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realme 8i (4GB + 128GB) Review | 197 Data compared

Avg. price:~£150RAM capacity:4 GBInternal storage:128 GBScreen size:6.6 inchesMain camera megapixels:48 MP

realme 8i (4GB + 128GB) Review: Compare 197 technical specifications and user reviews to see how this product ranks in the Smartphones category and whether it is worth buying.

5.6

Overall score

Score
5.6/ 10
✕
What it is
An overall evaluation of the smartphone's quality, based on technical analyses and user reviews.
When it matters
When you need a quick reference to identify the best smartphones on the market.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 91% of models
Score components

90%

5.4

Technical score

10%

8.0

User score

â–¼Worse than 91% of smartphones
5.4

Technical score

Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components

25%

4.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.3

Camera

15%

5.1

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

5.0

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

2.5

Audio

3%

6.4

Design

â–¼Worse than 92% of smartphones
8.0

User score

User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 242 buyer reviews from online shops.
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How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
â–²Better than 67% of smartphones
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Technical Specifications of smartphone realme 8i (4GB + 128GB)

Technical score
Technical score
5.4/ 10
✕
What it is
An assessment of the smartphone's technical performance, covering eight key areas: performance & hardware, software, camera, connectivity, display, battery, audio, and design.
When it matters
When you want to compare smartphones based on technical performance and available features.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 92% of models
Score components:

25%

4.7

Performance & Hardware

18%

5.3

Camera

15%

5.1

Display

15%

6.0

Battery

10%

5.0

Software

10%

7.7

Connectivity

4%

2.5

Audio

3%

6.4

Design

5.4
User score
User score
8.0/ 10
✕
What it is
A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
When it matters
When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 67% of models
Score components

70%

8.6

User ratings

30%

6.8

Number of reviews

Based on 242 buyer reviews from online shops.
Read buyer reviews on Amazon →
How we calculate this
User ratings – average star rating across all shop listings, weighted by how many reviews each has, on a 1–10 scale.
Number of reviews – how many buyer reviews the product has, on a logarithmic scale; the 8% most-reviewed models in the category get 10.
8.0
Popularity
Popularity
6.8/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator based on the number of reviews received by the smartphone.
When it matters
When you prefer to purchase a product chosen and reviewed by many other consumers.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–² Better than 63% of models
Popularity:
realme 8i (4GB + 128GB) has a popularity of 6.8 points, which is higher than 62.8% of smartphones.
6.8
Value for money
Value for money
6.9/ 10
✕
What it is
An indicator that combines the smartphone's overall rating with its cost.
When it matters
When you are looking for a smartphone with a good balance between quality and price.
Score distribution
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<55-66-77-88-99-10
â–¼ Worse than 84% of models
Score components:

60%

5.6

Overall score

40%

9.7

Price

6.9
Brand name
realme
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 700
Processor model
MediaTek Dimensity 700
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This smartphone uses the MediaTek Dimensity 700 processor model which is slower than processors in 58.3% of smartphones and equal to processors in 0.8% of smartphones.
RAM capacity
4 GB
RAM capacity
4 GB
â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
This smartphone has a RAM capacity of 4 GB which is smaller than the RAM capacity of 82.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 14% of smartphones.
Internal storage
128 GB
Internal storage
128 GB
â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
This smartphone has an internal storage capacity of 128 GB which is smaller than the storage of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 28.4% of smartphones.
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
CPU boost clock speed
2.2 GHz
â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
The CPU boost clock speed of this smartphone is 2.2 GHz which is lower than the boost speed of 68.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 14.2% of smartphones.
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Operating system
Android
Operating system
Android
â–² Better than 1% of models
This smartphone uses the Android operating system, which outperforms that of 1%.
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
Android version
Android 11
â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
This smartphone runs Android version Android 11 which is older than that found in 80.3% of smartphones and equal to that in 8.5% of smartphones.
Direct OS updates
no
Direct OS updates
no
â–¼ Worse than 21% of models
This smartphone does not receive direct OS updates. 20.6% of smartphones receive direct updates.
Open-source OS
yes
Open-source OS
yes
â–² Better than 5% of models
This smartphone uses an open-source OS. 94.6% of smartphones use an open-source OS.
Dark mode
yes
Dark mode
yes
â–² Better than 4% of models
This smartphone offers dark mode. 95.8% of smartphones support this feature.
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Multi-lens main camera
yes
Multi-lens main camera
yes
â–² Better than 6% of models
This smartphone includes a multi-lens main camera system. 93.7% of smartphones include multi-lens setups.
Main camera megapixels
48 MP
Main camera megapixels
48 MP
â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
Market range: <10 – >100
This smartphone has a main camera resolution of 48 MP which is lower than that of 82% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.4% of smartphones.
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4
Main camera aperture
f/1.8 & f/2.4
â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
This smartphone has a main camera aperture of f/1.8 & f/2.4 which is narrower than that of 57.9% of smartphones and equal to that of 12.6% of smartphones.
Main camera sensor area
19.7 mm²
Main camera sensor area
19.7 mm²
â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
This smartphone has a main camera sensor area of 19.7 mm² which is smaller than the main camera sensor area of 89.8% of smartphones and equal to that of 0.3% of smartphones.
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
Main camera pixel size
0.64 µm
â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
This smartphone has a main camera pixel size of 0.64 µm which is smaller than in 75.1% of smartphones and equal to the size in 18.6% of smartphones.
1.28 binned
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Number of SIM slots
2
Number of SIM slots
2
â–² Better than 4% of models
Market range: <1 – >6
This smartphone has 2 SIM slots, which is more than in 3.8% of smartphones and equal to the number in 96.1% of smartphones.
Cellular module
yes
Cellular module
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone includes a cellular module. 100% of smartphones include cellular modules.
5G connectivity
yes
5G connectivity
yes
â–² Better than 33% of models
This smartphone supports 5G connectivity. 66.9% of smartphones support 5G.
LTE support
yes
LTE support
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports LTE. 99.7% of smartphones include LTE connectivity.
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Wi-Fi connectivity
yes
Category Benchmark
This smartphone supports Wi-Fi connectivity. 100% of smartphones offer Wi-Fi support.
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Screen size
6.6 inches
Screen size
6.6 inches
â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
This smartphone has a screen size of 6.6 inches which is smaller than the screens of 62.9% of smartphones and equal to those of 4.9% of smartphones.
Screen resolution
1080x 2412 px
Screen resolution
1080x 2412 px
â–² Better than 61% of models
This smartphone has a screen resolution of 1080x2412 px which is higher than that of 61.2% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.8% of smartphones.
Pixel density
400 ppi
Pixel density
400 ppi
â–² Better than 56% of models
Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
This smartphone has a pixel density of 400 ppi which is higher than that of 56.1% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.4% of smartphones.
Display type
IPS LCD
Display type
IPS LCD
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
This smartphone uses a IPS LCD display type. 0% of smartphones use this display technology.
Refresh rate
120 Hz
Refresh rate
120 Hz
â–² Better than 35% of models
Market range: <60 Hz – >144 Hz
This smartphone supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz which is higher than in 34.7% of smartphones and equal to that in 55.2% of smartphones.
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Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
Battery capacity
5,000 mAh
â–¼ Worse than 43% of models
Market range: <4k mAh – >7k mAh
This smartphone has a battery capacity of 5,000 mAh which is larger than the batteries in 28.3% of smartphones and equal to those in 28.8% of smartphones.
Charging speed
18 W
Charging speed
18 W
â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
Market range: <15 W – >90 W
This smartphone supports charging speeds of 18 W which is slower than in 76% of smartphones and equal to speeds in 11.7% of smartphones.
Fast charging
yes
Fast charging
yes
â–² Better than 7% of models
This smartphone supports fast charging. 93.1% of smartphones support fast charging.
GSMArena full wired charge time
?
Wireless charging
no
Wireless charging
no
â–¼ Worse than 25% of models
This smartphone does not support wireless charging. 25.2% of smartphones support wireless charging.
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Stereo speakers
no
Stereo speakers
no
â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
This smartphone does not include stereo speakers. 64.4% of smartphones provide stereo audio.
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
3.5 mm headphone jack
yes
â–² Better than 55% of models
This smartphone includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack. 45.5% of smartphones offer this port.
Number of microphones
?
FM radio
no
FM radio
no
â–¼ Worse than 34% of models
This smartphone does not include an FM radio. 34.2% of smartphones offer FM radio functionality.
aptX Lossless
no
aptX Lossless
no
â–¼ Worse than 13% of models
This smartphone does not support aptX Lossless. 12.9% of smartphones provide aptX Lossless.
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Height
164.1 mm
Height
164.1 mm
â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
Market range: <156.2 mm – >171.56 mm
This smartphone has a height of 164.1 mm which is taller than 58.7% of smartphones and equal to that of 1.2% of smartphones.
Width
75.5 mm
Width
75.5 mm
â–² Better than 59% of models
Market range: <73.1 mm – >81 mm
This smartphone has a width of 75.5 mm which is narrower than 59.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.2% of smartphones.
Thickness
8.5 mm
Thickness
8.5 mm
â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
This smartphone has a thickness of 8.5 mm which is thicker than 60.4% of smartphones and equal to that of 4.3% of smartphones.
Weight
194 g
Weight
194 g
â–² Better than 55% of models
Market range: <175 g – >256 g
This smartphone weighs 194 g which is lighter than 54.7% of smartphones and equal to the weight of 1.8% of smartphones.
Device volume
98,400 cm³
Device volume
98,400 cm³
â–¼ Worse than 55% of models
Market range: <80 cm³ – >190 cm³
This smartphone has a device volume of 98,400 cm³ which is larger than 54.5% of smartphones and equal to that of 2.3% of smartphones.
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realme 8i (4GB + 128GB) vs the average smartphone

