Google Pixel 4
#547
Realme 9
#1698Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 4
Realme 9
Performance
83.584.0
Camera
94.429.9
Display
84.083.3
Battery
83.633.7
Build
80.588.0
Connectivity
74.855.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
74.755.8
Summary
- The Google Pixel 4 features a more premium build with an aluminum frame and Gorilla Glass front and back, while the Realme 9 has a plastic frame and back, making it slightly heavier.
- In terms of display, the Pixel 4 offers a 5.7-inch P-OLED screen with HDR support and a resolution of 1080 x 2280 pixels, whereas the Realme 9 has a larger 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels but lacks HDR.
- Performance-wise, the Pixel 4 is powered by the Snapdragon 855, providing superior processing capabilities compared to the Snapdragon 680 in the Realme 9.
- The camera setup on the Realme 9 boasts a higher resolution 108 MP main sensor, while the Pixel 4's 12.2 MP camera is known for its exceptional image processing and low-light performance.
- Battery capacity is significantly larger in the Realme 9 at 5000 mAh, compared to the Pixel 4's 2800 mAh, and it supports faster charging.
- Software-wise, the Pixel 4 runs on a more streamlined Android experience with timely updates, while the Realme 9 operates on Realme UI 5.0 based on Android 12.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 4
Realme 9
General
Release Date
2019, October 15
2022, April 07
Announced
2019, October 15
2022, April 07
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
5.7"
6.4"
Type
P-OLED, 90Hz, HDR
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 430 nits (typ), 1000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2280 pixels, 19:9 ratio (~444 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855 (7 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 640
Adreno 610
Memory
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS16 MP, f/2.4, 50mm (telephoto), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 2x optical zoom
108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, dual pixel PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
8 MP, f/2.0, 22mm (wide), 1.22µm, no AFTOF 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
16 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
2800 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 2800 mAh, non-removable
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD2.0Wireless
33W wired, 50% in 31 min, 100% in 75 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147.1 x 68.8 x 8.2 mm (5.79 x 2.71 x 0.32 in)
160.2 x 73.3 x 8 mm (6.31 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight
162 g
178 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), glass back (Gorilla Glass 5), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Clearly White, Just Black, Oh So Orange
Meteor Black, Sunburst Gold, Stargaze White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.16 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat18 1200/150 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 10, upgradable to Android 13
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✓
✗
Sensors
Face ID, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass