Realme 9 Pro series' India debut set for February 16

Chinese tech company, Realme is all set to launch the 9 Pro series of handsets in India on February 16 at 1:30pm. The event will be live streamed via Realme's official YouTube channel and Facebook page. The Realme 9 Pro series will include the 9 Pro model which will feature a Snapdragon 695 chip, and a 9 Pro+ variant with a MediaTek Dimensity 920 processor.

The Realme 9 Pro will replace the existing 8 Pro model while the 9 Pro+ variant will be a new entry. The smartphones will attract customers with a new design, a high refresh rate screen, triple rear cameras, 5G connectivity, and good performance. They will be pitted against smartphones from brands like Samsung, OnePlus, Xiaomi, and Vivo.

The official pricing and availability details of the Realme 9 Pro series will be announced by the Chinese tech company at the time of launch on February 16. However, the Realme Pro+ variant is expected to cost around Rs. 21,000 for the base 6GB/128GB model.

The Realme 9 Pro will bear a 6.59-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED screen with a 120Hz refresh rate whereas the 9 Pro+ model will sport a 6.43-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate. The Realme 9 Pro series will feature a punch-hole design with rounded corners, a noticeable bottom bezel, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. The rear panel will have a color changing finish.

In terms of optics, the Realme 9 Pro is said to come with a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP macro camera. The Realme 9 Pro+ variant will pack a 50MP primary shooter, an 8MP ultra-wide lens, and a 2MP depth sensor. The smartphones will sport a single 16MP front-facing camera for selfies and video calls.

Under the hood, the Realme 9 Pro will pack a Snapdragon 695 chip, while the 9 Pro+ will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 920 SoC. The smartphones will provide up to 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage, and will boot Android 12 OS out of the box. The former will get a 5,000mAh battery with 33W fast-charging and the latter will house a 4,500mAh battery with 65W fast-charging support.