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  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    131
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (131 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    131 vs 99.5
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    10 W
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2412 px
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2412 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2412 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 2x more L1
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • 73.3% cheaper
    realme 8i (4GB + 128GB) is cheaper than the average smartphone (£150 vs £260).
    £150 vs £260
  • 0.3% higher user score
    User score
    8.0/ 10
    ✕
    What it is
    A rating that combines user reviews and the total number of reviews received by the smartphone
    When it matters
    When you want to know how a smartphone handles daily tasks and how reliable it remains over time according to user feedback.
    Score distribution
    â–¼
    â–¼
    <55-66-77-88-99-10
    realme 8i
    the average smartphone
    realme 8i (4GB + 128GB) has a higher user score than the average smartphone (8.02 vs 8.000).
    8.02 vs 8
  • 66.7% lower TDP
    TDP (Thermal design power)
    10 W
    â–² Better than 82% of models
    Market range: <4 W – >10 W
    This smartphone has a lower TDP than the average smartphone (10 W vs 6 W). The average TDP for smartphones is 6 W.
    10 W vs 6 W
  • 2x more L1
    L1 cache
    64 KB
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    Market range: <32 KB – >192 KB
    This smartphone has more L1 cache than the average smartphone (64 KB vs 32 KB). The average L1 cache is 32 KB.
    64 KB vs 32 KB
  • 1 more flash LEDs
    Number of flash LEDs
    2
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <1 – >2
    This smartphone has more flash LEDs than the average smartphone (2 vs 1). The average smartphone has 1 flash LEDs.
    2 vs 1
  • Has a dual-tone LED flash
    Dual-tone LED flash
    yes
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone features a dual-tone LED flash, the average smartphone does not. 41.4% of smartphones include dual-tone flash.
  • Wider front camera aperture
    Front camera aperture
    f/2.1
    â–² Better than 59% of models
    This smartphone has a wider front camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/2.1 vs f/2.2). The average aperture is f/2.2.
    f/2.1 vs f/2.2
  • Newer Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi version
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
    â–² Better than 53% of models
    This smartphone supports a newer Wi-Fi version than the average smartphone (Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)). The average smartphone uses Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n).
    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) vs Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
  • Higher screen resolution
    Screen resolution
    1080 x 2412 px
    â–² Better than 61% of models
    This smartphone has a higher screen resolution than the average smartphone (1080x2412 px vs 1080x2400 px). The average smartphone resolution is 1080x2400 px.
    1080x2412 px vs 1080x2400 px
  • 1.3% higher pixel density
    Pixel density
    400 ppi
    â–² Better than 56% of models
    Market range: <264 ppi – >460 ppi
    This smartphone has a higher pixel density than the average smartphone (400 ppi vs 395 ppi). The average smartphone has a pixel density of 395 ppi.
    400 ppi vs 395 ppi
  • Higher GSMArena battery life endurance score
    GSMArena battery life endurance score
    131
    ★ Better than 95% of models
    Market range: <74 – >125
    This smartphone has a higher GSMArena battery life endurance score than the average smartphone (131 vs 99.5). The average endurance score is 99.5.
    131 vs 99.5
  • Has a 3.5 mm headphone jack
    3.5 mm headphone jack
    yes
    â–² Better than 55% of models
    This smartphone features a 3.5 mm headphone jack, the average smartphone does not. 45.5% of smartphones include a standard headphone jack.
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 700
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 700 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 700 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 38.4% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    19.7 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (19.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    19.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • 4 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    4 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 7% worse value for money
    realme 8i (4GB + 128GB) has worse value for money than the average smartphone (6.86 vs 7.3).
