Realme 9 5G (India)
#1710
TCL 40R
#2233Category Breakdown
Realme 9 5G (India)
TCL 40R
Performance
81.078.7
Camera
29.919.1
Display
78.174.2
Battery
33.733.7
Build
88.665.8
Connectivity
74.375.9
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
55.750.6
Summary
- The Realme 9 5G features a slightly smaller 6.5-inch display with a higher resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels compared to the TCL 40R's 6.6-inch display at 720 x 1612 pixels, resulting in a sharper image on the Realme.
- Both devices utilize IPS LCD technology with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the Realme offers better brightness levels at 480 nits versus the TCL's 400 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the more advanced Mediatek Dimensity 810 chipset, while the TCL uses the Dimensity 700.
- The camera setup on the TCL has a higher rear resolution of 50 MP compared to the Realme's 48 MP, but the Realme's selfie camera is superior at 16 MP versus the TCL's 8 MP.
- Both smartphones have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Realme supports faster charging at 18W compared to the TCL's 15W.
- Finally, the Realme runs on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, while the TCL operates on Android 12 with TCL UI 4.0, offering a more recent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 9 5G (India)
TCL 40R
General
Release Date
2022, March 10
2022, October 26
Announced
2022, March 10
2022, October 26
Description
Not to be confused with theglobal Realme 9 5G
Also known as TCL 40 R 5G
Display
Size
6.5"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
IPS LCD, 90Hz, 400 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~405 ppi density)
720 x 1612 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~267 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, 128GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
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, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, 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, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
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-Po 5000 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
15W 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
192 g
Materials
Glass front, plastic back
Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Stargaze White, Meteor Black
Stardust Purple, Starlight 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 b/g/n
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, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
Android 12, TCL UI 4.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, compass