CMF Phone 2 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) vs Realme 8i (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
CMF Phone 2 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Realme 8i (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Realme 8i (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than CMF Phone 2 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2392 x 1080. CMF Phone 2 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Realme 8i (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | CMF Phone 2 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 8i (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77 in | 6.6 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 18848 | Rs. 10849 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is April 28, 2025. The cost of CMF Phone 2 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 18848. The launch Date of the second phone is September 09, 2021. The cost of Realme 8i (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 10849.
Display comparison
Realme 8i (6GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to CMF Phone 2 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.77 inch screen. CMF Phone 2 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has Screen type where as Realme 8i (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 401 PPI & CMF's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than CMF's phone ~ 85.8%. CMF Phone 2 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Realme 8i (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.1:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
CMF Phone 2 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 8i (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. CMF Phone 2 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 8i (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 50 MP + 8 MP Triple Rear Camera. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 11 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | CMF Phone 2 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 256GB) | Realme 8i (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | A001 | 8i |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 3 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | April 28, 2025 | September 09, 2021 |
| In The Box | CMF Phone 2 Pro, CMF Power (33W), Nothing Cable (c-c) 100 cm, Phone Case, Safety Information and Warranty Card, Screen Protector (pre-applied), SIM Tray Ejector | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78 x 164 x 7.8 mm | 75.5 x 164.1 x 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 185 g | 194 g |
| Colors | Light Green, Black, Orange, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Flexible AMOLED (1.07B) | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes, 480 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.77 inches, 1080 x 2392 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.1:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 401 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 85.8% | ~ 90.8% |
| Glass Type | Panda Glass | |
| Brightness | 3000nits Peak Brightness, 1300nits Outdoor Brightness, 800nits Typical Brightness | |
| Features | 1000Hz Instant Touch Sampling Rate, Contrast Ratio: 1,000,000:1, HDR10+, 2160 Hz PWM frequency | 180Hz Touch , 480 nits Maximum Brightness, 1200:1 Screen Contrast, 96% Color Saturation, COG Sealing Process |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 8 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB | Yes, upto 256 GB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | NR band: n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac / ax, 2.4G/5G dual-band, MU-MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Advanced Hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, BLE | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 661,119 (Total) (v10) | |
| AnTuTu Storage Score | 71,948 Sequential Read: 1042 MB/s; Sequential Write: 522 MB/s | |
| Geekbench Score | 2,812 (Multi Core) (v6) 1,003 (Single Core) 2,450 (OpenCL) 2,494 (Vulkan) | |
| 3DMark Score | 3,115 (Wild Life) (18.65 FPS) 851 (Wild Life Extreme) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), QZSS (L1) | Yes, with A-GPS, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Electronic Compass, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, X-axis linear Vibrator | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP54 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | 120 FPS BGMI Gaming, 2 High-definition Mics | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.88 (Main) 1/1.57" sensor, EIS, Phase Detection Autofocus 50 MP ƒ/2.88 (Telephoto) 1/2.88" Sensor, EIS, 2x Optical Zoom, 20x Digital Zoom 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/4" sensor, 119.5° FOV | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Portrait |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Ultra XDR, Auto Tone, Portrait Optimiser, Motion Photo | Ultra Steady Video, Night Mode, Panoramic View, Expert, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, Ultra Macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Slow Motion |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.45 (Wide Angle) 1/3" Sensor Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2.05 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | Nothing OS 3.2 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro | Mediatek Helio G96 |
| CPU | 2.5 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm TSMC Process | |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Supports | JPEG, PNG, BMP, GIF, WEB, HEIF, HEIC, DNG | |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WAV, FLAC, APE, OGG, MID, M4A, IMY, Recording: WAV, AAC, AMR | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA |
| Video | MKV, MOV, MP4, H.265 (HEVC), AVI, WMV, TS, 3GP, FLV, WEBM, Recording: MP4 | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Audio Features | 150% Ultra Volume Speaker | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 5W | |