Realme 9 Pro 5G and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G have a list of differences that make them suitable for different audiences.
Realme 9 Pro 5G and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G both feature colour-changing backs (limited to Sunrise Blue colour)
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Realme 9 Pro 5G and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G have arrived in India as the latest models in the Realme 9 Pro 5G series. The phones carry some similarities, including triple rear cameras, hole-punch display design, and 5G connectivity. Realme 9 Pro 5G and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G also come with the Light Shift Design that changes the colour of their back panels from Light Blue to Red when exposed to direct sunlight or ultraviolet light. However, Realme 9 Pro 5G and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G also have some significant differences that make them suitable for different user needs.
In this article, we compare Realme 9 Pro 5G price in India and specifications with those of Realme 9 Pro+ 5G to highlight their differences.
Realme 9 Pro 5G price in India has been set at Rs. 17,999 (introductory pricing) for the entry-level 6GB RAM + 128GB storage variant. The phone also comes in an 8GB + 128GB version that carries a price tag of Rs. 20,999. However, the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G price starts at Rs. 24,999 for the 6GB + 128GB model. The phone also comes in an 8GB + 128GB option that is priced at Rs. 26,999 and an 8GB + 256GB variant at Rs. 28,999.
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Both Realme phones come in Aurora Green, Midnight Black, and Sunrise Blue (Light Shift Design) colours. But on the differences front, the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G will go on sale from February 21, while the Realme 9 Pro 5G will be available from February 23.
The Realme 9 Pro 5G and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G both run on Android 12 out-of-the-box, with Realme UI 3.0 on top. In the series, the Realme 9 Pro 5G comes with a 6.6-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,412 pixels) display with a 120Hz six-level adaptive refresh rate and a 240Hz touch sampling rate. The Realme 9 Pro+ 5G, on the other hand, carries a 6.4-inch full-HD+ (1,080x2,400 pixels) Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a 360Hz touch sampling rate. The Realme 9 Pro+ 5G also features a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 protection.
Under the hood, the Realme 9 Pro 5G has an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 SoC, while the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G comes with an octa-core MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC. Both phones come with 6GB and 8GB RAM options.
In terms of optics, the Realme 9 Pro 5G and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G both come with the triple rear camera setup. Realme 9 Pro 5G, however, includes a 64-megapixel primary sensor with an f/1.79 lens, along with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide shooter and a 2-megapixel macro shooter. In contrast, Realme 9 Pro+ 5G carries a 50-megapixel Sony IMX766 primary sensor with an f/1.8 lens, along with an 8-megapixel ultra-wide shooter and a 2-megapixel macro shooter.
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The Realme 9 Pro 5G and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G both come with a 16-megapixel selfie camera sensor in the front. However, Realme 9 Pro 5G carries an f/2.05 lens on top, whereas the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G comes with an f/2.4 lens.
On the storage part, the Realme 9 Pro 5G carries 128GB of UFS 2.2 as the standard version. Realme 9 Pro+ 5G, on the other hand, has 128GB and 256GB of UFS 2.2 storage options.
Connectivity options on Realme 9 Pro 5G include 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth v5.1, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Realme 9 Pro+ 5G also has 5G and 4G LTE support, GPS/ A-GPS, USB Type-C, and a 3.5mm headphone, but alongside Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth v5.2.
The Realme 9 Pro 5G comes with a single loudspeaker, while the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G carries dual stereo speakers along with Dolby Atmos support.
Realme has provided a side-mounted fingerprint sensor on the Realme 9 Pro 5G, though the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G carries an in-display fingerprint sensor.
The Realme 9 Pro 5G packs a 5,000mAh battery with 33W Dart Charge fast charging support. However, the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G comes with a 4,500mAh battery with 60W SuperDart fast charging.
In terms of dimensions, the Realme 9 Pro 5G measures 164.3x75.6x8.5mm, while the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G measures 160.2x73.3x7.99mm. The Realme 9 Pro 5G is 195 grams in weight, whereas the Realme 9 Pro+ 5G is slightly lighter in weight at 182 grams.
| Display | |||
| 6.40-inch | 6.60-inch | ||
| Processor | |||
| MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | ||
| Front Camera | |||
| 16-megapixel | 16-megapixel | ||
| Rear Camera | |||
| 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel | 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel | ||
| RAM | |||
| 6GB, 8GB | 6GB, 8GB | ||
| Storage | |||
| 128GB, 256GB | 128GB | ||
| Battery Capacity | |||
| 4500mAh | 5000mAh | ||
| OS | |||
| Android 12 | Android 12 | ||
| Resolution | |||
| 1080x2400 pixels | 1080x2412 pixels | ||
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