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BLU G9 vs Realme 5i

What G9 does better (6) and where 5i wins (11) — every spec side by side.

BLU G9
BLU · 2019G9
3.9Score
6 advantages≈ $170
vs
Realme 5i
Realme · 20205i
4.6Score
11 advantages≈ $180
Higher score
2.5Display3.2
4.0Camera5.4
2.7Battery3.5
2.4Features3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

G95i
71.8 × 155.4875 × 164.49.3
G95iDifference
Height155.4 mm164.4 mm−9 mm
Width71.8 mm75 mm−3.2 mm
Thickness8 mm9.3 mm−1.3 mm
Weight165 g195 g−30 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is G9 better than 5i?

  1. Main camera13 MP vs 12 MP+8%
  2. Storage (base)64 GB vs 32 GB2×
  3. Weight165 g vs 195 g+18%
  4. Selfie camera13 MP vs 8 MP+62%
  5. Thickness8 mm vs 9.3 mm+16%
  6. Screen-to-body ratio88.8% vs 83.2%+7%

Why is 5i better than G9?

  1. Battery capacity4,000 mAh vs 5,000 mAh+25%
  2. Storage (max)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  3. Rear cameras1 vs 22×
  4. Ultra-wide cameraNo · G9: Yes
  5. Max video1080p vs 4K
  6. Dual SIMNo · G9: Yes
  7. Screen size6.3″ vs 6.5″+3%
  8. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4 vs Wi-Fi 5+25%
  9. Bluetooth4 vs 5+25%
  10. Main camera aperturef/2 vs f/1.8+11%
  11. Process12 nm vs 11 nm+9%
Specifications

Side by side

BLU G9BLU G9≈ $1703.9
Realme 5iRealme 5i≈ $1804.6
Design
Weight165 g195 g
Thickness8 mm9.3 mm
Height155.4 mm164.4 mm
Width71.8 mm75 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
Glass protection—Corning Gorilla Glass (unspecified)
ColoursBlack, BlueBlue, Green
Display
Screen size6.3″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)720 px720 px
Resolution (height)1,520 px1,600 px
Pixel density267 ppi269 ppi
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Screen-to-body ratio88.8%83.2%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek MT6762 Helio P22Qualcomm SDM665 Snapdragon 665
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process12 nm11 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2 GHz2 GHz
GPUPowerVR GE8320Adreno 610
Memory
RAM4 GB4 GB
Storage (max)64 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB32 GB
Storage typeeMMC 5.1—
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera13 MP12 MP
Main camera aperturef/2f/1.8
Main sensor size1/3.0"1/2.9"
Rear cameras12
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video1080p4K
4K video frame rate—30 fps
Selfie camera13 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Battery typeLi-Po—
Wired charging—10 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GNoNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMNoYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 4Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth45
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0microUSB 2.0
USB version2—
Satellite navigation—GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorRearRear
SensorsFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 9.0 (Pie)Android 9.0 (Pie)
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interface—ColorOS 6.0.1
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