In depth comparison and review of OnePlus 8 and Realme 9i. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | OnePlus 8 | Realme 9i |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 160.2 mm | 164.4 mm | Realme 9i has greater height than OnePlus 8. |
| Width | 72.9 mm | 75.7 mm | Realme 9i has greater width than OnePlus 8. |
| Depth | 8 mm | 8.4 mm | OnePlus 8 is narrower than OnePlus 8. |
| Weight | 180 g | 190 g | OnePlus 8 is lighter than OnePlus 8. |
| Body Colour | Black | Onyx black | Glacial green | Prism black | Prism blue | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.86 W/kg | 1.02 W/kg (body), 2.072 W/kg (limb), 0.788 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | OnePlus 8 | Realme 9i |
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| Display Type | OLED display | - | |
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| Display Technology | Fluid Amoled | - | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.55" | 6.6" | Realme 9i has larger screen size than OnePlus 8. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2400 x 1080 pixels | 2412 x 1080 pixels | Realme 9i has better screen resolution than OnePlus 8. |
| Display Format | QHD+ | Full HD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 402 ppi | 401 ppi | OnePlus 8 has better pixel density than Realme 9i. |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | - | |
| Max Brightness | - | 480 cd/m² | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
| HDR | Yes | - | OnePlus 8 has HDR. |
| HDR Technology | HDR10+ | - | |
| Display Enhancement Technology | - | Ultra-Smooth | |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 90 Hz | |
| Touch Sampling Rate | - | 180 Hz | |
| Display Features | Reading mode, night mode, Wide colour display (P3), 90 Hz Fluid Display | 5-level fresh rates | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3D (scratch resistant glass) | Dragontrail PRO (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | OnePlus 8 | Realme 9i |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | |
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| Clock Speed | 2.84 GHz | 2.4 GHz | OnePlus 8 has higher clock speed than Realme 9i. |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | OnePlus 8 has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 650 | Qualcomm ADRENO 610 |
| MEMORY | OnePlus 8 | Realme 9i |
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| RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 8 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB + up to 11 GB virtual extension | OnePlus 8 has more RAM than Realme 9i. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 128 GB | 128 GB | Both phones have the same internal memory capacity. |
| User Memory | 100 GB | - | |
| Memory Interface | UFS 3.0 | UFS 2.1 | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSD, microSDXC - up to 1 TB |
| CAMERA | OnePlus 8 | Realme 9i |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 3 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 48 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Realme 9i has better camera resolution than OnePlus 8. |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.4" | - | |
| Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX586 sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.75 | F/1.8 | OnePlus 8 has better lens aperture than OnePlus 8. |
| Lens Construction | 6-element | 5-element | |
| Pixel Size | 0.8 μm | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | OnePlus 8 has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | Yes | - | |
| Special Effects | Portrait, HDR, Studio | HDR | |
| Camera Modes | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode, night mode, portrait mode, Cine Video Mode, Dog, Cat, Nightscape capture mode, Portrait, Ultra shot | Panorama, Slow motion mode, night mode, Expert Mode, portrait mode, Timelapse video, Ultra Macro Mode, 50MP mode, Super Text, Digital Zoom mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | OnePlus 8 has face detection. |
| Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Super slow motion video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 240 fps, Super slow motion video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 480 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 120 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Noise reduction, GIF animation function, Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Continuous Auto Focus (CAF), RAW image capture, AI scene detection, UltraShot engine | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), AI Triple camera |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 2 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | Both phones have the same second camera resolution. |
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| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/2.4 | F/2.4 | Both phones have the same second camera lens aperture. |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | 1.75 μm | - | |
| Camera Functions (2nd Camera) | - | Macro camera | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | 4cm macro photography |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | 16 Megapixel | 2 Megapixel | OnePlus 8 has higher resolution third camera than Realme 9i. |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | Ultra wide-angle lens | - | |
| Lens Aperture (3rd Camera) | F/2.2 | F/2.4 | OnePlus 8 has better third camera lens aperture than OnePlus 8. |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | 116 degree(s) | - | |
| Camera Functions (3rd Camera) | - | B&W lens |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
| Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RX IMX471 sensor | - | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.45 | F/2.1 | Realme 9i has better front lens aperture than OnePlus 8. |
| Lens Element Qty (Front) | - | 5-element | |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1 μm | - | |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | - | |
| Special Effects (Front) | HDR, face retouch | HDR | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Time-lapse mode | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, night mode, portrait mode, AI Beauty | |
| Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Front) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | OnePlus 8 | Realme 9i |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 4300 mAh | 5000 mAh | Realme 9i has larger battery capacity than OnePlus 8. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | Warp Charge 30 technology, Warp Charge 30T technology | Dart Charge | Both phones have fast charging technology. |
| Standby Time | - | 995 hours | |
| Talk Time | 1740 minutes | 2904 minutes | Realme 9i has longer battery life when making calls than OnePlus 8. |
| Run Time Details | Talk: up to 1740 min Standby: up to 391 hrs |
Standby: up to 995 hrs Talk: up to 2904 min WhatsApp: up to 20.7 hrs Playback (Music): up to 116.3 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | OnePlus 8 | Realme 9i |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 5G | 4G | OnePlus 8 has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | OxygenOS (based on Android 10) | Android 11 | |
| User Interface | - | Realme UI 2.0 | |
| Navigation | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| COMMUNICATIONS | OnePlus 8 | Realme 9i |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, LTE Advanced, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8, Band 9, Band 19 | Band 1, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900, 1700, 800 | 2100, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 3, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1800+, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| 5G NR Band | N1, n3, n7, n28, n78 | - | |
| 5G NR Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1800, FDD 2600, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 3500 | - | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Modem | Snapdragon X55 5G | - | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | OnePlus 8 | Realme 9i |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, MP3, FLAC, AC-3, AAC +, OGG, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, LDAC, IMY, EAC3, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, SBC, apt-X HD, EAC3-JOC, AC-4 | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MOV, WMV, 3GP, TS, WebM, H.265 HEVC, MP4 | - | |
| Sound Enhancements | Qualcomm aptX audio, Qualcomm aptX HD audio, Dolby Atmos Surround Sound | - |
| FEATURES | OnePlus 8 | Realme 9i |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, magnetometer, light sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader (under display), face recognition | Fingerprint reader (side) | |
| Additional Phone Features | Face Unlock, Noise Cancellation Technology, MIMO technology, Alert Slider | Dual microphones, Fast Charging, Super power saving mode, dual stereo speakers |
| OTHERS | OnePlus 8 | Realme 9i |
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| Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, sticker, screen protector, USB-C cable, protective case, Warp Charge 30 power adapter | Screen protection film, SIM card removal tool, USB-C cable, protective case, 33W charger |
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