Realme 6i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: Specifications and pricing compared

Realme 6i has just launched in India and goes up against Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 in the budget segment. Starting at Rs 12,999, the Realme 6i brings a high refresh rate display to the budget segment accompanied by support for fast charging. The Redmi Note 9 was also launched recently and undercuts the Realme 6i by a Rs 1,000 margin. 

Let’s take a look at how the Realme 6i stands in front of the Redmi Note 9 based on specifications and pricing.

Realme 6i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: Pricing

Realme 6i starts at Rs 12,999 in India for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, and Rs 14,999 for the variant with 6GB RAM/64GB storage. The Redmi Note 9 undercuts the Realme 6i as it starts from Rs 11,999 for the base model with 4GB RAM/64GB storage and Rs 13,999 for the variant with 128GB storage. The maxed-out version with 6GB RAM/128GB storage is priced at Rs 14,999.

Xiaomi offers more aggressively priced variants for users to choose from while the Realme 6i is only available in two variants and the highest variant comes with 64GB storage.

Realme 6i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: Design and Display

Realme 6i and Redmi Note 9 have a plastic body and both measure 8.9 millimetres in thickness. However, the Realme 6i is lighter at 191 grams as opposed to Redmi Note 9 that weighs 199 grams. Both the phones come with splash-proof resistance and dedicated microSD card slots for memory expansion.

The Realme 6i features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera. The screen supports 90Hz high refresh rate and is topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 3. The Redmi Note 9, on the other hand, comes with a 6.53-inch Full HD+ (2340 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner. Unlike the Realme 6i, Note 9 doesn’t come with a high refresh-rate display which is a bummer.

Realme 6i offers a high refresh rate display which is something that could please a lot of people looking to buy a budget phone, however, the price could be a concern as well.

Realme 6i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: Under the hood

Realme 6i is powered by MediaTek Helio G90T chipset with an octa-core CPU that is capable of running at 2.05GHz and Mali-G76 as the GPU. This is paired with upto 6GB RAM and upto 64GB storage with an option to expand it further via microSD cards of upto 256GB. The Redmi Note 9 is powered by MediaTek Helio G85 chipset with an octa-core CPU running at upto 2.0GHz and Mali-G52 GPU. This is paired with upto 6GB RAM and 128GB storage options to choose from. Like the Realme 6i, Redmi Note 9 also comes with support for microSD cards of up to 512GB.

One of the highlighting differences between the two processors is the higher clock-speed of six cores on the Realme 6i that run at 2.0GHz while the six cores on Redmi Note 9 are only capable of running at 1.8GHz. The GPU on the Redmi Note 9 is also an older generation graphics chip than the Realme 6i.

Both phones come with the basic set of sensors and connectivity features including Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, 3.5mm audio jack and USB Type-C port. The Realme 6i has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor while Note 9 has a fingerprint reader on the back.

Realme 6i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: Cameras

Realme 6i comes with a quad-camera setup like the Redmi Note 9. It has a 48MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 119-degree field-of-view, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera with an f/2.0 aperture. The rear cameras can record in 4K UHD at 30FPS and 1080p videos at upto 120FPS with support for EIS. 

The Note 9 has a 48MP primary camera with an f/1.8 aperture, an 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 118-degree field-of-view, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. There’s a 13MP selfie camera on the front, housed inside the punch-hole cutout. The rear camera on the phone can record in 1080p at 30FPS.

Realme 6i vs Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: Battery

Realme 6i comes with a 4,300mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging out-of-the-box. Realme claims that the phone can go from 0-100% in 55 minutes. The Note 9 comes with a larger 5,020mAh battery and support 18W fast charging.

 

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Naman Mortal Mathur becomes the first Indian to be nominated for The Esports Award

Gaming, Esports and game streaming have become very big in India over the past few years and it looks like the world is also finally sitting up and taking notice of the gaming scene in India. The annual Esports Awards have nominated Naman Mathur, aka Mortal for the ‘Streamer of the Year’ category. He is also the first Indian to be nominated for the Esports Awards. 

Naman ‘Mortal’ Mathur becomes the first Indian to be nominated for The Esports Award

The category is described by Esports Awards as “the most distinguished streamer who has raised the standards of streaming and increased the profile of esports across the globe over the past 12 months. The winner will have consistently been at the pinnacle of streaming, pushing boundaries of what is possible and providing constant entertainment for a large group of fans across the judging period.”

