Realme has so far introduced the latest budget smartphone series in the Realme 9 series with six phones – although not all of them are available everywhere.
However, the phones offer impressive budget options with a few unique features and surprisingly powerful features, and the company still has much more to come.
Here’s everything you need to know about the Realme 9 series.
When will Realme 9 phones be released?
Realme has introduced Realme 9, 9 5G, 9i, 9 Pro and 9 Pro + in Europe and Asia, and you can buy it now, including in the UK and India. It should be noted that the European and Indian versions of 9 5G actually offer different features, which we will explain later.
Another phone – Realme 9 5G SE – is also available in India, but not elsewhere.
As in previous releases, it seems very difficult for US customers to buy any of the Realme 9 devices other than imports.
Realme has also introduced the Realme GT 2 and GT 2 Pro flagships globally, which are available in similar markets.
How much do Realme 9 phones cost?
So far, the Realme 9 series with six models has a number of prices. To simplify everything, we present starting prices for each phone in the currencies we know so far:
- Realme 9: £249/€279₹17,999
- Realme 9i: £199/€219/₹12,999
- Realme 9 5G: £249/€259/₹14,999
- Realme 9 5G SE: ₹19,999
- Realme 9 Pro: £299/€319/₹17,999
- Realme 9 Pro+: £349/€379/₹24,999
For more information on where to buy phones, see our guide to the best Realme 9 deals we can find.
What will be the features and design of Realme 9?
So far, the Realme 9 series includes six models, each of which we will consider separately.
Realme 9
Let’s start with the usual Realme 9, although this is its sixth announcement.
The 90Hz display is an AMOLED with a built-in fingerprint scanner – in this case, it also acts as a heart rate scanner.
The chipset is a Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, with up to 8 GB of RAM and 33 W of charging. Inevitably, it is limited to 4G; this is a substitute for better features elsewhere compared to 9 5G.
The camera also sounds impressive. It has a 108Mp main camera equipped with Samsung’s ISOCELL HM6 sensor – previously seen on any Samsung phone – macro and ultra wide.
It is also a very thin phone, only 7.99 mm thick and weighs 178 grams. Available in three colors: Sunburst Gold, Stargaze White and Meteor Black.
REALME 9
SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| Rear Camera | 108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.4 inches |
General
| Launch Date | 2022 |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 265 + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 265) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Display
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.4 inches (16.26 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 411 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 84.21 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v5, |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1000 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 90.8 % |
Design
| Height | 160.2 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 73.3 mm |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 178 grams |
| Colours | Sunburst Gold, Stargaze White, Meteor Black |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Resolution | 108 MP f/1.75, Wide Angle (83° field-of-view), Primary Camera(23.6 mm focal length, 1.67″ sensor size, 0.64µm pixel size)8 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle Camera(15.7 mm focal length, 4.0″ sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size)2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera(21.9 mm focal length, 5.0″ sensor size, 1.75µm pixel size) |
| Sensor | ISO-CELL |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 12000 x 9000 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Camera Features | 10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps |
| FRONT CAMERA | |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2.45, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(26 mm focal length, 3″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size) |
| Sensor | Exmor RS |
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Dart, 33W: 50 % in 31 minutes |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 256 GB |
| User Available Storage | Up to 106 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
| USB OTG | Yes |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 4G, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 | 4G Bands:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5)3G Bands:UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands:GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:AvailableEDGE:Available |
| SIM 2 | 4G Bands:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 900(band 8) / 850(band 5)3G Bands:UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands:GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:AvailableEDGE:Available |
| SAR Value | Head: 1.162 W/kg, Body: 0.593 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, ac/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Realme 9i
The 9i was the entry-level phone in the series and was the first phone to be announced.
The design of the phone is simple and very simple by Realme’s usual standards – no giant logo or race strip was found. Available in blue or simpler black version above.
The Realme 9i has a Snapdragon 680 chipset combined with 4/6 GB of RAM and 64/128 GB of memory. The screen is a 6.6-inch FHD + IPS LCD that can control the refresh rate from 30 Hz to 90 Hz.
On the side of the camera you get a 16Mp selfie camera and a triple rear camera: 50Mp with dual 2Mp sensor, f/1.8 main camera – one macro, the other monochrome.
Finally, you get a 5000mAh battery with 33W wired charging support. Unpacks Android 11.
All the features are here
REALME 9I
SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.6 inches |
General
| Launch Date | 2022 |
| Operating System | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.2 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 265 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 265) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 610 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Display
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 400 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 84.51 % |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 480 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 90.8 % |
Design
| Height | 164.4 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 75.7 mm |
| Thickness | 8.4 mm |
| Weight | 190 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Plastic |
| Colours | Prism Black, Prism Blue |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle (77° field-of-view), Primary Camera(26.8 mm focal length, 2.7″ sensor size, 0.64µm pixel size)2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera(21.9 mm focal length, 5.0″ sensor size, 1.75µm pixel size)2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera(21.6 mm focal length, 5.0″ sensor size, 1.75µm pixel size) |
| Sensor | ISO-CELL |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Camera Features | 10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps |
| FRONT CAMERA | |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2.1, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(25.3 mm focal length, 3″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size) |
| Sensor | Exmor RS |
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Removable | No |
| Standby time | Up to 995 Hours(2G) |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Dart, 33W: 100 % in 70 minutes |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 64 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
| USB OTG | Yes |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 4G, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 | 4G Bands:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 850(band 5) / 800(band 20)3G Bands:UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands:GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:AvailableEDGE:Available |
| SIM 2 | 4G Bands:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 850(band 5) / 800(band 20)3G Bands:UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands:GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:AvailableEDGE:Available |
| SAR Value | Head: 1.000 W/kg, Body: 0.885 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, b/g/n/n 5GHz |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer |
Realme 9 5G
There are two different versions of Realme 9 5G to get started: one for Europe and one for India. Let’s look at the European version first.
This phone is actually very different from the usual Realme 9, which reduces all the features in exchange for placing it in 5G without a price increase (in fact, the 5G model is slightly cheaper in some European markets).
The Europe 9 5G features a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 with a larger 6.6-inch screen – up to 120Hz update speed, but just an LCD instead of OLED.
Charging is reduced to 18 W, the camera offers a 50Mp lead sensor supported by two 2Mp monochrome and macro sensors.
REALME 9 5G
SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.5 inches |
General
| Launch Date | 2022 |
| Operating System | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 810 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Display
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.5 inches (16.51 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 405 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 83.92 % |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 600 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 90.5 % |
Design
| Height | 162.5 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 74.8 mm |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 188 grams |
| Colours | Meteor Black, Stargaze White |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Resolution | 48 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle (79° field-of-view), Primary Camera(25.4 mm focal length, 2″ sensor size, 0.8µm pixel size)2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera(21.9 mm focal length, 5.0″ sensor size, 1.75µm pixel size)2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera(21.9 mm focal length, 5.0″ sensor size, 1.75µm pixel size) |
| Sensor | ISOCELL Plus |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Camera Features | 10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps |
| FRONT CAMERA | |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2.1, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(25.6 mm focal length, 1µm pixel size) |
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 18W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 64 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.1 |
| USB OTG | Yes |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 | 4G Bands:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 850(band 5)3G Bands:UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands:GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:AvailableEDGE:Available |
| SIM 2 | 4G Bands:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 850(band 5)3G Bands:UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands:GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:AvailableEDGE:Available |
| SAR Value | Head: 1.053 W/kg, Body: 0.738 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Realme 9 5G SE
The 9 5G SE, which means “Fast Edition”, is at the top of the range and is actually more powerful (and more expensive) than the 9 Pro.
So far, this is the only phone not sold in Europe.
