Realme has been taking the market by storm with almost one or two new releases every month, that’s right, every month. With little to no difference between the generation that comes prior, Realme follows a diligent PR program and ensures that every new phone they release is “new”. While it seems like only yesterday, that we got our hands on the Realme 7, we are back again with the review for the new Realme 7i.
Realme has stuck to the tried and tested formula of making a smartphone that delivers more for less. Priced at INR 11,999, the Realme 7i is very much like a watered-down version of the Realme 7. But, does it have that little x-factor that makes it a purchase worth the money?
Let’s find out –
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Design and Display –
When we reviewed the Realme 7, we were awestruck at how premium, Realme made their devices feel in hand, especially considering their aggressive prices in the market. The matte finish was just too good to behold and if we had to choose just one reason to recommend the Realme 7 series, it would be the design.
However, the Realme 7i makes the cost-cutting efforts obvious. The plastic case at the back feels cheap in the hand, and it totally eats away at the premium feel that the other models in the 7 series bring to the table. The plastic back also attracts dust and fingerprints, which means, a phone case is a must.
The rectangular camera module does give it a bit of saving grace in terms of appearance, and the fingerprint sensor is also positioned flush on the back panel itself. We still have the unibody form factor made of plastic, which hosts a USB C Type charging port and a rare 3.5mm headphone jack, at the bottom of the device. The other control buttons didn’t feel as clicky as we would expect, which puts a big question mark on their durability and longevity.
