Realme 8i

Product Description

Realme 8i is an in-stock smartphone that comes with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display, 50MP primary camera, and is powered by the Helio G96 processor. It features 5000mAh battery and 18W charging, It offers in outstanding memory and capable processor capabilities. Available for purchase online in India with possible presence in offline stores as well, it offers great value in this segment.

Beebom Score

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42

Beebom Score

63

Display

38

Processor

10

Design

32

Network

73

Memory

39

Selfie Camera

45

Connectivity

65

Battery

35

Camera

69

OS

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4.5/5
(176K Ratings)
Market status:In Stock

Launched On: 09 Sep 2021

Processor
Processor
MediaTek Helio G96
  • Mali-G57 MC2
Display
Display
6.6" (120Hz)
  • FHD+ IPS LCD
  • SDR
Battery
Battery
5000mAh (Lithium Polymer)
  • 18Watt (wired)
  • Charger in the box
Rear Camera
Rear Camera
50MP (Wide-angle)
    2MP (Macro)
      2MP (Depth)

        No Stabilization

        1080p@30fps

        RAM/Storage
        RAM/Storage
        4GB (LPDDR4X)
        • 64GB (UFS 2.1)
        Front Camera
        Front Camera
        16MP (Wide)
        • 720p@30fps
        Design
        Design
        • Plastic (Back)
        • Plastic Frame (Side)
        OS
        OS
        Android (Realme UI)
        • 2 year(s) of OS Update
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        This phone's software support window has officially closed. It's still usable, but don't expect fresh updates or features

        Realme 8i Price in India

        Realme 8i in India starts at ₹10,990, with the price varying as per storage and color options. The phone is available in multiple configurations, starting from 4GB RAM with 64GB storage, going up to 6GB RAM with 128GB storage. Last updated on January 21, 2026


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        Colors
        Variant
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        ₹9,650
        Flipkart icon
        ₹10,990

        Flipkart Axis Bank - Debit Card₹10,990₹10,441(₹549 cashback)rupees-with-circle-green-iconLowest Price

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        Flipkart Axis BankDebit Card₹549 cashback₹10,441
        Flipkart Axis BankCredit Card₹549 cashback₹10,441
        Flipkart SBICredit Card₹549 cashback₹10,441
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        Disclaimer: The price & specs shown may be different from actual. Please confirm on the retailer site before purchasing.

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        Launch Date

        09 Sep 2021

        Launch Date

        11 Apr 2025

        Launch Date

        28 Jul 2025

        Launch Date

        17 Dec 2024

        Launch Date

        13 Aug 2025

        MediaTek Helio G96
        MediaTek Dimensity 7300
        MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra
        MediaTek Dimensity 7025 Ultra
        Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s Gen 3
        6.6", IPS LCD, 120Hz
        6.72", IPS LCD, 120Hz
        6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz
        6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz
        6.9", IPS LCD, 144Hz
        50MP+2MP+2MP/16MP (Front)
        50MP+2MP/8MP (Front)
        50MP+8MP+2MP/20MP (Front)
        50MP+2MP/20MP (Front)
        50MP+2MP/8MP (Front)
        5000mAh, 18W
        6500mAh, 44W
        5110mAh, 45W
        5110mAh, 45W
        7000mAh, 33W
        4GB + 64GB
        6GB + 128GB
        6GB + 128GB
        6GB + 128GB
        6GB + 128GB
        Realme UI, Android 11, 2 year(s) of OS Update
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        Realme 8i Timeline

        Clock IconJun 28, 2023

        Realme 8i has officially received the Realme UI 4.0 update based on Android 13, offering improved performance, enhanced privacy controls, smoother animations, and improved experience.

        Clock IconDec 08, 2022

        Realme 8i has started receiving the Realme UI 3.0 update based on Android 12, bringing enhanced performance, refreshed design elements, and several new customization features.

        Clock IconSep 14, 2021

        Realme 8i is now on sale in India through Flipkart and the official Realme website, offered in two colour options Space Black and Space Purple.

        Clock IconSep 09, 2021

        Realme 8i has been launched in India with a starting price of ₹13,999. The smartphone comes equipped with a MediaTek Helio G96 processor, a spacious 6.6-inch 120Hz display, and a dependable 5000mAh battery.

        Realme 8i Full Specifications

        General

        • Box Contents

          Phone, 18W Charger, Type-C cable, Case, SIM Ejector Tool

        • Colors

          Space Black, Space Purple

        • Launch

          September 09, 2021

        • Availability

          September 14, 2021

        • Stores

          Amazon, Flipkart

        • Origin Country

          China

        • Launch Price

          ₹13,999

        Display

        • Type

          IPS LCD, 120 Hz Refresh Rate, SDR, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate

        • Size

          6.6 inches, 104.8 cm², 90.8% Screen To Body Ratio

        • Resolution

          FHD+, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 (401 ppi), 8-bit colours, 100% DCI-P3, 600 nits(High Brightness)

        Body

        • Dimensions

          164.1 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm

        • Weight

          194 grams

        • Front

          Glass

        • Back

          Plastic

        • Side

          Plastic Frame

        • Ports

          USB Type-C, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, OTG

        • Speaker

          Loudspeaker, No Tuning

        Processor

        • Chipset

          MediaTek Helio G96 (12 nm), 381703 Antutu Score

        • CPU

          Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55), -

        • GPU

          Mali-G57 MC2

        Main Camera

        • Main Camera

          50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (Wide-angle), 0.64 µm, 1/2.76", PDAF

        • Main Camera #2

          2 MP, f/2.4, (Macro)

        • Main Camera #3

          2 MP, f/2.4, (Depth)

        • Features

          Auto Focus, Filter, HDR, LED Flash, Night Mode, Panorama, Panoramic, Portrait Mode, Slow Motion, Timelapse

        • Video

          1080p@30fps

        Operating System

        • Operating System

          Android 11, Realme UI

        • Software Updates

          2 year(s) of Software updates and 3 year(s) of Security updates

        • AI Features

          AI Beauty, AI Camera, AI Scene recognition

        Selfie Camera

        • Front Camera

          16 MP, f/2.05, (Wide), 1 µm, 1/3.0"

        • Features

          AI Beauty Mode, AI Scene Recognition, Filters, HdR, Night mode, Panoramic View, Portrait, Time Lapse

        • Video

          1080p@30fps, 720p@30fps

        Battery

        • Capacity

          5000 mAh, Lithium Polymer (Non-removable)

        • Charging

          18W (wired)

        Memory

        • Card Slot

          microSDXC (dedicated slot)

        • Storage

          64GB, UFS 2.1

        • RAM

          4GB, LPDDR4X

        Network

        • SIM

          Hybrid Dual SIM (2 Nano SIMs + 1 microSD)

        • Technology

          GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA

        • 2G Bands

          1800, 1900, 850, 900 (4 bands)

        • 3G Bands

          1, 5, 8 (3 bands)

        • 4G Bands

          1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41 (7 bands)

        • Speed

          GSM, LTE, WCDMA

        Connectivity

        • WLAN

          Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Hotspot, Dual Band

        • Bluetooth

          5.1, A2DP, LE

        • Positioning

          Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS

        • NFC

          Supported

        Features

        • Fingerprint Scanner

          Side Mounted

        • Sensors

          Fingerprint Scanner (Side Mounted), Light Sensor, Magnetic Induction Sensor, Proximity Sensor

        Realme 8i Key Highlights

        ProcessorMediaTek Helio G96
        Display6.6"
        Battery5000mAh
        Rear Camera50MP
        Front Camera16MP
        RAM/Storage4GB/64GB

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