    6.86 vs 7.34
  • Worse processor
    Processor model
    MediaTek Dimensity 700
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone uses a worse processor than the average smartphone (MediaTek Dimensity 700 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3).
    MediaTek Dimensity 700 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 3
  • 4 GB less RAM
    RAM capacity
    4 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <4 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone has less RAM than the average smartphone (4 GB vs 8 GB). The average smartphone has 8 GB of RAM.
    4 GB vs 8 GB
  • 50% less storage
    Internal storage
    128 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 61% of models
    Market range: <64 GB – >512 GB
    This smartphone offers less internal storage than the average smartphone (128 GB vs 256 GB). The average smartphone includes 256 GB of internal storage.
    128 GB vs 256 GB
  • Lacks multithreading support
    Multithreading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support multithreading, the average smartphone does. 80.5% of smartphones support multithreading.
  • 65% lower 3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life benchmark
    1,091
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    Market range: <661 – >11.1k
    This smartphone performs worse in the 3DMark Wild Life benchmark than the average smartphone (1,091 vs 3,115). The average smartphone scores 3,115 in this benchmark.
    1,091 vs 3,115
  • 50% less L3 cache
    L3 cache
    2048 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 54% of models
    Market range: <1k KB – >8.2k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L3 cache than the average smartphone (2048 KB vs 4096 KB). The average smartphone has an L3 cache of 4096 KB.
    2,048 KB vs 4,096 KB
  • 72% lower 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Unlimited benchmark
    1,071
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    Market range: <975 – >12.4k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Unlimited than the average smartphone (1,071 vs 3,825). The average smartphone scores 3,825.
    1,071 vs 3,825
  • 74.1% lower 3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    3DMark Wild Life Extreme benchmark
    317
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <313 – >4.7k
    This smartphone scores lower in 3DMark Wild Life Extreme than the average smartphone (317 vs 1,226). The average smartphone scores 1,226.
    317 vs 1,226
  • 16.7% larger process node
    Process node
    7 nm
    â–¼ Worse than 67% of models
    Market range: <4 nm – >12 nm
    This smartphone is manufactured on a larger process node than the average smartphone (7 nm vs 6 nm). The average smartphone uses a 6 nm process.
    7 nm vs 6 nm
  • 87.5% fewer shader units
    N. of shading units
    32
    â–¼ Worse than 85% of models
    Market range: <32 – >1.5k
    This smartphone includes fewer shader units than the average smartphone (32 vs 256). The average smartphone has 256 shader units.
    32 vs 256
  • 8.3% lower CPU boost clock speed
    CPU boost clock speed
    2.2 GHz
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <2 GHz – >3.3 GHz
    This smartphone has a lower CPU boost clock speed than the average smartphone (2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz). The average smartphone has a boost clock speed of 2.4 GHz.
    2.2 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
  • 22.5% lower Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 single-core benchmark score
    730
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    Market range: <392 – >2.2k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 single-core than the average smartphone (730 vs 942). The average smartphone scores 942 in the Geekbench 6 single-core test.
    730 vs 942
  • 22.4% slower memory speed
    Memory speed
    2,133 MHz
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    Market range: <1.8k MHz – >4.8k MHz
    This smartphone has a lower memory speed than the average smartphone (2133 MHz vs 2750 MHz). The average smartphone has a memory speed of 2750 MHz.
    2,133 MHz vs 2,750 MHz
  • 28% lower Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    Geekbench 6 multi-core benchmark score
    1,825
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <1.4k – >6.7k
    This smartphone performs worse in Geekbench 6 multi-core than the average smartphone (1,825 vs 2,533). The average smartphone scores 2,533 in the Geekbench 6 multi-core test.
    1,825 vs 2,533
  • 14.3% lower maximum RAM capacity
    Maximum RAM
    12 GB
    â–¼ Worse than 50% of models
    Market range: <8 GB – >16 GB
    This smartphone supports less maximum RAM than the average smartphone (12 GB vs 14 GB). The average smartphone supports 14 GB of RAM.
    12 GB vs 14 GB
  • 33.3% lower memory bandwidth
    Memory bandwidth
    17.07 GB/s
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <13.41 GB/s – >76.6 GB/s
    This smartphone has lower memory bandwidth than the average smartphone (17.1 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s). The average smartphone has a bandwidth of 25.6 GB/s.
    17.07 GB/s vs 25.6 GB/s
  • 7.1% lower PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    PCMark Work 3.0 Performance benchmark
    10,021
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    Market range: <7.1k – >15.9k
    This smartphone performs worse in PCMark Work 3.0 than the average smartphone (10,021 vs 10,783). The average smartphone scores 10,783 in PCMark Work 3.0.
    10,021 vs 10,783
  • 2.3% less L2 cache
    L2 cache
    1,000 KB
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <512 KB – >4.1k KB
    This smartphone has a smaller L2 cache than the average smartphone (1000 KB vs 1024 KB). The average smartphone has an L2 cache of 1024 KB.
    1,000 KB vs 1,024 KB
  • No live text recognition
    Live text recognition
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support live text recognition, the average smartphone does. 50.9% of smartphones offer real-time text recognition.
  • No location privacy controls
    Location privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 88% of models
    This smartphone does not offer location privacy controls, the average smartphone does. 88% of smartphones include location privacy features.
  • Lacks app tracking protection
    App tracking protection
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 70% of models
    This smartphone does not have app tracking protection, the average smartphone does. 70.2% of smartphones include app tracking protection.
  • No camera/mic privacy toggles
    Camera/mic privacy
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 87% of models
    This smartphone lacks camera and microphone privacy toggles, the average smartphone includes them. 87% of smartphones offer these toggles.
  • Older Android version
    Android version
    Android 11
    â–¼ Worse than 80% of models
    This smartphone runs an older Android version than the average smartphone (Android 11 vs Android 14). The average smartphone runs Android version Android 14.
    Android 11 vs Android 14
  • No battery health monitoring
    Battery health monitoring
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 66% of models
    This smartphone lacks battery health monitoring, the average smartphone includes it. 66.3% of smartphones provide battery health stats.
  • Does not allow app offloading
    App offloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 52% of models
    This smartphone does not support app offloading, the average smartphone does. 51.9% of smartphones support app offloading to save space.
  • No scrolling screenshot support
    Scrolling screenshots
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    This smartphone does not support scrolling screenshots, the average smartphone does. 81.1% of smartphones allow scrolling screenshots.
  • No voice command support
    Voice commands
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 99% of models
    This smartphone does not support voice commands, the average smartphone does. 98.9% of smartphones include voice command support.
  • Does not allow play while downloading
    Play while downloading
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 77% of models
    This smartphone cannot play games while downloading, the average smartphone can. 77.3% of smartphones support play-while-downloading.
  • No dynamic theme support
    Dynamic theme
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    This smartphone does not support dynamic themes, the average smartphone does. 81.9% of smartphones support dynamic theming.
  • Lacks extra dim mode
    Extra dim mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 83% of models
    This smartphone does not have extra dim mode, the average smartphone does. 82.5% of smartphones offer extra dimming features.
  • 38.4% smaller main camera sensor area
    Main camera sensor area
    19.7 mm²
    â–¼ Worse than 90% of models
    Market range: <19.7 mm² – >71.4 mm²
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera sensor area than the average smartphone (19.7 mm² vs 32 mm²). The average smartphone sensor area is 32 mm².
    19.7 mm² vs 32 mm²
  • Worse main camera video quality
    Main camera video
    1080 x 30 fps
    â–¼ Worse than 68% of models
    This smartphone records worse main camera video than the average smartphone. 11.80x of smartphones support 4K video recording.
    1080x30 fps vs 2160x30 fps
  • Narrower main camera aperture
    Main camera aperture
    f/1.8 & f/2.4
    â–¼ Worse than 58% of models
    This smartphone has a narrower main camera aperture than the average smartphone (f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4). The average smartphone aperture is f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4.
    f/1.8 & f/2.4 vs f/1.8 & f/2.2 & f/2.4 & f/2.4
  • Lower-resolution main camera
    Main camera megapixels
    48 MP
    â–¼ Worse than 82% of models
    Market range: <10 – >100
    This smartphone has a lower-resolution main camera than the average smartphone (48 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP). The average smartphone has a 50 MP & 8 MP main camera.
    48 MP vs 50 MP & 8 MP
  • 0.16 µm smaller main camera pixel size
    Main camera pixel size
    0.64 µm
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <0.64 µm – >1.22 µm
    This smartphone has a smaller main camera pixel size than the average smartphone (0.6 µm vs 0.8 µm). The average smartphone has a pixel size of 0.8 µm.
    1.28 binned
    0.64 µm vs 0.8 µm
  • No burst mode
    Burst mode
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 98% of models
    This smartphone does not have a burst mode, the average smartphone does. 98.1% of smartphones support burst shooting.
  • Older Bluetooth version
    Bluetooth version
    5.1
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone uses an older Bluetooth version than the average smartphone (5.1 vs 5.2). The average smartphone uses Bluetooth 5.2.
    5.1 vs 5.2
  • Inferior display type
    Display type
    IPS LCD
    â–¼ Worse than 59% of models
    This smartphone has an inferior display type compared to the average smartphone (IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED). 0.00% of smartphones use the superior display type.
    IPS LCD vs OLED/AMOLED
  • Lower contrast ratio
    Contrast ratio
    1200:1
    â–¼ Worse than 97% of models
    This smartphone has a lower contrast ratio than the average smartphone (1200:1 vs 1000000:1). The average smartphone has a contrast ratio of 1000000:1.
    1,200:1 vs 1,000,000:1
  • 400 nits lower peak brightness
    Peak brightness
    600 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 75% of models
    Market range: <480 nits – >3.6k nits
    This smartphone has a lower peak brightness than the average smartphone (600 nits vs 1000 nits). The average smartphone peak brightness is 1000 nits.
    600 nits vs 1,000 nits
  • 18.2% lower screen brightness
    Screen brightness
    540 nits
    â–¼ Worse than 65% of models
    Market range: <437 nits – >1.3k nits
    This smartphone has a lower screen brightness than the average smartphone (540 nits vs 660 nits). The average smartphone has a brightness of 660 nits.
    540 nits vs 660 nits
  • 25% lower touch sampling rate
    Touch sampling rate
    180 Hz
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <120 Hz – >480 Hz
    This smartphone has a lower touch sampling rate than the average smartphone (180 Hz vs 240 Hz). The average smartphone has a sampling rate of 240 Hz.
    180 Hz vs 240 Hz
  • 0.07 inches inch smaller screen size
    Screen size
    6.6 inches
    â–¼ Worse than 63% of models
    Market range: <6.3 inches – >6.82 inches
    This smartphone has a smaller screen size than the average smartphone (6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches). The average smartphone has a screen size of 6.67 inches.
    6.6 inches vs 6.67 inches
  • 45.5% slower charging speed
    Charging speed
    18 W
    â–¼ Worse than 76% of models
    Market range: <15 W – >90 W
    This smartphone has a slower charging speed than the average smartphone (18 W vs 33 W). The average smartphone charges at 33 W.
    18 W vs 33 W
  • No stereo speakers
    Stereo speakers
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 64% of models
    This smartphone does not have stereo speakers, the average smartphone does. 64.4% of smartphones feature stereo speakers.
  • No LDAC support
    LDAC
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    This smartphone does not support LDAC, the average smartphone does. 60.3% of smartphones support LDAC.
  • No aptX HD
    aptX HD
    no
    â–¼ Worse than 51% of models
    This smartphone does not support aptX HD, the average smartphone does. 50.7% of smartphones support aptX HD.
  • 3 year/s older release date
    Release date
    2021
    â–¼ Worse than 81% of models
    Market range: <2k – >2k
    This smartphone is an older model than the average smartphone (2021 vs 2024). 3.00% of smartphones were released more recently.
    September 2021
    2021 vs 2024
  • 0.2 mm thicker
    Thickness
    8.5 mm
    â–¼ Worse than 60% of models
    Market range: <7.53 mm – >10.5 mm
    This smartphone is thicker than the average smartphone (8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm). The average smartphone has a thickness of 8.3 mm.
    8.5 mm vs 8.3 mm

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01/09/2021
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19/10/2023
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14/02/2022
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11/11/2021
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25/10/2021
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19/12/2021
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02/12/2021
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20/10/2021
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14/10/2021
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What we like about realme 8i (4GB + 128GB)

  • High refresh rate (120Hz) display for smooth scrolling and animations
  • Excellent battery life with two-day potential under moderate usage
  • Great value for money at its price point
  • Reliable performance for daily tasks and gaming via the Helio G96 chipset
  • Good main camera quality in well-lit conditions
  • Includes essential features like a 3.5mm headphone jack and dedicated MicroSD slot

What we don't like about realme 8i (4GB + 128GB)

  • Relatively slow 18W charging compared to competitors
  • Lack of 5G connectivity
  • Weak and tinny single mono speaker
  • Poor low-light and night-time camera performance
  • Absence of an ultra-wide angle camera
  • Glossy plastic back is a major fingerprint magnet

Verdict

The Realme 8i (4GB + 128GB) is a budget smartphone primarily distinguished by its 120Hz refresh rate display, a rare feature in its price segment. Powered by the MediaTek Helio G96 gaming-focused processor, it offers smooth performance for daily tasks and moderate gaming, backed by a large 5,000mAh battery for extended usage. The main camera system features a 50MP primary sensor for detailed photos in good lighting conditions. A primary drawback (con) is the display technology itself; while smooth, it uses an IPS LCD panel instead of the more vibrant AMOLED screen found on some competitors, and it lacks 4K video recording capabilities.

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