Realme 8i vs AI+ Nova 5G

Realme 8i image

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Realme 8i

₹9,990

Was ₹4,250 earlier today

AI+ Nova 5G front and back Purple

57

Beebom Score

AI+ Nova 5G

₹8,499

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Helio G96Unisoc T8200
Display6.6", IPS LCD, 120 Hz6.745", LCD, 90 Hz
Camera50MP+2MP+2MP/16MP50MP+0.08MP/5MP
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
RAM4 GB6 GB
Storage64 GB128 GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForDisplay, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Software and PerformanceBattery, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera

General

ColorsSpace Black, Space PurplePink, Blue, Black, Green, Purple
LaunchSeptember 09, 2021July 09, 2025
AvailabilitySeptember 14, 2021July 22, 2025
Launch Price₹13,999₹8,499

Display

Winner:Realme 8i

TypeIPS LCDLCD
Refresh Rate120 Hz90 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.6 inches6.745 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels720 pixels
Resolution Height2412 pixels1600 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch400 ppi265 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+HD+
Peak Brightness600 nits450 nits

Body

Winner:AI+ Nova 5G

Weight194 grams192 grams
Front--
BackPlasticPlastic
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C
SpeakerLoudspeakerLoudspeaker
IP ratingIP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)

Processor

Winner:Realme 8i

Chipset BrandMediaTekUnisoc
Chipset NameHelio G96T8200
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G57 MC2Arm Mali-G57 MC2
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinRealme UINxtQuantum OS
OS Updates(Years)2 year(s)1 year(s)

Main Camera

Winner:AI+ Nova 5G

Camera Resolution50 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution2 MP0.08 MP
Camera 2 TypeMacroAuxiliary
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP
Camera 3 TypeDepth
FeaturesAuto Focus, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, PanoramaHDR, LED-Flash, Night Mode, Portrait Mode
StabilizationNo StabilizationEIS
Video

Selfie Camera

Winner:AI+ Nova 5G

Front Camera Resolution16 MP5 MP
Front Camera TypeWide-angleSingle
FeaturesFace Unlock, HDR, Night Mode, PanoramaFace Unlock
Video1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps

Battery

Winner:Tie

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed18 W10 W

Memory

Winner:Realme 8i

Storage64 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.1eMMC 5.1
RAM4 GB6 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
NetworkGSM, LTE, WCDMA5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS

Connectivity

Winner:AI+ Nova 5G

WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.15
PositioningBeidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPSAGPS, BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS
NFCSupported-
Radio-FM Radio, Recording

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide MountedSide Mounted
SensorsAccelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
AI FeaturesAI Camera