realme 9 5Gvsvivo Y28 4G

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

realme
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.
vivo
vivo Y28 4G
Y28 4G
Processor:MediaTek Helio G85 (MT6769V/CZ)
RAM:4GB
Storage:128GB

Quick Stats

The Vivo Y28 4G's battery life is decent but not exceptional, lasting around a day with moderate usage.
The Vivo Y28 4G boasts a decent display, doing the job without breaking the bank effectively.
The Vivo Y28 4G's camera system is adequate, offering decent image quality and capable selfie-taking abilities overall.
The Vivo Y28 4G's performance is sluggish and lag-prone, failing to meet expectations despite its decent specs overall.
Key Differences

Processor Speed

Winner
realme 9 5G
2.20 GHz
vivo Y28 4G
2 GHz

RAM

Tie
realme 9 5G
4GB
vivo Y28 4G
4GB

Storage

Winner
realme 9 5G
64GB
vivo Y28 4G
128GB

Weight

Winner
realme 9 5G
191g
vivo Y28 4G
199g
Specifications Comparison
Specification
realme realme 9 5G
vivo vivo Y28 4G
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
128
Type
UFS Storage 2.2
eMMC 5.1 Storage
Fingerprint security
Yes, on the side
Yes, on the side
Fingerprint sensor
Yes
Yes
Proximity sensor
Yes
Yes
Light sensor
Yes
Yes
Accelerometer sensor
Yes
Yes
Compass sensor
Yes
Yes
Gyroscope sensor
Yes
N/A
Audio
N/A
N/A
Antutu Score
357950
222000
Antutu Version
Antutu v9
Antutu v10
Antutu Standing
Overall performance better than 66% of devices
Overall performance better than 57% 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.

vivo Y28 4G

Strengths

The device has a nice warm dark green color to it, which looks really nice in person.
The plastic back is made out of plastic that's also part of the frame, giving it a two-tone coloring effect.
The display is serviceable for its price, with 720x1612 pixels, 83.8% screen-to-body ratio, and 264 PPI.
The battery is better than initially thought, with 6,000 mAh capacity and support for 44W charging.
The phone has a more powerful Helio G85 processor compared to the initial specs.
The device supports EMMC 5.1 storage, which is faster than regular storage.
The phone's cameras have improved specs, with an 8MP front camera and a 50MP rear camera.
The display size has increased to 6.68 inches, making it a good option for those who want a larger screen.

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.

vivo Y28 4G

The Vivo Y28 4G promises a budget-friendly smartphone experience. With its sleek design and vibrant dark green color, this device catches the eye. The phone features a 6.5-inch LCD IPS display, a dual-camera setup, and a large 5000mAh battery with fast charging capabilities. Powering the device is a Dimensity 6020 processor, available in various RAM options (4GB, 6GB, or 8GB) paired with 128GB of storage. The cameras include an 8MP front shooter and a dual-camera setup at the back, though details are scarce on the latter. Pricing for this device remains uncertain, making it an intriguing yet unknown quantity in the budget smartphone market.

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