Realme 8i
2021Support ended
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Condition
Pros and Cons
Strengths and weaknesses at a glance.
Why choose
- 120Hz refresh rate
- Durable battery
- Dedicated microSD slot
- Fast fingerprint sensor
- Good performance
- 3.5mm jack
What to consider
- Slow charging
- No ultrawide camera
- Plastic body
- Software support ended
- Mono speaker
Detailed Technical Info
Hardware and features in detail.
- Screen size
- 6.6"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2412
- Display type
- IPS LCD
- Refresh rate
- 120Hz
- Max brightness
- 600 nits (peak)
- Screen protection
- Classic reinforced glass
Display
- Screen size
- 6.6"
- Resolution
- 1080 x 2412
- Display type
- IPS LCD
- Refresh rate
- 120Hz
- Max brightness
- 600 nits (peak)
- Screen protection
- Classic reinforced glass
Performance
- Processor
- Mediatek MT6781 Helio G96 (12 nm)
- CPU cores
- Octa-core (2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU
- Mali-G57 MC2
- RAM
- 4GB
- AnTuTu score
- 350000 (v9)
Camera
- Main camera
- 50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF
- Ultra-wide
- Not available
- Telephoto
- Not available
- Front camera
- 16 MP, f/2.1, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
- Video
- 1080p@30fps
Battery
- Capacity
- 5000 mAh
- Charging speed
- 18W wired
- Wireless charging
- No
- Battery life
- Up to 16 hours of video playback
Connectivity
- 5G
- No
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
- Bluetooth
- 5.1, A2DP, LE
- NFC
- Yes
- USB
- USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Body & Dimensions
- Dimensions
- 164.1 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm
- Weight
- 194 g
- Materials
- Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
- Water resistance
- None
Condition Classes
All devices are fully tested and working.
Good (B)
from 79 €
May have a few micro-scratches on the screen. The frame has minor signs of use. Battery 85-90%.
Model characteristics
Common issues that may occur with Realme 8i.
Ghost touches on the screen
ModerateStatic electricity on the screen panel or a software bug.
Camera lag
MinorLimited processing power of the processor for image processing.
Light bleed from screen edges
MinorUneven distribution of LCD backlight.
Heating during charging
Minor18W charging in a plastic casing that does not conduct heat well.
Repairs and Parts6/10 Estimated based on construction
Battery Replacement
The plastic back cover is glued but easily removable with heat.
Screen Replacement
Replacing the LCD panel requires removing many components.
Charging Port Repair
The charging port is located on a separate daughterboard, which is easily replaceable.
As it is a popular budget model, spare parts are widely available.
Environmental Impact
Buying a used device saves valuable resources.
CO₂ Saved
42 kg CO2e
Water Saved
9500 liters
E-Waste Avoided
194 grams
Reused
94%
Recycled
6%
Methodology: Fraunhofer Institute / Refurbed.com calculation model (2025)
Who Is This For?
This device is especially well-suited for these users.
Student's first phone
An ideal choice for a child or young person who needs a device for social media and light gaming.
- Affordable price
- Good battery life
- Smooth display for watching videos
Work phone / Backup device
A reliable device for calls, emails, and navigation.
- Long battery life
- Dual SIM support
- Option to add a memory card
Elderly user
A large and clear screen and easy handling for those who don't need flagship features.
- Large screen
- Affordable maintenance
- Headphone jack available
Network Compatibility
Supported frequencies and carriers.
LithuaniaYour country
Estonia
Finland
Latvia
The device does not support 5G networks. VoWiFi support is limited and depends on operator configurations.
Comparisons With Other Models
How this model differs from the competition.
The Realme 9i offers faster charging (33W) and stereo speakers, but the 8i has a smoother display (120Hz vs 90Hz). If gaming is important, the 8i's display is even better.
| Feature | Realme 8i | Realme 9i |
|---|---|---|
| Display refresh rate | 120Hz | 90Hz |
| Charging speed | 18W | 33W |
| Audio system | Mono | Stereo |
The Redmi Note 10S offers an AMOLED display and better water resistance, but the Realme 8i matches with a 120Hz refresh rate, making the user interface feel faster.
| Feature | Realme 8i | Redmi Note 10S |
|---|---|---|
| Display type | LCD | AMOLED |
| Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
| Camera | 50MP | 64MP |
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