Design and Display

Available in Space Black and Space Purple hues, the 8i flaunts a plastic unibody design with a side-mounted fingerprint reader. Measuring 164.1×75.5×8.5mm and weighing 194g, it fits well in the hand.

Up front is a 6.6-inch LCD panel with Full HD+ resolution and a 120Hz refresh rate. The colors seem punchy and the high refresh rate enhances gameplay. Maximum brightness of 600nits further aids legibility outdoors.

Performance

Under the hood lies the MediaTek Helio G96 chipset with up to 6GB RAM for handling day-to-day tasks effortlessly. Storage options of 64GB/128GB can be expanded further using the dedicated microSD slot.

Gaming performance is also more than satisfactory thanks to the Mali-G57 GPU. Multitasking shows occasional stutter but remains smooth for the most part. Connectivity includes dual-SIM support, Bluetooth 5.1, and WiFi AC.

Cameras

The triple rear camera setup is headlined by a 50MP primary sensor for capturing detailed shots. An 8i exclusive Dual-Selfie feature allows blending shots from both front and rear cameras.

Daylight photos exhibit vibrant colors though detail takes a hit in low light. The 16MP front camera takes sharp selfies too. Video recording maxes out at 1080p30 which is adequate.

Battery Life

A 5000mAh cell keeps the juices flowing for well over a day of regular use on a single charge. At 18W, the bundled charger tops up from empty to full in under 2 hours. Stamina is definitely one of the 8i’s strong suits. Clean UI and software updates are also stable out of the box.

Verdict

Priced at around $325/₹7000, the Realme 8i delivers excellent value propulsion. From dependable performance to better-than-average cameras and multi-day battery life – it hits all the basics.

144Hz of touch sampling during gaming further enhances the experience. Entry-level buyers seeking a powerful companion need look no further than this formidable all-round package. Realme just raised the bar!