Design and Build

Weighing just 182g, the 9 Pro+ features a glass front and back housed in an aluminum frame for a premium in-hand feel. It’s available in Midnight Black, Aurora Green, and Sunrise Blue colors with a stylish gradient design.

Ergonomics are excellent thanks to rounded sides and thin bezels surrounding the AMOLED display. Button placement is suitable with the side-mounted fingerprint reader doubling as a power key.

Display

The 6.4-inch Super AMOLED display has an FHD+ resolution, 90Hz refresh rate, and peak brightness of 600 nits. Colors appear vibrant and viewing angles are wide. With a 20:9 aspect ratio, the content looks crisp and immersive. The punch-hole cut-out for the selfie camera is discreetly placed. Overall, it provides buttery-smooth visuals.

Hardware and Performance

Powering the device is the powerful Dimensity 920 chip paired with 6/8GB RAM and 128/256GB storage. Performance is blazing fast with apps loading instantly.

Gaming is handled flawlessly thanks to the Mali-G68 GPU. Popular titles can be maxed out at high graphics with no frame drops. Additional RAM also aids intensive tasks excellently.

Cameras

The versatile triple camera setup is led by a robust 50MP primary sensor. Photos capture ample details even in low-light scenes. An 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP macro add flexibility. The selfies are finely detailed too. Video recording goes up to 4K60 and the OIS ensures stabilization.

Battery Life

The 4500mAh battery, combined with Dimensity 920’s efficiency, provides over a day of usage consistently. Its 60W wired charging fills up the battery from 0-100% in just 44 minutes. With 90Hz enabled, standby time averages around 2 days which is impressive. The bundled charger tops it up quickly when needed.

Verdict

Priced around $500/£500, the Realme 9 Pro+ offers very powerful internals and features usually found on phones twice its cost. From design to cameras to charging, it packs flagship-level qualities. Realme yet again delivers incredible value with this one. It’s easily one of the best Android mid-rangers available currently and a strong recommendation.