Realme 9i 5G vs Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.7", PLS LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | 50MP+2MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 18W | 6000mAh, 25W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Gaming, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance, Multimedia, Battery and Design |
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General
| Colors | Rocking Black, Metallica Gold, Soulful Blue | Blitz Blue, Vibe Violet | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 18, 2022 | March 17, 2026 | ||
| Availability | August 24, 2022 | March 20, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹14,999 | ₹13,999 |
Display
Winner:Realme 9i 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | PLS LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2408 pixels | 1600 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 400 ppi | 262 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | HD+ |
Body
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G
| Weight | 187 grams | 199 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Panda Glass | Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Panda glass | Plastic Material | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | - | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 810 | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
Main Camera
Winner:Realme 9i 5G
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | Depth | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | Chroma Boost, HDR, LED flash, Panoramic, Slow Motion, Timelapse | Auto focus, Digital zoom, LED-Flash, Macro Mode, Night mode, panorama, PDAF, Portrait mode, Slow Motion | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | No Stabilization | ||
| Video | 120fps Slo-mo |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Realme UI | One UI | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | 6 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Beauty, AI Camera, AI Scene recognition | Circle to Search with Google, Gemini Live |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Tie
| Front Camera Resolution | 8 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | AI Beauty Mode, Bokeh Effect Control, Face recognition, Face unlock, Filters, HdR, Night mode, Panoramic View, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse | Face Detection, Face unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 18 W | 25 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM; dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Samsung Galaxy M17e 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | AGPS, Beidou, GPS | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | - | ||
| Radio | - | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Light Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
