Realme 9 5G Speed
#1079
Samsung Galaxy M33
#1133Category Breakdown
Realme 9 5G Speed
Samsung Galaxy M33
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
47.148.0
Display
79.576.5
Battery
63.063.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
66.165.8
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
50 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)
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)
Front Camera
16 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Starry Glow, Azure Glow
Green, Blue, Brown
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
Operating System
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 12, One UI 4.1
OS Version
Android 11, upgradable to Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 12, One UI 4.1
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes