Should You Choose Realme 9 Pro 5G or Realme 9 Pro+ 5G? Does Adding the and Paying 2 Million More for Realme Pro+ 5G Make It Worthwhile Over Realme Pro 5G?

Despite being introduced just last February, the Realme 9 Pro and Realme 9 Pro+ duo have garnered significant attention. What makes the Realme 9 Pro Series so eagerly awaited? Is buying the Realme 9 Pro+ worthwhile? Or will the Realme 9 Pro prove to be the better choice? Let's compare these two versions and see what sets them apart!

Is the Realme 9 Pro+ Packing More Power than the Realme 9 Pro?

One of the distinguishing factors between the Pro and Pro+ versions is the processor. Realme has equipped the Pro+ variant with the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G octa-core processor clocked at 2.5 GHz. Meanwhile, the Realme 9 Pro comes with the Snapdragon 695 5G octa-core processor clocked at 2.2 GHz.

Many still believe Snapdragon chips outperform MediaTek, but performance tests reveal that the MediaTek Dimensity 920 operates better than the Snapdragon 695 due to its higher clock speed. Of course, Dimensity may have some optimizations not as good as Snapdragon, but overall, Dimensity performs quite well.

Regarding RAM and storage, both versions are equipped with 8 GB RAM and 128 GB storage. However, the Realme 9 Pro supports up to an additional 256 GB via memory card, whereas the Realme 9 Pro+ doesn't even support memory cards. Additional memory card support provides users with ample storage space, which will be convenient for those who store a lot of data.

This is the virtual RAM boost feature already present on previous phone models, and now Realme is actively increasing the number of smartphones with this feature. Therefore, it's no surprise that the Realme 9 Series also includes this RAM boost feature. With the assistance of this feature, RAM capacity can significantly increase, reducing lagging issues.

Display: Any Differences Between the Pro and Pro+?

Compared to the Realme Pro+ with a 6.4'' display, the Realme Pro features a larger 6.6'' screen, offering a bigger and better experience. However, the Pro version is only equipped with an IPS LCD screen, while the Pro+ boasts a Super AMOLED display paired with Gorilla Glass 5.

This is what sets the two phones apart. With the AMOLED screen, the Pro+ exhibits more beautiful colors, deeper blacks, and truer whites.

For the Pro version, users will enjoy a more comfortable gaming experience. Whereas, the Pro+ model will provide you with a slightly smaller screen for movie watching and web browsing, but compensates with warmer, more lifelike colors thanks to the AMOLED screen technology.

Although lagging behind in terms of AMOLED display, the refresh rate of the Realme 9 Pro reaches 120 Hz, higher than the 90 Hz refresh rate of the Pro+ variant. Despite the difference, both phones boast high refresh rates, so when using either of these phones, you'll hardly notice any difference.

What Changes in the Design of Both Versions?

The design of both versions is quite similar in terms of the camera module as well as the exterior. Both the Pro and Pro+ feature a plastic frame, however, the Realme 9 Pro+ sports a glass back, while the Realme 9 Pro still has a matte plastic back.

Both models still feature the 3.5mm headphone jack, which is a plus point for gamers or those who use wired headphones. Additionally, the Realme 9 Pro is equipped with a single speaker for louder sound. Whereas the Realme 9 Pro+ has slightly smaller sound but is equipped with dual speakers.

Despite having a glass back, the Realme 9 Pro+ is lighter, weighing only 182 g compared to the 195 g of the Realme 9 Pro. If you prefer compactness and convenience, the Pro+ version will better meet your needs. However, if you prefer a more substantial grip, then the standard version is an excellent choice.

Another difference is that the Pro+ version has improved fingerprint security. Instead of a side-mounted fingerprint sensor like the Pro version, it now features an under-display fingerprint sensor. In practice, the under-display fingerprint sensor provides a better, more sensitive experience, and the Pro+ version even has a heart rate measurement function with the under-display fingerprint sensor. This is a fairly new feature from Realme.

Both equipped with a triple rear camera setup, so what's the difference between the two versions?

Both the Realme 9 Pro+ and Realme 9 Pro feature two secondary cameras: an 8 MP, F/2.2 (Ultra-wide) and a 2 MP, F/2.4 (Macro). Despite being the pricier Pro+ version, it only has a 50 MP main camera, significantly inferior to the 64 MP camera of the standard version. However, the Pro+ version compensates with the Sony IMX766 dual OIS stabilization sensor.

Both feature a triple camera setup, but the Pro+ can record video in 4K at 30 FPS and FullHD 1080P at 60 FPS. As for the front camera, both models come with a 16 MP selfie camera. Therefore, the Pro is suitable for those who want a phone for decent photography. For those who enjoy shooting videos, the stabilization feature will surely make you very satisfied.

Will there be a difference in battery life between the Pro and Pro+?

Both models use Li-Po batteries, but there will be a slight difference in battery capacity. Specifically, the standard version will have a larger battery capacity of 5,000 mAh, while the Pro+ only has 4,500 mAh.

This difference will not greatly affect user experience as Dimensity is slightly better than Snapdragon in power efficiency, and the 90 Hz refresh rate will consume less battery than 120 Hz. Additionally, the Pro+ version supports fast charging up to 60 W with the SuperDart 65 W charger. Although the Realme 9 Pro has a larger battery, it only supports 33 W fast charging with a 33 W charger.

Preliminarily, although the Pro+ has a smaller battery capacity than the Pro, it has faster charging speed, taking only 44 minutes to fully charge to 100% (according to the manufacturer's announcement).

Realme 9 Pro and Realme 9 Pro+: Which one is your choice?

After reading the article, you probably understand more about the differences between the Pro and Pro+ versions. For Realme 9 Pro, this version is suitable for gamers, those seeking long battery life, and decent photography. Meanwhile, for those who enjoy shooting videos, taking many photos, playing light games, charging frequently, and wanting fast charging, the Realme 9 Pro+ will be a better choice.

So which phone will you choose? Leave your comment below this article! Thank you for your interest and following.

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