Compare: realme 7i 128GB vs realme Narzo 20 128GB

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The realme 7i 128GB is a slightly better phone, but the realme Narzo 20 128GB is slightly better value for money. Which phone should you buy? It’s a close call, but if your budget allows for it, then realme 7i 128GB might be a slightly better choice.

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	realme 7i 128GB	realme Narzo 20 128GB

Buy Now	Buy	Buy
Excellence Score	35.4	34.5
Value for Money Score	77.9	82.1
Price	₹ 12,999 onwards	₹ 11,499 onwards
Launch Date (India)	Oct, 2020	Sep, 2020
Expected Launch Date	N/A	N/A
Smartphone OS	Android 10Expected update to next Android version	Android 10Expected update to next Android version
Touchscreen	Yes (Capacitive)	Yes (Capacitive)
Screen Size	6.5 inches	6.5 inches
Screen Resolution	720x1600 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)	720x1600 pixels (~ 270 pixels per inch)
Tall Aspect Ratio / Minimal Bezels	Yes	Yes
Scratch Resistant Display	Yes, Corning Gorilla Glass	Yes
Display Type	IPS LCD	IPS LCD
Screen Refresh Rate	90 HzHigh	60 HzStandard
Display Features	N/A	N/A
Full Physical QWERTY Keypad
Processor	2 GHz	2 GHz
Processor Type	Octa Core	Octa Core
Processor Name	Qualcomm Snapdragon 662Ranked #47 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks	MediaTek Helio G85Ranked #34 in Mobile Processor Benchmarks
GPU	Adreno 610	Mali-G52 MC2
RAM	4 GB	4 GB
3G	Yes	Yes
4G	Yes	Yes
5G
VoLTE	Yes	Yes
WiFi	Yes	Yes
VoWiFi/WiFi-Calling	Yes	Yes
GPS	Yes	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes	Yes
Connecting Port	USB-C	USB-C
Primary Camera	64MP + 8MP + 2MP + 2MP	48MP + 8MP + 2MP
Camera Auto-Focus	Yes	Yes
Camera Flash	Yes	Yes
HD Video Recording	Yes (Full HD)	Yes (Full HD)
Other Camera Features	64MP: f/1.8 aperture; 26mm Focal Length; 1/1.72" Sensor Size; 0.8um Pixel Size; PDAF, 8MP: f/2.3 aperture; 13mm Focal Length; Ultra-wide; 1/4.0" Sensor Size; 1.12um Pixel Size, 2MP: f/2.4 aperture; 22mm Focal Length; Macro Lens; 1/5.0" Sensor Size; 1.75um Pixel Size, 2MP: B/W Sensor; f/2.4 aperture; Depth Sensor, EIS, Super NightScape, Panoramic view, Expert mode, Time-lapse, Portrait mode, HDR, Ultra wide mode, Ultra macro mode, AI scene recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Chroma Boost, Slow Motion, Bokeh Effect Control	48MP: f/1.8 aperture; 26mm focal length; 1/2.0" sensor size; 0.8um pixel size; PDAF, 8MP: f/2.3 aperture; 119-degree ultra-wide; 1/4.0" sensor size; 1.12um pixel size, 2MP: f/2.4 aperture; macro camera, HDR, Panorama
Secondary Camera	16MP	8MP
Secondary Camera Features	f/2.1 Aperture, 26mm Focal Length, 1/3.1" Sensor Size, 1.0um Pixel Size	f/2.0 Aperture, AI Beauty, Filter Mode, HDR, Panoramic View, Portrait Mode, Timelapse
Internal Memory	128 GB	128 GB
Expandable Memory Slot	Yes, up to 256 GB	Yes, up to 256 GB
Contacts Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
SMS Storage	Unlimited	Unlimited
Music Player	Yes	Yes
FM Radio	Yes	Yes
Dual SIM	GSM+GSM	GSM+GSM
Thickness	8.9 mmMedium	9.8 mmThick
Weight	188 gmMedium	208 gmHeavy
Width	75.5 mmOk for one-handed use	75.9 mmOk for one-handed use
Audio Output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
Water Resistant
Battery Capacity	5000 mAh	6000 mAh
Battery Standby	N/A	N/A
Battery Standby (3G)	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime	N/A	N/A
Battery Talktime (3G)	N/A	N/A
Fast Charging Support	Yes, 18W Fast Charging	Yes, 18W Fast Charging
Included Fast Charger	Yes, 18.0W Fast Charger	Yes, 18.0W Fast Charger
Other Battery Parameters	N/A	N/A
Fingerprint sensor	Yes	Yes
Other Features	Noise Filtration	Noise Filtration
2-minute Review [Positives]	Trendy rear design - the Realme 7i features a similar design as other Realme 7 series phones, the glossy back creates some interesting patterns when light hits it The front too looks similar with a hole-punch and thin bezels all around Face unlock and the side-mounted fingerprint sensor are quick The Realme 7i gets a vibrant 6.5 inches IPS LCD - the 90 Hz refresh rate is a class leading feature The 90Hz refresh rate makes for smoother scrolling and animations Software on the Realme phones is much improved since the company switched to Realme UI, it is easy to use - it is also packed with features such as Digital Wellbeing, Focus Mode, Dark Mode, and Riding Mode among others - there are some exciting and useful features like Realme Dual-Mode Audio, which allows you to connect a Bluetooth and a wired headset at the same time to listen to music on the smartphone Average, inconsistent performance from the Snapdragon 662 - regular tasks such as scrolling, opening apps, texting is fine for a phone, but it is inconsistent, stuttering animations and delayed app load times bugs the overall performance Good quad cameras at the back - the main unit boasts a 64MP sensor, with an 8MP ultra-wide lens, a 2MP micro and a 2MP