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Realme 9 Pro 5G vs Realme 9 Pro+ 5G: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Realme 9 Pro 5G vs Realme 9 Pro+ 5G: Price in India, Specifications Compared

Realme 9 Pro 5G and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G have a list of differences that make them suitable for different audiences.

By Jagmeet Singh | Updated: 16 February 2022 18:37 IST

Realme 9 Pro 5G vs Realme 9 Pro+ 5G: Price in India, Specifications Compared

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Realme 9 Pro 5G and Realme 9 Pro+ 5G both feature colour-changing backs (limited to Sunrise Blue colour)

Highlights

Realme 9 Pro 5G price in India starts at Rs. 17,999
Realme 9 Pro+ 5G carries up to 256GB of onboard storage
Realme 9 Pro 5G series comes with Android 12 out-of-the-box

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 vs Realme 9 Pro+ 5G: Price in India

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.

Realme 9 Pro 5G vs Realme 9 Pro+ 5G: Specifications

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.

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Realme 9 Pro+ 5G vs Realme 9 Pro 5G comparison

	Realme 9 Pro+ 5G	Realme 9 Pro 5G
Key Specs
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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Realme 9 Pro 5G

KEY SPECS
NEWS

Display 6.60-inch

Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 695

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 64-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 6GB, 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 5000mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1080x2412 pixels

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Realme 9 Pro+ 5G

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Crisp AMOLED display
Loud stereo speakers
Slim and light design
Excellent battery life and fast charging
Impressive low-light camera performance
Runs Android 12

Bad
Too many preinstalled apps

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Display 6.40-inch

Processor MediaTek Dimensity 920

Front Camera 16-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 8-megapixel + 2-megapixel

RAM 6GB, 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4500mAh

OS Android 12

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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