Realme 9 5G (India)
#1710
TCL 40 X
#1781Category Breakdown
Realme 9 5G (India)
TCL 40 X
Performance
81.078.7
Camera
29.919.1
Display
78.173.0
Battery
33.733.7
Build
88.665.8
Connectivity
74.368.2
Audio
8.970.7
Overall
55.755.0
Summary
- The Realme 9 5G features a 6.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a pixel density of approximately 405 ppi, while the TCL 40 X has a slightly larger 6.56-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1612 pixels, resulting in about 269 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset, offering better processing capabilities compared to the Dimensity 700 in the TCL.
- The camera setup on the Realme includes a 48 MP main sensor, whereas the TCL boasts a 50 MP main sensor, but the Realme's selfie camera is superior at 16 MP compared to the TCL's 8 MP.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery with 18W charging, but the Realme is lighter at 188g versus the TCL's 195g.
- The Realme runs on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, while the TCL operates on Android 13 with TCL UI, providing a more updated software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 9 5G (India)
TCL 40 X
General
Release Date
2022, March 10
2023, February 26
Announced
2022, March 10
2023, February 26
Description
Not to be confused with theglobal Realme 9 5G
N/A
Display
Size
6.5"
6.56"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~269 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
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
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, (wide), 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), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
8 MP, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
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
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.6 x 74.8 x 8.5 mm (6.40 x 2.94 x 0.33 in)
164.5 x 75.4 x 9 mm (6.48 x 2.97 x 0.35 in)
Weight
188 g
195 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Stargaze White, Meteor Black
Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.05 W/kg (head) 0.74 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-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
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
GPS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes, with dual speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 13, TCL UI
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer (USA only)