Realme 3i

$100.00
SKU: AT-PH1545
Brand: Realme
Category: Mobiles
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Display: IPS LCD
Camera: Dual, 13 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF 2 MP, (depth)
Storage: 32GB, 64GB
RAM: 3GB, 4GB
CPU: Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS: Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Realme UI
Battery: Li-Po 4230 mAh, non-removable

Our Rating

The overall rating is based on review by our experts

7.4

Design 8 / 10
Display 8 / 10
Camera 7 / 10
Features 7 / 10
Connectivity 8 / 10
Call Quality 7 / 10
Usability 7 / 10
Performance 7 / 10
Battery 8 / 10

The Realme 3i is a budget-friendly smartphone that offers a solid set of features for its price range. With its affordable price, wide availability, decent software experience, capable camera performance, attractive design, satisfactory performance, reliable battery life, and convenient charging, the Realme 3i provides good value for money.

Realme 3i Price and Accessibility Review

Realme has positioned the 3i as an affordable smartphone option, making it an appealing choice for budget-conscious consumers. The device is widely available, ensuring accessibility in various markets and regions.

Realme 3i Software Review

The Realme 3i runs on Realme’s ColorOS, based on Android. The software provides a user-friendly interface with a range of customization options. The UI offers a smooth and responsive experience, allowing users to navigate effortlessly. While it may not have the latest Android version or the most advanced features, the software on the Realme 3i is reliable and gets the job done.

Realme 3i Camera Review

Considering its price point, the Realme 3i offers satisfactory camera performance. It features a dual-camera setup, including a 13-megapixel primary sensor and a 2-megapixel secondary depth sensor. The camera captures decent photos with accurate colors and sufficient detail in well-lit conditions. However, low-light photography can be a challenge, resulting in a loss of detail and increased noise.

Realme 3i Design Review

The Realme 3i showcases an attractive design that stands out in the budget segment. It features a glossy plastic back panel with a diamond-cut design, giving it a premium appearance. The device feels comfortable in hand and offers a solid build quality. It is available in different color options, allowing users to choose one that matches their style preferences.

Realme 3i Performance Review

Powered by a MediaTek Helio P60 processor and paired with 3GB or 4GB of RAM, the Realme 3i delivers satisfactory performance for day-to-day tasks. It handles basic usage, such as web browsing, social media, and light multitasking, with ease. However, resource-intensive applications and demanding gaming might require some compromises in terms of smoothness and loading times.

Realme 3i Battery Life and Charging Review

The Realme 3i is equipped with a 4,230mAh battery that offers reliable longevity. With moderate usage, the device can easily last a full day, and even with heavier usage, it can comfortably get through most of the day. The Realme 3i supports standard charging speeds, allowing you to recharge the device in a reasonable amount of time.

The Realme 3i is a budget-friendly smartphone that provides decent features for its price range. With its affordable price, wide availability, satisfactory software experience, capable camera performance, attractive design, satisfactory performance, reliable battery life, and convenient charging, the Realme 3i offers good value for money. While it may not have the most advanced specifications or cutting-edge features, it caters well to budget-conscious consumers looking for a reliable and functional smartphone. If you are on a tight budget and prioritize affordability and usability, the Realme 3i is worth considering.

Specs

LAUNCH

Announced	2019, July
Released	2019, July
Status	Available

DEVICE

Device Type	Smartphone
Model	Realme 3i
Versions	RMX1827

NETWORK

2G Network	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2
3G Network	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100
4G Network	1, 3, 5, 8, 38, 40, 41
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (2CA) Cat12 600/50 Mbps

BODY

Dimensions	156.1 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm (6.15 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight	175 g (6.17 oz)
Build Type	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame
SIM <strong>SIM</strong> (Subscriber Identity Module) is a small card that contains mobile network subscriber's account information. This allows the phone using the card to attach to a mobile network. The SIM card is most commonly associated with GSM and UMTS mobile networks. Moving a SIM card from one phone to another allows a subscriber to switch mobile phones without having to contact their mobile network carrier. SIM cards can also be used by a phone to store limited amounts of data, such as phone numbers and text messages.	Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)

DISPLAY

Display Type <strong>Display Technology => </strong> A number of display technologies and types used in mobile phones => TFT (Thin Film Transistor), IPS (In-Place Switching), OLED (Organic Light Emitting Diode), AMOLED (Active-Matrix Organic Light-Emitting Diode), Super AMOLED (an even advanced version of AMOLED), Resistive Touchscreen (Resistive touchscreens contain two layer of conductive material with a very small gap between them which acts as a resistance), Capacitive Touchsceen (Capacitive touchscreen technology consists of a layer of glass coated with a transparent conductor)	IPS LCD
Size	6.2 inches, 95.9 cm2 (~81.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	720 x 1520 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~271 ppi density)
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Touch Screen	Yes
Display Protection <strong>Display Protection => </strong> Gorilla Glass is a special alkali-aluminosilicate glass shield with exceptional damage resistance that helps protect mobile displays from scratches, drops, and bumps of everyday use, It is always better to go for a smartphone with Gorilla Glass for that added protection and peace of mind.	Corning Gorilla Glass 3

