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| Basic Information | |
| Release Date | 14 Mar 2022 |
| Status | Available |
| Hardware & Software | |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 642L |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6 nm) |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores |
| OS Version | v11 (upgradable to Realme UI 3.0 / Android 12) |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| User Interface | Realme UI 2.0 |
| Operating System | Android |
| Performance Optimization | Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE up to 5GB virtual RAM), Super Power Saving Mode, Game Space |
| Display | |
| Notch | Punch-hole |
| Features | 6.6" 144Hz Ultra Smooth Gaming Display, 240Hz Touch Sampling Rate, 6-Stage Adaptive Refresh Rate, 1080x2412 FHD+ Resolution, 400 ppi, Panda Glass Protection, Eye Protection Mode, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 480 nits (typ), 600 nits (HBM / peak) |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 px (FHD+) |
| HDR Support | No |
| Screen Size | 6.6 inches (16.76 cm, 104.8 cm²) |
| Aspect Ratio | |
| Cameras | |
| OIS | No (EIS Video Stabilization) |
| Zoom | 10 x Digital Zoom |
| Flash | LED Flash |
| Sensor | Samsung S5KGM1, ISOCELL Plus (48MP, 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF) + 2MP (f/2.4, macro, 4cm focus) + 2MP (f/2.4, B/W depth) |
| Aperture | f/1.8 (wide), f/2.4 (macro), f/2.4 (depth) |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, RAW support |
| Autofocus | |
| Selfie Camera | |
| OIS | No (EIS Video Stabilization) |
| Flash | Screen Flash |
| Sensor | Sony Exmor RS (16MP, f/2.1, wide, 26mm, 1/3.09", 1.0µm) |
| Aperture | f/2.1 |
| Autofocus | Fixed Focus |
| Video FPS | 30 fps |
| Resolution | 16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), Primary Camera |
| Design | |
| Build | Glass front (Panda Glass), plastic frame, plastic back |
| Width | 75.8 mm |
| Colors | Starry Glow, Azure Glow |
| Height | 164.4 mm |
| Weight | 199 grams |
| IP Rating | Splash Resistant Design |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm |
| Battery | |
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| USB Type | USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| Placement | Non-removable |
| Battery type | Li-Poly (Lithium Polymer) |
| Quick Charging | Dart Charge, 30W wired: 50% in 25 minutes |
| Reverse Charging | Yes (Reverse wired charging) |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Memory | |
| RAM | 6 GB / 8 GB |
| USB OTG | Yes |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X |
| Card Slot | microSDXC (Dedicated 3-card slot) |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| Internal Storage | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | Up to 1 TB |
| User Available Storage | |
| Network & Connectivity | |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | No |
| USB | Mass storage device, USB charging, USB Type-C 2.0, USB OTG |
| EDGE | Available |
| GPRS | Available |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 2.4GHz & 5GHz, MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G |
| Sensors & Security | |
| Compass | Yes |
| Barometer | No |
| Gyroscope | Yes (Hardware Gyroscope) |
| Face Unlock | Yes |
| Light Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Accelerometer | Yes |
| Proximity Sensor | Yes |
| Multimedia | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, MP4, MKV, AVI, 3GP |
| FM Radio | No |
| Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
| Alert Types | Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Features | 3.5mm headphone jack, Dedicated mic for noise reduction, Vibration, MP3, WAV ringtones |
| Document Reader | Yes |
| More | |
| Made By | China |
| Features | Qualcomm SM7325 Snapdragon 778G 5G (6nm) Octa-Core Processor with Adreno 642L GPU, Class-Leading 6.6" 144Hz Ultra Smooth Display (6-Level Adaptive Refresh Rate, Panda Glass), 48MP Samsung ISOCELL Plus AI Triple Rear Camera with 4K Video Recording & Super NightScape, 16MP Sony Exmor RS Selfie Camera, 5000 mAh High-Capacity Battery with 30W Dart Charge (50% in 25 min), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.2, Dynamic RAM Expansion (DRE), Side-Mounted Capacitive Fingerprint Scanner, Dedicated 3-Card Slot (Dual Nano-SIM + microSD up to 1TB), 3.5mm Audio Jack, Splash Resistant Design, Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11 |
