This is a side-by-side specs comparison of the realme 8i and realme C55 smartphones.
The realme 8i features a 6.6-inch display, 18W charging rate, triple-camera setup and MediaTek Helio G96 chipset.
Meanwhile, the realme C55 features a slightly larger 6.72-inch display, 64MP main camera, 33W fast charging and MediaTek Helio G88 chipset. It is slightly more affordable.
| Specs | realme 8i | realme C55 |
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| Picture & Ratings |
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| Design and Display | ||
| Display | 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels 400 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 120Hz Refresh Rate, and punch-hole | 6.72-inch FHD+ IPS LCD Display (1080 x 2400 Pixels, 392 ppi) with 20:9 Aspect Ratio, 90Hz Refresh Rate, 680nits peak brightness, and punch-hole |
| Size | 164.1 x 75.5 x 8.5 mm | 165.6 x 75.9 x 7.89 mm |
| Weight | 194 g | 189.5 g |
| Build | Glass Front, Plastic Back | Glass front, Plastic back |
| Durability | ||
| Colors | Space Black and Space Purple | Rainy Night and Sunshower |
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realme C55 The realme C55 has a larger display. It is also slightly lighter and thinner. |
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| Performance | ||
| Chipset | MediaTek Helio G96 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
| CPU | Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.05GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
Octa Core CPU 2x Cortex-A75 @ 2.0GHz & 6x Cortex-A55 @ 1.8GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| RAM | 4GB or 6GB of RAM | 6GB or 8GB of RAM |
| Storage | 64GB 128GB | 128GB or 256GB |
| Expansion | 512GB via microSD | 1TB via microSD |
| OS | Android 11 with realme UI 2.0 | Android 13 with realme UI 4.0 |
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realme 8i
The realme 8i has better performance, although the realme C55 has a higher maximum RAM capacity. |
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| Cameras | ||
| Rear Camera | Triple Cameras: 50MP Main Camera (f/1.8 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Macro (f/2.4 Aperture) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p Video Recording |
Dual Cameras: 64MP Main Camera (f/1.79 Aperture, Autofocus) 2MP Depth Sensor -LED Flash -Up to 1080p video recording |
| Front Camera |
16 Megapixels (f/2.05 Aperture) |
8 Megapixels (f/2.0 Aperture) - Up to 1080p video recording |
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realme C55
Based on the specs, realme C55 has a higher-resolution 64MP main camera. However, camera quality is difficult to determine with specs alone, actual usage may vary. |
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| Connectivity | ||
| Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks | 4G LTE, 3G HSPA+, 2G EDGE & GPRS Networks |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n/ac (dual band) |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM) |
| NFC | No | No |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Infrared | ||
| Location | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, and BeiDou | GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou |
| Our pick: |
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realme C55
The realme C55 has newer Bluetooth. |
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| Audio and Features | ||
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Enhancement | None | Dirac Audio with up to 200% loudspeaker volume |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Sensors |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass, Gyroscope & Accelerometer |
Face Recognition & Fingerprint Sensor Proximity Sensor & Ambient Light Sensor Compass & Accelerometer |
| Our pick: |
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realme C55
Based on the specs, it has Dirac audio tuning and higher maximum volume. |
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| Battery and Charging | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) | 5000 mAh Li-Po Battery (Non-removable) |
| Charging | 18W Fast Charging | 33W Fast Charging (SUPERVOOC, 100% in 63 minutes) |
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realme C55
The realme C55 has a faster charging. |
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| Price and Availability | ||
| Price | ₱9,990.00 - Official price of 4/64GB version in the Philippines ₱11,990.00 - Official price of 6/128GB version in the Philippines |
₱8,999.00 - Official price of 6GB+128GB version in the Philippines ₱10,999.00 - Official price of 8GB+256GB version in the Philippines |
| Release Date | November 16, 2021 | April 10, 2023 |
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