PHONE MEMORY

RAM (Memory) <strong>RAM</strong> (Random Access Memory) is a type of computer memory that can be accessed randomly, any byte of memory can be accessed without touching the preceding bytes that allows information to be stored and accessed quickly from random locations. RAM is the most common type of memory found in computer systems, smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices.	3GB, 4GB
Internal Storage <strong>Internal Storage</strong> is a data storage space (flash memory) mostly used in smartphones, tablets and other electronic devices where operating system, apps, music, photos, videos, files and other user data Is stored.	32GB, 64GB
Card Slot <strong>Memory Card Slot</strong> is a special slot for inserting a memory card. Memory cards allow you to expand the phone's built-in memory, A memory card (sometimes called a flash memory card or a storage card) is a small storage medium used to store data such as text, pictures, audio, and video, for use on small, portable or remote computing devices such as mobile phones, mp3 players, digital cameras.	microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Phonebook Memory	Yes
Call Record Memory	Yes

MAIN CAMERA

Camera Type	Dual
Camera Dimension	13 MP, f/1.8, 1/3.1", 1.12µm, PDAF 2 MP, (depth)
Camera Features	LED flash, HDR
Video Resolution	1080p@30fps

SELFIE CAMERA

Camera Type	Single
Camera Dimension	13 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Camera Features	HDR
Video Resolution	1080p@30fps

HARDWARE PLATFORM

Chipset <strong>Chipset</strong> is a group of integrated circuits designed to perform one or a more dedicated functions, often with real time computing constraints, Popular smartphones are equipped with more advanced embedded chipsets that can do many different tasks depending on their programming.	Mediatek MT6771 Helio P60 (12 nm)
CPU <strong>CPU</strong> (Central Processing Unit) mostly known as processors, CPU processes instructions in order to carry out certain functions that make your device operate properly. Processors are often described as the brain of computers, smartphones and tablets, Smartphones and tablets rely on processors to carry out their every task, Processors are an incredibly important factor in selecting any type of computing device, including your smartphone.	Octa-core (4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	Mali-G72 MP3

SOFTWARE PLATFORM

Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device.	Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10, Realme UI
Java Support <strong>Java</strong> for Mobile Devices is a set of technologies that let developers deliver applications and services to all types of mobile handsets, ranging from price efficient feature-phones to the latest smartphones. Java is currently running on over 3 billion phones worldwide, and growing. It offers unrivaled potential for the distribution and monetization of mobile applications.
Facebook <strong>Facebook</strong> is a popular free social networking website that allows registered users to create profiles, upload photos and video, send messages and keep in touch with friends, family and colleagues. The site is available in 37 different languages.
Youtube <strong>Youtube</strong> is a popular free video-sharing website, Youtube is the largest video sharing site in the world, Millions of users around the world have created accounts on the site that allow them to upload videos that anyone can watch.

CONNECTIVITY

Bluetooth <strong>Bluetooth</strong> is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	4.2, A2DP, LE
Infrared <strong>Infrared</strong> connectivity is an old wireless technology used to connect two electronic devices. It uses a beam of infrared light to transmit information and so requires direct line of sight and operates only at close range.
Wi-fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Wi-fi Hotspot
FM Radio	Yes
GPS <strong>GPS</strong> The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	GPS, GLONASS
USB	microUSB 2.0, OTG
NFC <strong>NFC</strong> (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.
HDMI <strong>HDMI</strong> (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transferring uncompressed video data and compressed or uncompressed digital audio data from a HDMI-compliant source device to a compatible computer monitor, video projector, digital television, or digital audio device.

SOUND

Loudspeaker	Yes
Speaker Location	Bottom
Audio Jack Type	3.5mm
Audio Recording

MESSAGING

SMS <strong>SMS</strong> (Short Messaging Service) is a text messaging service component of phone, Web, or mobile communication systems. It uses standardized communications protocols to allow mobile phone devices to exchange short text messages over the networks.	Yes
MMS <strong>MMS</strong> (Multimedia Messaging Service) is a standard way to send messages that include multimedia content (audio clips, video clips and images) to and from mobile phones over wireless networks using the WAP protocol.
Email <strong>Email</strong> (Electronic Mail) is a system for receiving, sending, and storing electronic messages, Similar to a letter, email is text messages that may contain files, images, or other attachments sent via the internet to a recipient by using applications and software prograps. An email address is required to receive email, and that address is unique to the user.	Yes
IM <strong>IM</strong> (Instant Messaging) is an exchange of text messages through a software application, it enable you to create a kind of private chat room with another individual in order to communicate in real time over the Internet.	Yes

BATTERY

Battery Type <strong>Battery Type => </strong> Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium.	Li-Ion (Lithium Ion)
Capacity <strong>Battery Capacity</strong> is a measure (typically in Amp-hr) of the charge stored by the battery, and is determined by the mass of active material contained in the battery. The battery capacity represents the maximum amount of energy that can be extracted from the battery under certain conditions.	4230 mAh
Placement	Non-removable

OTHER FEATURES

Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device.	Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity
Colors	Diamond Blue, Diamond Red, Diamond Black
Games Support	Yes
Box Contents	- Realme 3i - 2-pin charger (5V-2A) - Micro USB cable - SIM ejector tool - Screen protector - Silicon back case - User manual and warranty information.