Realme
realme 9 5G
RM 759.00
Price last checked: 21 Mar 2024. Confirm current price before buying.
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.
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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", 0.8�m, 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", 1.0�m |
| Video | 1080p@30fps Selfie: 1080p@30fps |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama Selfie: HDR, panorama |
| Audio | |
| Loud Speaker | Yes |
| Sound Jack | Yes 24-bit/192kHz audio |
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Frequently asked questions
Does the realme 9 5G support 5G?
Yes, the realme 9 5G supports 5G, per its listed network specs: HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G.
How much RAM and storage does the realme 9 5G have?
The realme 9 5G comes with 6GB RAM, 128GB ROM.
What's the battery capacity of the realme 9 5G?
The realme 9 5G has a Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable battery<br>Fast charging 18W battery.
Is the realme 9 5G still available in Malaysia?
Yes, the realme 9 5G is currently listed as available in Malaysia (release status: Release 2022, May).