realme 7i Unboxing and First Impressions
realme continues its non-stop launches with a new promising mid-range handset called the realme 7i.
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| realme 7i packaging |
Due to the pandemic, the realme 6 series was delayed but was eventually arrived in the Philippines. Fast forward to October 2020, realme announces and releases the realme 7 and 7 Pro.
Weeks later, the new realme 7i with a 90Hz, 6.5-inch IPS display, Snapdragon 662, 8GB RAM, 128GB of storage, and 5,000mAh battery with 18W fast charging via USB Type-C.
At the time of writing, we do not know yet the price of the realme 7i but we expect it to be near the Indonesian pricing.
Let's see how it performs out of the box!
Unboxing/Accessories
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| Box inclusions |
Packaged in the signature yellow box, the new realme 7i comes with an 18W charger, USB type-A to USB Type-C cable, clear case, documentation, and SIM ejector tool.
There 3.5mm headphones are included in the box.
Build Quality/Design
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| realme 7i's back |
realme 7i's design is eye-catching and unique especially this blue to white gradient that covers the back panel and the polycarbonate frame.
A step up in design versus realme 6i!
The back panel is made of glasstic while the front panel is glass. Sandwiched between the two is a polycarbonate frame. realme 7i's back glasstic panel doesn't have the frosted finish that the realme 7 and realme 7 Pro has.
The design is a slight improvement over the realme 6i with a textured back finish.
The SIM tray on the side doesn't have a rubber gasket but it has slots for two nanoSIM cards and one microSD card.
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| Netflix on the realme 7i? |
In front is a 6.5-inch IPS display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 1600 x 720 that makes navigating thru the UI and or running games a much smoother experience. It is an IPS panel but out of the box, it is bright and vibrant with deeper than usual blacks. Not as deep as AMOLED counterparts though.
The back glasstic panel curves to that make it easier to hold but also made it a fingerprint magnet. In the upper half, the back of the realme 7i is the camera module and the fingerprint scanner.
It measures at 164.1 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm which easily fits in most pants' side pockets. Weighing only at 188 grams, the polycarbonate frame and the glasstic back make the smartphone lightweight but solid. It may slip out easily though.
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| Top and bottom side |
On top is a smooth surface in the teal blue colorway while at the bottom is a silvery colored frame with the speaker grills, USB Type-C port, a microphone port, and 3.5mm headphone jack.
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| Left and right side |
On the left side is the SIM tray while on the right side are volume rocker and the power button.
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| Rear camera module |
Generally, the realme 7i is lightweight and easy to hold.
At the back are the 64MP f/1.8 main rear camera, 8MP f/2.2 119-degree ultra-wide camera, 2MP 4cm macro camera, and 2MP f/2.4 monochrome camera with LED flash.
The camera app features several modes that include Photo, Video, Night, Expert, and More. The app also allows for switching between the ultra-wide, 1x, 2x, and 5x zooms.
We'll be sharing camera samples in a separate article soon.
realme 7i Specs
Display: 6.5-inch 2.5D curved Gorilla Glass protected IPS (LTPS) screen w/ 90Hz refresh rate, HD+ 1600 x 720 resolution at 269 ppi
CPU: 2.0GHz 11nm Snapdragon 662 octa-core processor
GPU: Adreno 610 GPU
RAM: 8GB LPDDR4X
ROM: 128GB UFS 2.1 expandable via microSD card slot up to 256GB (dedicated)
Back Camera: 64MP f/1.8 w/ PDAF + 8MP f/2.2 119-degree ultra-wide-angle + 2MP f/2.4 4cm macro + 2MP f/2.4 mono + LED flash
Selfie Camera: 16MP f/2.1 Sony IMX471
Battery: 5,000mAh w/ 18W fast charging
OS: Android 10.0 w/ realme UI 1.0
Connectivity: WiFi 802.11 ac (2.4GHz/5GHz), 700MHz 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.0, OTG, FM Radio, GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, dual SIM
Sensors: Accelerometer, light, orientation, proximity, gyroscope, sound, magnetic
Others: Fingerprint sensor, face unlock, splash resistance, Dirac HD Sound, USB-C, Colors: Aurora Green, Polar Blue
Dimensions: 164.1 x 75.5 x 8.9 mm
Weight: 188 g
Price: PHP 11,990
As of the moment
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| handheld |
If priced aggressively, this could be a media and gaming powerhouse because of the fast display and the high capacity battery. It even charges via USB Type-C.
Let's not forget about the quad-rear cameras with a 64MP main camera and the 8MP ultra-wide camera while in front is a 16MP selfie camera on the punch hole.
Lastly, the unique colorways are fun and attractive that can make it stand out. Our only concern is the 720p resolution display.
We'll have to reserve judgment until realme announces the price in the Philippines. It shouldn't be too far from the Indonesian price. We will update the article with the price once it becomes available. The launch day is on October 21, 2020.
What do you guys think?
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