Earlier this month, Realme 9i 5G had officially been announced in the Indian market. Now, the smartphone will finally be going on sale around 12 PM noon. So let’s check out its pricing, offers, and specifications.

Talking about the smartphone itself first, the Realme 9i 5G sports a 6.6-inch LCD panel that has a Full HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. Under the hood, it is equipped with a MediaTek Dimensity 810 SoC that is paired with 6GB of RAM and up to 128GB of internal storage. On the rear, the device features a triple camera setup, which includes a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 2-megapixel macro sensor, and a 2-megapixel portrait sensor.

Meanwhile, the front houses an 8-megapixel selfie shooter in a punch hole cut out. The smartphone is powered by a large 5,000mAh battery pack that supports 18W fast charging support. Other features include Android 12 OS-based Realme UI 3.0, side-mounted fingerprint scanner, a dedicated microSD card slot for storage expansion, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth 5.2, USB Type C port for charging and data transfers.

The new Realme 9i 5G smartphone will have its first sale go live at 12 PM noon IST and it will be available for purchase through Flipkart, a popular Indian e-retailer. It will be offered in two color options, namely Metallica Gold and Rocking Black. The handset starts from 14,999 INR for the 4GB + 64GB model, while the 6GB + 128GB variant has a price tag of 16,999 INR. Notably, buyers can avail an instant discount of 1,000 INr when buying the device from the Realme Store when using the ICICI Bank Debit and Credit Card.

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Ahead of its unveiling in India, Realme has provided more details of the 5G variant of the Realme 9i. The Realme 9i 5G will launch on August 18 and the smartphone will be powered by the Dimensity 810 chipset. The 9i 5G is being marketed as the 5G Rockstar, as an official poster containing its specs sheet reveals.

The Realme 9i was launched back in January 2022 and it was equipped with the Snapdragon 680 chipset. The 9i 5G is certainly an improved version of the base model and it has 5G network capability. It also has a triple camera setup at the back and a laser light design. Unlike the previous model, the 9i 5G’s rear cameras do not sit on a camera island. There is a power button on the right side of the smartphone. Realme has also incorporated a fingerprint scanner into the power button for added security.

Get ready to add the perfect shine to your lives with the looks and trendsetting features of the latest #realme9i5G.

Witnesss #The5GRockstar at 11:30 AM, on 18th August!

Know more: https://t.co/yWtj6TsLRv pic.twitter.com/aJhJmdTstE

— realme (@realmeIndia) August 5, 2022

Realme India expects the 9i 5G to arrive on the subcontinent with a bang. The Realme 9i 5G will retail within the Rs. 10,000 ($126) and Rs. 15,000 ($190) price band. This indication was earlier provided by Realme’s Madhav Sheth, although he was silent on the particular phone. The Realme 9i has a maximum price tag of Rs. 15,999 ($202) in India. Greater details about the model and its specific price will surface as we move closer to the launch event.

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This week, smartphone brand Realme has finally announced an alpha open beta, early access and open beta realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 programme for its Realme 8, Realme C35 and Realme 9i smartphones respectively. 

These software early previews serve to allow Realme’s operating developers and third-party developers to iron out any software bugs and glitches, as well as optimise their software for users of the 3 aforementioned Realme devices above. In addition, users can also get an early taste of Android 12 before Realme officially launches the Android 12 stable update to these devices.

To join the early access/beta builds, you can head over to the links below and follow the instructions to ensure that your data is properly saved/backed up before you apply for the programme.

Link to join Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 Early Access for Realme C35 HERE.

Link to join Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 Alpha Open Beta for Realme 8 HERE.

Link to join Realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 Open Beta for Realme 9i HERE.

Realme wants users to keep in mind that being in an early software programme, there might be bugs and some apps might not work properly. It might not be recommended to install the Open Beta or Early Access software on your primary phone.

Realme also recommends applicants to back up their personal data before proceeding with the programme to prevent any unnecessary data loss should any unfortunate bugs or glitches happen during the early access programme.

The company also notes that due to unpredictable factors such as network communication and strategy adjustment, it is not possible to guarantee that every applicant will receive the update. In case the update is not received, Realme suggests users to patiently wait for the official stable release.

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Realme is planning on launching a number of new products in India soon like the GT Neo 3T and the Pad X. However, a new report has revealed that the company is also planning on launching the Realme 9i as well later this month.

According to a 91Mobiles report, the Chinese smartphone maker is planning on announcing the 9i model in the Indian market later this month (June 2022). Furthermore, the new report also revealed that the upcoming smartphone will arrive in multiple color variants as well as its storage configurations as well. Talking about colors first, the handset will be reportedly be available in Blue, Gold, and Black options.

Talking about its configurations, it will come with 4GB of RAM that is paired with up to 64GB or 128GB of internal storage. The top end model will have it house 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Notably, the 9i 5G model is expected to feature slightly improved specifications over its 4G counterpart. It is also rumored to launch with a large 5,000mAh battery pack as well.

Other possible features includes, a fast refresh rate display and a triple camera setup on the rear. Unfortunately, this is still an unconfirmed report so take it with a pinch of salt for now. The device’s exact specs and pricing are still unknown, so stick around for more as we will be providing updates when additional information is available regarding this matter.

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Realme has finally rolled out realme UI 3.0 based on Android 12 for the brand’s Realme 9i smartphone. 

Today, on the Realme community forum, Realme announced a realme UI 3.0 early access programme for the device starting from 27th May whereby the first 1000 Realme 9i users who apply for the early access programme will be the lucky firsts to experience Android 12 on their devices.

If you are a Realme 9i user yourself and are interested to join the programme, follow the steps as follows: 

1. Make sure your realme 9i has a 60%+ battery.
2. Update your device to the required UI version → RMX3491_11.A.13 / RMX3491_11.A.14
3. Apply for the Early Access via the Software Update Application channel: (Settings → Software Update → Tap on the settings icon in the top right corner → Trial Version → Apply Now → Submit your details and finish the quiz).

The early access programme is somewhat of a closed alpha version of Realme UI 3.0 before the brand rolls out its Open Beta programme, which then allows the brand to roll out a stable version of the Android OS upgrade to all users.  

Realme wants users to keep in mind that being an early software programme, there might be bugs and some apps might not work properly. It might not be recommended to install the Early Access software on your primary phone.

Realme also recommends early access applicants to backup their personal data before proceeding with the programme to prevent any unnecessary data loss should any unfortunate bugs or glitches happen during the early access programme.

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4G phones are still a big deal in 2022. There are still a lot of people who do not need the 5G connectivity, indeed the main smartphone manufacturers keep releasing several 4G phones in the midrange segment. The most advanced 4G chipset is the Snapdragon 680 and it is powering a lot of devices in the affordable segment. Among the latest ones, we got the OPPO A76, the Realme 9i, and the Vivo Y32. This is a comparison between the specifications of three among the best 4G phones out there.

OPPO A76 vs Realme 9i vs Vivo Y32

Design

The most attractive design is definitely the one of the OPPO A76: it comes with the special OPPO Glow finish providing a matte back with brilliant elements. The Vivo Y32 is the thinnest, the most lightweight, and the most compact phone of the trio, but the OPPO A76 is more suggestive thanks to that finish. Note that OPPO A76 and Realme 9i come with a punch-hole design, while the Vivo Y32 comes with a less impressive waterdrop notch. All the phones are built with polycarbonate.

Display

If you are looking for the best display, then you should opt for the Realme 9i. It is the only device in the trio to sport the Full HD+ resolution with 1080 x 2412 pixels, and it even comes with a 90 Hz refresh rate. The OPPO A76 goes up to 90 Hz as well, but it has a lower HD+ resolution of 720p. The Vivo Y32 has an HD+ display as well, and its refresh rate is standard. All of these phones are equipped with side-mounted fingerprint readers and they all come with IPS panels, so do not expect amazing image quality.

Specs & Software

As already mentioned, all of these phones are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 mobile platform. It lacks the 5G connectivity, but it is built at 6 nm so it is very efficient, and it even provides good CPU performance thanks to Kryo 265 Gold cores running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz. You can get up to 8 GB of RAM with the Vivo Y32, while you get a max of 6 GB RAM with the OPPO A76 and the Realme 9i. That is the reason why Vivo Y32 wins the hardware comparison. On the other hand, the A76 comes with more advanced software: ColorOS 11.1 based on Android 11.

Camera

The best camera is provided by the Realme 9i: it is the only one with a 50 MP main camera, while both its rival come with a disappointing 13 MP rear camera. Even the front camera is better: it is a good 16 MP front snapper against two 8 MP sensors found on the OPPO A76 and the Vivo Y32. The rear cameras of the OPPO and Vivo devices are exactly the same.

