realme 9 4G goes official with Snapdragon 680, 108MP Samsung HM6 main sensor

realme has just launched the latest addition to its number series of smartphones in India, the realme 9 4G. It features a 6.4-inch FHD+ Super AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 chipset, up to 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with support for 33W Dart Charge and reverse charging.

Camera-wise, the smartphone is the first to sport a 108MP Samsung ISOCELL HM6 image sensor. The sensor boasts the latest NonaPixel Plus technology, which helps to bring more brightness to photos and enhances overall light intake by 123%. According to the brand, the HM6 sensor also combines in-sensor ultra-zoom technology with a merging algorithm to provide a stunning zoomed-in photo that clearly captures even the smallest details. The realme 9 4G also uses an 8MP ultra-wide shooter and a 2MP macro lens.

realme 9 4G specs:

• Network: Dual 4G VoLTE
• Display: 6.4-inch FHD+ (2400 x 1080) Super AMOLED, 90Hz refresh rate, 360Hz touch sampling rate, up to 1000 nits brightness
• Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 5
• OS: realme UI 3.0, Android 12
• Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 680 (6nm)
• GPU: Adreno 610
• Memory: 6GB/8GB LPPDDR4x RAM, 128GB UFS 2.2 (expandable up to 256GB via microSD)
• Security: In-display fingerprint scanner with Heart rate tracking
• Rear Camera: 108MP 1/1.67″ Samsung HM6 f/1.75 (main), 8MP 119° f/2.2 (ultra-wide), 2MP f/2.4 (macro)
• Front/Selfie Camera: 16MP Sony IMX471 f/2.45
• Connectivity: WiFi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS, A-GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, Dual-SIM
• Audio: Hi-Res audio
• Port(s): 3.5mm audio jack, USB Type-C
• Battery: 5,000mAh with 33W Dart Charge fast charging
• Dimensions & Weight: 160.2×73.3×7.99mm; 178g
• Colors: Sunburst Gold, Stargaze White, Meteor Black

Pricing and Availability

• 6GB + 128GB – INR 17,999 (~PHP 12,172)
• 8GB + 128GB – INR 18,999 (~PHP 12,848)

The realme 9 4G will be available on realme.com, Flipkart, and offline stores in India starting from April 12. However, there’s no word yet for local availability, so stay tuned for more updates.

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