The Realme 9 5G and Realme 9 5G SE have officially launched in India, bringing 48MP triple cameras, large 5,000mAh batteries, and true 5G connectivity to the mid-range segment. Here is everything you need to know about pricing, availability, and full specifications for both phones.
Realme 9 5G Price in India and Availability
The Realme 9 5G is priced at Rs 14,999 for the 4GB RAM + 64GB storage variant and Rs 17,499 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB variant. Buyers using ICICI Bank or SBI Bank credit cards — including credit card EMI transactions — get an instant discount of Rs 1,500. The phone is available in Meteor Black and Stargaze White colors, and went on sale from March 14 via Flipkart, Realme.com, and retail stores.
The Realme 9 5G SE starts at Rs 19,999 for the 6GB RAM + 128GB model and Rs 22,999 for the 8GB RAM + 128GB variant. ICICI Bank and SBI Bank credit card holders get an instant discount of Rs 2,000 on this model. It comes in Azure Glow and Starry Glow finishes and was also available from March 14 through Flipkart, Realme.com, and retail stores.
Realme 9 5G Specifications
The Realme 9 5G runs Android 11 and features a 6.5-inch full-HD+ display (1,080 x 2,400 pixels) with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 600 nits. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G processor paired with up to 6GB of LPDDR4X RAM — and Realme's Dynamic RAM Expansion lets you borrow from internal storage to push total available RAM up to 11GB.
The triple rear camera system leads with a 48MP primary sensor, backed by a monochrome portrait lens and a macro camera, all sharing an f/2.4 aperture on the auxiliary modules. A 16MP selfie camera handles front-facing shots. Storage tops out at 128GB and is expandable up to 1TB via microSD. The 5,000mAh battery charges at 18W, and the phone includes a side-mounted fingerprint sensor. It weighs approximately 188 grams.
| Specification | Realme 9 5G |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.5-inch FHD+ (1080x2400), 90Hz, 600 nits |
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 810 5G |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB LPDDR4X (expandable to 11GB) |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB (expandable up to 1TB) |
| Rear Camera | 48MP + monochrome + macro (f/2.4) |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 18W fast charge |
| OS | Android 11 |
| Connectivity | 5G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.1, GPS/A-GPS |
| Weight | 188 grams |
Realme 9 5G SE Specifications
The Realme 9 5G SE steps up with a larger 6.6-inch full-HD+ display (1,080 x 2,412 pixels) running at a buttery 144Hz refresh rate — one of the highest in this price tier — again with 600 nits peak brightness. The powerhouse here is the Snapdragon 778G 5G processor, paired with up to 8GB of RAM and the ability to expand RAM to 13GB using device storage.
Its camera array mirrors the standard model: 48MP main lens, monochrome portrait sensor, and an f/2.4 macro camera, plus a 16MP front shooter. Storage is 128GB and expandable up to 1TB via microSD. The 5,000mAh battery on the SE charges notably faster at 30W — and the 30W charger ships in the box. A side-mounted fingerprint sensor is included. The phone weighs around 199 grams.
| Specification | Realme 9 5G SE |
|---|---|
| Display | 6.6-inch FHD+ (1080x2412), 144Hz, 600 nits |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB (expandable to 13GB) |
| Storage | 128GB (expandable up to 1TB) |
| Rear Camera | 48MP + monochrome + macro (f/2.4) |
| Front Camera | 16MP |
| Battery | 5,000mAh, 30W fast charge (charger in box) |
| OS | Android 11 |
| Weight | 199 grams |
Which One Should You Buy?
If budget is the priority, the Realme 9 5G at Rs 14,999 is hard to beat for an entry into 5G. If you want the faster Snapdragon 778G chip, a higher 144Hz screen, and 30W charging, the Realme 9 5G SE at Rs 19,999 is the clear upgrade — especially with the Rs 2,000 bank card discount making it effectively Rs 17,999.
