realme 8i

Release Date: 11 Sep, 2021

Key Specs

Android v11
Performance
(Good)
MediaTek Helio G96
Octa core (2.05 GHz, Dual Core + 2 GHz, Hexa Core)
4 GB RAM
Display
(Good)
6.6 inches (16.76 cm); IPS LCD
1080x2412 px (FHD+)
120 Hz Refresh Rate
Bezel-less with punch-hole display
Rear Camera
(Very Good)
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Triple Camera Setup
  • 50 MP (upto 10x Digital Zoom) Wide Angle Primary Camera
  • 2 MP Macro Camera
  • 2 MP Depth Camera
LED Flash
Full HD @30fps Video Recording
Front Camera
(Very Good)
16 MP Wide Angle Lens
Screen flash
Full HD @30 fps Video Recording
Battery
(Very Good)
5000 mAh
18W Quick Charging; USB Type-C port
General
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
5G Not Supported in India
64 GB internal storage, expandable upto 256 GB

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Daylight Auto / HDR OFF
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Daylight / HDR ON
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AI OFF
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AI ON
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Night Mode OFF
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Night Mode ON
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Close Up
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Macro
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Low Light
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Low Light With Flash
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Selfie
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Selfie Portrait
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Selfie Low Light
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Selfie Low Light With Flash
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Colour Variance
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Prices in India

4 GB + 64 GB
Starting at ₹ 9,999 View All
Amazon
₹ 9,999 Go To Store
Offer(s):
  • 10% Instant discount on Credit & Debit Cards & EMI on ICICI Bank, BOB and One Card.
6 GB + 128 GB
Starting at ₹ 12,790 View All
Amazon
₹ 12,790 Go To Store
Offer(s):
  • 10% Instant discount on Credit & Debit Cards & EMI on ICICI Bank, BOB and One Card.

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Expert Review Summary

Realme 8i review: progressively better

3.5 / 5

By Prateek Pandey 10 Sep 2021
  • Pros
    • Expansive 120Hz display
    • Performs well
    • Good battery life
    • Good selfie camera
  • Cons
    • 50MP sensor oversaturates images
    • Helio G96 needs further optimisation
    • Lots of bloatware
  • Verdict

 So, where does that leave us? Well, the Realme 8i retails for Rs 13,999 and Rs 15,999 for the 4GB and 6GB RAM variants respectively. For the price, the smartphone brings good performance, a big 120Hz display, and solid battery backup to the mix. Of course, the handset`s chipset has to be tweaked to support graphically-intensive games better. That said, having tested Helio G95 and Snapdragon 662-based devices like the Redmi Note 10S and the Realme 7i, I can confidently say that the Helio G9

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4.5 /5
Based on 177,189 ratings
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Mindblowing purchase

By Purna Chandra Halder on 15 Oct, 2021

The smartphone comes with a big display of 6.6 inches with an IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen. The resolution is 1080 x 2412 pixels and the screen PPI is 400. The operating system of the device is Android 11 + Realme UI 2.0. The smartphone is powered

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realme 8i Key Highlights

Processor MediaTek Helio G96
RAM 4 GB
Display 6.6", 1080 x 2412 Resolution
Rear Camera 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP
Front Camera 16 MP
Battery 5000 mAh

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