realme launches the realme 9 5G SE, one of two new phones in the 9 series. Here, realme amps up the value with specs and features not found in this range.
Here, SE means Speed Edition. And the realme 9 5G SE lives up to that with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G, a faster chipset than the Snapdragon 695 inside the realme 9 Pro. It is paired with 6GB or 8GB RAM, and 128GB storage.
At the front, the realme 9 5G SE boasts another first in this price range — a 144Hz 6.6-inch FHD IPS display. It also has a 240Hz touch sampling rate. In comparison, the realme 9 Pro’s display “only” has a 120Hz refresh rate.
At the back, the smartphone has a 48MP main camera with a 2MP macro and 2MP depth secondary cameras. While for selfies, it has a 16MP shooter.
It also features a 5000mAh battery with 30W fast charging. The 9 Pro has 33W fast charging, which likely won’t be that much different in terms of charging speed.
The realme 9 5G SE is available in Azure Glow and Starry Glow colorways. It is priced at INR 19,999 for the 6GB + 128GB, and INR 22,999 for the 8GB + 128GB. Converted, that’s around a surprising ~Php 13,700 and ~Php 15,700, respectively, which, if you think about it, looks really good considering what it brings.
Also Read: realme 9 Pro+ 5G hands-on impressions, initial review
Unfortunately, we don’t know if it’s coming to the Philippines. But if it does, then we might have a strong contender for the value-for-money crown.
realme 9 5G SE specs
| Display | 6.6-inch FHD+ IPS Display, 2412 x 1080, 144Hz Adaptive Refresh Rate, 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate, Up to 600 nits |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G |
| RAM | 6GB/ 8GB RAM, LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 128GBStorage, UFS 2.1 |
| Rear Cameras | 48MP Main 2MP Depth 2MP Macro |
| Front Camera | 16MP Selfie Camera |
| Network | 5G, 4G LTE, Dual SIM |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS |
| Others | Side Fingerprint Scanner, USB-C, Mono Speaker, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
| OS | realme UI 2.0, Android 11 |
| Colors | Azure Glow, Starry Glow |
| Battery | 5000mAh Battery, 30W Fast Charger |
