Overview

The realme 8i is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers a range of features, including a high-refresh-rate display, a powerful processor, and a versatile camera system. It is designed to provide a smooth and enjoyable user experience without breaking the bank.

Display

  • Display Size: 6.6 inches
  • Display Type: IPS LCD
  • Display Resolution: 1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
  • Other Display Features: 120Hz refresh rate, 600 nits (peak), 6-level fresh rates (30Hz, 48Hz, 50Hz, 60Hz, 90Hz, 120Hz), 100% DCI-P3 color space, 180Hz touch sampling rate

Design and Build

  • Dimensions: 164.1 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
  • Weight: 194 g (6.84 oz)
  • Build Materials: Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
  • Water and Dust Resistance: Not specified
  • Other Design Features: Ultra-fast side-display fingerprint sensor, 3-card slot (2 Nano Card Slots + 1 Micro SD)

Processor and Performance

  • Chipset: Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)
  • CPU: Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
  • GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
  • RAM: 4GB/6GB LPDDR4X
  • Other Performance Features: Not specified

Camera

Rear Camera

  • Main Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
  • Secondary Camera: 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), 4cm shooting distance
  • Tertiary Camera: 2 MP, f/2.4, (B&W)
  • Camera Features: 50MP Mode, Ultra Steady Video, Night Mode, Panoramic view, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Slow Motion, Support Slow Motion Video, Support Timelapse Video, Support Dual-view Video, Support Film Video

Front Camera

  • Front Camera: 16 MP, f/2.05, (wide), 5P lens
  • Front Camera Features: Ultra Steady Video, Night Mode, Panoramic view, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Slow Motion, Support 1080P/30fps video recording, Support 720P/30fps video recording

Battery and Charging

  • Battery Capacity: 5000mAh (Typ)
  • Charging: 18W Fast Charge, includes a 18W Charger

Connectivity and Other Features

  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.1, NFC (not specified)
  • Biometrics: Ultra-fast side-display fingerprint sensor
  • Other Features: Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Magnetic induction sensor, Acceleration sensor, Gyro-meter sensor, GPS/GLONASS/BEIDOU/GALILEO, USB Type-C, 3-Card Slot, Power Button, Speaker, Dual Microphones, Volume up/down

Software

  • Operating System: Android 11, upgradable to latest version
  • realme UI 2.0

Pricing and Availability

  • Price: Starting at €171.34 (64GB model) or $238.00 (64GB model)
  • Storage Options: 64GB, 128GB
  • Color Options: Not specified
  • Availability: Released in 2021, available in the market