The Realme 9 5G Speed Edition arrived in Bangladesh as a focused, high-performance powerhouse in the sub-27K segment, pairing Qualcomm's premier 6nm Snapdragon 778G 5G gaming processor with an esports-grade 144Hz Full HD+ display and 30W Dart Charge fast charging. Crafted with a dynamic glowing gradient backplate available in Starry Glow and Azure Glow that produces shifting light beams with splash-resistant sealing, measuring 164.4 x 75.8 x 8.5 mm and weighing 199 grams, the device is built for comfort during extended gaming marathons. Dominating the front is an expansive 6.6-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2412 pixels) IPS LCD punch-hole display boasting an 84.39% screen-to-body ratio, a rare 144Hz 6-level adaptive refresh rate (30Hz–144Hz), 240Hz touch sampling rate, 400 ppi pixel density, up to 600 nits peak brightness, and durable scratch protection provided by Panda Glass. Under the hood, it is powered by Qualcomm's 6nm Snapdragon 778G 5G octa-core processor (1x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A55) paired with an Adreno 642L GPU, coupled with up to 8GB of LPDDR4X RAM (with Dynamic RAM Expansion support for up to 5GB virtual RAM) and 128GB of high-speed UFS 2.2 internal storage, expandable up to 1TB via a dedicated 3-card microSD slot. Mobile photography is driven by an AI triple rear camera array headlined by a 48MP Samsung S5KGM1 ISOCELL Plus primary sensor (f/1.8) with PDAF, Super NightScape, and 4K video recording, accompanied by a 2MP dedicated macro lens (4cm focus) and a 2MP depth sensor, complemented by a 16MP Sony Exmor RS in-display front selfie camera. Powered by a heavy-duty 5000 mAh battery with 30W Dart Charge (50% in just 25 minutes) over USB Type-C 2.0, a rapid side-mounted capacitive fingerprint scanner, a 3.5mm headphone jack, cutting-edge Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and Realme UI 2.0 based on Android 11, the Realme 9 5G Speed stands out as one of the fastest, most performance-oriented gaming smartphones in its price class.
| Display Type | IPS LCD |
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz (6-level adaptive refresh rate: 30Hz/48Hz/50Hz/60Hz/90Hz/144Hz) |
| Touch Screen | Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Pixel Density | 400 ppi |
| Screen Protection | Panda Glass |
| Bezel-less Display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Screen to Body Ratio | 84.39 % |
| Video FPS | 30 / 60 / 120 fps |
| Resolution | 48 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, Primary Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, Macro Camera + 2 MP, f/2.4, Depth Camera |
| Camera Setup | Triple |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Super NightScape, Night Filters, 48MP Mode, Portrait Mode, Photo, Video, Ultra Macro, Time-Lapse, Panoramic View, Chroma Boost, Expert Mode |
| Camera Features | Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus, 10x Digital Zoom, Super NightScape, Chroma Boost |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 (4K@30fps), 1920x1080 @ 30/60/120 fps, gyro-EIS |
| Image Resolution | 8000 x 6000 Pixels |
| Camera Setup |
| Single Camera Setup (In-display punch-hole cutout) |
| Camera Features | AI Beautification, Screen Flash, Selfie HDR, Front Portrait Mode, Panoramic View, Super NightScape Selfie |
| Video Recording | 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Ruggedness |
| Splash resistant, Panda Glass front protection |
| Waterproof | Splash proof |
| SpecialDesign | Starlight speed texture with dynamic multi-layer glowing finish, sleek 8.5mm profile, ergonomic rounded edges |
| Up to 106 GB |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Infrared | No |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| SIM Slot | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Dedicated 3-card tray) |
| Bluetooth | v5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| SAR Value | Head: 1.159 W/kg, Body: 1.028 W/kg |
| Wi-fi Hotspot | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Type |
| Capacitive touch sensor |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Finger Sensor Position | Side-Mounted |






