Realme 9i 5G vs Realme Q5
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Realme 9i 5G
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1category wins
Realme Q5
Price coming soon
3category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Realme Q5
Bigger battery
Even
Faster charging
Realme Q5
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
Realme Q5
Lighter body
Realme 9i 5G
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2408 | 2412 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 400 | 600 |
| PPI | 400 | 400 |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | — |
| Screen-to-body | 85 | 84.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 619 |
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 810 | Snapdragon 695 5G |
| Process (nm) | 6 | 6 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | realme UI 4.0 | realme UI 3.0 |
| OS Version | 12 | 12 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Realme Q5 +32%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Realme Q5 +11%AnTuTu
Realme Q5 +4%| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 684 | 905 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 1,900 | 2,101 |
| AnTuTu | 569,913 | 592,015 |
Memory
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 3 |
| 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, 26mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, 27mm, (wide) | 16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5000 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 65 |
Body
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 164.4 | 164.3 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.1 | 8.5 |
| Weight (g) | 187 | 195 |
| Width (mm) | 75.1 | 75.6 |
Launch
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, August 18 | 2022, April 20 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, August 24 | Available. Released 2022, April 28 |
Network
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 5, 7, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | 1, 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 9i 5G | Realme Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, 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 9i 5G | Realme Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme Q5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Realme 9i 5G and Realme Q5 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Realme Q5 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
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