We already know all the details of the Realme 9i, 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ , the renewal of Realme’s mid-range for 2022. Complete smartphones, with good value for money, that have high sales potential.
The series arrives at first without a base Realme 9 model, which we will learn about later. This variety of versions follows the strategy of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11, its main adversaries, which also have multiple variants.
While the high-end is covered by the Realme GT 2 and GT 2 Pro, the “numbered” models target the bulk of the market that is looking for good value for money , versatile cameras, ample battery and a careful design.
In addition, the Realme 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ in Sunrise Blue color are the first phones with electrochromic glass that changes color to be launched in Spain and Europe, a very original concept.
Realme 9i, the entry model
The cheapest of the new family, which stands out for its FHD + screen with adaptive refreshment up to 90 Hz . The main camera is 50 MP, supported by a 2 MP monochrome sensor for portraits and a 2 MP macro.
We have a large 5,000 mAh battery with a 33 W fast charge (0% to 100% in just 70 minutes). The processor at the helm is a Snapdragon 680 , so the Realme 9i is the only one of the three models with 4G connectivity instead of 5G.
This is the technical sheet of the Realme 9i:
- Screen: 6.6 inches FHD + (2,412 x 1,080 px), adaptive refreshment (5 levels) up to 90 Hz, 180 Hz touch.
- Processor: 8-core Snapdragon 680 up to 2.4GHz (6nm).
- Memory: 4 GB of RAM + 64 or 128 GB of storage.
- Rear camera: 50 MP f/1.8 main + 2 MP f/2.4 portrait + 2 MP f/2.4 macro.
- Front camera: 16 MP.
- Connectivity: 4G, WiFi 5 (ac), Bluetooth 5.0 and NFC.
- Ports and sensors: USB C, headphone jack and side fingerprint sensor.
- Battery: 5,000 mAh with fast charge at 33 W.
The Realme 9i will arrive in Spain in versions of 4 GB + 64 GB for 229.99 euros and 4 GB + 128 GB for 249.99 euros. From February 23 to 28 it will have a special launch price of 199.99 euros and 219.99 euros respectively.
Realme 9 Pro
The intermediate variant adds a more powerful Snapdragon 695 processor, raises the adaptive refresh of the screen to 120 Hz and improves the cameras: the main sensor is 64 MP , it is accompanied by an 8 MP ultra wide angle and a 2 MP macro for close shots.
In the Realme 9 Pro we again find fast charging at 33 W for a 5,000 mAh battery . Especially striking is the Sunrise Blue finish, which uses electrochromic glass, and changes from blue to red depending on the level of light received.
It is a good option for those looking for a mobile that does not go unnoticed , and this finish is available on the Realme 9 Pro and the Realme 9 Pro+.
This is the technical sheet of the Realme 9 Pro:
- Screen: 6.6 inches FHD + (2,412 x 1,080 px), adaptive refreshment (6 levels) up to 120 Hz, 240 Hz touch.
- Processor: Snapdragon 695 5G 8-core up to 2.2GHz (6nm).
- Memory: 6 GB or 8 GB of RAM + 128 storage.
- Rear camera: 64 MP f/1.79 main + 8 MP f/2.2 wide angle 119º + 2 MP f/2.4 macro.
- Front camera: 16 MP.
- Connectivity: 5G/4G, WiFi 5 (ac), Bluetooth 5.1 and NFC.
- Ports and sensors: USB C and side fingerprint reader.
- Battery: 5,000 mAh with fast charge at 33 W.
The Reame 9 Pro arrives in versions of 6 GB + 128 GB at 329.99 euros and 8 GB + 128 GB at 349.99 euros, which can be obtained at launch for 279.99 euros and 319.99 euros, respectively , until February 28.
It will have versions in black, dark green and the Sunrise Blue model with electrochromic glass that changes color from blue to red.
Realme 9 Pro+
The Realme 9 Pro+ is the most advanced mobile of the new family, although it is not superior to the Realme 9 Pro in everything, but it does have differences in various sections. For example, a screen with a refresh rate of 90 (360 Hz touch) that has the fingerprint reader located under the panel .
At the helm we find a MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor , it also highlights the 60 W fast charge for the 4,500 mAh battery and the 50MP main camera uses a Sony IMX766 sensor with optical stabilization , very rare in this price range.
It is the only one of the three that uses Android 12 , the latest version of the operating system, under the Realme UI 3.0 customization layer.
These are the characteristics of the Realme 9 Pro+:
- Screen: 6.4-inch FHD+ (2,400 x 1,080 px) with 90 Hz refresh rate (360 Hz touch).
- Processor: MediaTek Dimensity 920 with 8 cores up to 2.5 GHz (6 nm).
- Memory: 6GB + 128GB or 8GB + 256GB.
- Rear camera: 50 MP f/1.8 main OIS (Sony IMX766) + 8 MP f/2.2 wide angle 119º + 2 MP f/2.4 macro.
- Front camera: 16 MP.
- Connectivity: 5G/4G, WiFi 6 (ax), Bluetooth 5.2 and NFC.
- Ports and sensors: USB C and fingerprint reader on the screen.
- Battery: 4,500 mAh with fast charge at 60 W.
The Realme 9 Pro + will be sold in versions of 6 GB + 128 GB for 399.99 euros and 8 GB + 256 GB for 439.99 euros, in black, dark green and Sunrise Blue colors that change color. The introductory offer until February 28 lowers it to 349.99 euros and 299.99 euros respectively.
The new members of the Reame 9 series will go on sale in Spain from February 23 , in online and physical stores.
Of course, the new Realme 9i, 9 Pro and 9 Pro+ will encourage the competition in the mid-range , and will challenge Xiaomi during 2022 for its good performance at a reasonable cost.
