Realme 8i 128GB

Realme is back with yet another variant added to its mid-range 8 series. We’ve already lost the count on number of devices available in this range. And now, we have another one in mix called the Realme 8i. The new Realme 8 series model comes with a 6.6-inch Full HD+ display that supports 1080x2400 pixels resolution. The screen comes punch hole design and offers pixel density of 405 PPI. Redmi 10 Prime comes powered by the new MediaTek Helio G96 octa-core chipset, along with 6GB RAM and you get 128GB internal storage with this model that is further expandable up to 256GB. Realme 8i features a triple rear camera that comprises of 50MP primary sensor with EIS, 2MP sensor and 2MP depth sensor. On the front, it comes with a 16MP selfie camera that also support video calls. The phone gets backed up with a large 5000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging via USB Type C port. Other features on the phone are side-mounted fingerprint sensor, face unlock and headphone jack for music streaming. Other popular Realme mobiles in the market are Realme 8 5G, Realme 7 Pro and the Realme 7.

Realme 8i 128GB Share on

₹13450.00

64 GB

64 GB 128 GB

Processor : MediaTek Helio G96
RAM : 6 GB
Storage : 128 GB
Battery : 5000 mAh battery
Camera : Triple (50MP + 2MP + 2MP)
Display : IPS LCD
SIM : Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Operating System : Android v11

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Realme 8i 128GB: Pros & Cons

7.8
out of 10
MSP SCORE
  • Good Stuff
  • 120Hz Full HD+ display
  • Decent hardware performer
  • 6GB RAM on board
  • 128GB expandable storage
  • Decent rear cameras
  • Long battery backup
  • Bad Stuff
  • LCD panel
  • 18W fast charging only
Verdict
Realme 8i is the latest device part of the 8 series from the company. It features an LCD 120Hz Full HD+ display with punch hole design. The device comes powered by Helio G96 chipset with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage for this price. The primary 50MP cameras shoots decent photos but the others are average. Having a 5,000mAh battery is helpful but with 18W charging speed, it take a while to fully charge. Realme 8i is a decent 4G mid-range phone worth buying right now.

Realme 8i 128GB Details

Display, Design, Security
Realme 8i flaunts a 6.6-inch Full HD+ display that offers screen resolution at 1080x2400 pixels with a pixel density of 400 PPI. The screen gets a punch hole design that houses the front camera. The 20:9 aspect ratio display offers larger viewing area and screen to body ratio upwards of 84 percent. It weighs around 194 grams and comes with thickness of 8.5mm. The power button and the volume rocker are on the right side of the phone. The main security features are side-mounted fingerprint sensor and face unlock through the selfie camera.
Performance, Storage, Triple Camera
Realme 8i is using the new octa-core MediaTek Helio G96 chipset along with 6GB RAM and 128GB internal storage that is expandable using the dedicated card slot. The phone runs on Realme UI custom version built over Android 11 operating system. Imaging duties on the Realme 8i are handled by a triple rear camera that consists of 50MP primary sensor with EIS, 2MP sensor and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, the phone gets a 16MP selfie camera that supports video recording as well as video calls.
Battery, Fast Charging, Connectivity
Realme 8i packs a 5000mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging via USB Type C port. For connectivity, the phone has features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, 4G VoLTE, USB OTG, and GPS with GLONASS.

Realme 8i 128GB Specifications

Summary

Launch Date September 11, 2021 (Official)
Processor Chipset MediaTek Helio G96
RAM 6 GB
Rear Camera Triple (50MP + 2MP + 2MP)
Internal Memory 128 GB
Screen Size 6.6 inches (16.76 cms)
Battery Capacity 5000 mAh

Performance

Chipset MediaTek Helio G96
No Of Cores 8 (Octa Core)
CPU 2.05GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 2GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55
Architecture 64-bit
Fabrication 12 nm
RAM 6 GB
RAM Type LPDDR4X
Graphics Mali-G57 MC2

Design

Build Plastic back panel
Height 6.46 inches (164.1 mm)
Width 2.97 inches (75.5 mm)
Thickness 0.33 inches (8.5 mm)
Weight 194 grams
Colors Space Black, Space Purple
Screen Unlock Fingerprint, Face unlock

Display

Resolution 1080 x 2412 pixels
Aspect ratio 20.1:9
Display Type IPS LCD
Size 6.6 inches (16.76 cms)
Bezel-less display Yes, with Punch-hole
Pixel Density 400 pixels per inch (ppi)
Brightness 600 nits
TouchScreen Yes, Capacitive, Multi-touch
Color Reproduction 16M Colors
Screen to body percentage 84.88 %

Camera

Rear camera setup Triple
Rear camera (Primary) 50 MP resolutionWide Angle (77° FoV) lensf/1.8 aperture26.79 mm focal length 2.7" sensor size0.64µm pixel size
Rear camera (Secondary) 2 MP resolutionMacro lensf/2.4 aperture21.88 mm focal length5.0" sensor size1.75µm pixel size
Rear camera (Tertiary) 2 MP resolutionDepth lensf/2.4 aperture21.64 mm focal length5.0" sensor size1.75µm pixel size
Front camera setup Single
Front camera (Primary) 16 MP resolutionWide Angle (79° FoV) lensf/2.05 aperture3" sensor size1µm pixel size
Sensor ISO-CELL
Flash LED Rear flashScreen Front flash
Digital zoom 10x
Video Resolution (Rear) 1920x1080 @ 30 fps1280x720 @ 60 fps
Video Resolution (Front) 1920x1080 @ 30 fps1280x720 @ 30 fps
Electric Image Stabilization (EIS) Yes
Camera Features Auto Flash Auto Focus Face detection Touch to focus
Shooting Modes Continuos Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR)

Battery

Type Li-ion
Capacity 5000 mAh
Removable No
Fast Charging Yes, Quick, 18W
Charging speed 50 % in 36 minutes (claimed by Brand)
Wireless Charging No

Storage

Internal Memory 128 GB
Memory type UFS 2.1
Expandable Memory Yes, microSD, Up to 256 GB (Dedicated)

Software

Operating System Android v11
Custom UI Realme UI

Connectivity

SIM Configuration Dual SIM SIM1: Nano SIM2: Nano
Network SIM1: 4G, 3G, 2GSIM2: 4G, 3G, 2G
Voice over LTE(VoLTE) Yes
Wi-Fi Yes, with a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz
Wi-fi features Mobile Hotspot
Bluetooth Bluetooth v5.1
USB USB Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB On-The-Go
USB OTG Support Yes
GPS Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
NFC Chipset No
Infrared Yes

Sound

Speaker Yes
Audio Jack Yes, 3.5mm
Video Player Yes, Video Formats: 3GP, ASF, AVI, MKV, MP4, WebM, WMV

Sensors

Fingerprint sensor Yes, Side
Face Unlock Yes
Other Sensor Light sensorProximity sensorAccelerometerGyroscope
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