If there is a Pro version and even a Pro Plus, there can be also the “base” model. We are talking about Realme 9, which the Chinese brand has just announced bringing the series to five variants. Yes, five, because to the new Realme 9 and to the existing 9 Pro, 9 Pro Plus (which we tested) and 9i we must also add Realme 9 SE, whereby SE we must not mean a lower-end product, far from it. SE, in this case, stands for Speed Edition.
REALME 9 5G
Realme 9 5G is a mid-range smartphone, equipped with a 6.5-inch display with 90Hz refresh rate, Dimensity 810 chip, Dynamic RAM Expansion technology to extend RAM up to 11GB, 5G connectivity and a 5,000mAh battery with support to recharge up to 18W. The photographic sector consists of a 16MP front sensor and three 48MP rear sensors (main) + 2MP (macro) + 2MP (b / w). The operating system is Android 11, but the update to Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0 will soon arrive.
CHARACTERISTICS
- display: 6.5 “FHD + LCD, 90Hz refresh rate, 180Hz touch sampling, 600nit, 90.5% screen-body
- processor: MediaTek Dimensity 810
- memory: 4 / 64GB, 6 / 128GB; expandable internal memory (LPDDR4x / UFS 2.1)
- dual SIM: yes, three slots (SIM1 + SIM2 + microSD)
- fingerprint sensor: lateral
- audio: Hi-Res, 3.5mm jack
- OS: Android 11 with realme UI 2.0 (soon Android 12 with realme UI 3.0)
- connectivity: 5G SA / NSA, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, USB-C, GPS, Glonass, Beidou
- cameras:
- front: 16MP, f / 2.1
- rear:
- 48MP main, f / 1.8
- 2MP b / w, f / 2.4
- 2MP macro 4cm, f / 2.4
- battery: 5.000mAh with 18W charging
- dimensions and weight: 162.5×74.8×8.5mm for 188g
REALME 9 SE
With Realme 9 SE you go up a level: starting from the screen, a 6.6-inch FHD + but with a refresh rate of 144Hz ( adaptive ), up to the mobile platform which in this case is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 778G. The expanded RAM reaches up to 13GB (from the original 8GB), the 5.000mAh battery recharges quickly up to 30W with Dart Charge while the rear cameras remain the same as Realme 9: 48MP + 2MP + 2MP (main, b / w, macro), exactly like the one in front, always 16MP.
CHARACTERISTICS
- display: 6.6 “FHD + LCD, 144Hz variable refresh rate (6 steps), 240Hz touch sampling, 600nit, 90.8% screen-body
- processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G
- memory: 6 / 8GB of RAM, 128GB internal expandable (LPDDR4x / UFS 2.2)
- dual SIM: yes, three slots (SIM1 + SIM2 + microSD)
- fingerprint sensor: lateral
- audio: Hi-Res, 3.5mm jack
- OS: Android 11 with realme UI 2.0 (soon Android 12 with realme UI 3.0)
- connectivity: 5G SA / NSA, WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, USB-C, GPS, Glonass, Beidou
- cameras:
- front: 16MP, f / 2.1
- rear:
- 48MP main, f / 1.8
- 2MP b / w, f / 2.4
- 2MP macro 4cm, f / 2.4
- battery: 5.000mAh with 30W fast charge
- dimensions and weight: 164,4×75,8×8,5mm for 199g
PRICES
The reference market is currently the Indian one, where they made their debut. We await information on timing and pricing for the global launch.
Realme 9 5G: Stargaze White, Meteor Black
- 4/64GB: INR 14,999
- 6/128GB: INR 17,999
Realme 9 SE 5G: Azure Glow, Starry Glow
- 6/128GB: INR 19,999
- 8/128GB: 22,999 INR