Realme 9 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) vs Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max
Quick Comparison
Both Realme 9 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) and Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has better resolution of 2868 x 1320 than Realme 9 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) which has resolution of 2412 x 1080. Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has more internal memory than Realme 9 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Realme 9 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4685 mAh |
| Camera | 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple | 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 22999 | Rs. 144900 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 16, 2022 . The cost of Realme 9 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 22999. The launch Date of the second phone is September 09, 2024. The cost of Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max is Rs. 144900.
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has screen size of 6.6 inches which falls short to Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max's 6.9 inch screen. Realme 9 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS LCD Screen type where as Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has OLED Screen type. Apple's phone has display density of 460 PPI & Realme's phone has only 401 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Apple's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91.4% than Realme's phone ~ 90.8%. Realme 9 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has 20:1.9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both mobiles come with 8 GB RAM Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Realme 9 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB)'s 64 MP + 8 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max's 48 MP + 48 MP + 12 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Realme 9 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Realme 9 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) has version 12 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max has version 18 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Realme 9 Pro 5G (8GB RAM + 128GB) | Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| General | ||
| Model | 9 Pro 5G | iPhone 16 Pro Max |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | eSIM+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 16, 2022 | September 09, 2024 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 75.6 x 164.3 x 8.5 mm | 77.6 x 163 x 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 227 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Natural Titanium, Desert Titanium | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color IPS LCD Screen (16.7M) | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.6 inches, 1080 x 2412 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1320 x 2868 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:1.9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 401 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.8% | ~ 91.4% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass | |
| Features | Screen Contrast: 1500:1, Brightness: 400 nit, Color Saturation: 96%, Sunlight Screen Support, COG Sealing Process | HDR10, Dolby Vision, Dynamic Island, Always-On display, ProMotion technology with Adaptive Refresh Rates up to 120Hz, HDR display, True Tone, Wide colour (P3), Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio (typical), 1,000 nits Max Brightness (typical); 1,600 nits Peak Brightness (HDR); 2,000 nits Peak Brightness (outdoor); 1 nit Minimum Brightness |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 5 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | |
| Card Slot | Yes, upto 256 GB | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | FDD-5G NR (Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n76), TDD-5G NR (Bands n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n79) | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.1 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Beidou, Glonass | yes with GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou and NavIC |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Side | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Magnetic induction Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Gyro-meter, Acceleration Sensor, Compass | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | No |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Dual Mic Nosie Cancellation | Ai Mobile (Apple Intelligence), Camera Control Buttion, Grade 5 Titanium, Titanium design, Latest-Generation Ceramic Shield Front, Textured Matt Glass Back, New 16‑core Neural Engine |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 64 MP ƒ/1.79 (Main) 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) Macro | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm, 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 120mm, 1/3.06", 1.12µm, dual pixel PDAF, 3D sensor‑shift OIS, 5x optical zoom 48 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 0.7µm, PDAF |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Night Mode, Panoramic view, Expert, Portrait Mode, HDR. Ultra wide, Ultra macro, AI Scene Recognition, AI Beauty, Filter, Bokeh Effect Control, Starry Mode | 5x Optical Zoom In, 2x Optical Zoom Out; 10x Optical Zoom Range, Digital Zoom Up To 25x, Camera Control, Customisable Default Lens (Fusion), Sapphire Crystal Lens Cover, Adaptive True Tone Flash, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart Hdr 5,next-generation Portraits With Focus And Depth Control, Portrait Lighting With Six Effects, Night Mode, Night Mode Portraits Enabled By Lidar Scanner, Panorama (Up To 63mp), Latest-generation Photographic Styles, Spatial Photos, 48mp Macro Photography,apple Proraw,wide Color Capture For Photos And Live Photos,lens Correction (Ultra Wide),advanced Red-eye Correction,auto Image Stabilisation,burst Mode,photo Geotagging,image Formats Captured: Heif, Jpeg And Dng |
| Video Recording | 1080p | 4K @ 120 fps UHD, 1080p @ 120 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2.05 (Main) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v12 | iOS v18 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | Apple Bionic A18 Pro |
| CPU | 2.2 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 4.05 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver | 2 Performance & 4 Efficiency cores |
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, HE-AAC v1, HE-AAC v2, AMR, AWB, MIDI, MP3, OGG VORBIS | AAC, APAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio playback |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, 3G2, 3GPP2, M4V, MKV | HEVC, H.264, AV1 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 4685 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 33W Dart Charge | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 25W MagSafe Wireless Charging | |
| Video Playback Time | 105 hours | |
| Music Playback Time | 33 hours | |