depth sensor - this setup is similar to the one on the Realme 7 and in real-world scenarios, it performs similarly The daylight photos from the main sensor preserve the natural colour and have good exposure - it exhibits improved dynamic range, with better details compared to the Realme 6 - the new sensor is slightly better than the old one in the Realme 6 The ultra-wide camera captures a wider perspective but details and colours are weaker compared to the main sensor as expected Portrait shots generally look good, and you get the option to adjust the background blur before shooting Low light photos look cleaner too, with less grain - shots captured using Night mode look more pleasing, compared to what the Realme 6 can produce The 16MP camera can take decent selfies - the selfie portrait mode is useful as it manages to correctly crop out the background, and there's also Night mode for bright selfies even in the dark Overall, the cameras on the Realme 7i are a bit improved than the previous gen, which always a good thing Very good battery life from the 5000 mAh battery - even with medium to heavy usage, it will get you a day and half of runtime on one charge Decent fast charging - the 18W fast charger fills up the big battery in just over 2 hours The Realme 7i is a good smartphone, considering all the features and specifications it offers at its price - the 90Hz display is appealing, on top of that, Realme has thrown in a 64-megapixel camera, which none of its rivals feature	Pleasant, refreshing design - back is textured and the Narzo 20 looks and feels almost exactly the same as its C-series cousins Front has a similar affair with a dew-drop notch and thin bezels The patterned back almost completely eliminates the chances of getting fingerprints or smudges - it also adds a lot of grip and gives the phone a very solid, sturdy feel Face recognition and fingerprint sensor are quick to unlock the smartphone Large, 6.5 inch IPS display with HD+ resolution - the colors are vibrant with a decent amount of sharpness The Narzo 20 comes with Realme UI based on Android 10 which is much more streamlined and clean compared to previous realme phones - it still packs a lot of useful features like Dark mode, Focus mode, Game Space and Personal Information Protection Performance is good for the price - the Realme Narzo 20 runs smooth in day-to-day situations, UI is pleasantly fluid and flipping between apps is quite easy - heavy gaming is possible, but don't expect too much Good triple camera setup for the price - a 48MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide, and a 2MP depth sensor The main camera can click photos with decent details in bright light - colours have a punch, they come out well even when shot against a direct light source, thanks to the HDR and chroma boost The ultra-wide camera captures a wider perspective (though the details are on the weaker side) The macro camera produces fun, usable photos as long as you give it a lot of light and the correct focal distance The portrait shots look good, and the edge detection is decent as well The 8MP front camera can shoot decent selfies - the portrait mode works for the front camera as well Decent video recording quality, with a option to shoot slow motion videos Monster 6000mAh battery delivers an incredible 2-3 days of usage easily, making for one of the largest battery life smartphones currently available Supports 18W Fast charging with an included fast charger The Narzo 20 is a decent phone with great battery life and good enough performance for occasional gaming, therefore much easier to recommend than its C series cousins, and a much stronger offering in its segment
2-minute Review [Negatives]	The plastic material doesn’t feel solid, it catch scratches easily - additionally, it loves dust and fingerprint smudges The Realme 7i is on the heavier side weighing at 188 gms Sunlight legibility is poor Resolutions on the lower side at HD+, phones like Redmi Note 9 offer Full HD+ display at similar price There are still several pre-loaded apps however (though most of these can thankfully be uninstalled) The 2MP macro camera is not great, and even photos taken in broad daylight look quite poor However, the Redmi Note 9 is a more well-rounded package at the same price, there's also the Motorola Moto G9 which offers better overall experience (stock Android), superior battery life and decent cameras	Quite hefty, at 208g weight and 9.8 thickness The Narzo 20 misses out on a full HD panel that some of Realme’s competitors have already started offering at this price There is no Widevine L1 certification which means that you cannot enjoy HD content on Netflix and Amazon Prime There's still some bloatware that comes pre-installed Low light photos are average, as expected, they lack detail and aren't very sharp
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