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Battery

All these phones feature a 5000 mAh battery, so we expect a similar battery life in most of the scenarios. But given that Realme 9i has a Full HD+ display, its energy consumption is higher. The OPPO A76 and the Realme 9i provide faster charging speeds thanks to 33W fast charging, while the Vivo Y32 with 18W fast charging is the only one to support reverse charging.

Price

The OPPO A76 is priced at Rs. 17,499 / $231 in India, the Realme 9i starts from Rs. 12,990 / $172, and the Vivo Y32 will sell for Rs. 16,990 / $225. The Realme 9i wins the comparison thanks to a better display and a superior camera.

OPPO A76 vs Realme 9i vs Vivo Y32: PRO and CONS

OPPO A76

PRO

• Great design
• 33W fast charging
• Advanced software
• 90 Hz display

CONS

• Price

Realme 9i

PRO

• 33W fast charging
• Stereo speakers
• Better camera
• 90 Hz refresh rate

CONS

• Bigger dimensions

Vivo Y32

PRO

• Good price
• Reverse charging
• Up to 8 GB of RAM
• Thinner

CONS

• Standard refresh rate

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Just two days ago, the Realme 9 Pro Series finally went official and at the same time, it debuted in the global market including Europe. The new lineup is composed of three models: Realme 9 Pro, Realme 9i, and the first Pro Plus variant of the Number Series: the Realme 9 Pro+. While the 9i is a lower-midrange phone without 5G, the Realme 9 Pro and the Pro Plus are upper-midrange devices including the 5G connectivity. But these are not the only differences between these handsets: you will find all the main ones in this specs comparison.

Realme 9 Pro vs Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Realme 9i

Design

The most impressive design is definitely the Sunrise Blue color option of the Realme 9 Pro+. Besides being elegant and catchy, it is the first phone launched in the global and European market that is able to change its color. In order to modify the color of the body, you just need to place it under direct sunlight and wait for about five seconds. The Realme 9 Pro has the same design as the Pro Plus, but it lacks the color-changing back. The 9i is different and its color options are less impressive, but it is still a beautiful phone if we consider the other devices in its price range.

Display

The best display of the trio belongs to the Realme 9 Pro Plus. It is the only one to pack an AMOLED display, so it is able to show richer colors and deeper blacks. It is a smaller 6.4-inch panel with a 90 Hz refresh rate and a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels, and it comes with an integrated fingerprint reader. The Realme 9 Pro takes the silver medal with an IPS display sporting a Full HD+ resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. The 9i is the same with the exception of the refresh rate: in this case, it is lower and it stops at 90 Hz.

Specs & Software

The Realme 9 Pro+ is equipped with the most powerful processor: the Mediatek Dimensity 920 5G, followed by the 9 Pro fueled by the Snapdragon 695 5G. These two phones offer up to 8 GB of RAM but only the Pro Plus reaches 256 GB of internal storage, while the Pro stops at 128 GB. The Realme 9i has an inferior Snapdragon 680 mobile platform which, unlike Snapdragon 695 and Dimensity 920, lacks the 5G support. So you not only get worse CPU and GPU performance but even inferior connectivity. Realme 9 Pro and Pro Plus run Android 12 and Realme UI 3.0 out of the box, while the 9i is still based on Android 11 and Realme UI 2.0.

Camera

The Realme 9 Pro Plus can be considered a high-end camera phone. Its main camera is a Sony IMX766 with a 50 MP resolution and OIS: the same main camera you can find on several flagships such as the OPPO Find X3 Pro. We can not tell you the same about the 9 Pro and the 9i packing 64 and 50 MP main cameras with inferior sensors.

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Battery

Despite the Pro Plus being the most expensive one, Realme 9 Pro and 9i come with bigger batteries and they can provide a longer battery life. On the other hand, the Pro Plus features faster charging (65W).

Price

Realme 9i starts from €219/$248 in the European market, the 9 Pro begins at €319/$361, and the Pro+ starts from €379/$429. Which one would you pick if you had to choose the best value for money?

Realme 9 Pro vs Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Realme 9i: PRO and CONS

Realme 9 Pro

PRO

• Great quality price ratio
• 5G
• Big battery
• Micro SD slot

CONS

• Nothing particular

Realme 9i

PRO

• More affordable
• Micro SD slot
• Stereo speakers
• Big battery

CONS

• LCD display
• No 5G

Realme 9 Pro Plus

PRO

• 5G
• Amazing camera
• AMOLED display
• 60W fast charging

CONS

• Smaller battery
• Price

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You can find several pearls in the entry-level segment if you know how to search. One of them is undoubtedly the Motorola Moto G41: a phone offering a few specifications impossible to find in the low-end segment. Did Motorola release one of the best last-generation budget phones? There is no better way to understand it than comparing it to the other recent affordable phones released by mainstream brands. For this comparison, we chose, the Realme 9i just launched in the global market and the Vivo Y33 which debuted just a few days ago.

Motorola Moto G41 vs Realme 9i vs Vivo Y33

Design

The Realme 9i has the most elegant design. Its body reminds a lot of the Realme GT Neo2 which is a high-end phone, even though the materials are cheap just like other entry-level phones. On the other hand, the Motorola Moto G41 is very compact and its body is water-repellent. Given that it has a waterdrop notch, the Vivo Y33 is not the most beautiful device of the trio. Which is your favorite design?

Display

The Motorola Moto G41 gives you all the great colors of an AMOLED panel in a price range in which you can usually find only LCD phones. Thanks to the AMOLED panel, the Moto G41 is able to show richer colors and deeper blacks. With the Realme 9i, you can get a higher refresh rate, but it has an IPS panel and the image quality is inferior. The Vivo Y33 loses the comparison with a 60 Hz IPS display. Despite the Motorola Moto G41 having an AMOLED display, all of these phones come with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

If you need the handset with the best hardware and performance, go for the Realme 9i. It is powered by the Snapdragon 680 4G chipset built at 6 nm, running at a max frequency of 2.4 GHz, and paired with up to 6 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage. It is the only 6 nm chipset, while the two rivals come with a 12 nm chipset, meaning a lower level of efficiency and higher energy consumption. The Motorola Moto G41 beats the Vivo Y33 with its Helio G85 chipset paired with up to 6 GB of RAM; the Y33 offers an Helio G80 and just 4 GB of RAM. All the phones run Android 11 out of the box.

Camera

The Motorola Moto G41 is equipped with the best camera setup, a setup that you can never find in the entry-level segment. This handset comes with a 48 MP main camera including OIS, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro camera. The silver medal goes to the Realme 9i and its 50 MP triple camera, but the Vivo Y33 has the best selfie camera with a 16 MP resolution and a bright f/2.0 focal aperture.

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Battery

These phones come with the same battery capacity: 5000 mAh. But the Realme 9i should be able to last more in several scenarios because it has a 6 nm chipset. Further, it charges faster thanks to 33W fast charging.

Price

The prices vary a lot depending on the market: Moto G41 starts from €280/$318 in Europe, while Realme 9i begins at €249/$283. The Vivo Y33 is not available in Europe and it starts from €270/$307 in Asia. The winner of this comparison is the Moto G41 due to its superior display and cameras, but the Realme 9i offers higher performance and faster charging, so do not underestimate it.

Motorola Moto G41 vs Realme 9i vs Vivo Y33: PRO and CONS

Motorola Moto G41

PRO

• AMOLED display
• 30W fast charging
• Up to 6 GB of RAM
• Great camera
• Water repellent
• Radio

CONS

• Nothing particular

Realme 9i

PRO

• Wide availability
• Better chipset
• Great design
• Stereo speakers
• 33W fast charging

CONS

• LCD display

Vivo Y33

PRO

• Better front camera
• Radio
• Good price

CONS

• Inferior rear camera

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Xiaomi recently came up with a brand new affordable handset for the Asian market: the Redmi Note 11 4G. Despite the large diffusion of 5G, 4G-only phones are still a big thing and a lot of people still choose them because they often allow saving a lot of money. That is why we had the chance to make a comparison between the Redmi Note 11 4G and two more recent 4G phones: the Realme 9i which just launched in the European market as well, and the Vivo Y32. They all come with great prices, but which one offers the highest value for money? This specs comparison will hopefully let you find out.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G vs Realme 9i vs Vivo Y32

Design

My favorite design of this comparison is the one of the Realme 9i. It has a more elegant camera module than Redmi Note 11 4G, is less invasive, and with the same color as the rear cover. Further, unlike the Vivo Y32 that comes with a waterdrop notch, it comes with a punch-hole design for the display: the punch hole is placed on the top left corner. On the other hand, the Redmi Note 11 4G remains interesting because it is the most compact phone of the trio. All of these devices are made of polycarbonate for both the rear side and the frame.

