Realme 7i : When the budget segment of smartphones was in the churning, Realme too jumped to the competition with the Realme 7i — a smartphone that was all about daily performance packed with a massive battery and a fairly good camera setup at an affordable price point.
That still makes it a decent option for lighter users, students or the gadget hunter only after a middle-of-the-road unit, and while it may not be the latest player on the pitch in 2025, it should be able to cope with most day-to-day tasks for a few more years beyond that.
So, the question is, how does the Realme 7i hold up against competitors in the market today? Let’s take a closer look.
Design and Display: Style Meets Functionality
Cheap Realme is not, however, as the 7i does not feel low-end in the hand. Its shiny back panel — which comes in Fusion Blue, Fusion Green and Fusion Orange — conveys a fun and youthful look. But, the plastic construction does make it attract fingerprints like nobody’s business, so you’re probably going to want to use a case for that clean look anyway.
Display-wise, the phone gets a 6.5-inch HD+ IPS LCD panel, boasting a 90Hz refresh rate. Now, the resolution is only 720p, but the higher refresh rate means that daily scrolling and navigation are smoother than many other phones in the segment.
Colours are OK but not too punchy, while brightness levels are more than adequate for indoor use. It could be sort of hard to see outside in direct sunlight.
Performance: Capable Enough For Everyday Use
The Realme 7i is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 662 SoC, along with 4GB or 6GB of RAM and 64GB/128GB of onboard storage. This configuration deals with basic tasks such as WhatsApp, Instagram, YouTube and light gaming pretty well.
Naturally, don’t expect flagship-level speed here as well — but for an average user, the performance does the job well.
Game is playable on medium settings. Games such as Call of Duty: Mobile run fine with the odd frame drop, while lighter ones, like Subway Surfers and Free Fire, are pretty slick.
Battery Life: A Real Strength
But if there is one department where the Realme 7i does shine in, it’s battery life. The phone houses a giant 5000mAh battery and with heavy to moderate use, it doesn’t has any problem sailing you through the entire day with the next morning in place.
Whether you’re watching videos, scrolling forever or talking for hours, this phone holds out remarkably well.
It has 18W fast charge support, supplied by a USB Type-C port. The battery takes just over 2 hours to go from dead to full, which isn’t bad given the lack of battery capacity.
Capable Camera: Could be better in the right light
The Realme 7i comes with a 64MP quad-camera setup with 8MP ultra-wide, 2MP macro, and 2MP depth sensor lenses. At this price, the main sensor holds up reasonably well in daylight. Shots are detailed, well balanced in colour. The wide-angle does come in handy, but it softens edges. The macro and depth sensors are just for show, rather than actual use.
On the flipside, low light shots are mediocre. The camera app has a night mode, which gives mixed results depending on how steady your hands are.
The 16MP selfie camera on the front takes crisp, well-exposed shots — perfect for video calls and social media.
Software Experience
Realme 7i is based on Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 10 that has also been updated to Android 11.
The UI is minimalist, simple to use and packed with a multitude of customisation options. But it comes with some bloatware pre-installed, that you might want to get rid of.
Pros of Realme 7i
Experience a smoother display of content at 90Hz
Outstanding battery life It has 5000mAh of battery life
Fairly good value for the main camera
Reliable daily performance
18W fast charging over USB Type-C
Cons of Realme 7i
8:50AM HD+ resolution A resolution of just HD+ already feels antiquated in 2025
Cameras struggle in low light
No 5G support
Plastic construction with fingerprint smudges
Continues to run Andriod 11 with no further uipdates
Realme 7i Final Thoughts
By 2025, the Realme 7i will not be the most contemporary phone, but low-budget casual users can still depend on it.
It ticks all the boxes — good battery life, a nice, smooth screen, OK cameras and everyday performance — without even breaking the bank. Value-conscious, don’t mind 5G or top-end specs: buy the Realme 7i.