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Realme 3i vs Xiaomi My CC9e vs Vivo Y15

Every time Oppo launches a new device from its sub-brand it is always a great event because of the incredibly high value for money of Realm phones. Today, the new Realm 3i debuted in India with midrange specifications offered at an entry-level-class price. This handset is definitely a best buy, but it is not the only one. I recently launched the Y15 focused on the battery life, while Xiaomi launched the new CC series focused on design and cameras, whose most affordable model is the Xiaomi Mi CC9e which still comes with premium design. We made this specs comparison in order to clear all your ideas about these devices and let you understand which affordable handset is worth going for in mid-2019.

Design
As mentioned above, the new CC series is mainly focused on the design and camera experience. Indeed, the Xiaomi My CC9e wins the design comparison thanks to its better look and even better materials. Just like premium phones, this handset has a stunning glass back as well as an aluminum frame. It even has strong protection for the display (Gorilla Glass 5). Both Realm 3i and Vivo Y15 come with a plastic design, so there is no chance they can compete with the Mi CC9e, although it may look different from the renders showing these phones.

Display
In each case, you get a display with just a sufficient resolution: HD + with 720p. But Xiaomi My CC9e is superior because it sports a Super AMOLED panel, so it can provide more brilliant colors and it even has an in-display fingerprint reader. However, it has the smallest display and you might not like it if you want the best phone for multimedia and productivity. In that case, Vivo Y15 might give you more satisfaction with its wide 6.35-inch panel. But do not expect much from an HD display in terms of definition.

Specs & Software
Although it has a similar price tag to its rivals, the Xiaomi Mi CC9e is a lot better than Vivo Y15 and Realme 3i when it comes to hardware. It has a Snapdragon 665 chipset which can be considered an upper-midrange SoC, while both Vivo Y15 and Realm 3i are equipped with midrange chipset (lower-midrange when it comes to Vivo Y15). Further, at least in the most expensive configuration, Xiaomi My CC9e offers more RAM and up to 128 GB of internal storage. It lacks a micro SD dedicated slot, while on Live Y15 and Realm 3i you can use both micro SD and dual SIM slot at the same time. Android 9 Pie is pre-installed in each case.

Camera
Xiaomi Mi CC9e is again the winner of the comparison if we talk about camera departments. Both its rear and front cameras are superior. The Xiaomi Mi CC9e boasts a better 48 MP main sensor for the rear department, an ultra wide lens, and a depth sensor, as well as an awesome 32 MP selfie camera with advanced AI algorithms. Realme 3i and Vivo Y15 have sufficient 13 MP sensors and the former even lacks the ultrawide lens. Between these two handsets, I prefer the Vivo Y15 due to its ultrawide sensor and a better front camera.
Battery
Y15 is the clear winner of the battery life comparison because it is equipped with a 5000 mAh battery. However, it lacks a fast charging technology so it will take a lot to fully charge it. Realme 3i and Xiaomi My CC9e will most likely have a similar battery life: even though the former has a bigger battery, the CC9e has a smaller and more efficient display, so differences should be marginal.

	Xiaomi Mi CC9e	Oppo Realme 3i	Vivo Y15
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT	153.5 x 71.9 x 8.5 mm, 173.8 grams	156.1 x 75.6 x 8.3 mm, 175 grams	159.4 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm, 190.5 grams
DISPLAY	6.01 inches, 720 x 1560p (HD+), 286 ppi, Super AMOLED	6.22 inches, 720 x 1520p (HD+), 270 ppi, IPS LCD	6.35 inches, 720 x 1544p (HD+), 268 ppi, IPS LCD
PROCESSOR	Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, octa-core 2 GHz	MediaTek Helio P60, octa-core 2 GHz	Mediatek Helio P22, octa-core 2 GHz
MEMORY	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 64 GB – 6 GB RAM, 128 GB – micro SD slot	3 GB RAM, 32 GB – 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot	4 GB RAM, 64 GB – micro SD dedicated slot
SOFTWARE	Android 9 Pie, MIUI	Android 9 Pie, Color OS	Android 9 Pie, Funtouch OS
CONNECTIVITY	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.2, GPS	Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS
CAMERA	Triple 48 + 8 + 2 MP f/1.8, f/2.2 and f/2.4 32 MP f/2.0 front camera	Dual 13 + 2 MP f/1.8 13 MP f/2.0 front camera	Triple 13 + 8 +2 MP f/2.2, f/2.2 and f/2.4 16 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY	4030 mAh, fast charging 18W	4230 mAh, fast charging	5000 mAh
ADDITIONAL FEATURES	Hybrid Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot	Dual SIM slot

Price
Realme 3i starts from just €117 / $130, Vivo Y15 costs €180 / $200 in its base version and Xiaomi My CC9e carries at €170 / $190 price tag. Coming to the conclusions, Xiaomi Mi CC9e is undoubtedly a better deal due to its AMOLED display with UD fingerprint scanner, better hardware, amazing build quality, and higher-end cameras. G. C.