Realme 9 5G
#1720
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
#1357Category Breakdown
Realme 9 5G
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
Performance
68.573.0
Camera
44.345.0
Display
79.579.5
Battery
58.558.5
Build
68.868.8
Overall
63.264.7
Summary
- The Realme 9 5G features a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080 x 2412 pixels and a peak brightness of 600 nits, while the TCL 60 SE NxtPaper has a slightly larger 6.7-inch IPS LCD with a lower resolution of 720 x 1600 pixels and a typical brightness of 550 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Realme is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 chipset, whereas the TCL utilizes a Mediatek Dimensity 6300, both offering 5G connectivity but with different RAM and storage configurations, with the TCL providing more RAM at 256GB.
- The camera systems are similar with both featuring a 50 MP main sensor, but the TCL includes an additional 5 MP ultrawide lens compared to the Realme's macro and depth sensors.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the TCL at 5200 mAh versus 5000 mAh in the Realme, but both support 18W charging.
- Software-wise, the Realme runs on Android 12 with Realme UI 3.0, while the TCL operates on the newer Android 15, and the TCL also includes stereo speakers, enhancing the audio experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 9 5G
TCL 60 SE NxtPaper
General
Release Date
2022, May 12
2025, March 03
Announced
2022, May 12
2025, March 03
Description
Not to be confused with theIndian Realme 9 5G
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.7"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 600 nits (peak)
IPS LCD, 120Hz, 550 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
720 x 1600 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~262 ppi density)
PPI
1080
720
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 6300 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Mali-G57 MC2
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP
50 MP
Main Camera Details
50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
50 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.5", 0.7µm, PDAF5 MP, (ultrawide)
Front Camera
16 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5200 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5200 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
165.6 x 76.2 x 8.2 mm (6.52 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Weight
191 g
190 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Meteor Black, Stargaze White
Space Gray, Mint Green
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
5.4, A2DP, LE
NFC
✗
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 15
OS Version
Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Android 15
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, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes