Realme 8i (128GB/6GB) vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)
Side by side comparison between Realme 8i vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?
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6.6"
IPS
IPS
1080x2412
50
MP
MP
16mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
5000
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
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6.39"
AMOLED
AMOLED
1080x2340
48
MP
MP
32mp
6GB
RAM
RAM
Octa-core
4030
mAh
mAh
(Non removable)
What's the better phone? Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB)
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28 Common items in both devices |
6GB LPDDR4X |
128GB (104GB available) / 128GB (109GB available) |
UFS 2.1 |
16 million |
LED flash |
Only digital zoom |
PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
+21 specs and more in the table below |
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Highlight differences Clear highlight📱 Model features | ||
Realme 8i (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) | |
Model | Realme 8i (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) |
Other model names | Realme 8i RMX3151 (128GB+6GB RAM) | Xiaomi 9 Lite M1904F3BG (Global), Xiaomi Pyxis |
Country or region available | (Global, International) | (Global, International) |
Brand | Realme | Xiaomi |
Release date | 9/14/2021, Announced: 9/9/2021 | 9/1/2019 |
Depth | 8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches) | 8.67 millimeters (0.34 inches) |
Size (width x height) | 75.5 x 164.1 millimeters (2.97 x 6.46 in) | 74.5 x 156.8 millimeters (2.93 x 6.17 in) |
Weight | 194 grams (6.79 ounces) | 179 grams (6.27 ounces) |
Build, materials | Plastic body, glass front | Aluminum frame, glass front/back |
Protection against water and others | Not supported | Not supported |
📲 Display | ||
Realme 8i (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) | |
Display type | TFT IPS LCD | Super AMOLED |
Screen size | 6.6" inches | 6.39" inches |
Screen-to-body ratio | ~84.6% (screen-to-body ratio) | ~85.8% (screen-to-body ratio) |
Display resolution | 1080x2412 pixels (20:9) | 1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9) |
Touchscreen | Capacitive Multitouch | Capacitive Multitouch |
Pixel density (dot pitch) | 400 PPI | 403 PPI |
Colors | 16 million | 16 million |
Scratch-resistant glass | Not supported | Gorilla Glass 5 |
Refresh rate | 120Hz | 60Hz |
Display features | 600nits[peak] | 430nits[typ] HDR8 |
🤖 Operating System | ||
Realme 8i (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) | |
System version | Android 11 | Android 9.0 Pie |
Firmware update | feature not registered | Android 10 |
User Interface | Realme UI 2.0 | feature not registered |
⚙️ Processor | ||
Realme 8i (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) | |
Chipset | 64bit: MediaTek Helio G96 (12nm) | 64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 SDM710 (10nm) |
CPU | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.05GHz ARM Cortex-A76 (Dual-core) 6x 2GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Hexa-core) | Octa-core, 2 processors: 2x 2.2GHz Kryo 360 Gold (Dual-core) 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360 Silver (Hexa-core) |
GPU graphical controller | ARM Mali-G57 MC2 (850MHz) | Qualcomm Adreno 616 500Mhz |
Performance (benchmark) | AnTuTu: 350000 (v9) | feature not registered |
💽 Memory and storage | ||
Realme 8i (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) | |
RAM memory | 6GB LPDDR4X | 6GB LPDDR4X |
Internal storage | 128GB (104GB available) UFS 2.1 | 128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1 |
External storage | Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot) | Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot) |
📶 Mobile networks | ||
Realme 8i (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) | |
Dual-SIM | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot) | Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot) |
SIM card | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) | 2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) |
Maximum Download / Upload | 400/150 Mbps | 800/150 Mbps |
Network technology | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G |
Frequency, bands | Expand band details Collapse details | |
GSM MHz band | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 | Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Primary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100 |
Primary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | LTE Cat15/13 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28) TD-LTE (38, 40) VoLTE |
Primary 5G network | Not supported | Not supported |
Primary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A |
Secondary 2G network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 |
Secondary 3G network | UMTS 850/900/2100 | Not supported |
Secondary 4G network | LTE Cat13 (1, 3, 5, 8) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41) VoLTE | Not supported |
Secondary data network | GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A | GPRS, EDGE |
📷 Camera | ||
Realme 8i (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) | |
Back camera (main camera) | (triple camera) 50 megapixels 2MP macro f/2.4 2MP depth f/2.4 | (triple camera) 48 megapixels 8MP ultrawide f/2.21/4"13mm 2MP depth f/2.4 |
Main camera resolution | 8160x6120 pixels | 8000x6000 pixels |
Video recording (primary) | Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps | 4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps |
Flash | LED flash | LED flash |
Focal aperture | f/1.8 (aperture) | f/1.8 (aperture) |
Focal length | 26mm lens | 25mm lens |
Sensor size | 1/2.76" inches | 1/2" inches |
Pixel size | 0.64µm pixel | 0.8µm pixel |
Autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus | PDAF: phase detection autofocus |
Touch focus | Supported | Supported |
Image stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization | EIS: Digital stabilization |
Zoom | Only digital zoom | Only digital zoom |
Face/smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection | Face detection, Smile detection |
BSI sensor | Not supported | Not supported |
HDR | HDR photo on both cameras | HDR photo on both cameras |
Camera extras | feature not registered | feature not registered |
📸 Front camera | ||
Realme 8i (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) | |
Front camera (secondary) | 16 megapixels | 32 megapixels |
Front camera resolution | 4608x3456 pixels | 6528x4896 pixels |
Video recording (secondary) | Full HD (1920x1080) | Full HD (1920x1080) |
Front flash | Not supported | Not supported |
Focal aperture | f/2.1 (aperture) | f/2.0 (aperture) |
Focal length | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Sensor size | 1/3" inches | feature not registered |
Pixel size | 1µm pixel | 1.6µm pixel |
🔉 Sound and multimedia | ||
Realme 8i (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) | |
Loudspeaker | Mono sound (not stereo) | Supported |
Active noise cancellation | 2 microphones or more | 2 microphones or more |
Radio | Not supported | FM |
TV | Not supported | Not supported |
Video formats | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV | MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV |
Audio formats | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC | MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC |
🔌 Connectivity | ||
Realme 8i (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) | |
USB | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go | USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go |
Audio output | 3.5mm jack | 3.5mm jack |
TV output | USB Type-C (reversible) | Not supported |
Bluetooth | 5.1 + A2DP/LE | 5.0 + A2DP/LE |
WiFi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot |
DLNA | Not supported | Not supported |
GPS | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou | A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
NFC | Not supported | Supported |
Infrared port | Not supported | Supported |
🧭 Sensors | ||
Realme 8i (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) | |
Sensors | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor | Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor |
Vibrating alert | Supported | Supported |
🔋 Battery | ||
Realme 8i (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) | |
Battery type | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) | LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable) |
Battery capacity | 5000 mAh | 4030 mAh |
Charger, watts | 18W Wired fast charging | 18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging |
Inductive / wireless charging | Not supported | Not supported |
Talk time autonomy | feature not registered | feature not registered |
Standby | feature not registered | feature not registered |
➕ Other features | ||
Realme 8i (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) | |
Call control | Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands | Voice dialing, Voice recorder |
Messaging | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail | SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail |
Hands-free calling | Supported | Supported |
Video calling | Supported | Supported |
Ringtones | Polyphonic and customized | Polyphonic and customized |
Web browser | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 | HTML, XHTML, HTML5 |
Antenna | Internal antenna | Internal antenna |
Qwerty physical keyboard | Not supported | Not supported |
Miscellaneous | • Colors: Space Black, Space Purple • Screen film protector • Case protector | • Colors: Black, Blue, White • MIUI 10 |
☢️ Radiation rate | ||
Realme 8i (128GB/6GB) | Xiaomi Mi 9 Lite (128GB) | |
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.19W/kg (head), 1.15W/kg (body) |
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.) | feature not registered | 1.42W/kg (head), 1.4W/kg (body) |