Realme 9
$655Mid-Range2022
6.8
Overall Score
within Mid-Range
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build and value. Scores are rated within the phone's tier.
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6.4"
Display
108MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
33W
Charging
178g
Weight
Why the 9
Mid-RangeThe Realme 9 provides a competent mid-range experience with a smooth 90Hz Super AMOLED display, a large 5000 mAh battery, and a high-resolution 1080p main sensor, but its performance is limited by an older 4G chipset. Build quality relies on plastic materials without official water resistance, and the listed price is significantly elevated relative to its basic hardware capabilities.
Hardware quality by category
The overall score is the average of these six components, rated within the phone's tier.
Camera6.8
Performance6.2
Battery8.0
Display7.8
Build6.5
Value5.5
Strengths
108 MP main camera sensor
5000 mAh battery with 33W charging
6.4-inch 90Hz Super AMOLED display
Dedicated microSDXC card slot and 3.5mm headphone jack
Weaknesses
Snapdragon 680 4G entry-level performance
Limited 1080p video recording without optical image stabilization
Lack of water resistance rating and plastic frame/back construction
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