The Realme Q2i is the cheaper version of Realme Q2 and Realme Q2 Pro. Both phones were announced on the same date and they both come with a 5G support.
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Apart from coming with a similar moniker, it resembles the Realme V3. You can not even differentiate both phones with a mere look.
Well, we can still call this, a rebrand of Realme V3. It features a 13 MP triple rear camera and a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner.
Realme Q2i Key Specs & Features
- 6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi)
- Android 10, realme UI
- Octa-core MediaTek MT6853V Dimensity 720 5G (7 nm)
- 4GB RAM
- 128GB Built-in Storage up to 128GB Memory Card
- 13 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Cameras
- 8 MP Front Camera
- Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
- 4G LTE Network
- 5G Network
- Fast Charging 18W
- Non-Removable Li-Po 5000 mAh Battery
Design and Display
On the body, the Realme Q2i is wrapped with polycarbonate material. The smartphone offers a triple camera panel and a fingerprint scanner coupled with the Realme logo.
The entire body is not looking bad at all. It measures 164.4 x 76 x 8.6 mm and weighs 189 grams. The front side has a display size of 6.5-inch IPS LCD panel with a waterdrop notch.
The notch provides a screen resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 aspect, and 270 density. The good news is that all of these delivers a high screen-to-body ratio of 88.7 percent.
Cameras
For photos, the triple cameras of 13 MP, with f/2.2 aperture, a 2-megapixel macro lens with a 4cm focal length, and the 2 MP depth sensor working together are capable of shooting 4K videos.
They also have an LED flash for dim light or night photos with HDR, and panorama. Upfront is an 8-megapixel selfie snapper.
Hardware and Software
The Realme Q2i relies on Dimensity 720 chipset from Mediatek and the chip is based on a 7nm process node. It carries out its task at a speed of 2.0 GHz octa-core.
It has a Mali-G57 MC3 GPU for graphics and is also powered by Android 10 OS with realme UI on top. The inbuilt storage is 128GB, a micro SDacard slot, and 4GB RAM.
Battery and Network
The Realme Q2i packs a nonremovable battery of 5000 mAh with 18W fast charging support. Other features available are dual SIM support, 5G, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, USB-C, 1216 super linear speaker, and 3.5mm audio jack.
Realme Q2i Price and Availability
The Realme Q2i is priced at $148 and it’s now available in Blue and Moonlight Silver.
In Nigeria, the smartphone will sell for 62,000 Naira, 17,000 Ksh in Kenya, and 900 Ghs in Ghana.
Realme Q2i Specs
Here are a few specs of the Realme Q2i:
General Features
- Platform: Android 10, realme UI
- Processor: MediaTek MT6853V Dimensity 720 5G (7 nm), Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
- GPU: Mali-G57 MC3
- Memory: 4GB RAM
- Colours: Blue, Silver
- Dimension: 164.4 x 76 x 8.6 mm
- Weight: 189.5 g
- SIM Type: Nano-SIM, dual stand-by
- SIM Count: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Display
- Display: 6.5 inches IPS LCD Display, 720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~270 ppi)
- Screen Protection: Yes
- Foldable Display: No
Camera
- Rear Camera: 13 MP (wide) + 2 MP (macro) + 2 MP (depth) Triple Cameras, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
- Rear Camera Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
- Front Camera: 8 MP, HDR, 1080p@30fps
Storage
- Built-in Storage: 64GB
- Memory Card Support: Yes
- Bundled Cloud Storage: Yes
Network Support
- 2G GSM: Yes, GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 – SIM 1 & SIM 2
- 2G CDMA 1X: Yes, CDMA 800
- 3G WCDMA: Yes, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
- 3G CDMA EVDO: Yes, CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
- 4G LTE: Yes, 1, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41
- 5G: Yes, 1, 41, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA
Internet & Connectivity
- GPRS: Yes
- EDGE: Yes
- 3G/WCDMA/HSPA: Yes
- HSPA+: Yes
- CDMA EVDO: Yes
- 4G LTE: Yes
- 5G: Yes
- WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
- Wi-Fi Hotspot: Yes
- Bluetooth: Yes
- NFC: No
- Infrared Blaster: No
- USB Port: USB Type-C 2.0
Messaging
- SMS/MMS: Yes
- Instant Messaging: Yes
- Push Emails: Yes
- Email Protocol: Yes
Entertainment
- Music Player: Yes
- Video Player: Yes
- FM Radio: Yes
- Loudspeaker: Yes
- 3.5mm Jack: Yes
Navigation
- Navigation: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
- Maps: Yes
Sensors & Control
- Digital Compass: Yes
- Accelerometer: Yes
- Proximity Sensor: Yes
- Light Sensor: Yes
- Barometer: No
- SpO2: No
- Pedometer: No
- Heart Rate Monitor: No
- Gyroscope: Yes
- Fingerprint Scanner: Yes (Rear)
- Iris Scanner: No
- Face Unlock: Yes
- Stylus Pen: No
- Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes
- Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: Yes
- Voice Control: Yes
Other Features
- Video Streaming: Yes
- Active Noise Cancellation: Yes
- Wireless Charging: No
- Built-in Mobile Payment: No
- Water Resistant: No
- Dust Resistant: No
- Image Editor: Yes
- Video Editor: Yes
- Document Viewer: Yes
- Document Editor: Yes
Battery
- Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable Battery
- Talktime: –
- Standby Time: –
- Fast Charging: Fast charging 18W
