Category Breakdown
Camera
8s 5G
Main sensor resolution (64 MP)
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Battery capacity
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Wired charging speed
≈ TiePerformance
8s 5G
AnTuTu benchmark (329,661 pts)
WinsDisplay
9i
Screen size (6.6")
WinsWeight
9i
Total weight (190g)
WinsValue
8s 5G
Specs-per-dollar (server score) (8/10)
WinsFull Spec Comparison
| Spec | 8s 5G | 9i |
|---|---|---|
Display | ||
| 6.5" | 6.6" | |
| 1,080 × 2,400 | 1,080 × 2,412 | |
| IPS LCD | IPS LCD | |
| 90Hz | 90Hz | |
| 600 nits | 480 nits | |
Camera | ||
| 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Triple | Triple | |
| No | No | |
| Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, gyro, proximity | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, compass, proximity | |
Performance | ||
| Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm) | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) | |
| 329,661 | 229,368 | |
| 8 GB | 6 GB | |
| 128 GB | 128 GB | |
Battery | ||
| 5,000 mAh | 5,000 mAh | |
| 33W | 33W | |
| No | No | |
Build | ||
| 191g | 190g | |
| 8.8mm | 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
Realme 8s 5G
Highest resolution main camera.