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Realme 9 5G vs Realme 9i 5G
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.

Realme 9 5G
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2category wins

Realme 9i 5G
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1category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Realme 9 5G
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Realme 9 5G
Lighter body
Realme 9i 5G
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Realme 9 5G | Realme 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2412 | 2408 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 | 90 |
| Peak Brightness | 600 | 400 |
| PPI | 400 | 400 |
| Glass Type | — | Panda Glass |
| Screen-to-body | 84.4 | 85 |
Platform
| Spec | Realme 9 5G | Realme 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 695 5G | Dimensity 810 |
| Process (nm) | 6 | 6 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | realme UI 3.0 | realme UI 4.0 |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Realme 9 5G +32%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Realme 9 5G +11%AnTuTu
Realme 9 5G +4%| Spec | Realme 9 5G | Realme 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 905 | 684 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 2,101 | 1,900 |
| AnTuTu | 592,015 | 569,913 |
Memory
| Spec | Realme 9 5G | Realme 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Realme 9 5G | Realme 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 3 | 2 |
| Depth | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | — |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Realme 9 5G | Realme 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, 27mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Realme 9 5G | Realme 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | Realme 9 5G | Realme 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 164.3 | 164.4 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.5 | 8.1 |
| Weight (g) | 191 | 187 |
| Width (mm) | 75.6 | 75.1 |
Launch
| Spec | Realme 9 5G | Realme 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, May 12 | 2022, August 18 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, June 09 | Available. Released 2022, August 24 |
Network
| Spec | Realme 9 5G | Realme 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 5, 7, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Realme 9 5G | Realme 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Realme 9 5G | Realme 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Realme 9 5G | Realme 9i 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Realme 9 5G and Realme 9i 5G are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Realme 9 5G posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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