Realme 6i with 90Hz Display, Helio G90T SoC & 48MP Camera Launched Starting at Rs. 12,999

Jul. 24, 2020

As the Realme 6 hasgotten expensivedue to therecent GST tax hike, the company has decided to launch the Realme 6i in India to once again offer the same 90Hz experience at a more affordable price point. Realme 6i is basically a rebranded version of Realme 6S thatmade its debutin Europe in May earlier this year. It is similar to the Realme 6, with only a minor camera downgrade.

Realme 6i: Specs and Features

The design of the Realme 6i is exactly the same as its elder sibling. The difference here being the single-color back panel instead of the dual-tone ones aboard theRealme 6. It features a6.5-inch Full-HD+ IPS LCDdisplay with a 90Hz refresh rate and 120Hz touch response rate. The screen boasts a 20:9 aspect ratio and 1080 x 2400 resolution. You will also find a punch-hole cutout, housing a16MP selfie camera, at the top left.

The story under the hood is the same. Realme 6i is powered by theMediaTekHelio G90Tchipset – the same as Realme 6. There’s also 4GB of RAM and 64GB of built-in storage aboard this phone. It runs Android 10-based Realme UI and comes equipped with a 4,300mAh battery with 30W Flash Charge support using the USB Type-C port. You will only get a 20W charger in the box though.

Realme 6i also includes a quad-camera system on the rear. The primary 64MP sensor aboard the Realme 6 is, however, swapped out for a48MP primary sensoron the Realme 6i. This is paired with an 8MP ultra-wide camera with 119-degree FOV, a 2MP macro camera, and a 2MP depth sensor.

The 4GB+64GB base variant ofRealme 6i has been priced at Rs. 12,999while the higher-end 6GB+64GB variant will retail at Rs. 14,999 in India. The smartphone will be available in two colorways — Eclipse Black and Lunar White. It will go on sale starting from 31st July, exclusively on Flipkart and Realme’s online store.