16-megapixel camera on the front of the phone. The Realme’s camera app is easy to use and has toggles for HDR and AI improvement.
Realme 9i: Performance
The chipset makes it easy and quick to do everyday things like use social media apps or play simple games. The 128 GB of storage is more than enough for any useful use. The device has up to 6GB of RAM, which can be raised. Together, the RAM and the processor make the device quick and easy to use.
It’s great for simple games like Candy Crush and Temple Run, and it can handle high-frame-rate, high-graphics games, but after a while, it might get too hot and slow down. Realme UI 3.0 is slow and big, and the phone runs on Android 12. There are adware and bloatware on the gadget.
Realme 9i: Battery Life
The Realme 9i’s battery life is one of its best features. Even with the higher 90Hz refresh rate turned on, it lasted for more than 12 hours in standard tests.
Anecdotally, I would end most work days with around 60% power left over after taking calls, sending music to a Bluetooth speaker, and playing mindless games during lunch breaks. This means that many people will be able to use it for two days.
Using the PC Mark Work benchmark, which simulates things like web browsing and video streaming, I got 16 hours and 49 minutes out of the Realme 9i with the highest refresh rate setting. This is longer than most of its competitors.
Price and Availability
In the UK, you can buy the Realme 9i right now from Realme for £199 SIM-free and unlocked. This is for the version with 4GB of RAM and 128GB of space. The same model is also available for £199 from Amazon UK, Ebuyer, and Laptops Direct. At the time this article was written, there was no price information for the 4/64GB or 6/128GB versions in the UK. The Realme 9i won’t be sold in the US or Australia, but you can buy some models on Amazon US for about $215.
Final Words
The Realme 9i is a great Android phone for the price. It does the basics well, has a great battery life, and has pretty good photos, too. It costs a good amount, looks nice, is light, and is easy to use. It’s perfect for people who are on a tight budget or who want a solid backup phone.
Realme 9i review: The good and The bad
The Good
- Loud and clear stereo speakers.
- Quick and accurate fingerprint reader.
The Bad
- The rear camera isn’t up to the mark.
FAQS
The Realme 9i is a good choice for people who want to spend less money on a big smartphone with a good set of features and good looks. The big screen and two speakers make for great multimedia experiences, and the long battery life and quick charge are great features.
When weused the Realme 9i every day, we spent up to 6 hours with the screen on while the brightness and frame rate were both at their highest. The battery can be charged from 20% to 100% in about an hour, thanks to its 33W charging powers.