Realme 9i 5G vs Lava Storm Play

Realme 9i 5G image

50

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Realme 9i 5G

₹10,999

Lowest price in last 3 months

Lava Storm Play front and back in Frosty Blue

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Lava Storm Play

₹9,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 810MediaTek Dimensity 7060
Display6.6", IPS LCD, 90 Hz6.75", IPS LCD, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+8MP+2MP/8MP50MP+2MP/8MP
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
RAM4 GB6 GB
Storage64 GB128 GB

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Recommended ForBattery, Software and Main CameraPerformance, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality, Display and Multimedia

General

ColorsMetallica Gold, Rocking Black, Soulful BlueFrosty Blue, Dune Titanium
LaunchAugust 18, 2022June 13, 2025
AvailabilityAugust 24, 2022June 24, 2025
Launch Price₹14,999₹9,999

Display

Winner:Lava Storm Play

TypeIPS LCDIPS LCD
Refresh Rate90 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.6 inches6.75 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels720 pixels
Resolution Height2408 pixels1600 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch400 ppi260 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+HD+
Peak Brightness400 nits750 nits

Body

Winner:Lava Storm Play

Weight187 grams196 grams
FrontNo ProtectionNo Protection
BackPlasticPlastic
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingNo RatingIP64 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerLoudspeakerLoudspeaker

Processor

Winner:Realme 9i 5G

Chipset BrandMediaTekMediaTek
Chipset NameDimensity 810Dimensity 7060
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G57 MC2IMG BXM-8-256
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinRealme UI
OS Updates(Years)2 year1 year

Main Camera

Winner:Realme 9i 5G

Camera Resolution50 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution8 MP2 MP
Camera 2 TypeTelephoto
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacro
FeaturesHDR, LED flash, PanoramaHDR, Panorama
StabilizationNo StabilizationNo Stabilization
Video

Selfie Camera

Winner:Realme 9i 5G

Front Camera Resolution8 MP8 MP
Front Camera TypeWide-angle
FeaturesHDR, PanoramaScreen Flash
Video1080p@30fps

Battery

Winner:Tie

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed18 w18 w

Memory

Winner:Lava Storm Play

Storage64 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 3.1
RAM4 GB6 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR5

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM; dual stand-by)Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs, 1 Nano SIM+1 microSD)
Network5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA

Connectivity

Winner:Lava Storm Play

WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.25.2
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSSBeidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS
NFCNo
RadioNo

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide MountedSide Mounted
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor
AI Features