Display

The most advanced displays belong to the Redmi Note 11 4G and the Realme 9i. They have two LCD panels with a Full HD+ resolution of 1080p and a 90 Hz refresh rate. The Realme 9i has a wider 6.6-inch panel, while the Redmi Note 11 4G stops at 6.5 inches. Unfortunately, the Vivo Y32 has a lower HD+ resolution with 720p and it comes with a standard 60 Hz refresh rate, so expect an inferior image quality. All the phones are equipped with a side-mounted fingerprint reader.

Specs & Software

The Snapdragon 680 mobile platform found on the Realme 9i and the Vivo Y32 is actually more powerful than the MediaTek Helio G88 chipset found on the Redmi Note 11 4G. Between these two, the Vivo Y32 wins the hardware comparison because it offers up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of UFS 2.1 internal storage, while the Realme 9i stops at 6 GB of RAM. The trio runs Android 11 out of the box, with highly customized user interfaces on top. Do you prefer MIUI, Realme UI or OriginOS?

Camera

The best rear camera department belongs to the Redmi Note 11 4G which offers a 40 MP main camera, an 8 MP ultrawide lens, and a 2 MP macro sensor. The Realme 9i has the same 50 MP main camera, but it lacks an ultrawide sensor, replaced by a useless depth sensor. The Vivo Y32 comes with a poor 13 MP dual camera, but its front camera is more interesting thanks to an f/1.8 focal aperture which should allow capturing brighter selfies.

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Battery

All of these phones are equipped with a 5000 mAh battery, but the Vivo Y32 should last more on a single charge because it has a display with a lower resolution and a standard refresh rate. The Realme 9i has the fastest charging technology with a power of 33W, but unlike its two rivals, it does not support reverse charging.

Price

Redmi Note 11 4G starts from $157/€138 in China, Vivo Y32 begins at €140/$159, and Realme 9i is currently unavailable in the Chinese market but it can be purchased in India for $203/€179. The Realme 9i wins the comparison thanks to its great chipset, faster charging, and great overall specifications.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G vs Realme 9i vs Vivo Y32: PRO and CONS

Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 4G

PRO

• Reverse charging
• More compact
• Stereo speakers
• IR blaster

CONS

• Nothing particular

Realme 9i

PRO

• Wider availability (for now)
• Great design
• Faster charging
• Stereo speakers

CONS

• Bigger

Vivo Y23

PRO

• Interesting front camera
• Reverse charging
• Good price

CONS

• Lower resolution
• Inferior cameras

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The Realme 9 Pro series will be announced in Europe and India on Feb. 16. While the Realme 9i has debuted in other markets like Vietnam and India in recent weeks, it will be made official with Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ in Europe on Tuesday. Tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has tweeted the variants, color options, and pricing of the Realme 9i, 9 Pro, and 9 Pro+ smartphones.

Ambhore revealed that the Realme 9i will be coming to Europe in two variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GB storage. These variants will be priced at €219 (~$248) and €239 (~$271), respectively. Both models will be priced €10 more in Italy. The device will come in Prism Black and Prism Blue.

The Realme 9 Pro will come in two variants such as 6 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage in Europe. They are priced at €319 (~$362) and €349 (~$396), respectively. The base model will cost €10 more and while the higher model will carry the same pricing in Italy. The Realme 9 Pro will be available in three colors such as Midnight Black, Sunrise Blue, and Aurora Green.

In Europe, the Realme 9 Pro+ will carry pricing of €379 (~$429) for an 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage version. Some European markets will get 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage edition of the 9 Pro+. In Italy, it will come in two options such as 8 GB RAM + 128 GB storage and 8 GB RAM + 256 GB storage. These models will be priced at €399 (~$452) and €439 (~$498), respectively, in Italy. It comes in the same colors such as Midnight Black, Sunrise Blue, and Aurora Green.

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Realme 9i was recently unveiled in Vietnam and India. Rumors have it that the handset will be also heading to Europe in the coming days. It is being that the Realme 9i may go official with the rumored Realme 9 Pro series in Europe.

According to tipster Abhishek Yadav, the Realme 9i will be coming to Europe in two variants such as 4 GB RAM + 64 GB storage and 4 GB RAM + 128 GBS storage. These models are likely to be priced at 219 euros (~$247) and 239 euros (~$269), respectively.

The Realme 9i heading to Europe is likely to be the same handset that was made available in other markets like India and Vietnam. The handset features a punch-hole display on the front, a side-facing fingerprint scanner, and a triple camera unit on the rear shell.

Realme 9i specifications

The Realme 9i has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen that delivers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It comes with Dragontrail Pro Glass protection. The front side of the device has a 16-megapixel camera for selfie shots. Its rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel primary camera, and a pair of 2-megapixel lenses for macro shots and depth effects.

The Snapdragon 680 mobile platform will power the Realme 9i with LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. It is backed by a 5,000mAh battery that carries support for 33W fast charging. For audiophiles, it features stereo speakers and a 3.5mm audio jack. The device runs on Android 11 OS and Realme UI 2.0.

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Realme 9i was launched a few days back in the Indian market with budget-centric specs at an affordable price. During the launch, Realme revealed that the smartphone will go on its first sale on January 25. However, now, Realme has rescheduled it for tomorrow i.e January 22.

The Realme 9i will go on its first-ever sale tomorrow at 12 PM IST and it will be available on the Realme India website and Flipkart website. The smartphone is priced at Rs 13,999(~$188) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB variant and Rs 15,999(~$215) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB variant. It will be available in Prism Black and Prism Blue colors.

Buyers will get Rs. 720(~$10) instant discount on ICICI bank credit card and credit card EMI.

Realme 9i Specifications 

Coming to the specifications, the Realme 9i sports a new design and has a 6.6-inch punch-hole IPS panel. It has a Full-HD+(2412 x 1080 pixels resolution) and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device also has a 180Hz touch-sampling rate and a 90.8% screen-to-body ratio.

The device sports a triple camera setup at the rear with a 50MP primary lens, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP B&W lens. The phone has an LED flash beside the camera sensors. At the front, it has a 16MP AI selfie lens.

It is powered by the 6nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 octa-core SoC paired with 4GB and 6GB of RAM and 64GB and 128GB of internal storage. The device also has 11GB of dynamic RAM support. It means that on top of the 6GB it will have additional 5GB RAM expansion support making it a total of 11GB of RAM.

It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. As for security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The phone also features a dual stereo speaker setup and has a 3.5mm audio jack. Lastly, it boots on Android 11 out of the box and has Realme UI 2.0.

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Today, Realme has officially launched the Realme 9i in the Indian market. The smartphone comes with the same specs as the model launched in Vietnam, but in India, the phone is on shelves for a slightly cheaper price.

The Realme 9i starts at Rs 13,999(~$188) for the 4GB RAM + 64GB variant and Rs 15,999(~$215) for the 6GB RAM + 128GB variant. This is way cheaper than the ~$290 price tag for the 6GB/128GB variant in Vietnam.

The smartphone comes in Prism Black and Prism Blue color variants and will go up for sale on January 25 at 12 PM on Flipkart and Realme India’s official website.

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Realme 9i Specifications 

The smartphone sports a 6.6-inch punch-hole IPS display with an FHD+(2412 x 1080 pixels) resolution. The screen has a 90Hz Ultrasmooth refresh rate, 180Hz touch-sampling rate, and a 90.8% screen-to-body ratio. It features a patterned design, where at the back it has vertical stripes. The phone has a new camera island that holds three sensors.

It has a 50MP main lens, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP B&W lens. It has an LED flash beside the sensors. Upfront, it sports a 16MP AI selfie lens. It has dual stereo speakers and has a 3.5mm headphone jack for audio.

Under the hood, it is powered by the 6nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 octa-core SoC paired with 4GB, 6GB of RAM, and 64GB, 128GB of internal storage. Realme claims that the phone has up to 11GB of dynamic RAM. Basically, it has 5GB of additional RAM which, when added up with the 6GB actual RAM offers up to 11GB of total RAM.

It packs a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. The device boots on Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 and has a side-mounted fingerprint scanner.

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We expected last week to be slow, however, it turned out otherwise. We not only witnessed the launch of multiple smartphones but also interesting happenings. We have compiled some of them in this single article as ‘top stories’. Since everyone has a different opinion, we would like to know your top picks from last week after going through our list in the comment section below.

Honor’s first foldable smartphone is here – HONOR Magic V

After multiple leaks and teasers, Honor officially took the wraps off the HONOR Magic V and HONOR Watch GS 3 on January 10 in China. Though it is the brand’s first attempt at a foldable smartphone, the product doesn’t look like one, as it appears to have been under development while the company was still a sub-brand of Huawei.

The device’s hinge design makes it the thinnest foldable smartphone in the market right now. It has a thickness of 14.3mm and 6.7mm when folded and unfolded respectively. The inner display is folded in a tear-drop manner like the OPPO Find N to minimize crease.

Talking about specs, it has a 7.9-inch 90Hz foldable screen, 6.45-inch 120Hz external screen, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, Magic UI 6 based on Android 12, 50MP (wide) + 50MP (spectrally enhanced) + 50MP (ultra-wide) triple main cameras, dual 42MP front-facing cameras, dual stereo speakers, 4,750mAh battery, and 66W fast charging.

The HONOR Magic V is priced at ¥9,999 ($1,575) and ¥10,999 ($1,733) for 12GB + 256GB and 12GB + 256GB memory configurations respectively. Its first sale is scheduled for January 18 (tomorrow).

OnePlus 10 Pro gets a solo launch

Usually, OnePlus’ flagship smartphones are first announced in international markets. Also, both vanilla and Pro models debut together. The brand broke this tradition with the launch of the OnePlus 10 Pro in China on January 11. It was accompanied by a special edition of the OnePlus Buds Pro.

The successor of the OnePlus 9 Pro continues the partnership with Hasselblad. It arrives with a 48MP Sony IMX789 primary sensor with OIS, a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL JN1 sensor 150° ultra-wide unit, and an 8MP 3.3x telephoto shooter with OIS. Then, there’s a 32MP Sony IMX615 sensor on the front for selfies and video calls.

Unsurprisingly, it comes with high-end features like a glass sandwich design with a metal frame, 6.7-inch QHD+ 120Hz 2nd-gen LTPO AMOLED display, Qualcomm snapdragon 8 Gen 1, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, Android 12-based ColorOS 12.1 with HyperBoost for gaming, dual stereo speakers, 5,000mAh battery, 80W fast wired charging, 50W fast wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging.

The OnePlus 10 Pro retails at ¥4,699 ($740), ¥4,999 ($787), and ¥5,299 ($835) for 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB, and 12GB + 256GB memory variants respectively.

Realme 9 series debut, starting with realme 9i

The realme 9i went official in Vietnam on January 10 as the first Realme 9 series smartphone. It costs VND 6,490,000 ($286) for 6GB RAM and 128GB storage. The handset is scheduled to release in India on January 18 (tomorrow).

The phone sports features like a 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage,  50MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (monochrome) triple camera setup, 16MP front-facing camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, dual stereo speakers, realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

Meizu re-enters budget smartphone category with mblu 10

Meizu unveiled a budget smartphone after a long time The device is officially called mblu 10. As the name suggests, it is a phone under the company’s recently revived mblu sub-brand, which is also known as Blue Charm.

The handset offers a glass sandwich design with a plastic frame,  6.62-inch HD+ display (LCD), UNISOC T310 SoC, 48MP + 2MP + 2MP triple camera setup, 8MP selfie camera, IR blaster, Flyme 9 Lite based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 10W charging.

It comes in 4GB + 64GB, 4GB + 128GB, and 6GB + 128GB versions priced at ¥699 ($110), ¥799 ($126), and ¥899 ($142) respectively.

benco V80s – A smartphone without cameras and GPS

Out of nowhere, a company called INONE Technology launched a privacy-focussed smartphone dubbed as benco V80s on January 12. This phone lacks cameras and GPS.

Going by the specs, the Benco V80s is a subpar budget smartphone. It arrives with a 6.5-inch HD+ display (LCD), UNISOC S9863C chip, rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, Android 11, and 5,000mAh battery.

The price and availability of this device are not known.

Vivo introduces smartphones with outdated chipsets – vivo Y10 and vivo Y10 (t1 version)

Vivo released two new budget smartphones in China called vivo Y10 and vivo Y10 (t1 version). These handsets are limited to 4G connectivity and house outdated chips.

Both these phones offer a near-identical set of specs and design. They also cost the same ¥1,099 ($173) for 4GB RAM and 128GB storage.

The only major difference between the two is that the vanilla model is powered by a MediaTek Helio P35 SoC, while the t1 version features a MediaTek Helio P70 SoC. Both these chipsets are around 3 years old and rarely do any brand use them now

Second Moto G tablet goes official – Motorola Moto Tab G70

Motorola debuted its second Moto G branded tablet called Motorola Moto Tab G70 in Brazil on January 13 for BRL 2,399 ($435). This tablet is essentially a rebranded Lenovo Tab P11 Plus. It is set to launch in India on January 18 (tomorrow).

The tablet sports an 11-inch 2K display, MediaTek Helio G90T chip, 4GB RAM, 64GB storage, 13MP rear camera, 8MP front-facing camera, IP52-certification, quad-speakers with Dolby Atmos support, Android 11, Google Entertainment Space, Google Kids Space, 7,700mAh battery, 20W fast charging

OnePlus 9RT and Motorola Moto G71 5G launch in India

The OnePlus 9RT and Motorola Moto G71 5G finally landed in India on January 14 and January 10 respectively. The latter was also accompanied by the OnePlus Buds Z2.

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The OnePlus 9RT comes in two memory configurations, such as 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB for ₹42,999 ($579) and ₹46,999 ($633) respectively. Customers can avail bank discounts to lower the price.

On the other hand, the Motorola Moto G71 5G is priced at ₹18,999 ($256) for the sole 6GB + 128GB variant. It will go on sale for the first time on January 19.

Tencent eyes Black Shark acquisition for Metaverse entry

Recently, all popular companies have made announcements regarding metaverse. So it’s not surprising to learn that Tencent of all names is also interested in it.

A report from last week revealed that Tencent is eyeing to acquire Black Shark, a brand known for gaming smartphones and related accessories. With this acquisition, Black Shark will produce VR hardware, while Tencent will develop software to complement the hardware.

Tencent is yet to issue an official statement on this rumor.

BlackBerry isn’t dead yet

OnwardMobility, the licensee of the BlackBerrry brand, had plans to release smartphones with 5G connectivity in 2021. Unfortunately, that never happened. Hence, the revival of the iconic brand was thought to be dead after a short stint by TCL.

However, the brand licensee recently made an announcement saying that a BlackBerry smartphone with a keyboard and 5G connectivity is coming in 2022. Anyway, we don’t have any high hopes.

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The first two weeks of 2022 have been busy in the tech world. This was due to CES 2022 and multiple smartphone launches. The same cannot be said for the upcoming week as there aren’t any major announcements. The products that are coming are nothing but some smartphones in India, which are already official in other markets. But still, let’s check out them one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones in India Next Week

A total of three phones will be announced next week. All three of them are already official. It’s that they are just making their way to a new and crucial market – India.

Realme 9i

A few days back, Realme took the wraps off the Realme 9i in Vietnam. The handset is now set to launch in India on January 18 (Tuesday).

It will be announced via a pre-recorded live stream at 12:30 PM on the brand’s official YouTube channel. Readers can also go through the company’s official Twitter account for real-time updates during the live stream.

As far as the device is concerned, it comes with a 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz display (LCD), Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, LPDDR4x RAM, UFS 2.2 storage, 50MP (wide) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (monochrome) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, side-mounted fingerprint sensor, realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 33W fast charging.

Xiaomi 11T Pro

The Xiaomi 11T Pro will be released in India on January 19. Like any other Xiaomi event in the country, this one will also kickstart at 12 PM on the official YouTube channel. You can also expect live updates from the official Twitter handles of Xiaomi India and Managing Director Manu Kumar Jain.

Yesterday, Xiaomi disclosed that the handset will go on sale on announcement day itself. Customers will be able to order the product from 2 PM.

The Xiaomi 11T Pro, which is also known as ‘The HyperPhone’, initially went official in September 2021. In India, It will compete against the recently launched OnePlus 9RT.

The device sports features like a 6.67-inch FHD+ 10-bit 120Hz AMOLED display with Dolby Vision support, Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset, LPDDR5 RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, liquid cooling system, 108MP (wide) + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 5MP (telemacro) triple camera setup, 16MP selfie camera, Dolby Atmos-supported dual stereo speakers tuned by Harmon Kardon, MIUI 12.5 based on Android 11, 5,000mAh battery, and 120W fast charging.

Tecno Pova Neo

The Tecno Pova Neo made its debut in Nigeria in early December 2021. It will make its entry in India on January 20. Just like the Xiaomi 11T Pro, this phone will likely go on sale on its announcement day itself.

The Tecno Pova Neo will be the cheapest of all three smartphones launching in India next week. It has features like a 6.8-inch HD+ (LCD) display, MediaTek Helio G25 SoC, 6GB + 128GB memory configuration, 13MP triple camera setup, 8MP front-facing camera, Android 11-based HiOS 7.6, 6,000mAh battery, 18W fast charging.

One More Thing…..

Next week will also witness the launch of an interesting tablet in India.

Motorola Moto Tab G70

The Motorola Moto Tab G70 will finally release in India on January 18. It may be available for purchase on the same day itself. The tablet just went official in Brazil a couple of days back.

The Moto Tab G70 is nothing but a rebadged Lenovo Tab P11 Plus. It features an 11-inch 2K display (LCD), MediaTek Helio G90T SoC,  4GB RAM, 64GB storage, 13MP rear camera, 8MP front-facing camera, IP52-certification, quad-speakers with Dolby Atmos support, Android 11, Google Entertainment Space, Google Kids Space, 7,700mAh battery, 20W fast charging.

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Realme 9i was recently announced in Vietnam. Today, the Indian wing of the brand confirmed that it will be unleashing the Realme 9i at 12:30 PM (local time) on Jan. 18. Here is everything that is expected from Realme’s upcoming launch event for India.

The Ultimate Performer with First 680 6nm Processor in the Segment, #realme9i has much more to offer!

We’re super excited for the launch at 12:30 PM on 18th January.

Drop a in the replies if you are too!#NextLevelPower

Know more: https://t.co/HOVZc6yvk8 pic.twitter.com/f0J9AckPud

— realme (@realmeIndia) January 13, 2022

As can be seen, the teaser reveals that the Realme 9i will be the first Snapdragon 680 SoC powered in its price segment to arrive in India. Vivo has already launched two Snapdragon 680 powered handsets such as the Vivo Y21T and Y33T in India. The Y21T was announced with a pricing of Rs 16,490 (~$223), while the Y33T has a starting price of Rs 18,990 (~$257) Hence, it appears that the Realme 9i could be priced under Rs 16,000 (~$216) or Rs 15,000 (~$204) in India.

Realme 9i specifications

The Realme 9i is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.6-inch IPS LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. For photography, it may feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera, and its rear shell has a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 2-megapixel depth sensor, and a 2-megapixel macro snapper.

The Snapdragon 680 chipset is present under the hood of the device. It has up to 8 GB of LPDDR4x RAM and up to 128GB of UFS 2.2 storage. It has a 5,000mAh battery to keep the lights on and it carries support for 33W fast charging.

Rumors have it that the Realme Narzo 50A Prime smartphone may also go official alongside the Realme 9i. At present, there is no official confirmation on the India launch date of the Narzo model. Also, the rumor mill is yet to spill the specifications of the device. It will be an enhanced version of the existing Narzo 50A handset that came with a Helio G85 chip, 50-megapixel triple cameras, and a 6,000mAh battery.

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A few days back, Realme officially unveiled the Realme 9i affordable phone in Vietnam. Now, the phone is expected to launch in India, but unfortunately, we do not have an exact release date. Now, the tipster Yogesh Brar has revealed the launch date of the phone for the Indian market and has also tipped its pricing.

As per the tipster, the Realme 9i will launch on January 18 in India. There will be a marginal increase in the pricing of the phone as compared to the predecessor Realme 8i. The tipster reveals that the new Realme 9i will start at Rs 14,499(~$196) in India. To recall, the Realme 8i debuted at a price of Rs 13,999(~$190).

Just for comparison, the Realme 9i costs VND 6,490,000(~$290) in Vietnam, which is way costlier than the tipped Indian pricing.

The Realme 9i comes with a 6.6-inch punch-hole LCD display sporting a Full-HD+ resolution. The phone has a 90Hz refresh rate, but it is adjustable and can go from 30Hz to 90Hz depending on the content on the screen. It has a triple camera system at the rear with a 50MP primary lens, a 2MP macro sensor, and a 2MP B&W sensor. Upfront, it has a 16MP snapper.

At the helm, it has the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. It also comes with 5GB of additional RAM support. It houses a 5,000mAh battery and has a 33W fast charging support. As for security, it has a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The phone runs on Realme UI 2.0 and has Android 11 out of the box.

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Realme on Monday has officially launched the Realme 9i in Vietnam. The smartphone comes with a new design as compared to its predecessor and has the 6nm-based Snapdragon 680 SoC, at the helm.

The Realme 9i is priced at VND 6,490,000 (~$290) for the 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. It comes in two colors like Black and Blue. It will be available for purchase from al the authorized stores across the region.

Realme 9i Specifications 

The smartphone comes with a new design as compared to the old Realme 8i. It has a different camera layout and features a vertical stripe pattern at the back. The phone sports a 6.6-inch punch-hole display with an FHD+ resolution.

It is an IPS LCD screen with an adjustable refresh rate that can go from 30Hz to 90Hz. Realme has not revealed more details about this feature but it is touted to have 48Hz, 50Hz, and 60Hz options as well, but again, we aren’t sure if is adjustable from settings or it’s automated.

The phone has a triple camera system at the rear with a 50MP main lens, a 2MP macro lens, and a 2MP B&W sensor. There’s also an LED flash beside the camera sensors. It has a 16MP selfie sensor. At the helm, it is powered by the new 6nm Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 octa-core SoC.

It is paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of onboard storage. Interestingly, apart from having the microSD card slot for storage expandability, the device also has the option of having an additional 5GB of RAM from the internal storage. It houses a 5,000mAh battery and has a 33W fast charging support. The 4G phone has a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security and runs on Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 out of the box.

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Realme 9i is scheduled to go official in Vietnam on Jan. 10. Reports have claimed that the device will be also released in India soon. It appears that the India launch of the Realme 9i may not be far away as its moniker has appeared on Realme India’s online store.

Tipped by:https://t.co/426ih812eL

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) January 7, 2022

As can be seen in the tweet, the Realme 9i has surfaced on Realme India’s website. One of the screenshots shows that the power adaptor of the Realme 9i is priced at Rs 1,099 and its USB cable costs Rs 399. In addition, Madhav Sheth who is Realme Vice-President, and CEO for India, Europe, and Latin America shared a tweet to hint at the arrival of the Realme 9i.

The #realmeBook Slim makes my work efficient & allows me to multitask smoothly.
What other colour variants would you all like us to launch of the realme Book?#DesignedToEmpower pic.twitter.com/5pExiAsxGw

— Madhav Sheth (@MadhavSheth1) January 7, 2022

Since Sheth is the CEO for multiple markets, he could be teasing the arrival of Realme 9i in different markets including India. The tweet also hints at the arrival of new color variants of the Realme Book. At present, it is available in colors like Real Blue and Real Grey in India. It appears that the company will be releasing more teasers to hint at the arrival of its upcoming products.

Realme 9i specifications

The Realme 9i has a 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz IPS LCD screen, Snapdragon 680 chipset, and a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. The device is expected to ship with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of storage. It will be running on Realme UI 2.0 flavored Android 11 OS.

The 9i will feature a 16-megapixel camera for selfies. Its back panel will sport a 50-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. Its other features include a microSD card slot, dual speakers, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The handset will arrive in Prism Black and Prism Blue colors.

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The Realme 9i is scheduled to go official on Jan. 10 in Vietnam. The rumor mill has already leaked its renders and specifications. A few days ahead of the launch, tipster Sudhanshu Ambhore has shared screenshots of a product listing of the Realme 9i. The images have once again confirmed the key features of the smartphone.

The Realme 9i has a 6.6-inch IPS LCD screen with a punch-hole design. It offers a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, and a 180Hz touch sampling rate. The phone promises a screen-to-body ratio of 90.8 percent. It is fitted with a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

Cameras, Battery, Charging
(2/4) pic.twitter.com/7NG38TczUW

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) January 6, 2022

The device features a 16-megapixel camera for capturing selfies. The rear camera setup has a 50-megapixel primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture, a 2-megapixel B&W portrait lens, and a 2-megapixel macro camera. It will come preinstalled with Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11.

The Realme 9i is powered by the 6nm Snapdragon 680 chipset. Reports have claimed that it may come with up to 8 GB of RAM depending on the market. The handset offers up to 128GB of storage. For audiophiles, the 9i has dual stereo speakers with Hi-Res Audio support.

