Realme 9i 5G vs POCO C81

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Beebom Score

Realme 9i 5G

₹14,999

Lowest price since launch

64

Beebom Score

POCO C81

₹10,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 810Unisoc T7250
Display6.6", IPS LCD, 90Hz6.9", LCD, 120Hz
Camera50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front)13MP/8MP (Front)
Battery5000mAh, 18W6300mAh, 15W
RAM4GB4GB
Storage64GB64GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForPerformance, Display, Gaming, Build Quality and Main CameraMultimedia, Battery and Design

General

ColorsRocking Black, Metallica Gold, Soulful BlueSunset Gold, Ice Blue, Elite Black
LaunchAugust 18, 2022April 23, 2026
AvailabilityAugust 24, 2022April 27, 2026
Launch CountryIndiaIndia
Launch Price₹14,999₹10,999

Display

Winner:Realme 9i 5G

TypeIPS LCDLCD
Refresh Rate90 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesSDRSDR
Size6.6 inches6.9 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels720 pixels
Resolution Height2408 pixels1600 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:920:9
Pixel Per Inch400 ppi254 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+HD+

Body

Winner:POCO C81

Weight187 grams208 grams
FrontPanda GlassGlass
BackPlasticPlastic
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
Build QualityPanda glassPlastic Material
PortUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
IP rating-IP52 (Dust and Splash Resistant)
SpeakerMono Speaker

Processor

Winner:Realme 9i 5G

Chipset BrandMediaTekUnisoc
Chipset NameDimensity 810T7250
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G57 MC2Mali-G57 MP1

Main Camera

Winner:Realme 9i 5G

Camera Resolution50 MP13 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution2 MP
Camera 2 TypeMacro
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP
Camera 3 TypeDepth
FeaturesChroma Boost, HDR, LED flash, Panoramic, Slow Motion, TimelapseDigital zoom, HDR, LED-Flash, Night mode, Portrait mode, Time Lapse, Watermark
StabilizationNo StabilizationNo Stabilization
Video

Operating System

Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinRealme UIXiaomi HyperOS
OS Updates(Years)2 year(s)4 year(s)
AI FeaturesAI Beauty, AI Camera, AI Scene recognitionAI Camera, Circle to Search, Gemini Live, Google Gemini

Selfie Camera

Winner:Tie

Front Camera Resolution8 MP8 MP
Front Camera TypeWideWide
FeaturesAI Beauty Mode, Bokeh Effect Control, Face recognition, Face unlock, Filters, HdR, Night mode, Panoramic View, Portrait Mode, Time LapseFace unlock, Fixed Focus, Night mode
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30 fps

Battery

Winner:POCO C81

Capacity5000 mAh6300 mAh
Battery TypeLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed18 W15 W

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage64 GB64 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
RAM4 GB4 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotDual SIM (nano-SIM; dual stand-by)Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD)
Network5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA5G

Connectivity

Winner:Tie

WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.25.2
PositioningAGPS, Beidou, GPSBDS, Galileo, Glonass, GPS
NFC--
Radio-FM Radio

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide MountedSide Mounted
SensorsLight Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensor

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