Equipped with the Snapdragon 778G chipset, the device also has an impressive 144Hz refresh rate, which makes it a popular choice for gaming.
The 48Mp camera is a bit lower than the Pro, so some buyers may choose this phone instead.
REALME 9 5G SE
SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 2 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.6 inches |
General
| Launch Date | 2022 |
| Operating System | Android v11 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Single core, Kryo 670 + 2.2 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 670 + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 670) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 642L |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Display
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 400 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 84.39 % |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 600 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 90.8 % |
Design
| Height | 164.4 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 75.8 mm |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 199 grams |
| Colours | Starry Glow, Azure Glow |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Resolution | 48 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle (79° field-of-view), Primary Camera(25.4 mm focal length, 2″ sensor size, 0.8µm pixel size)2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera(21.8 mm focal length, 5.0″ sensor size, 1.75µm pixel size)2 MP f/2.4, Depth Camera(21.8 mm focal length, 5.0″ sensor size, 1.75µm pixel size) |
| Sensor | ISOCELL Plus |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Camera Features | 10 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
| Video Recording Features | Dual Video Recording |
| FRONT CAMERA | |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2.1, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(3″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size) |
| Sensor | Exmor RS |
| Flash | Yes, Screen flash |
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Dart, 30W: 50 % in 25 minutes |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 1 TB |
| User Available Storage | Up to 106 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| USB OTG | Yes |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 | 4G Bands:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 850(band 19)3G Bands:UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands:GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:AvailableEDGE:Available |
| SIM 2 | 4G Bands:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 2100(band 34) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 850(band 19)3G Bands:UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands:GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:AvailableEDGE:Available |
| SAR Value | Head: 1.159 W/kg, Body: 1.028 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/ax/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
Realme 9 Pro
The 9 Pro is more exciting. That starts with the design, which is essentially identical to the 9 Pro+.
This is a heroic color called “Sunrise Blue”, which combines a technology that Realme calls “Light Shift Design”. This is similar to the color-changing glass we saw in the Vivo V23 series this year, in which the blue phone turns red when exposed to sunlight or ultraviolet light, and turns blue when out of light.
In this short introductory video shared by Realme, you can see the color-changing design in action:
The phone is also available in simpler Midnight Black and Aurora Green colors without light switching technology.
Inside, the 9 Pro is equipped with a Snapdragon 695 chipset with up to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of memory.
The screen has a 6.6-inch LCD with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, which makes it a very large phone – but it leaves enough space for a 5000 mAh battery and 33 W of charging.
Finally, the rear camera device consists of a 64Mp main lens plus an 8Mp ultra-wide and a third 2Mp lens.
As for the software, the Realme 9 Pro series starts with RealmeUI 3.0 based on Android 12.
The full features are:
REALME 9 PRO
SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| Rear Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Display | 6.6 inches |
General
| Launch Date | 2022 |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI |
Performance
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.2 GHz, Dual core, Kryo 560 + 1.8 GHz, Hexa Core, Kryo 560) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 8 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 619L |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Display
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Screen Size | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 400 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 84.67 % |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 400 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 90.8 % |
Design
| Height | 164.3 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 75.6 mm |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm |
| Weight | 195 grams |
| Colours | Sunrise Blue, Aurora Green, Midnight Black |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Resolution | 64 MP f/1.79, Wide Angle (79° field-of-view), Primary Camera(25.18 mm focal length, 2″ sensor size, 0.7µm pixel size)8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(15.62 mm focal length, 4.0″ sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size)2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera(21.88 mm focal length, 5.0″ sensor size, 1.75µm pixel size) |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 9000 x 7000 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Camera Features | 6 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps |
| FRONT CAMERA | |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2.05, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(3″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size) |
| Sensor | Exmor RS |
| Flash | Yes, Screen flash |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Dart, 33W |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Yes, Up to 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| USB OTG | Yes |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 | 4G Bands:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26)3G Bands:UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands:GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:AvailableEDGE:Available |
| SIM 2 | 4G Bands:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26)3G Bands:UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands:GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:AvailableEDGE:Available |
| SAR Value | Head: 1.186 W/kg, Body: 0.709 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | Side |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
9 Pro + looks similar, but underneath are a few extra bells and whistles. We actually reviewed the 9 Pro +, so if you want to know what we think about the phone, read on.
There are a few key differences from the 9 Pro. The first, strange as it may seem, is a bit small. The screen is only 6.4 inches and at the same time has a refresh rate of 90 Hz – but instead, it’s both an on-screen fingerprint scanner and, oddly enough, an AMOLED panel that offers the ability to use it as a heart rate monitor
Overall, the phone is smaller and lighter as a result of the smaller screen, but this results in a smaller 4500 mAh battery. However, charging is faster at 60 watts.
The 9 Pro + uses a MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset combined with up to 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of memory.
The triple rear camera is similar, but with a major improvement: the main lens uses a 50Mp Sony IMX766 sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS) – the same setup is used to make a big impact on our current favorite mid-range OnePlus Nord 2. range phone.
The full features are:
REALME 9 PRO PLUS
SPECIFICATIONS
Key Specs
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 MT6877T |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP |
| Front Camera | 16 MP |
| Battery | 4500 mAh |
| Display | 6.4 inches |
General
| Launch Date | 2022 |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
| Custom UI | Realme UI |
Performance
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 920 MT6877T |
| CPU | Octa core (2.5 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A78 + 2 GHz, Hexa Core, Cortex A55) |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
Display
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.4 inches (16.26 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 411 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 84.21 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass v5, |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 430 nits |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 90.8 % |
Design
| Height | 160.2 mm Compare Size |
| Width | 73.3 mm |
| Thickness | 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 182 grams |
| Build Material | Back: Mineral Glass |
| Colours | Sunrise Blue, Aurora Green, Midnight Black |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Resolution | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle (84° field-of-view), Primary Camera(23.6 mm focal length, 1.56″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size)8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera(15.4 mm focal length, 4.0″ sensor size, 1.12µm pixel size)2 MP f/2.4, Macro Camera(21.8 mm focal length, 5.0″ sensor size, 1.75µm pixel size) |
| Sensor | Exmor-RS CMOS Sensor |
| Autofocus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus |
| OIS | Yes |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Continuos Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Camera Features | 20 x Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 60 fps |
| Video Recording Features | Dual Video Recording |
| FRONT CAMERA | |
| Camera Setup | Single |
| Resolution | 16 MP f/2.4, Wide Angle, Primary Camera(3″ sensor size, 1µm pixel size) |
| Sensor | Exmor RS |
| Flash | Yes, Screen flash |
| Camera Features | Fixed Focus |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps 1280×720 @ 30 fps |
Battery
| Capacity | 4500 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion |
| Removable | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Super Dart, 60W: 50 % in 15 minutes |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| USB OTG | Yes |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G, 4G, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 | 4G Bands:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26)3G Bands:UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands:GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:AvailableEDGE:Available |
| SIM 2 | 4G Bands:TD-LTE 2600(band 38) / 2300(band 40) / 2500(band 41) / 1900(band 39) FD-LTE 2100(band 1) / 1800(band 3) / 2600(band 7) / 900(band 8) / 700(band 28) / 1900(band 2) / 1700(band 4) / 850(band 5) / 700(band 13) / 700(band 17) / 850(band 18) / 850(band 19) / 800(band 20) / 850(band 26)3G Bands:UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz2G Bands:GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz GPRS:AvailableEDGE:Available |
| SAR Value | Head: 1.188 W/kg, Body: 0.727 W/kg |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 802.11, a/ac/ax/b/g/n/n 5GHz, MIMO |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| FM Radio | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Audio Features | Dolby Atmos |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Heart Rate Monitor | Yes |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope |
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