Color options, Design
(3/4) pic.twitter.com/7Ry9IcUdXS

— Sudhanshu Ambhore (@Sudhanshu1414) January 6, 2022

A 5,000mAh battery is present under the hood of the Realme 9i. The handset will arrive with support for 33W fast charging. It will be available for purchase in two colors such as Prism Black and Prism Blue.

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Earlier today, the Chinese smartphone brand Realmelaunched their latest flagship smartphone, the Realme GT 2 Pro, in China. Following the flagship launch, leaks have emerged of the Realme 9i along with its official renders.

As per a report by MySmartPrice, the official renders of the Realme 9i and its key features have leaked ahead of its rumored Vietnam launch date of January 10. The renders showcase the same design revealed earlier today in a hands-on video.

Realme 9i official renders

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According to the report, tipster Sudhanshu has revealed that the device will have a 6.6-inch Full HD+ IPS LCD with a 90.8 percent screen-to-body ratio and a 480nits brightness. The display panel will also come with a 90Hz refresh rate.

The budget Realme offering is tipped to house a Snapdragon 680 under its hood with 4G network support. The device will come with 6GB of RAM coupled with 128GB of internal storage. A 5000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support is expected to power this device.

For photography, the device comes equipped with a triple camera setup housed in a rectangular camera island on the rear panel. The Realme 9i is said to have a 50-megapixel primary sensor, a 2MP portrait camera (f/2.4 aperture), and a 2MP macro camera. The device offers a 16MP front camera with an f/2.1 aperture for selfies and video calls.

Additionally, the rear camera will support video recording at 1080P at 30fps, 720P at 30fps, 720P at120fps, Slow Motion: 120fps@720P, and modes like Super Night, Panorama, Expert, Time Lapse, Portrait, HDR, Super Macro, AI Scene Recognition, etc.

Other features of the Realme 9i include dual nano-SIM, a microSD card slot, WIFI 2.4GHz, 5.0HGz, GPS, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type-C, etc. The phone measures 164.4mm x 75.7mm x 8.4mm and weighs 190 grams.

The device is expected to launch in Vietnam around January 10 and is rumored to come to Indian markets soon after. So stay tuned as we will be reporting any notable developments.

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Realme 9i is expected to go official on Jan. 10 in Vietnam. Ahead of the launch, Vietnamese publication ThePixel.vn has shared a hands-on video of the Realme 9i to showcase its design in real. Shown below are some of the images shared by the publication.

Realme 9i design

The Realme 9i images show that it will be sporting a plastic back with carbon ridges, which does not attract fingerprints and promotes better grip. In addition, the phone’s rear is curved towards the edges. The camera module houses a triple camera unit.

The bottom edge of the Realme 9i has a speaker grille, a USB-C, a microphone, and a 3.5mm audio jack. The left edge of the device has a SIM card slot and volume buttons, and its right spine has a power key integrated with a fingerprint scanner. Another pair of speakers seem to be available on the top edge of the device.

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The Realme 9i’s display sports a punch-hole at the upper-left corner and a noticeable chin. The overall design of the phone is not too different from the Realme GT Neo2 handset.

Realme 9i specifications (rumored)

Past reports have revealed that the Realme 9i has a 6.59-inch IPS LCD FHD+ display that offers a 90hz refresh rate. The Snapdragon 680 chipset will be powering the Realme 9i. It may arrive with up to 8 GB of RAM and up to 128 GB of native storage. The device will come preinstalled with Android 11 OS and Realme UI.

The Realme 9i will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It will feature a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 2-megapixel (depth) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit.

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Realme was expected to launch the Realme 9i this month in select markets, however, the exact launch date was unknown. Now, a Vietnamese publication reveals that the budget smartphone may get a release on January 10 in Vietnam.

As per the publication, Vietnam will be the first region to get the Realme 9i. Later, it may launch in markets like Indonesia. We also expect to see the phone in other Asian regions soon.

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Previously, the Realme 9i was spotted on Geekbench v5 with model number RMX3491.  It got a single-core score of points and a multi-core score of 1556 points. It was seen with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC paired with 4GB of RAM.

The smartphone’s renders were also surfaced on the Internet confirming it to feature a design similar to the Realme GT Neo 2. The smartphone is expected to come with a 6.6-inch punch-hole LCD screen with a Full-HD+ resolution. It will have a 90Hz refresh rate and boast a 16MP selfie snapper. At the rear, it will feature a vertical camera module with a triple camera setup. It will have a 50MP main lens, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens.

It will pack a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging support. To recall, the predecessor Realme 8i came with the same battery capacity but with a slower 18W charging speed. The phone will run on Realme UI 2.0 on top of Android 11 OS. As for security, the device will feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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We’re officially in 2022 and the first month of the year, January has begun. This month we expect to see many smartphones launching across the world. Some of the confirmed phone launches are from big brands like Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi,  Realme, Vivo, and Oppo. We are also expected to see gamer-centric phones from Lenovo, premium devices from iQOO, and a couple of budget phones from brands like Tecno. So without further ado, let’s have a look at the list.

1. Lenovo Legion Y90

Lenovo will launch its Legion Y90 gaming smartphone in China. The smartphone made it to multiple rumors and it revealed its key specs and design. Similar to the company’s previous Legion Phone 2 Pro, the Legion Y90 may come with a landscape form factor. It is expected to feature a 6.92-inch Samsung E4 AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate and 720Hz touch sampling rate.

As teased recently, the phone will come with Double Engine Air Cooling technology, which could be similar to the Double Turbo Fan Supercharged Liquid Cooling technology seen in the Legion Phone 2 Pro. It will keep the internals cool even in intense gaming sessions. The device is rumored to come powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 internal storage.

2. Vivo Y21T

Although the company unveiled the Vivo Y21T last month in Indonesia, it was previously scheduled to have its debut in India. The phone will launch on January 3 in India and offer budget-centric specs to the masses.

As per the variant released in Indonesia, the smartphone has a 6.51-inch water-drop notch display with an HD+(1600 x 710 pixels) resolution. It is an LCD panel with a 60Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, and 89% screen-to-body ratio. The Indian variant, however, is slated to come with a slightly larger 6.58-inch FHD+ screen with a 90Hz refresh rate.

It has a 50MP + 2MP + 2MP triple rear camera system at the rear and an 8MP selfie snapper at the front. The smartphone is powered by the Snapdragon 680 SoC and has 6GB RAM + 128GB internal storage. In India, it will have 4GB of RAM with the same 128GB onboard storage. It runs on Android 11 out of the box and has a 5,000mAh battery.

3. Realme GT 2 

Realme will have a big launch this month as it is expected to launch its flagship for the year, the Realme GT 2 series. The series will comprise of two major phones, the GT 2 and the GT 2 Pro, the company is also expected to launch the master edition and a camera-focused phone on January 4.

The Realme GT 2 was recently spotted on TENAA flaunting a 6.62-inch AMOLED display with an FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The GT 2 Pro was also seen with a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED screen and 120Hz refresh rate. The duo will have an in-display fingerprint scanner.

At the helm, the GT 2 is expected to come powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC, while the GT 2 Pro will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset. The series is expected to come with a big battery with 65W fast charging support. As for cameras, there will be a 50MP + 50MP + a telephoto sensor on the Pro, whereas the vanilla may have a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP setup.

4. iQOO 9, 9 Pro

iQOO 9 series will be officially launched on January 5 in China. The series comprises the iQOO 9 and 9 Pro, both featuring the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. The vanilla phone is expected to have a 6.78-inch FHD+ flat-screen AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the Pro is touted to have a 6.78-inch QHD+ curved edged AMOLED LTPO screen with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The series will have a Samsung GN5 sensor and may feature a triple camera system. The Pro was recently rumored to have a 50MP Samsung JN1 secondary sensor and a 16MP telephoto lens. The series is expected to pack a 4,700mAh battery with whopping 120W fast charging support.

5. Vivo V23

Vivo will unveil India’s first colour-changing phone dubbed Vivo V23 on January 5. Interestingly, the phone’s back color will change in direct sunlight and UV light. The series comprising of the V23 and V23 Pro is expected to launch with a 50MP Autofocus Dual Selfie camera and one of the phones may feature a 108MP lens.

The specs for the phone are scarce but we know that the series will feature an AMOLED panel and have a mid-range processor. The Pro model was spotted on Geekbench with MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC.

6. Xiaomi 11i, 11i HyperCharge

Xiaomi will take wraps off the Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge on January 6 in India. Rumors are rife that the phone will be a rebadged model of the Redmi Note 11 Pro+(Chinese model) for the Indian market with slight changes.

