At the beginning of 2022, the company Realme entered the market with an interesting offer. The new Realme 9 Pro+ promises to be a hit of the year. And the feature here is not in the technical specifications. The smartphone model has a unique body that can change its color. True, under the influence of ultraviolet (sunlight). But this know-how will definitely attract interest among buyers.
Technical Specifications of the Realme 9 Pro Plus Smartphone
| Chipset | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G SoC |
| Processor | 2×Cortex-A78 @2.5 GHz + 6×Cortex-A55 @2.0 GHz |
| Video | Mali-G68 MC4 |
| RAM | 6 or 8 GB |
| Internal Storage | 128 or 256 GB |
| No Expandable Storage | No |
| Display | Super AMOLED, 6.4″, 1080×2400, 20:9, 409 ppi, 90 Hz |
| Operating System | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 |
| Wired Interfaces | USB Type-C, 3.5 mm Jack |
| Wireless Interfaces | Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax, 2.4/5 GHz), 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G, 5G, GPS/A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, BDS |
| Main Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP (wide-angle) + 2 MP, 4K@30 fps video |
| Front Camera (Selfie) | 16 MP |
| Sensors | proximity and light, magnetic field, accelerometer, gyroscope |
| Security | Optical in-display fingerprint scanner |
| Battery | 4500 mAh, 60 W fast charging |
| Dimensions | 160×73×8 mm |
| Weight | 182 grams |
| Price | $380-500 |
Review of the Realme 9 Pro Plus Smartphone
The pleasant point is the kit. It includes a 65 W charger (10 V at 6.5 A). Which is very pleasing. Take the same Xiaomi, where the smartphone supports 65 W or more charging, but the kit includes a 33 W block.
The body of the Realme 9 Pro Plus smartphone appears slightly inflated. But this is a visual effect due to the applied “chameleon” layer. The phone fits well in the hand, does not slip. Considering its color-changing properties, it’s unlikely anyone will hide such a gadget in a case. Therefore, it is very important that it is not too slippery.
The placement of the volume and power buttons is pleasing – they are on different sides. Accidental shutdown when changing volume or sound control when turning on is excluded. The screen is excellent. Juicy, good brightness. It has an oleophobic coating. Yes, the screen collects fingerprints, but they are easy to remove.
The camera module is worthy, and the photos taken with the Realme 9 Pro Plus are impressive. However, this module protrudes significantly on the back panel of the smartphone. Plus, it is not centered, but on the side. So, if the phone is lying on a table, pressing on the screen will cause it to tilt side to side. Uncomfortable. Another drawback is the absence of a notification LED indicator. All calls and messages will be missed if the Realme 9 Pro Plus is not nearby.
The optical fingerprint sensor can also function as a pulse monitor. That’s cool. But the optics do not provide the same accuracy as a capacitive screen. So, recognition will be slow and not always correct.
The performance of the Realme 9 Pro+ is excellent. Compared to Xiaomi 11 Lite, against which it competes in the market, the new Realme surpasses it in all tests. And with a significant margin. It does not overheat during work and gaming. It efficiently consumes battery charge. For its price, despite minor flaws, it is quite suitable. It’s interesting how long the “chameleon” coating will last. After all, ultraviolet radiation is destructive. It’s a pity the manufacturer did not specify the lifespan in hours.
