realme, unveiled its new 5G Rockstar with dazzling design – the realme 9i 5G. It is the first smartphone in the industry to feature a vintage CD design, inspired by the MET Gala 2022 theme. A perfect companion for your multifaceted everyday requirements, the realme 9i 5G provides solutions and features for aspects one looks for in a smartphone. It comes with Dimensity 810 5G processor which mixes two highly capable Arm Cortex-A76 cores in its octa-core CPU operating up to a speedy 2.4GHz, providing realme 9i 5G with the best performance in the segment with the 385,000+ total score of AnTuTu benchmark. Additionally, it supports 5G Dual SIM Dual Standby which keeps up with 5G SIM cards online by a 5G network.
Commenting on the occasion of the launch, Mr Madhav Sheth, CEO realme India, VP, realme, and President, realme International Business Group said, “realme has always kept pace with technology and led the way with the latest innovation. One of our main focus areas for the year is to democratize 5G and the realme 9i 5G is a step in that direction. With the launch of realme 9i 5G, we aim to deliver maximum experience to our customers with a smartphone packed with features, and impeccable design. With this launch we are entering into the second stage of growth and have defined our product offerings which will certainly provide a better experience and solutions to the consumers & realme fans for their day-to-day requirements. Moreover, our aim is to continue to maintain the current market position and cultivate 10 million shipments to the Indian market this year by consolidating e-commerce partnerships and better technological breakthroughs”
The realme 9i 5G is an ultra slim 5G smartphone with an 8.1mm body and weighs only 187g. It is equipped with a massive 5000mAh battery along with super power-saving mode and a 50MP AI Triple Camera with the largest sensor size in the segment which includes a 50MP Ultra HD Primary Camera, a portrait lens, and a 4cm macro lens. The urbane 6.6-inch 90Hz display provides a superior visual experience and an outstanding screen-to-body ratio. Besides this, the stylish realme 9i 5G supports Dynamic RAM Expansion Technology (DRE), which adds 3GB of virtual RAM and allows up to 1TB external memory expansion via Micro SD card and fast side fingerprint scanner with a capacitive recognition system, just one press unlocks the phone instantly and also provides more security.
The new realme 9i 5G is available across mainline channels and online platforms in two metallic finishes – Gold and Rocking Black complementing every style of the user. It will be available in two storage options: 4GB+64GB at INR 14,999 and 6GB+128GB at INR 16,999.
The initial sale will take place on August 24, 12 noon on Flipkart.com, realme.com, and mainline channels.
realme 9i 5G series price and sale date:
| Variant | Colors | Price | Offer | Offer Price | Sale Date |
| realme 9i 5G (4GB + 64GB) |
Metallica Gold, and Rocking Black | INR 14,999 |
*INR 1000 off on ICICI Bank Debit Card, Credit Card and EasyEMI on realme.com
*INR 1000 off on HDFC Bank Debit Card, Credit Card and EasyEMI on Flipkart.com |
INR 13,999 | August 24, 12 noon onwards at realme.com, Flipkart and mainline channels |
| realme 9i 5G (6GB + 128 GB) |
INR 16,999 | INR 15,999 |
Key highlights: realme 9i 5G
Powerful performance with MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G Chipset
realme 9i 5G is equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G chipset and a stunning design, which combines extremely powerful Arm Cortex-A76 cores in its octa-core CPU working at a rapid 2.4GHz, giving realme 9i 5G the greatest performance in the segment with a 385,000+ AnTuTu overall score. The Dimensity 810 employs the industry’s best 6nm production processor, allowing it to use its high-performance processors while just using power, prolonging battery life and keeping you connected for longer. The Dimensity 810 features a powerful GPU, the Arm Mali-G57 MC2, with a clock speed of 950MHz
First Vintage CD Design in realme
realme 9i 5G introduces the first Vintage CD Design, reintroducing the golden trend to the tedious industry, inspired by the MET Gala 2022 style. For the first time, the realme 9i 5G uses the true unicover method, which integrates and unites the camera with the back shell of the fuselage, eliminating the usual camera housing and making the camera and the back fit more securely.
90Hz Ultra Smooth Display
The realme 9i 5G has a 90Hz Ultra Smooth Display with an adaptive 90Hz refresh rate and a maximum sampling rate of 180Hz. It can produce 90 frames per second and has a 50% greater refresh rate than a typical 60Hz display, delivering a flawless and smooth visual experience with every swipe of the screen.
One of the thinnest 5G Smartphone in the Segment
The realme 9i 5G is the segment’s thinnest 5G smartphone with 8.1mm ultra slim body and 187g ultra lightweight which gives excellent user experience and makes it comfortable to carry.
50MP AI Triple Camera
The realme 9i 5G has a powerful 50MP AI Triple Camera. Furthermore, with a 4cm shooting distance, the ultra macro lens allows users to approach closer and enjoy the beauty of the micro world. Its revolutionary color filter technology allows the portrait lens to detect a wider range of light, supporting the primary lens in improved light capture, boosting picture contrast, generating retro-style photographs, and adding texture to portraits.
5000mAh Massive Battery
The realme 9i 5G comes with a 5000mAh battery, which is ideal for daily entertainment usage. The 5000mAh battery can be quickly charged via 18W type-C quick charging. It delivers 848 hours of standby time, 42.5 hours of calling time, and 105 hours of music time.
Dynamic RAM Expansion Technology (DRE)
realme developed DRE technology to resolve the constraints caused by the phone’s lack of memory, as a result, the realme 9i 5G comes with Dynamic RAM Expansion technology, which adds an additional 3 gigabytes of virtual RAM to increase app performance even further.
