Realme 9 5G
$207Starting price · USBudget2022
6.2
Overall Score
vs peers
Average of camera, performance, battery, display, build, and value — see the full breakdown below.
6.6"
Display
50MP
Camera
5,000
mAh
8GB
Max RAM
18W
Charging
191g
Weight
Why This Phone
BudgetThe Realme 9 5G offers solid core performance for its price point, making it a capable daily driver. However, it is held back by slow charging speeds and the lack of modern conveniences like NFC.
Hardware Quality by Category
The hero score above is the average of these six components.
Camera5.0
Performance6.5
Battery7.5
Display6.5
Build5.5
Value7.0
Strengths
Smooth 120Hz display
Reliable 5G performance
Large 5000mAh battery
Includes 3.5mm headphone jack
Weaknesses
Slow 18W charging
No NFC support
Basic camera setup
IPS LCD panel
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