[ REALME ]
Smartphones
Realme 9i
Overall Score
43/100
Key Technical Specifications
Processor (CPU)
161598
Graphics (GPU)
34892
[ EXPERT VERDICT · SUMMARY ]
Realme 9i is an engineering-tested smartphones achieving an overall rating of 43/100. It is positioned for balanced everyday compute and power efficiency.
Benchmark Performance Scores
Normalized 0–100 Scale
Gaming
Rating: Poor
13/100
NanoReview Score
Rating: Poor
43/100
Performance
Rating: Poor
25/100
Detailed Technical Specifications
Battery
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Battery type | Li-Ion |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Fast charging | Yes (27% in 15 min) |
| Full charging time | 1:12 hr |
| Max charge power | 33 W |
| Replaceable | No |
| Reverse charging | No |
| Wireless charging | No |
Benchmarks
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| CPU | 161598 |
| Data manipulation | 6443 |
| GPU | 34892 |
| Memory | 85368 |
| Multi-core score | 1599 |
| Photo editing | 19463 |
| Single-core score | 548 |
| Total score | 385682 |
| UX | 103824 |
| Video editing | 4280 |
| Web score | 8739 |
| Writing score | 10212 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
| 3G network | WCDMA 1/5/8 |
| 4G network | LTE 1/3/5/8/38/40/41 |
| 5G support | No |
| Bluetooth features | LE, A2DP |
| Bluetooth version | 5 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
| Hybrid slot | No |
| Infrared port | No |
| Multi SIM mode | Standby |
| NFC* | Depends on the region |
| Number of SIM* | 2 |
| Type of SIM card | Nano |
| USB features | - Charging- USB-Storage mode- OTG |
| USB type | USB Type-C |
| USB version | 2 |
| Wi-Fi features | - Dual Band- Wi-Fi Direct- Wi-Fi Hotspot- Wi-Fi Display |
| Wi-Fi standard | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) |
| eSIM support* | No |
Design and build
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Colors | Black, Blue |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes, in-button |
| Frame material | Plastic |
| Height | 164.4 mm (6.47 inches) |
| Rear material | Plastic |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm (0.33 inches) |
| Waterproof | No |
| Weight | 190 g (6.7 oz) |
| Width | 75.7 mm (2.98 inches) |
Display
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Adaptive refresh rate | No |
| Aspect ratio | 20:9 |
| Contrast | 847:1 |
| Display features | - DCI-P3 |
| HDR support | No |
| Max rated brightness | 480 nits |
| PPI | 401 ppi |
| PWM | Not detected |
| RGB color space | 98.2% |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels |
| Response time | 26 ms |
| Screen protection | Tempered glass |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 84.5% |
| Size | 6.6 inches |
| Touch sampling rate | 180 Hz |
| Type | IPS LCD |
DxOMark main camera tests
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Bokeh | 30 |
| Preview | 57 |
| Samples | Photo samples of Realme 9i from DxOMark |
Main camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| 1080p video recording | Up to 30FPS |
| 4K video recording | No |
| 8K video recording | No |
| Aperture | f/1.8 |
| Autofocus | Phase autofocus |
| Camera features | - Bokeh mode- Pro mode |
| Flash | LED |
| Focal length | 26 mm |
| Image resolution | 8700 x 5800 |
| Lenses | 1) Standard: 50 MP2) Macro: 2 MP3) Depth: 2 MP |
| Matrix | 50 megapixels |
| Pixel size | 0.64 micron |
| Sensor | Samsung S5KJN1 |
| Sensor size | 1/2.76" (≈ 0.36 inch) |
| Stabilization | Digital |
| Zoom | Digital |
Memory
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Channels | 2 |
| Memory card | MicroSD |
| Memory card max size | Up to 512 GB |
| Memory clock | 2133 MHz |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X |
| RAM size | 4 GB |
| Storage size | 64 GB |
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 |
Other
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Announced | January 2022 |
| Bundled charger | Yes, 33 W |
| Category | Mid-range |
| Launch price (MSRP) | $230 |
| Release date | January 2022 |
| Sensors | - Proximity sensor- Accelerometer- Ambient light sensor- Compass- Fingerprint |
Performance
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.9 GHz: Kryo 265 Silver (Cortex-A53)- 4 cores at 2.4 GHz: Kryo 265 Gold (Cortex-A73) |
| CPU cores | 8 (4 + 4) |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| FLOPS | ~285.2 GFLOPS |
| GPU clock | 1114 MHz |
| GPU shading units | 128 |
| Graphics | Adreno 610 |
| Lithography process | 6 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | TSMC |
| Max clock | 2400 MHz |
| Neural processor (NPU) | Hexagon 686 |
Selfie camera
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Depth sensor (TOF 3D) | No |
| Megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Video resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 30 FPS |
Software
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| OS size | 17 GB |
| Operating system | Android 11 (Can be upgraded to Android 14) |
| ROM | Realme UI 5.0 |
Sound
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| FM radio | No |
| Headphone audio jack | Yes |
| Speakers | Stereo |
Strengths & Limitations
Key Advantages
- Comprehensive positive benchmark metrics recorded.
Key Considerations
- No major hardware limitations flagged during benchmark run.
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Methodology, Provenance & Verification
Score version 2026.1 · Data verified 2026-08-26 · Source: official manufacturer datasheets and standardized reproducible benchmark suites (Geekbench 6, Cinebench R24, 3DMark).