The Xiaomi 11i HyperCharge will feature a 6.67-inch Samsung AMOLED screen with an FHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. It will be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC paired with up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM and UFS 2.2 storage. It is expected to have a 108MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup. The phone will have a 4,500mAh battery with a crazy fast 120W fast charging technology.

7. Realme 9i

Realme is expected to launch the Realme 9i on January 10 in Vietnam. The smartphone was spotted on certification sites with Snapdragon 680 SoC and a 5,000mAh battery. It is also expected to have a 33W fast charging support.

The smartphone will feature a 6.6-inch LCD punch-hole display with an FHD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. It is rumored to have a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera system and a 16MP selfie snapper. As for security, it will feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner. The device is expected to run on Android 11 out of the box with Realme UI 2.0.

8. OnePlus 10, OnePlus 9RT

One of the most anticipated phone launches would be the OnePlus 10 series. The company is expected to launch the phone in the second week of this month with flagship-level internals. If we go by the recent news, the series may debut on January 11 in China.

The OnePlus 10 duo is expected to come with an AMOLED screen featuring a high refresh rate. As per leaks, the Pro may come with a 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. Similar to the predecessor, the 10 series will make use of a punch-hole screen. The series will have Hasselblad powered triple camera system with a 48MP + 50MP + 8MP system on the Pro. The series is rumored to come powered by the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 processor paired with up to 12GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 onboard storage.

OnePlus will launch the OnePlus 9RT on January 14 in India. The OnePlus 9RT is slated to come with a 6.62-inch 120Hz screen, 50MP triple camera system, and Snapdragon 888 SoC.

9. Samsung Galaxy S21 FE

After a heap of leaks, the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE will finally launch this month. Although we don’t have an exact launch date, the phone was listed in multiple retail stores across the world. The phone is also slated to launch in India this month.

The smartphone will feature a 6.4-inch AMOLED display with FHD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. It will have a 12MP + 12MP + 8MP triple rear camera system and a 32MP selfie lens. It will be powered by the Snapdragon 888 SoC for some markets, while the Indian market will get the Exynos 2100 powered model. It will pack a 4,500mAh battery with 25W fast charging support.

10. Tecno Pova 5G

Recently, Transsion India’s CEO confirmed that the Tecno POVA 5G will be launched in the third or fourth week of January in India. It may debut under ₹20,000(~$269) segment in the country and will have specs like Dimensity 900 SoC and a triple camera system.

The smartphone was recently launched in Nigeria and it has a large 6.95-inch IPS LCD display with a Full-HD+ resolution. It has a 120Hz refresh rate and a 16MP selfie camera. The device features a 50MP + 2MP + AI lens at the rear. One of its highlights will be the big 6,000mAh battery. It will have an 18W fast charging support.

11. Oppo A16K 

Oppo is also expected to launch a budget-centric phone in India. The upcoming Oppo A16k is tipped to launch this month with a 6.52-inch HD+ display. It will have a 13MP + 5MP dual-rear camera and a single selfie lens.

The phone is expected to come powered by the MediaTek Helio G35 SoC paired with 3GB of RAM and 32GB of onboard storage. It will pack a 4,230mAh battery with a 10W charging speed. The phone will run on Android 11 OS out of the box with ColorOS on the top.

These are some of the phones launching this month. Which device are you most excited about? Do tell us in the comments.

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Reports have revealed that the RMX3491 model number belongs to the upcoming Realme 9i handset. The same device has now appeared on the Geekbench benchmarking site (via). It confirms that the device will be equipped with the latest Snapdragon 6-series chipset.

Realme 9i Geekbench listing

The Realme 9i’s Geekbench listing has revealed that is powered by the ‘Bengal’ codenamed Qualcomm chipset. The SoC includes four CPU cores working at 1.90GHz, whereas the remaining four CPU cores clock at 2.40GHz. The source code of the Geekbench listing shows that it has Adreno 610 GPU. These specs suggest that the 9i will be driven by the latest Snapdragon 680 chipset.

The listing has further revealed that the Realme 9i has 4 GB of RAM and Android 11. It has scored 382 points in the single-core test and 1556 points in the multi-core test. The Geekbench listing is a good hint that the company could be testing the performance of the device before its official announcement. Reports have claimed that the Realme 9i will debut globally in January and it will also arrive in India soon.

Realme 9i specifications (rumored)

The Realme 9i has a 6.6-inch LCD punch-hole display that delivers Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. It has a 16-megapixel front-facing camera and a 50-megapixel (main) + 8-megapixel (ultrawide) + 2-megapixel (macro) triple camera unit. It has a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

The 9i has a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W fast charging. It will run on Realme UI 2.0 based Android 11.

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The Chinese smartphone manufacturer realme is rumored to debut the realme 9 series early next year. Industry tipsters have also revealed that we can expect the realme 9i to launch in January 2022. Now, the device has been officially listed on AliExpress, confirming the specifications of the upcoming smartphone.

According to the AliExpress listings first spotted by Bestopedia, the realme 9i comes with a 6.59 inch Full HD plus display with 2400×1080 resolution. The display on this device is listed to be a full view panel and will likely have an 18:9 aspect ratio and thin bezels around it. The listing reveals that the device carries 4GB RAM and 128GB of internal storage. However, the device is expected to come in additional ram variants of up to 8GB. The chipset branding is revealed as Qualcomm, which is expected to be a Snapdragon 680 SoC.

the listing states that the device holds a dual rear camera setup with a primary 50MP sensor, while the selfie snapper will be a 16MP camera. The device uses two methods of biometric authentication being Face recognition and a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. A 5000 mAh battery powers the device and has 33W fast-charging support via a USB-C port. A dual sim slot will be available on the device.

While it could be an error, the listing shows that the phone does not have a 3.5mm Headphone port.

The looks and launch date of the device are yet to be revealed by realme. However, industry rumors have previously claimed that the realme 9i will launch in early January 2022 and the AliExpress listing further gives credence to this rumor.

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The rumor mill has already spilt a lot of information about the Realme 9i handset. Now, the specifications of the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G are surfacing in bits and pieces from different sources. Fresh information reveals that the Realme 9i and Realme 9 Pro+ have both have been approved by China Qualification Certification (CQC) platform (via. My Smart Price). These certifications have leaked key information on the battery and charging capabilities.

The Realme 9i (model number RMX3491) has appeared a 4,880mAh rated battery at CQC, which indicates it could be housing a 5,000mAh typical value battery. The listing also confirms that the device will carry support for 33W fast charging. The moniker of this device is yet to be confirmed as a recent report claimed that it may debut with the Narzo 9i moniker.

On the other hand, the CQC listing of the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G (model number RMX3393) has revealed that it may carry support for 65W fast charging. Unfortunately, there is no information on the battery size of the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G.

So far, reports have revealed that the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G may feature a 50-megapixel main camera with an f/1.8 aperture and a 16-megapixel selfie camera. The other specs of the phone are under the wraps. It is speculated that there could be 4G and 5G editions of the device.

As far as Realme 9i (or Narzo 9i) is concerned, it is expected to arrive with specs like a 6.6-inch LCD FHD+ 90Hz screen, Snapdragon 680 chipset, 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM, and 64 GB / 128 GB of storage. It may come with other features like a 16-megapixel front camera, a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera system, and a side-facing fingerprint scanner.

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Realme is expected to launch the Realme 9 series soon as the phones are appearing more frequently in various certifications. Last time, the Realme 9 Pro+ passed the BIS certification while the budget Realme 9i cleared FCC. Today, the former was spotted online, while the latter passed NBTC certification.

Camera FV-5, which is an Android app that shows the details of the phone camera, revealed that the smartphone features a 50MP main sensor. It has 1/1.56″ sensors with 1.0µm pixels. The lens has an aperture of f/1.8. It seems to produce 12.6MP binned resolution images with 2.0µm pixels. Upfront, it has a 16MP sensor with an f/2.5 aperture lens. It is a Quad-Bayer sensor that offers 4MP binned resolution.

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Talking about the Realme 9i, the device was seen on the NBTC listing carrying model number RMX3941. However, it doesn’t reveal anything apart from its hinting for its closer launch.

Other than this, the phone was also spotted on FCC recently that confirmed a few of its specs. The device has a 5,000mAh battery and sports a large display. It has a triple-camera system that is touted to be a 50MP main, an 8MP secondary, and a 2MP tertiary lens.

Rumours reveal that the smartphone will feature an exact 6.6-inch FHD+ 90Hz panel, have Snapdragon 680 SoC, and support 33W fast charging support. It is also said to have a side-facing fingerprint scanner for added security.

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The upcoming Realme 9 series reportedly includes four models such as Realme 9i, Realme 9, Realme 9 Pro, and Realme 9 Pro+ smartphones. It is speculated that the Realme 9i may debut first in Q1 2022. Recent reports have spilt the entire specs of the Realme 9i. Now, tipster and 91mobiles have teamed up to claim that the Realme 9i could be rebranded as Realme Narzo 9i. The new leak has also revealed the RAM, storage and color variants of the Narzo 9i.

Tipster and 91mobiles have collaborated to reveal that the Narzo 9i will come in two models such as 4 GB / 6 GB of RAM and 64 GB /128 GB of storage. The handset is expected to arrive in two colors such as Prism Black and Prism Blue. The report has also claimed that there is a possibility that the Narzo 9i and Realme 9i could be different devices.

Realme Narzo 9i specifications (Rumored)

The Realme 9i (or Narzo 9i) may come with a 6.6-inch LCD panel with a punch-hole design. It may carry support a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. For selfies, it may feature a 16-megapixel camera and its rear camera setup may include a 50-megapixel primary camera, an 8-megapixel ultrawide lens, and a 2-megapixel camera.

The 9i handset may debut as India’s first phone powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset. It may come with a 5,000mAh battery that supports 33W rapid charging. For security, it may feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner. At present, there is no information available on the pricing of the Realme 9i (or Narzo 9i).

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The rumor mill has been steadily leaking information on the specs of the Realme 9i mid-range phone. According to a new report by the My Smart Price, the alleged Realme 9i has received approval from the FCC and TUV Rheinland certification sites.

Reports have revealed that the Realme 9i’s model number is RMX3491. The same device has appeared in the database of the above-mentioned certification platforms. The FCC documents have a live shot of the Realme 9i. It reveals that the device is equipped with a triple camera unit and its appearance is similar to the Realme GT Neo2. Another image available in the FCC documents shows that the handset measures 162.5 x 74mm.

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The FCC listing has further revealed that the Realme 9i has a 5,000mAh battery and it will come preinstalled with Realme UI 2.0 UI based Android 11. It will come with support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac

Realme 9i specifications (Rumored)

A recent report had revealed that the entire specs of the Realme 9i. It will come with a 6.6-inch IPS LCD FHD+ 90Hz display, a 16-megapixel selfie camera, and a 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel triple camera unit. The Snapdragon 680 chip is likely to fuel the device. The report also claimed that it has a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast charging support. For security, it may feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner. At present, there is no word on the pricing of the Realme 9i.

Realme is expected to announce the Realme 9i in January 2022. It is likely to be followed by other handsets such as Realme 9, Realme 9 Pro, and Realme 9 Pro+.

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A few hours back, we reported on the design leak of realme 9i. The same source is now back again with almost the entire specs of the smartphone. Let’s take a look at what the upcoming phone from realme has to offer.

According to reliable leaker @OnLeaks (via 91Mobiles), the realme 9i will be powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 SoC. This chipset will be paired with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage. 

On the front, the device will sport a 6.6-inch FHD+ display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a punch-hole at the top left corner. Since the panel will be LCD, there will be a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.

Talking about optics, the handset will house a triple camera setup on the rear consisting of a 50MP primary sensor, an 8MP secondary sensor, and a 2MP tertiary sensor. For selfies and video calls, it will use a 16MP shooter.

As for ports, the phone will come with a 3.5mm headphone jack and a USB Type-C port. Last but not least, it will be backed by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W fast charging.

Although the tipster does not say, going by the chip, the device should be limited to 4G connectivity. The only thing that’s not known is the handset’s software. It’s not clear whether it will ship with Android 11 or Android 12.

The realme 9i is expected to launch in January 2022.

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Last week, a Vietnamese publication shared the concept renders of the upcoming Realme 9i handset. Now, 91mobiles has teamed up with reliable tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer to share the actual renders of the Realme 9i to showcase its design from all angles.

The new images show that the Realme 9i’s designed will be similar to the Realme GT Neo2 flagship phone. The display of the Realme 9i features a punch-hole at the top-left corner. The left spine features a SIM card slot and buttons for controlling volume.

The power button available on its right edge is integrated with a fingerprint scanner. The back panel of the phone has a triple camera unit. Except for the camera module, the entire back is decked with vertical lines. The top edge of the device has a microphone, while its bottom side has a 3.5mm audio jack, another microphone, a USB-C port, and a speaker grille.

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The Realme 9i is rumored to sport an IPS LCD panel that produces a 90Hz refresh rate. It is likely to be powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset. Its rear camera setup may include a 50-megapixel main camera. It may come with a 5,000mAh battery.

The Realme 9i is likely to debut in global markets in January 2022. It is also expected to launch in India in the same month. The Realme 9 lineup may include three other models such as Realme 9i, Realme 9 Pro, and Realme 9 Pro+.

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Realme is rumored to globally announce the Realme 9i smartphone in January 2022. Last week, publication ThePixel.vn shared concept renders based on the actual Realme 9i handset. Today, the same publication shared the key specifications of the smartphone.

The Vietnamese publication claimed that it has learned from its source that the Realme 9i will be fueled by the Snapdragon 680, a 6nm chip that carries support for 4G LTE connectivity. To those who are unaware, the Snapdragon 680 is a new chipset that was unveiled along with Snapdragon 480+, Snapdragon 695, and Snapdragon 778G+.1

Tipster Chun claimed that the Realme 9i will be sporting an LCD panel that offers a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. He added that the Realme 9i will feature a 50-megapixel primary camera. The renders that the smartphone’s design will be inspired by the Realme GT Neo2 flagship phone.

The Realme 9i renders revealed that it will be sporting a punch-hole display on the front. Its rear shell will feature a triple camera unit. It is expected to feature a side-facing fingerprint scanner for security.

Rumors have it the Realme 9 lineup has four models such as Realme 9, Realme 9i, Realme 9 Pro, and Realme 9 Pro+. The company is likely to hold launch events in January and February to announce the four models. Reports have revealed that the Realme 9i has a RMX3941 model number, whereas the RMX3392 / RMX3393 model number is associated with the Realme 9 Pro+.

In related news, the Chinese manufacturer will be announcing the Realme GT 2 Pro featuring the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 flagship this month. It is expected to offer specs like a 6.51-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED display, OIS-enabled 50-megapixel triple cameras, and a 5,000mAh battery with 125W UltraDart fast charging.

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Realme 9i is expected to launch in global markets in January 2022. Well ahead of the launch, publication, ThePixel.vn shared the renders of the Realme 9i. The new images are not the official images of the phone, but they are based on the actual device.

The Realme 9i renders show that its appearance will be similar to the Realme GT Neo2 flagship phone, which debuted first in China back in September. The Realme 9i images show that its screen has a round-shaped camera cutout at the top-left corner. The bottom bezel of the 9i is a bit compared to its other bezels.

The design of the Realme 9i’s rear camera setup seems to be inspired by the GT Neo2. It has three cameras and an LED flash. Like other Realme phones, the 9i has a power key on the right and volume buttons on the right.

An absence of a physical fingerprint scanner suggests that it could be equipped with an in-screen fingerprint scanner.  This indicates that the phone may feature an OLED panel.  It is advisable to wait for concrete details to appear to confirm whether it has an OLED panel. As far as specs, there is no clear information on its hardware.

Realme is speculated to hold two launch events in India to announce the Realme 9 series of smartphones. The first is likely to be organized by the end of January 2022 and the second one could be held in February.

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The global chip shortage that greatly affected the production schedule and launch dates of several models across manufacturers also affected the Realme 9 Series lineup. However, it seems the company might have overcome these challenges and is set for the launch of the Realme 9 series in India within the first quarter of 2022. The Realme 9 series will consist of four models namely the Realme 9, Realme 9 Pro, Realme 9i, and the Realme 9 Max/Pro+ which will be the first with such a name from Realme.

Although Realme had indicated a 2022 launch date for the Realme 9 series due to the global chip crisis, there were no specifics mentioned. The source for the current update however specified the first quarter of 2022 for the launch of the Realme 9 series in the subcontinent. In fact, a February launch has been specified by the rumors but we cannot confirm the date at this time. The rumors also include that the Pro and Max/Pro+ models in the Realme 9 series will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset, while the screens will be AMOLED with 120Hz display refresh rate.

More illumination could be provided by Realme as we inch closer to 2022, but it is also believed that the models in the Realme 9 series lineup will sport a 108MP main camera. No pricing or global availability details have been leaked at this time for the Realme 9 series.

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