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Realme 9i 5G vs Vivo Y21t

What 9i 5G does better (8) and where Y21t wins (2) — every spec side by side.

Realme 9i 5G
Realme · 20229i 5G
5.6Score
8 advantages≈ $190
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Vivo Y21t
Vivo · 2022Y21t
4.8Score
2 advantages≈ $210
4.4Display3.5
5.3Camera4.6
4.6Battery4.6
5.0Features3.5
Dimensions

Size comparison

9i 5GY21t
75.1 × 164.48.176.1 × 164.38
9i 5GY21tDifference
Height164.4 mm164.3 mm+0.1 mm
Width75.1 mm76.1 mm−1 mm
Thickness8.1 mm8 mm+0.1 mm
Weight187 g182 g+5 g

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

Why is 9i 5G better than Y21t?

  1. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 60 Hz+50%
  2. Telephoto cameraYes · Y21t: No
  3. 5GYes · Y21t: No
  4. Pixel density400 ppi vs 270 ppi+48%
  5. Rear cameras2 vs 12×
  6. Resolution (width)1,080 px vs 720 px+50%
  7. Bluetooth5.2 vs 5+4%
  8. Screen-to-body ratio85% vs 81.8%+4%

Why is Y21t better than 9i 5G?

  1. Storage (base)64 GB vs 128 GB2×
  2. Weight187 g vs 182 g+3%
Specifications

Side by side

Realme 9i 5GRealme 9i 5G≈ $1905.6
Vivo Y21tVivo Y21t≈ $2104.8
Design
Weight187 g182 g
Thickness8.1 mm8 mm
Height164.4 mm164.3 mm
Width75.1 mm76.1 mm
Frame—Plastic
Back—Plastic
Glass protectionPanda Glass—
ColoursSoulful Blue, Rocking Black, GoldMidnight Blue, Pearl White
Display
Screen size6.6″6.5″
PanelIPS LCDIPS LCD
OLED panelNoNo
Resolution (width)1,080 px720 px
Resolution (height)2,408 px1,600 px
Pixel density400 ppi270 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness400 nits—
Screen-to-body ratio85%81.8%
Performance
ChipsetMediatek Dimensity 810Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G
Chip makerMediaTekQualcomm
Process6 nm6 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.4 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUMali-G57 MC2Adreno 610
Memory
RAM6 GB6 GB
Storage (max)128 GB128 GB
Storage (base)64 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—
Memory card slotYesYes
Camera
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.8f/1.8
Main sensor size1/2.76"—
Rear cameras21
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Ultra-wide cameraNoNo
Telephoto cameraYesNo
Optical zoom1.9×—
Max video1080p1080p
Selfie camera8 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity5,000 mAh5,000 mAh
Wired charging18 W18 W
Wireless chargingNoNo
Connectivity
5GYesNo
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25
NFCNoNo
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
USB version22
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDSGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersNoNo
3.5 mm headphone jackYesYes
Fingerprint sensorSideSide
SensorsFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compassFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 11
PlatformAndroidAndroid
Interfacerealme UI 3.0Funtouch 12
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