Launch report · Realme
realme 9 Pro: A 5G upgrade with a color-changing back and a Snapdragon 695.
SpecEagle Editorial·Feb 2022·$280·Score 64/100
realme 9 Pro's photochromic Sunrise Blue was a genuine talking point — the back changed colour in sunlight — wrapped around a sensible Snapdragon 695 / 120 Hz / 5G mid-range package. The LCD and modest chip were the unavoidable price tag.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.6" LCD 120 Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 695
Memory
6 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
64 MP
Battery
5,000 mAh
Weight
195 g
What stands out
- Photochromic colour-changing back — a genuine fashion novelty.
- 5G + 120 Hz + 64 MP at $280.
- 5,000 mAh + 33 W.
- Stereo + jack + microSD.
What to watch
- Snapdragon 695 is modest.
- LCD, not AMOLED.
- 2 MP macro filler.
- realme UI ads.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel 7a
$499 · score 81/100