HMD Fusion
#1427
Realme 9 5G Speed
#1146Category Breakdown
HMD Fusion
Realme 9 5G Speed
Performance
86.886.6
Camera
36.266.6
Display
75.581.8
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.872.9
Connectivity
87.677.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
58.662.5
Summary
- The HMD Fusion features a 6.56-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, while the Realme 9 5G Speed has a larger 6.6-inch IPS LCD with a higher 144Hz refresh rate and a sharper 1080 x 2412 pixel resolution.
- In terms of performance, the Fusion is powered by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chipset, whereas the Realme 9 utilizes the more advanced Snapdragon 778G, offering better processing capabilities.
- The Fusion's rear camera boasts a 108 MP sensor, significantly higher than the 48 MP on the Realme 9, but the latter supports 4K video recording compared to the Fusion's 1080p.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, with the Fusion supporting 33W charging and the Realme 9 at 30W.
- The Fusion runs on Android 14 with two major updates promised, while the Realme 9 launched with Android 11 and is upgradable to Android 12, featuring Realme UI 3.0.
- Build quality is similar, with both devices using plastic frames, but the Realme 9 has a glass front made of Panda Glass, giving it a slight edge in durability.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
HMD Fusion
Realme 9 5G Speed
General
Release Date
2024, September 05
2022, March 10
Announced
2024, September 05
2022, March 10
Description
Also known as HMD Fusion X1 (with parental control app), HMD Barca Fusion
Also known as Realme 9 5G Speed Edition, Realme 9 5G SE
Display
Size
6.56"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 144Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Resolution
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
720
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Panda Glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM4450 Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 613
Adreno 642L
Memory
128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP, (wide), AF2 MP, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
50 MP
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Selfie Video
Yes
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh, user replaceable
5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired, PD, QC
30W wired, 50% in 25 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.2 x 75.5 x 8.3 mm (6.46 x 2.97 x 0.33 in)
164.4 x 75.8 x 8.5 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
202.5 g
199 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic back
Colors
Noir, Barca Fusion edition
Starry Glow, Azure Glow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX Adaptive
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG, magnetic accessory connector pins
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 14, up to 2 major Android upgrades
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass