realme 9 5Gvsrealme Narzo 30A

We compare these two popular phones to help you decide which one fits your needs and budget better.

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realme 9 5G
9 5G
Processor:Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375)
RAM:4GB
Storage:64GB

Quick Stats

The Realme 9 5G Global Edition offers excellent battery life with up to two days moderate usage.
The standout feature of the Realme 9 5G is its high-quality display with smooth and responsive performance always.
The Realme 9 5G's camera system excels in good lighting, but struggles with low-light shots and video quality.
The Realme 9 5G Global Edition delivers respectable performance for its price, suitable for general use and light gaming.
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realme Narzo 30A
Narzo 30A
Processor:MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ)
RAM:4GB
Storage:64GB

Quick Stats

The Realme Narzo 30A boasts an impressive battery life, lasting up to three days on a single charge easily.
The Realme Narzo 30A's display is average but acceptable, suitable for casual use at a budget-friendly price point overall.
The Realme Narzo 30A's camera performance is decent but lacks detail and noise control, especially in low-light shots.
The Realme Narzo 30A's performance is decent, handling daily tasks and casual gaming with occasional frame drops sometimes.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
realme 9 5G
2.20 GHz
realme Narzo 30A
2 GHz

RAM

Tie
realme 9 5G
4GB
realme Narzo 30A
4GB

Storage

Tie
realme 9 5G
64GB
realme Narzo 30A
64GB

Weight

Winner
realme 9 5G
191g
realme Narzo 30A
207g
Specifications Comparison
Specification
realme realme 9 5G
realme realme Narzo 30A
Model
Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 (SM6375)
MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ)
CPU
2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold +6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver
2x Cortex, A75 2.0 GHz + 6x Cortex, A55 1.8 GHz
Type
Octa-Core
Octa-Core
Nanometer
6
12
Frequency
2.20
2
64 Bits
Yes
Yes
GPU
Qualcomm Adreno 619
Arm Mali-G52 MC2 950MHz
RAM
4
4
Type
LPDDR4X RAM
LPDDR4X RAM
Capacity
64
64
Type
UFS Storage 2.2
eMMC 5.1 Storage
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, in the back
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
N/A
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
N/A
Audio
N/A
N/A
Antutu Score
357950
225154
Antutu Version
Antutu v9
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 66% of devices
Overall performance better than 58% of devices
Cooling system
No
No
Gaming buttons
No
No
Extras
N/A
N/A

Note: Highlighted specifications show differences between the two devices.

Pros and Cons

realme 9 5G

Strengths

The phone's design is stunning, with a unique Ripple Holographic effect on the back that looks gorgeous.
It has a slim and light build, weighing only 191 grams and measuring just 8.5mm in thickness.
The display is good enough for general use, with a 6.6-inch IPS screen featuring a 120Hz refresh rate and automatic refresh rates.
The phone's performance is decent, powered by the Snapdragon 695 chip and backed up by a 5000mAh battery that can last up to two days on a single charge.
It has a high-quality camera setup, with a 50MP primary sensor and support for 1080p video recording at 30fps.
The phone supports NFC and has a headphone jack, which is a rare feature in budget smartphones.
The Realme 9 5G offers great value for its price, making it a strong contender in the budget smartphone market.

Weaknesses

The camera experience is not great, with low light shots being noisy and video stabilization being poor.
The phone's charging speed is slow, taking around 95 minutes to fully charge the battery from zero to 100%
The front speaker is single-bottom firing, which can result in muffled sound if the bottom of the phone is blocked.
The peak brightness of the display is only 600 nits, making it difficult to use outdoors in bright sunlight.

realme Narzo 30A

Strengths

The design and build quality is rugged with a cool diagonal stripe textured pattern, making it look classic.
The display quality is pretty good with vibrant and accurate colors, decent viewing angles, and peak brightness of 570 nits.
It has a dedicated micro SD card slot that can accommodate up to 256 gigabytes.
It comes equipped with a whopping 6000mah capacity battery with 18 watts fast charging and support for reverse charging.
It has a quad-camera setup (although only two lenses are active), producing sharp photos under well-lit conditions.
The phone is very good for daily multitasking and casual gaming, and it heats up only slightly when playing graphically intensive games.
The camera app has a dedicated night mode that improves the quality of night photography.

Weaknesses

No specific cons listed for this device

Read Full Reviews

realme 9 5G

The Realme 9 5G Global Edition is a mid-range smartphone that packs a punch with its features and design. The device boasts a stunning Ripples Holographic design on the back, inspired by a desert ripple effect, which looks absolutely gorgeous. This edition of the phone is powered by the Snapdragon 695 processor, offering a higher 120Hz refresh rate resolution, boosted touch sampling, and additional extras compared to its standard version. The Realme 9 5G Global Edition comes with a 6.6-inch IPS display that supports automatic refresh rates and has a peak brightness of 600 nits. The phone's camera setup includes a 50-megapixel primary lens, a portrait lens, and a 2-megapixel macro lens, but video capture is limited to 1080 at 30fps. In terms of performance, the phone delivers decent mid-range performance with a benchmark score of 352k, ranking it as one of the top-performing smartphones in its category. The Realme 9 5G Global Edition also has a large 5000mAh battery that can last up to two days, but charges slowly at 18 watts. While the phone's camera experience is not great and video capture is limited, it excels in other areas, such as gaming performance with its Snapdragon 695 processor. The Realme 9 5G Global Edition offers good value for money and is a solid option for those looking for a budget-friendly smartphone with advanced features. Overall, the Realme 9 5G Global Edition is a well-rounded device that succeeds in providing an excellent user experience despite some limitations. Its sleek design, decent performance, and impressive battery life make it a strong contender in the mid-range market.

realme Narzo 30A

The Realme Narzo 30A is a budget-friendly smartphone that promises "bang for your buck." As the latest offering from Realme's sub-brand, Narzo, this device is designed to meet the needs of consumers looking for an affordable daily driver. The phone features a polycarbonate back with a textured pattern design, which not only looks stylish but also resists fingerprint smudges. The camera module is positioned on the upper left side, accompanied by a rear-mounted fingerprint scanner and Realme Narzo branding. Under the hood, the Narzo 30A boasts a Mediatek Helio G85 processor, Mali-G52 GPU, and 4GB of RAM. This configuration delivers smooth performance for casual gaming and day-to-day use. The phone's battery capacity is impressive at 6000mAh, with 18W fast charging and reverse charging capabilities. The camera setup, although unassuming, produces sharp photos in well-lit conditions, but struggles when zooming or taking portraits. The selfie camera delivers fair color reproduction and clarity. Video recording options are limited to 1080p at 30fps or 720p also at 30fps. The Realme Narzo 30A is priced at PHP 6,490, which is PHP 1,000 less than its predecessor, the Narzo 20. This makes it an attractive option for those on a tight budget who still want a phone that can handle daily multitasking and casual gaming. The phone's design and build quality are impressive, and the battery life is exceptional. Overall, the Realme Narzo 30A is a solid choice for budget-conscious buyers looking for a reliable smartphone that can keep up with their daily needs.

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