Realme 9i vs Lava Blaze Dragon 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.74", LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 33W | 5000mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
| Display | 6.6", IPS LCD, 90Hz | 6.74", LCD, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+2MP+2MP/16MP (Front) | 50MP/8MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 33W | 5000mAh, 18W | ||
| RAM | 4GB | 4GB | ||
| Storage | 64GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance and Gaming | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Multimedia, Battery, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Performance and Gaming |
General
| Colors | Prism Blue, Prism Black | Golden Mist, Midnight Mist | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | August 18, 2022 | July 25, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 24, 2022 | August 01, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹14,999 | ₹9,999 | ||
| Colors | Prism Blue, Prism Black | Golden Mist, Midnight Mist | ||
| Launch | August 18, 2022 | July 25, 2025 | ||
| Availability | August 24, 2022 | August 01, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹14,999 | ₹9,999 |
Display
Winner:Realme 9i
| Type | IPS LCD | LCD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | |||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.74 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2412 pixels | 1612 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 401 ppi | |||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 450 nits | |||
| Type | IPS LCD | LCD | ||
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | |||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.74 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2412 pixels | 1612 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 401 ppi | |||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | HD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 450 nits |
Body
Winner:Realme 9i
| Weight | 190 grams | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Dragontrail Glass | |||
| Back | Plastic | |||
| Side | Plastic Frame | |||
| Build Quality | Dragontrail Pro Glass | |||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | |||
| Speaker | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers | |||
| Weight | 190 grams | |||
| Front | Dragontrail Glass | |||
| Back | Plastic | |||
| Side | Plastic Frame | |||
| Build Quality | Dragontrail Pro Glass | |||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | |||
| Speaker | 24-bit/192kHz Hi-Res Audio, Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Realme 9i
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 680 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 613 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Realme UI | Lava Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) | |||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Qualcomm | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 680 | Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 610 | Adreno 613 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Realme UI | Lava Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Realme 9i
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | Expert, HDR, LED flash, Macro, Night Mode, Panorama, Panoramic, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Timelapse | HDR, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait, Pro mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | |||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 2 Type | Macro | |||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | |||
| Features | Expert, HDR, LED flash, Macro, Night Mode, Panorama, Panoramic, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Timelapse | HDR, Night Mode, Panorama, Portrait, Pro mode, Time Lapse | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | |||
| Video |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Realme 9i
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 8 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | AI Beauty Mode, Night mode, panorama, Panoramic View, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720@30fps | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | AI Beauty Mode, Night mode, panorama, Panoramic View, Portrait Mode, Time-lapse | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 720@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Realme 9i
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 18 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | |||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 18 W |
Memory
Winner:Lava Blaze Dragon 5G
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4x | ||
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4x |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA | |||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Lava Blaze Dragon 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | |||
| Radio | - | FM Radio | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | BEIDOU, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS | GLONASS, GPS | ||
| NFC | Supported | |||
| Radio | - | FM Radio |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Beauty, AI Camera | AI Camera | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Light Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Proximity Sensor | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Side Mounted | ||
| AI Features | AI Beauty, AI Camera | AI Camera | ||
| Sensors | Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Light Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
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