Realme 9 5G (India)
#1693
Realme Narzo 30 5G
#1697Category Breakdown
Realme 9 5G (India)
Realme Narzo 30 5G
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 9 5G (India) and Realme Narzo 30 5G both feature a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a 90Hz refresh rate and similar resolutions, providing a comparable visual experience.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 9 is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset, while the Narzo 30 uses the Dimensity 700, which may result in slightly better performance for the former.
- Both devices have a 48 MP main camera and 16 MP selfie camera, offering similar photographic capabilities.
- They both house a 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging, ensuring long usage times.
- The Realme 9 has a slightly heavier build at 188g compared to the 185g of the Narzo 30, and while both run on Android 11, the Narzo 30 is upgradable to Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0, potentially offering a more refined software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 9 5G (India)
Realme Narzo 30 5G
General
Release Date
2022, March 10
2021, May 26
Announced
2022, March 10
2021, May 26
Description
Not to be confused with theglobal Realme 9 5G
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.5"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (peak)
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 810 (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 700 (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G57 MC2
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 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), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 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), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide)
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
162.6 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
162.5 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
Weight
188 g
185 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Stargaze White, Meteor Black
Racing Blue, Racing Silver
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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
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, BDS, QZSS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
OS Version
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
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