Realme 9i
2022Support ended
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Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- Excellent battery life
- 33W Dart Charge
- Stereo speakers
- Smooth 90Hz display
- Dedicated memory card slot
- Good build quality
What to consider
- No 5G support
- Average camera quality
- LCD display
- Software support ending
- Plastic back
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.6"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2412
- Display type
- IPS LCD
- Refresh rate
- 90Hz
- Max brightness
- 480 nits (typical)
- Screen protection
- Dragontrail Pro Glass
Display
- Screen size
- 6.6"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2412
- Display type
- IPS LCD
- Refresh rate
- 90Hz
- Max brightness
- 480 nits (typical)
- Screen protection
- Dragontrail Pro Glass
Performance
- Processor
- Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
- CPU cores
- Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
- GPU
- Adreno 610
- RAM
- 4GB
- AnTuTu score
- 229368 (v8)
Camera
- Main camera
- 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
- Ultra-wide
- Not available
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
- Video
- 1080p@30fps
Battery
- Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Charging speed
- 33W wired, 100% in 70 min
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 2 days of typical use
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
- Bluetooth
- 5.0, A2DP, LE
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm
- Weight
- 190 g
- Materials
- Glass front (Dragontrail Pro), plastic frame, plastic back
- Water resistance
- No official IP rating
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Acceptable (C)
from 59,7 €
Clearly visible signs of use. Best price.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Realme 9i.
Ghost touch on the screen
ModerateSoftware bug or display panel defect.
Camera app lag
MinorLimited RAM resources on the Snapdragon 680 platform.
Minor scratches on the body
MinorGlossy plastic material.
Slow charging and overheating
MinorIncompatible charging protocol.
Repairs and Parts6/10 Realme Official / Independent Tech Review
Battery Replacement
The back cover is glued, but the battery is removable after disassembling internal components.
Screen Replacement
Screen replacement requires removing almost all components.
Charging Port Repair
The charging port is located on a separate daughterboard, which is easily replaceable.
Spare parts are widely available from both original and third-party manufacturers.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
42 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
190 grams
Reused
88%
Recycled
12%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Student / Teenager
Needs an affordable phone for social media and schoolwork.
- Affordable price
- Good battery for social media browsing
- Stereo speakers for watching videos
Elderly user
Looking for a simple and reliable device that doesn't need daily charging.
- Large and clear display
- Very long battery life
- Conveniently located fingerprint sensor
Work phone / Secondary device
An ideal device for managing calls and emails alongside a primary device.
- Dual SIM support
- Dedicated memory card slot for files
- Durable construction
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
FinlandYour country
Estonia
Latvia
Lithuania
The device does not support 5G networks. Ideal for areas where 4G is the primary coverage.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The Realme 10 offers a significant leap with its AMOLED display and more powerful processor, but the 9i remains competitive with its stereo speakers.
| Feature | Realme 9i | Realme 10 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Type | IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
| Processor | Snapdragon 680 | Helio G99 |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes | No |
The Redmi Note 11 has a better AMOLED display and an ultrawide camera, while the Realme 9i offers a slightly larger screen and a more stable software experience.
| Feature | Realme 9i | Redmi Note 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6" LCD | 6.43" AMOLED |
| Ultrawide Camera | None | 8 MP |
| Charging Speed | 33W | 33W |
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