realme 9 Pro+ powered by MediaTek Dimensity 920 overview: flagship-grade performance with powerful imaging capabilities

After cementing its position in the affordable territory, realme is moving up the value chain with its new devices. The brand’s latest offering – the Realme 9 Pro+ – is a perfect example of the same. Priced at Rs 24,999, the smartphone is bringing flagship features at mid-range prices. With MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset, Sony IMX766 50MP sensor, a 4,500mAh battery, and more, the phone is poised to become a success story. Let’s take a closer look at everything that makes this device special.

A power-efficient 6nm processor

Among the biggest USPs of the realme 9 Pro+ is its powerful hardware. At the helm of the affairs is the MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor. The chipset is based on 6nm fabrication and offers four Cortex-A78 cores clocked at 2.5GHz, and four power-efficient Cortex-A55 cores running at 2.0GHz. Thanks to this combination, the phone offers smooth performance when running intensive tasks while ensuring minimal battery drain when running lighter applications. The 5G chipset on the Realme 9 Pro+ also enables dual-SIM support.

A power-efficient 6nm processor

The MediaTek Dimensity 920 chip also delivers an immersive gaming experience with the Mali-G68 MC4 GPU and MediaTek HyperEngine 3.0. The technology offers gamers useful abilities such as concurrently connecting to 5G data on one SIM, having a call on the second SIM, and the option for tethering 5G connection without impacting the gaming performance. Gaming is enhanced further with the X-axis Linear Motor that provides realistic vibration feedback. The device also promises superior thermal efficiency with the Vapor Chamber Cooling System. Accompanying the processor is 6GB or 8GB of RAM, which can also make use of Dynamic RAM Expansion technology to increase by up to another 5GB.

realme 9 Pro+ vapour cooling

Best-in-class Sony IMX766 50MP sensor

The Realme 9 Pro+ also promises amazing camera performance, all thanks to the primary Sony IMX766 sensor. The 50MP sensor offers a large 1/1.56-inch size, capturing 63.8% more light when compared to its predecessor. The camera also comes with OIS and delivers smoother videos and impressive low-light shots. The primary shooter is complemented by an 8MP 119-degree ultra-wide snapper and a 2MP macro camera.

Best-in-class Sony IMX766 50MP sensor

Thanks to MediaTek Dimensity 920 chipset, realme also offers several interesting software capabilities in the camera department. With AI Noise Reduction 3.0, the device can reduce the noise in the images by up to 30 percent. Add the ProLight Imaging Technology, and the device promises superior images in a dimly lit environment. Not just stills, realme 9 Pro+ promises impressive videos in the low light as well.

Best-in-class Sony IMX766 50MP sensor 2

Referred to as Ultra Nightscape, the feature uses OIS, EIS, and AI nightscape to capture footage with true-to-life details. Then there’s Street Photography mode 2.0 that uses Smart Long Exposure, Peak & Zoom, and 90s Pop Filter to let you capture images with cool effects like Neon Trail, Light Trail Portrait, Rush Hour, and Light Painting.

Immersive visuals with a 90Hz AMOLED display

The MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor supports full HD+ resolution a high refresh rate. Hence it is not surprising that realme 9 Pro+ packs a high refresh rate a 6.4-inch AMOLED display. It offers sharp and immersive visuals with its full HD+ resolution and 90Hz refresh rate. Whether you are watching action sequences or playing games, the high refresh rate ensures that you get a delightful experience.

Immersive visuals with a 90Hz AMOLED display

Multimedia lovers will also enjoy the loud and rich output from the Dolby Atmos Dual Speakers. The realme 9 Pro + also comes with an in-display fingerprint scanner. Not only does it work as an authentication method, but what makes it special is that it also doubles up as a heart rate monitor.

An attractive design that’s bound to turn heads

The realme 9 Pro+ will draw attention wherever it goes. That’s because it has a unique, colour-changing rear panel. Dubbed as Light Shift Design, the smartphone can change colour from light blue to red when exposed to sunlight. Made with a three-layer process, the back panel reflects a unique colour from every angle. While this functionality is only available in the Sunrise Blue edition, the device can also be purchased in drool-worthy Midnight Black and Aurora Green hues. The phone also offers a comfortable in-hand feel with its slim frame measuring 7.99mm and lightweight body at 182g. What’s even more interesting is that despite its sleek construction, the phone manages to offer a 3.5mm audio socket.

realme 9 Pro+ design

A long-lasting battery

The smartphone runs on a 4,500mAh battery. The large battery combined with the power-efficient Dimensity 920 chipset allows the realme 9 Pro+ to comfortably last for a day. When you need to juice it up, the 60W SuperDart charging comes to the rescue. The phone can charge 50 percent within 15 minutes.

A long-lasting battery

In a nutshell, the realme 9 Pro+ ticks all the right boxes – from speedy performance to powerful imaging to an attractive photochromatic design to a day-long battery and of course, future-proof 5G compatibility. Available on Flipkart, realme.com, and offline stores, the 6GB RAM variant is priced at only Rs 24,999, whereas the 8GB model with 128GB storage costs Rs 26,999. The highest-end 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version carries a price tag of Rs 28,999. At this price, the realme 9 Pro+ is a no-brainer purchase. So, don’t waste any more time and order the phone right now.