Motorola Moto G72
#1156
Realme 9
#1698Category Breakdown
Motorola Moto G72
Realme 9
Performance
84.384.0
Camera
35.529.9
Display
89.783.3
Battery
33.733.7
Build
67.988.0
Connectivity
66.355.2
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
62.355.8
Summary
- The Motorola Moto G72 features a slightly larger 6.6-inch P-OLED display with a higher refresh rate of 120Hz compared to the Realme 9's 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display at 90Hz, offering smoother visuals.
- In terms of performance, the Moto G72 is powered by the Mediatek Helio G99 chipset, while the Realme 9 uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon 680, with both having similar RAM and storage options.
- Both phones have a 108 MP main camera, but the Moto G72 offers a wider aperture of f/1.7 versus the f/1.8 of the Realme 9, potentially allowing for better low-light performance.
- Both devices house a 5000 mAh battery with 33W charging, ensuring long-lasting usage.
- The Moto G72 has a plastic back and frame, whereas the Realme 9 features a Gorilla Glass 5 front, enhancing its durability.
- Software-wise, both run Android 12, but the Realme 9 is upgradable to Android 14, while the Moto G72 can be upgraded to Android 13.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Motorola Moto G72
Realme 9
General
Release Date
2022, September 29
2022, April 07
Announced
2022, September 29
2022, April 07
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.4"
Type
P-OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 430 nits (typ), 1000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Helio G99 (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Adreno 610
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB 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, f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
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
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
33W wired, 50% in 31 min, 100% in 75 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.5 x 74.4 x 7.9 mm (6.32 x 2.93 x 0.31 in)
160.2 x 73.3 x 8 mm (6.31 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
Weight
166 g
178 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Meteorite Gray, Polar Blue, Mineral White
Meteor Black, Sunburst Gold, Stargaze White
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.16 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat4 150/50 Mbps
HSPA, LTE
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, proximity
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass