Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better RAM than Realme 8i. In terms of display resolution, Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 1272 x 2772 than Realme 8i which has resolution of 2412 x 1080. Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more internal memory than Realme 8i
| Name | Realme 8i | Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.78 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 11490 | Rs. 19999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September 09, 2021. The cost of Realme 8i is Rs. 11490. The launch Date of the second phone is April 09, 2026. The cost of Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 19999.
Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has larger screen size of 6.78 inches in comparison to Realme 8i's 6.6 inch screen. Realme 8i has IPS LCD Screen type where as Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Ai+'s phone has display density of 450 PPI & Realme's phone has only 401 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than Ai+'s phone ~ 81.3%. Realme 8i has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s larger 8 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Realme 8i's lower 4 GB RAM. Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has more Internal Memory (128 GB) than Realme 8i (64 GB).
They both have the same 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera. Realme 8i will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 11 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Realme 8i | Ai+ Nova 2 Ultra 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | 8i | AINU88BLA5, Nova 2 Ultra 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 09, 2021 | April 09, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 x Handset, 1 x 18W charger, 1 x Data cable, 1 x TPU, 1 x Screen protect film (applied), 1 x SIM card tary ejector, 1 x TWS (NovaPods Edge) | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.5 x 164.1 x 8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 194 g | 200 g |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color AMOLED Screen (16.7M) |
| Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.78 inches, 2772 x 1272 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 450 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 81.3% |
| Features | 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 | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 64 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer (G sensor) Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyro |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Portrait | 50 MP + 8 MP |
| Camera Sensor | Sony IMX752 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | 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 | 1080p | 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.05 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 13 MP Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | NxtQuantum OS | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G96 | Mediatek Dimensity 7400 |
| CPU | 2.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Fabrication Node | 4nm | |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Arm Mali-G615 MC2 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6000 mAh |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes |