Realme 9i 5G vs Realme X3
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Realme 9i 5G
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2category wins
Realme X3
Price coming soon
4category wins
Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Realme X3
Bigger battery
Realme 9i 5G
Faster charging
Realme X3
Higher-resolution camera
Realme X3
Better display
Realme X3
Lighter body
Realme 9i 5G
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.6 | 6.6 |
| Panel Type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution Height | 2408 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 120 |
| Peak Brightness | 400 | — |
| PPI | 400 | 399 |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 |
| Screen-to-body | 85 | 84.7 |
Platform
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme X3 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 640 (700 MHz) |
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 810 | Snapdragon 855 + |
| Process (nm) | 6 | 7 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | realme UI 4.0 | realme UI 2.0 |
| OS Version | 12 | 10 |
Benchmarks
Geekbench (Single-Core)
Realme X3 +51%Geekbench (Multi-Core)
Realme X3 +51%AnTuTu
Realme X3 +51%| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench (Single-Core) | 684 | 1,031 |
| Geekbench (Multi-Core) | 1,900 | 2,864 |
| AnTuTu | 569,913 | 859,084 |
Memory
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | No |
| Variants | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@960fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 4 |
| Macro | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP, f/2.5, 51mm, (telephoto) |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.3, 16mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) | 64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS |
| Features | HDR, panorama | Panorama |
| Count | 1 | 2 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, 27mm, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) |
Battery
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 4200 |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 30 |
Body
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | — | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back, plastic frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 164.4 | 163.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.1 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 187 | 202 |
| Width (mm) | 75.1 | 75.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022, August 18 | 2020, June 25 |
| Status | Available. Released 2022, August 24 | Available. Released 2020, June 30 |
Network
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme X3 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 19, 20, 28, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41 | 1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 5, 7, 8, 28, 41, 77, 78 SA/NSA | — |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5 |
| NFC | No | No |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS |
| 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 X3 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Realme 9i 5G | Realme X3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Realme 9i 5G and Realme X3 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Realme 9i 5G packs a 5000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Realme X3 posts a stronger benchmark score, useful for heavier games and multitasking on Algerian carriers' busier 4G networks.
Realme X3 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 64 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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