LETS GO !! Thank you for choosing me @esportsawards https://t.co/MNMoqmR2GW

— MortaL (@Mortal04907880) July 23, 2020

The competitors

Mortal will be up against some pretty hefty competition. Other nominees include Pokimane, XqC, Summit1G, TimTheTatman, CourageJD, IBAI, GAULES, Dr Lupo, XqC, AsmonGold, NickmerCS and Swagg. It should also be noted that Pokimane is the only female streamer nominated.

The Esports Awards also include other categories. This includes Esports Personality of the Year, Esports Team of the Year, and Esports Mobile Game of the year. The Mobile Game of the Year category includes PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty: Mobile and Garena Free Fire.

Voting

Anyone is free to visit the Esports Awards website here and cast their vote. Voting closes in November and while there is still time, you are better off voting as soon as possible. As an added incentive, those who cast a minimum of five votes stand a chance to win VIP tickets to the awards ceremony later this year.

The Esports Awards have been held for the past five years and aims to facilitate global esports talent. Previous winners include some pretty big names like Dr. Disrespect, Nadeshot and more.

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Contra Returns Mobile Game May Be Getting a Worldwide Release

Contra Returns, the mobile version of the iconic 90’s game, may soon be heading towards a worldwide release, or at least a wider release as per the tweet by developers TiMi Studios. Contra Return was originally released in China in 2017 and then in Taiwan in 2018.

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Realme 6i launched in India starting at Rs 12,999: Specifications and availability

Realme 6i has launched in India as the budget entry in the Realme 6 series of smartphones. The phone was unveiled in a virtual launch event in India and comes packed with a MediaTek processor, high refresh-rate display and quad cameras on the back. The Realme 6i was announced back in May 2020 as the Realme 6s but the company will be selling it as the Realme 6i in the country.

Realme 6i price and availability

Realme 6i is priced starting at Rs 12,999 for the base variant with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage while the 6GB/64GB model is priced at Rs 14,999 in India. The phone comes in two colours-- Lunar White and Eclipse Black.

The Realme 6i goes on sale from July 31 on Flipkart and Realme India store.

Realme 6i specifications

Realme 6i features a 6.5-inch Full HD+ (2400 x 1080 pixels) resolution display with a punch-hole cutout in the top-left corner for the selfie camera. The screen has a 20:9 aspect ratio and a 90Hz high refresh rate display. The screen is topped with a layer of Gorilla Glass 3 for added protection against regular drops.

The phone is powered by MediaTek Helio G90T chipset with an octa-core CPU and Mali-G76 GPU. This is paired with upto 6GB RAM and upto 64GB storage with an option to increase storage by upto 256GB using the dedicated microSD card.

Realme 6i features a quad camera setup on the back which consists of a primary 48MP camera, a secondary 8MP ultra-wide-angle camera with 119-degree field-of-view, a 2MP macro camera and a 2MP depth sensor. On the front, there is a 16MP selfie camera housed within the notch cutout. The rear cameras can shoot in 4K UHD at 30FPS with support for gyro-EIS. 

The phone has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor and comes with a 4,300mAh battery with support for 30W fast charging out-of-the-box.

 

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iPhone 11 is now being manufactured locally in India, is price drop imminent

The iPhone 11 is reportedly being manufactured in India at the Foxconn factory near Chennai, making it the first top-of-the-line iPhone to be made in India, triggering expectation of a price cut announcement owing to the benefits of local manufacturing. Previously, Apple was manufacturing the iPhone XR and iPhone SE in India.

It’s being perceived as a boost to Make in India initiative, after reports of a huge $1 Billion investment in India by Foxconn to boost iPhone manufacturing here in India, in a bid to reduce dependence on China.

Apple to boost local iPhone manufacturing through contract manufacturers

While Apple has not officially confirmed the development, the report comes from Economic Times and claims the plan is to step up production in phases. As per earlier reports, Foxconn also plans to expand the Tamil Nadu plant over a period of three years, investing over a $1 billion.

Previous reports claimed Apple was planning to move a fifth of its manufacturing out of China and to India. Senior Apple executives have reportedly been in talks with Government officials to chalk out a plan for expansion.

Apple’s plans to scale up manufacturing through its contract manufacturers — Wistron and Foxconn, to produce roughly $40 billion worth of smartphones. And under the new Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme, Apple only needs to produce $10 billion worth of smartphone to reap the benefits, and possibly, pass it down to the Indian customer.

Will iPhones now get cheaper in India?

iPhones have never been the best-seller in India, particularly for being outrageously expensive, sometimes even more so than other markets. The price tag also saw a bump after the Indian Government imposed an additional 10 percent service welfare tax, on top of the existing basic 20 percent import duty, which shot up the price of the latest iPhones, all of which are being imported for sale in India.

With the iPhone 11 now being locally manufactured, the additional 30 percent charge will be waived off for Apple, which could lead to a price drop of the most affordable iPhone in the 11 series, which could be a good starting, considering it is one of the most popular iPhones in India.

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TikTok announces 200 million fund for creators on the platform

Just as TikTok and other apps have been reeling from the ban in India, the social media giant has just announced a $200 million (Rs 14.99 crores approx converted) fund for US creators on its platform. This “creator fund” In a statement to the media, Vanessa Pappas, general manager, TikTok, said, “help support ambitious creators who are seeking opportunities to foster a livelihood through their innovative content.”. As of now, the fund is only applicable to creators in the US but who knows, in an effort to distance itself from the Chinese, TikTok could have something planned for India in the future. 

TikTok announced $200 million fund for creators on the platform

Starting in August 2020, the fund will be open to US creators who must be at least 18 years old to apply. Users will also have to already have a working account that posts regularly under TikTok’s guidelines. The company has said that applicants will also need to have a baseline of followers but has not confirmed what that baseline is. Vanessa Pappas also added ,”In a relatively short time, TikTok has grown to become a source of income and opportunity for creators and their families -- and we couldn't be more encouraged by their success. As our community continues to flourish, we're committed to fostering even more ways for our creators to earn livelihoods by inspiring joy and creativity”

In other TikTok news, scammers are now using a fake TikTok Pro app to steal user data in India. You can stay safe and read up on the scam, right here. A lot of companies have also launched short video platforms in the wake of the TikTok ban, such as Gaana, Instagram and more. 

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Corning announces Gorilla Glass Victus which can withstand drops from twice the height as its predecessor

Corning has unveiled a new version of Gorilla Glass, one that’s of course tougher than before, but just how tough are we talking about here? Called the Gorilla Glass Victus, Corning claims it is tough enough to resist serious drops and scratches, and can survive drops from twice the height as compared to Gorilla Glass 6. Going by the omnipresence of toughened Gorilla Glass exteriors on smartphones, Victus is likely to flood the market in the coming few months with new launches.

Corning moved away from the usual nomenclature of numbering its toughened glasses, and instead just calls it Victus. The glass can reportedly withstand drops from up to 2 meters (6.5 feet) without being damaged, which is twice the height that Gorilla Glass 6 can survive. The Victus, Corning claims, is also much more resistant to damage and can maintain integrity even after a crack.

Corning's new Gorilla Glass Victus can shrug off a 2 meter drop

Corning has showcased the toughness of the glass in videos posted on its social handles. Here’s one where the Victus is being tortured with something called a Mega Slapper —

We created the Slapper to test the drop performance of mobile device glass. Where our Mini Slapper destroyed competitive aluminosilicate, not even our Mega Slapper could defeat Corning® Gorilla Glass Victus. More: https://ift.tt/39nEXkh #GorillaGlassVictus pic.twitter.com/miKcsuWF3a

— Corning® Gorilla® Glass (@corninggorilla) July 23, 2020

The Gorilla Glass is an essential part of the spec-sheet of smartphones these days. Most major brands including Xiaomi, Oppo, Samsung, LG, Motorola and the like rely on Gorilla Glass, even more so after manufacturers started adopting the glass-sandwich design, and slapping Gorilla Glass on both sides of the phone.

To recall, Gorilla Glass 6 came out two years ago and has been used in flagship and mid-range smartphones by most major brands. Here's a quick look at how much the Gorilla Glass 6 can take. The Victus is likely to be even tougher.

There’s a high possibility that future launches will come with the Gorilla Glass Victus as part of the spec-sheet, be it the iPhone or Android. Even wearables like smartwatches use them. Corning said the Gorilla Glass Victus will first be seen in new Samsung devices, possibly in the Samsung Galaxy Note series, set to be launched on August 5.

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