Launch report · Realme
Realme 9i: 90Hz Snapdragon 680 mid-budget with 33W charging.
SpecEagle Editorial·Jan 2022·$200·Score 60/100
Realme 9i leaned on the efficient Snapdragon 680 for long battery life, pairing it with a 90Hz screen, stereo speakers and 33W charging at $200 — a dependable budget volume seller across India and Southeast Asia.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.6" FHD+ IPS 90Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 680
RAM
4/6 GB
Storage
64/128 GB + microSD
Battery
5000 mAh, 33W
Main camera
50 MP + 2 MP B&W + 2 MP macro
Weight
190 g
What stands out
- Efficient 6nm Snapdragon 680
- 90Hz + stereo + 33W at $200
- microSD + 3.5 mm jack
What to watch
- IPS not AMOLED
- 2 MP filler lenses
- 5G absent despite 2022 launch
The phone it has to beat
Redmi Note 10 5G
$199 · score 70/100