Realme 9 5G Speed
#1146
Samsung Galaxy M33
#2069Category Breakdown
Realme 9 5G Speed
Samsung Galaxy M33
Performance
86.687.1
Camera
66.638.1
Display
81.852.4
Battery
33.733.7
Build
72.972.6
Connectivity
77.282.2
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
62.552.0
Summary
- The Realme 9 5G Speed features a glass front with a plastic back, while the Samsung Galaxy M33 has a glass front with a plastic frame and back, both offering a similar weight and size.
- The Realme's 6.6-inch IPS LCD display boasts a higher refresh rate of 144Hz compared to the M33's 120Hz TFT LCD.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by the Snapdragon 778G chipset, which generally offers better performance than the Exynos 1280 in the M33.
- Camera-wise, the M33 has a 50 MP main sensor with an ultrawide option, while the Realme has a 48 MP main sensor with macro and depth capabilities.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Realme supports faster charging at 30W versus the M33's 25W.
- Lastly, the Realme runs on Android 11 with Realme UI 3.0, while the M33 comes with Android 12 and One UI 4.1, offering a different software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 9 5G Speed
Samsung Galaxy M33
General
Release Date
2022, March 10
2022, March 04
Announced
2022, March 10
2022, March 04
Description
Also known as Realme 9 5G Speed Edition, Realme 9 5G SE
Versions:Global model with 5000 mAh batteryIndia-only model with 6000 mAh battery
Display
Size
6.6"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 144Hz, 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM)
TFT LCD, 120Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2408 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
144Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Panda Glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
Exynos 1280 (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 642L
Mali-G68
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated 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), PDAF5 MP, f/2.2, 123˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
4K@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 (Global)Li-Ion 6000 mAh (India only)
Charging Details
30W wired, 50% in 25 min
25W wired4.5W reverse wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
164.4 x 75.8 x 8.5 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
165.4 x 76.9 x 9.4 mm (6.51 x 3.03 x 0.37 in)
Weight
199 g
198 g
Materials
Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Starry Glow, Azure Glow
Green, Blue, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
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/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, 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, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 12, One UI 4.1
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro