| Hardware and OS | Realme 9 5G | |
| Operating system | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | |
| Processor | Octa-core (2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver) | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM6375 Snapdragon 695 5G (6 nm) | |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | |
| Internal memory | 64GB 4GB RAM, 128GB 4GB RAM | |
| External memory | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) | |
| Display | Realme 9 5G | other phones |
| Type | IPS LCD, 120Hz, 600 nits (peak) | |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 104.8 cm2(~84.4% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2412 pixels, 20:9 ratio | |
| Colors | Meteor Black, Stargaze White | |
| Design | Realme 9 5G | other phones |
| SIM | Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | |
| Dimensions | 164.3 x 75.6 x 8.5 mm (6.47 x 2.98 x 0.33 in) | |
| Weight | 191 g (6.74 oz) | |
| Connectivity | Realme 9 5G | other phones |
| 2G Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - SIM 1 & SIM 2 | |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | |
| 4G Network | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66 | |
| 5G Network | 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 SA/NSA | |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot | |
| Bluetooth | 5.1, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | No | |
| USB | USB Type-C 2.0, USB On-The-Go | |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A, 5G | |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | |
| Main Camera | Realme 9 5G | other phones |
| Camera | 50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64?m, PDAF
2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) | |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Selfie camera | Realme 9 5G | other phones |
| Camera | 16 MP, f/2.1, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0?m | |
| Features | HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Multimedia | Realme 9 5G | other phones |
| Radio | No | |
| Multimedia | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| 3.5 mm Jack | Yes | |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| Features | Realme 9 5G | other phones |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | |
| Battery | Realme 9 5G | other phones |
| Type | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable | |
| Charging | Fast charging 18W | |
