Both Realme 8i and Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Realme 8i has better resolution of 2412 x 1080 than Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G which has resolution of 1600 x 720. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Realme 8i | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple | 32 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 13990 | Rs. 14489 |
The launch Date of the first phone is September 09, 2021. The cost of Realme 8i is Rs. 13990. The launch Date of the second phone is April 13, 2026. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G is Rs. 14489.
Realme 8i has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G's 6.9 inch screen. Realme 8i has IPS LCD Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G has IPS Screen type. Realme's phone has display density of 401 PPI & Xiaomi's phone has only 254 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Realme's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.8% than Xiaomi's phone ~ 84.3%. Realme 8i has 20.1:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Both mobiles come with 4 GB RAM and both have same Internal Memory of 64 GB.
Realme 8i's 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G's 32 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. 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 Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G's 8 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 | Xiaomi Redmi A7 Pro 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | 8i | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | September 09, 2021 | April 13, 2026 |
| In The Box | Mobile Phone, Adapter, USB Type-C cable, SIM Eject Tool, Quick Start Guide & Warranty Card | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.5 x 164.1 x 8.5 mm | 79.47 x 171.56 x 8.15 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 210 g |
| Colors | Mist Blue, Sunset Orange, Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color IPS Screen (1.07Mn) |
| Touch | Yes, 180 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 720 x 1600 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.1:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 254 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 84.3% |
| Brightness | 800nit Peak Brightness | |
| Features | 180Hz Touch , 480 nits Maximum Brightness, 1200:1 Screen Contrast, 96% Color Saturation, COG Sealing Process | 83% NTSC, TUV Rhineland/SGS eye protection certified, TUV low blue light certification, TUV flicker-free certification, TUV Circadian Friendly, Wet Touch 2.0 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Water Drop Notch |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 4 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 2 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | ISA/NSA: n1/3/5/8/28/40/41/78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.4 |
| 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, USB Charging, USB Storage |
| IR Blaster | No | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Beidou, Glonass, Galileo | GPS/AGPS, Glonass,Galileo |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic Induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor, Compass | Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Google Gemini | Circle To Search | Xiaomi Interconnectivity | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP52 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro 2 MP ƒ/2.4 Portrait | 32 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Pixel Size: 1.12μm |
| 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 | HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.05 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 1.12μm, 1/4'' |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Front Camera Features | Ultra Steady Video, Night Mode, Panoramic View, Timelapse, Portrait Mode, HDR, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Slow Motion | HDR |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v11 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 3.0 | |
| Chipset | Mediatek Helio G96 | Unisoc T8300 |
| CPU | 2.05 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2*A78 2.2Ghz + 6*A55 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | G57 950MHz |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, APE, FLAC, AMR, MID, MP3, OGG, WAV, WMA, MKA | MP3, AMR, FLAC, APE |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, ASF, AVI, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MPG, TS, WEBM, WMV | MP4, M4V. MKV, XVID |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Audio Features | Bottom Firing Speaker with 200% Volume Boost | |
| Audio Jack Type | 3.5mm | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 6300 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Fast Charging | Yes, 15W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |