Realme 8 5G
#1692
Realme 9 5G (India)
#1693Category Breakdown
Realme 8 5G
Realme 9 5G (India)
Performance
68.568.5
Camera
44.144.1
Display
75.575.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
63.263.2
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
48 MP
Main Camera Details
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)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide)
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Supersonic Blue, Supersonic Black
Stargaze White, Meteor Black
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, Realme UI 4.0
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes