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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 10 Jan 2022 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 265 Gold + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 265 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 610 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v11 (upgradable to Realme UI 4.0 / Android 13) |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | Realme UI 2.0 / Realme UI 4.0 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE up to 5GB virtual RAM), Super Power Saving Mode, Game Space |
| Display | |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
| Features | 6.6" 90Hz Ultra Smooth Display, 180Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 5-Level Adaptive Refresh Rate (30Hz/48Hz/50Hz/60Hz/90Hz), 400 ppi, Eye Protection Mode, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 480 nits (typ) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 px (FHD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm, 104.8 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No |
| Zoom | 10 x Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | Samsung S5KJN1, ISOCELL (50MP, 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF) + 2MP (f/2.4, macro, 4cm focus) + 2MP (f/2.4, B/W depth) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide), f/2.4 (macro), f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, RAW support |
| Autofocus | Phase Detection autofocus (PDAF) |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No |
| Flash | Screen Flash |
| Sensor | 16MP (f/2.1, wide, 26mm, 1/3.0", 1.0µm) |
| Aperture | f/2.1 |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 16 MP, f/2.1, Wide Angle (26mm), Primary Camera |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Dragontrail Pro / Gorilla Glass), plastic frame, plastic back |
| Width | 75.7 mm |
| Colors | Prism Black, Prism Blue |
| Height | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 190 grams |
| IP Rating | Splash Resistant Design |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm |
| Battery | |
| Standby | Up to 995 Hours (2G) |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| USB Type | USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Battery type | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Quick Charging | Dart Charge, 33W wired: 100% in 70 minutes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes (Reverse wired charging) |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (Dedicated 3-card slot) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 / UFS 2.2 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Up to 1 TB |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass, BDS, Galileo |
| NFC | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac) 5GHz, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE-A |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Virtual Gyroscope |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP |
| FM Radio | No |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with dual stereo speakers |
| Audio Features | Dual stereo speakers, Hi-Res Audio certification (24-bit/192kHz), 3.5mm headphone jack, Dedicated mic for noise reduction, Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Document Reader | |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6nm) Octa-Core Processor with Adreno 610 GPU, 6.6" 90Hz FHD+ Ultra Smooth Punch-Hole Display with 5-Level Adaptive Refresh Rate, 33W Dart Charge (100% in 70 min), 5000 mAh Battery with Reverse Wired Charging, 50MP Samsung JN1 AI Triple Rear Camera (50MP Main + 2MP Macro + 2MP Depth), 16MP AI Front Selfie Camera, Dual Stereo Speakers with Hi-Res Audio, Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE), Side-Mounted Capacitive Fingerprint Scanner, Dedicated 3-Card Slot (Dual Nano-SIM + microSD up to 1TB), 3.5mm Audio Jack, Splash Resistant Design, Realme UI based on Android 11 |
The Realme 9i debuted in Bangladesh as an efficient, multimedia-centric daily performer in the 21K segment, introducing Qualcomm's ultra-power-efficient 6nm Snapdragon 680 processor, a 90Hz Full HD+ display, dual stereo speakers, and upgraded 33W Dart Charge fast charging. Built with a Stereo Prism Design featuring 3,000 prism lines etched via an 8-layer optical coating process to create dynamic light refraction, measuring 164.4 x 75.7 x 8.4 mm and weighing 190 grams, the smartphone is available in Prism Black and Prism Blue with splash-resistant sealing. Dominating the front is an expansive 6.6-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2412 pixels) IPS LCD punch-hole display boasting an 84.51% screen-to-body ratio, a smooth 90Hz 5-level adaptive refresh rate (30Hz–90Hz), 180Hz touch sampling rate, 400 ppi pixel density, 480 nits typical brightness, and durable scratch-resistant glass protection, paired with a rapid side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm's 6nm Snapdragon 680 octa-core processor (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver) paired with an Adreno 610 GPU, coupled with 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM (with Dynamic RAM Expansion support for up to 5GB virtual RAM) and 128GB of high-speed internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via a dedicated 3-card microSD slot. Mobile photography is driven by an AI triple rear camera array headlined by a 50MP Samsung S5KJN1 primary sensor (f/1.8) with PDAF and Super NightScape, accompanied by a 2MP dedicated macro lens (4cm focus) and a 2MP portrait depth sensor, complemented by a 16MP in-display front selfie camera. Powered by a heavy-duty 5000 mAh battery with 33W Dart Charge (100% in approximately 70 minutes) and reverse wired charging capability over USB Type-C, dual stereo speakers with Hi-Res Audio certification, a 3.5mm headphone jack, dual-band Wi-Fi 5, and Realme UI based on Android 11, the Realme 9i stands as a well-rounded and power-efficient daily driver.
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz (5-level dynamic refresh rate) |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 400 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Dragontrail Pro Glass / Gorilla Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 84.51 % |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 50 MP, f/1.8, Wide Angle (77° field-of-view, 26mm), Primary Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth Camera |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Super NightScape, 50MP Mode, Portrait Mode, Photo, Video, Ultra Macro, Time-Lapse, Panoramic View, Chroma Boost, Expert Mode |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, 10x Digital Zoom, Super NightScape, Chroma Boost |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Camera Setup |
| Single Camera Setup (In-display punch-hole cutout) |
| Camera Features | AI Beautification, Screen Flash, Selfie HDR, Front Portrait Mode, Panoramic View, Super NightScape Selfie |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps, 1280x720 @ 30 fps |
| Ruggedness |
| Splash resistant, scratch-resistant front glass protection |
| Waterproof | Splash proof |
| SpecialDesign | Stereo Prism Design featuring 3,000 prism lines reflecting 8-layer optical coatings with dynamic light refraction, 8.4mm slim body, lightweight 190g profile |
| Wireless Charging |
| No |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dedicated 3-card tray) |
| Bluetooth | v5.0, A2DP, LE |
| SAR Value | Head: 1.189 W/kg, Body: 0.740 W/kg |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type |
| Capacitive touch sensor |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-mounted |





