Category Breakdown
Camera
nova 8i
Main sensor resolution (64 MP)
WinsBattery
9i
Battery capacity (5,000 mAh)
WinsCharging
nova 8i
Wired charging speed (66W)
WinsPerformance
9i
AnTuTu benchmark (229,368 pts)
WinsDisplay
nova 8i
Screen size (6.67")
WinsWeight
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Total weight
≈ TieValue
9i
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (7.8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | nova 8i | 9i |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.67" | 6.6" | |
| 1,080 × 2,376 | 1,080 × 2,412 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| — | 90Hz | |
| — | 480 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Quad | Triple | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Qualcomm SM6115 Snapdragon 662 (11 nm) | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) | |
| — | 229,368 | |
| 8 GB | 6 GB | |
| 128 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 4,300 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 66W | 33W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 190g | 190g | |
| 8.6mm | 8.4mm | |
| plastic | Glass front (Dragontrail Pro), plastic frame, plastic back | |
| none | none | |
| Budget | Budget | |
Who Each Phone Is Really For
If your priorities differ from the verdict above, start here.
Best overall value
Realme 9i
Highest value score — most specs per dollar.
Budget pick
Realme 9i
Lowest price while still competitive.
Photography
Huawei nova 8i
Highest resolution main camera.