Realme 9 Pro
#1311
Realme Q3s
#1235Category Breakdown
Realme 9 Pro
Realme Q3s
Performance
70.870.8
Camera
45.747.1
Display
79.579.5
Battery
63.063.0
Build
68.868.8
Overall
64.965.2
Summary
- The Realme 9 Pro and Realme Q3s both feature a 6.6-inch IPS LCD display, but the Q3s offers a higher refresh rate of 144Hz compared to the 120Hz of the 9 Pro.
- In terms of performance, the 9 Pro is powered by the Snapdragon 695, while the Q3s utilizes the more powerful Snapdragon 778G, providing better overall performance.
- The camera setup on the 9 Pro includes a 64 MP main sensor, whereas the Q3s has a 48 MP main sensor but supports 4K video recording, which the 9 Pro does not.
- Both phones have a 5000 mAh battery, with the 9 Pro supporting faster charging at 33W compared to 30W for the Q3s.
- The 9 Pro runs on Android 12 with Realme UI 5.0, while the Q3s operates on Android 11 with Realme UI 2.0, indicating a more updated software experience for the 9 Pro.
- Build dimensions are similar, with the Q3s being slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 9 Pro
Realme Q3s
General
Release Date
2022, February 16
2021, October 19
Announced
2022, February 16
2021, October 19
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.6"
6.6"
Type
IPS LCD, 120Hz
IPS LCD, 144Hz, 600 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~400 ppi density)
1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
144Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm)
Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver)
Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 619
Adreno 642L
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
48 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 119˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Front Camera
16 MP
16 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide)
Video Recording
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
5000 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging Details
33W wired
30W wired, 50% in 25 min
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)
164.4 x 75.8 x 8.5 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in)
Weight
195 g
199 g
Materials
N/A
N/A
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Midnight Black, Aurora Green, Sunrise Blue
Aurora, Dark Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / 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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO, QZSS
Software
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
OS Version
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Android 11, Realme UI 2.0
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
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes