Realme 8 5G
#2061
Realme 9 5G (India)
#1710Category Breakdown
Realme 8 5G
Realme 9 5G (India)
Performance
78.881.0
Camera
28.429.9
Display
76.678.1
Battery
33.733.7
Build
65.888.6
Connectivity
83.074.3
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
52.155.7
Summary
- The Realme 8 5G and Realme 9 5G share a similar build with both featuring a glass front and plastic back, but the Realme 9 is slightly heavier at 188g compared to 185g for the 8.
- Both devices have a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and identical resolution, ensuring a smooth visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 9 is equipped with a more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset, offering better efficiency and speed than the Dimensity 700 in the 8.
- Both models have a 48 MP rear camera setup and a 16 MP front camera, but the 9 has a slightly improved sensor.
- Battery capacity is the same at 5000mAh with 18W charging for both, but the Realme 9 runs on Realme UI 2.0, while the 8 can be upgraded to Realme UI 4.0.
- Connectivity options are similar, with the 9 lacking NFC support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 8 5G
Realme 9 5G (India)
General
Release Date
2021, April 21
2022, March 10
Announced
2021, April 21
2022, March 10
Description
N/A
Not to be confused with theglobal Realme 9 5G
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 810 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (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, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
HDR
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
162.6 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
Weight
185 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front, plastic back
Colors
Supersonic Blue, Supersonic Black
Stargaze White, Meteor Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.05 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-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, 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, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass