General Information
Brand: Realme
Model: 8i
Launch Date: September 2021
Device Type: Smartphone
Operating System (Launch): Android 11
User Interface: Realme UI 2.0
SIM Type: Dual Nano-SIM
Network Support
4G LTE
3G
2G
Design and Build
Dimensions: 164.1 × 75.5 × 8.5 mm
Weight: 194 g
Front Material: Glass
Back Material: Plastic
Frame: Plastic frame
Available Colors
Space Black
Space Purple
Display
Display Type: IPS LCD
Screen Size: 6.6 inches
Resolution: 1080 × 2412 pixels (Full HD+)
Aspect Ratio: 20:9
Pixel Density: About 400 ppi
Screen-to-Body Ratio: Around 90.8%
Refresh Rate: 120 Hz adaptive refresh rate
Touch Sampling Rate: 180 Hz
Peak Brightness: Around 600 nits
Color Support: Wide color gamut
Display Design: Punch-hole display
Processor and Performance
Chipset: MediaTek Helio G96 (12 nm)
CPU: Octa-core processor
2 × Cortex-A76 cores up to 2.05 GHz
6 × Cortex-A55 cores up to 2.0 GHz
GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
Memory and Storage
RAM Options
4 GB RAM
6 GB RAM
Internal Storage Options
64 GB
128 GB
Storage Type: UFS 2.1
Expandable Storage
microSD card support up to 256 GB
Dedicated microSD card slot
Rear Camera System
Triple Camera Setup
Primary Camera
Resolution: 50 MP
Aperture: f/1.8
Features: Phase Detection Autofocus
Macro Camera
Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Macro Distance: 4 cm
Depth / B&W Camera
Resolution: 2 MP
Aperture: f/2.4
Camera Features
LED flash
HDR photography
Panorama mode
Night mode
AI scene recognition
Portrait mode
Timelapse
Slow motion
Dual-view video
Front Camera
Resolution: 16 MP
Aperture: f/2.1
Front Camera Features
Portrait mode
HDR
AI beauty
Panorama mode
Video Recording
Rear Camera Video Recording
1080p video recording at 30 fps
Front Camera Video Recording
1080p video recording at 30 fps
Battery and Charging
Battery Capacity: 5000 mAh
Battery Type: Lithium-Polymer (non-removable)
Charging
18 W fast charging
Connectivity
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth: Version 5.1
GPS Support: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou
USB: USB Type-C
OTG Support: Yes
Headphone Jack: 3.5 mm audio jack
Audio and Multimedia
Speakers: Single speaker
Headphone Jack: 3.5 mm audio jack
Sensors and Security
Fingerprint Sensor: Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
Face Unlock: Supported
Other Sensors
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Ambient Light Sensor
Proximity Sensor
Compass
Additional Features
120 Hz smooth display for better scrolling and gaming
Gaming-focused Helio G96 processor
AI camera features and multiple photography modes
Dedicated microSD card slot
Large battery designed for long daily usage
Key Highlights
6.6-inch Full HD+ 120 Hz display
MediaTek Helio G96 processor
50 MP AI triple rear camera
16 MP selfie camera
5000 mAh battery with 18 W charging
Side-mounted fingerprint scanner
Expandable storage support up to 256 GB
