Realme

realme 9 5G

Name: realme 9 5G
Brand: Realme
Price: 759 MYR

Release 2022, May 162.6 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm Android 11, Realme UI 2.0

RM 759.00

Source last updated 21 Mar 2024 — likely outdated, confirm before buying.

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MediaTek MT6833P Dimensity 810 (6 nm)Chipset 6GB RAM, 128GB ROMRAM & Storage Triple: 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2", 0.8µm, PDAF +Rear Camera Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable batteryBattery

Budget 5G is the main pitch here. The Dimensity 810 chipset handles everyday apps and light gaming fine, paired with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage that you can expand further via microSD if needed. The 6.5-inch IPS LCD runs at 90Hz, which makes scrolling and swiping noticeably smoother than the usual 60Hz panels at this price point.

Camera-wise, you get a 48MP main sensor doing most of the work, backed by 2MP macro and depth sensors that mostly help with portrait shots. Selfies come from a 16MP front camera. Battery life should hold up well too, with a 5000mAh cell and 18W fast charging keeping downtime short. realme 9 5G price in Malaysia starts from RM759, which puts it in a competitive spot against other 5G phones in the same range.

Running Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0 on top, it's a straightforward pick if 5G connectivity and a smooth display matter more to you than top-tier camera performance.

Full Specifications

Release

Release Status: Release 2022, May

Performance

Processor: Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Chipset: MediaTek MT6833P Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
RAM & Storage: 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM
External Storage: microSDXC (dedicated slot)
OS: Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Battery: Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery
Fast charging 18W

Screen

Display size: 6.5 inches, 102.0 cm2 (~83.9% screen-to-body ratio)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
Display type: IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)

Body

Dimension: 162.6 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm
Weight: 188 g (6.63 oz)
Body Type: Glass front, plastic back
Colors: Stargaze White, Meteor Black

Connectivity

SIM: Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Data Speed: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G
Wifi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot
Bluetooth: 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC: No
USB: USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go
GPS: Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Radio: Unspecified

Sensors

Sensors: Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Camera & Video

Rear Camera: Triple: 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2", 0.8µm, PDAF +
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) +
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera: 16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
Video: 1080p@30fps
Selfie: 1080p@30fps
Features: LED flash, HDR, panorama
Selfie: HDR, panorama