Realme has launched its new 9-series smartphone, the 9i, in India. It was first introduced in Vietnam earlier this month. The handset starts at Rs. 13,999 for the base 4GB/64GB variant. It will go on sale from January 25 onward. As for the key highlights, it features a 90Hz IPS LCD screen, a Snapdragon 680 chip, a 50MP main camera, and a 5,000mAh battery.
The debut of Realme 9i in India marks the entry of the company's 9 series of smartphones in the subcontinent. It comes with the distinction of being the first budget-range handset in the country to be backed by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 680 chip. The device succeeds the Realme 8i and features Dynamic RAM Expansion, a Snapdragon 680 processor and 33W Dart Charge, among others.
The Realme 9i gets a 6.6-inch Full-HD+ (1080x2400 pixels) IPS LCD screen with an aspect ratio of 20:9, a 90Hz refresh rate, and 480-nits of peak brightness. The smartphone has a left-aligned punch-hole cut-out, a prominent bottom bezel, and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It sports a vertical camera unit on the rear.
In terms of optics, the Realme 9i flaunts a triple rear camera module comprising a 50MP (f/1.8) primary sensor, a 2MP (f/2.4) macro shooter, and a 2MP (f/2.4) depth lens. Up front, it sports a 16MP (f/2.1) snapper for selfies and video calls. The smartphone houses a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast-charging support.
Under the hood, the Realme 9i is fueled by a Snapdragon 680 processor, coupled with up to 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. At the heart, it boots Android 11-based Realme UI 2.0 out of the box. In terms of connectivity, it offers support for Bluetooth 5.0, dual-band Wi-Fi, 4G, GPS, and a Type-C port.
For pricing and availability, the Realme 9i is priced at Rs. 13,999 for the 4GB/64GB model and Rs. 15,999 for the 6GB/128GB variant. The smartphone is available in Prism Black and Prism Blue color options. Early sale begins January 22 through Realme and Flipkart while retail outlets will start selling the handset from January 25 onward.
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