Realme 9 gets Android 13-based Realme UI 4.0 early access update in India

Highlights
  • Realme rolls out Android 13 Realme UI 4.0 early access update for Realme 9 users in India.
  • The update is currently available for a limited number of users.
  • The program aims to invite users to experience the new Realme UI 4.0 features.

Smartphone brand Realme has announced that it has started rolling out early access to Realme UI 4.0 for its Realme 9 users in India. According to the company, the new Android 13-based update aims to improve privacy, security functionality, fluency, and customisability. The early access program intends to invite users to experience the realme UI features. The Realme UI 4.0 was announced last month along with the Realme 10 Pro series. Let us take a closer look at how to update along with its key features.

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How to update to Realme UI 4.0

Realme UI 4.0, based on Android 13, is currently available for limited users of Realme 9 in India. Users can check for the newest version if they have not yet gotten the update.

  • Open the Settings menu.
  • Scroll down for the Software Update option, and click on it.
  • Select the Download option, and install.

The company said that applications have started to be accepted in batches beginning on January 13th.

Realme UI 4.0 features

A new control centre and various informational segments are grouped together in the new Realme 4.0’s card-style layout. Customers can also make the most of the card-style control centre to access crucial information quickly. The blossom wallpaper and shadow-reflective clock are both available in Realme UI 4.0.

The skin adds new functionality to Always on Display (AOD), such as the smart music AOD. Users can access the music player even when the phone is not unlocked. Additionally, the algorithm might suggest four playlists to users. The music player will become an interactive panel when the AOD is double-tapped, allowing users to playback, pause, or play forward. A new privacy tool called Private Safe, based on the Advanced Encryption Standard (AES) is included with the Realme UI 4.0 and is said to offer a full range of privacy protection services.

Key Specs

realme 9
Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 | 6 GBProcessor
6.4 inches (16.26 cm) Display
108 MP + 8 MP + 2 MPRear camera
16 MPSelfie camera
5000 mAh Battery
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realme 9 Price
Rs. 14,990
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Review Summary

Expert Rating
3.5/5

Design
★  
3.5
/5
Display
★  
3.5
/5
Software
★  
3.5
/5
Camera
★  
3.5
/5
Performance
★  
3.5
/5
Battery
★  
3.5
/5

Pros

  • Clean design
  • Colour accurate display
  • Good daylight photography
  • Decent battery life

Cons

  • UI stutters sometimes
  • Performance could be better
  • Could use stereo speakers
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