Realme 9
#1698
Samsung Galaxy M32
#2101Category Breakdown
Realme 9
Samsung Galaxy M32
Performance
84.074.2
Camera
29.919.1
Display
83.383.2
Battery
33.733.7
Build
88.089.8
Connectivity
55.262.5
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
55.851.7
Summary
- The Realme 9 and Samsung Galaxy M32 both feature a 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, but the Realme 9 offers higher peak brightness at 1000 nits compared to the M32's 800 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Realme 9 is powered by the Snapdragon 680 chipset, which is more efficient than the Helio G80 found in the M32.
- The Realme 9 excels in camera capabilities with a 108 MP main sensor, while the M32 has a 64 MP sensor, though both support 1080p video recording.
- Both devices have a 5000 mAh battery, but the Realme 9 supports faster charging at 33W compared to the M32's 25W.
- For software, the Realme 9 runs Android 12 with Realme UI 5.0, while the M32 operates on Android 11 with One UI 5, both being upgradable.
- Build quality is similar, with both featuring Gorilla Glass 5 on the front and a plastic frame, although the M32 is slightly heavier.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Realme 9
Samsung Galaxy M32
General
Release Date
2022, April 07
2021, June 21
Announced
2022, April 07
2021, June 21
Description
N/A
Also known as Samsung Galaxy M32 Prime with Android 12Versions:Global model with 5000 mAh batteryIndia-only model with 6000 mAh battery
Display
Size
6.4"
6.4"
Type
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 430 nits (typ), 1000 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED, 90Hz, 800 nits (HBM)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM6225 Snapdragon 680 4G (6 nm)
Mediatek MT6769V/CU Helio G80 (12 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Kryo 265 Gold & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo 265 Silver)
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Adreno 610
Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
Camera
Main Camera
108 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.67", 0.64µm, dual pixel PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 123˚, (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm
20 MP, f/2.2, (wide)
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-Ion 5000 mAh (Global)Li-Ion 6000 mAh (India only)
Charging Details
33W wired, 50% in 31 min, 100% in 75 min
25W wired (International)15W wired (India)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
160.2 x 73.3 x 8 mm (6.31 x 2.89 x 0.31 in)
159.3 x 74 x 8.4 mm (Global) or 9.3 mm (India)
Weight
178 g
180 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 5), plastic frame, plastic back
Colors
Meteor Black, Sunburst Gold, Stargaze White
Black, Light Blue
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
1.16 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body)
0.64 W/kg (head)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIMNano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE
HSPA, LTE
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
5.0, 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
GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 12, upgradable to Android 14, Realme UI 5.0
Android 11, upgradable to Android 13, One UI 5
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass