Realme 9i
$209Budget2022
6.8
Overall Score
within Budget
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build and value. Scores are rated within the phone's tier.
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6.6"
Display
50MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
6GB
Max RAM
33W
Charging
190g
Weight
Why the 9i
BudgetThe Realme 9i offers strong budget-tier value for $209, highlighted by a reliable 5000 mAh battery with 33W charging and a smooth 90Hz display. Performance is modest and measured via documented AnTuTu and GeekBench benchmark scores from the Snapdragon 680 chipset. The camera system is basic with no OIS or high-end secondary lenses, and construction features standard plastic materials without official water resistance.
Hardware quality by category
The overall score is the average of these six components, rated within the phone's tier.
Camera6.0
Performance6.2
Battery7.8
Display6.7
Build6.3
Value7.8
Strengths
5000 mAh battery with 33W wired charging
6.6-inch 90Hz IPS LCD display with 1080p resolution
Dedicated microSDXC card slot and 3.5mm headphone jack
Snapdragon 680 4G chipset with explicit AnTuTu and GeekBench test scores
Weaknesses
No optical image stabilization (OIS) or ultrawide camera
Basic peak brightness of 480 nits
No official water resistance rating
Plastic frame and back construction
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