The verdict
Your pick: BLU G9, ahead on Design & display.
| Category | G9 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 5.5 | 5.1 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.7 | 2.8 |
| Camera | 3.2 | 3.3 |
| Connectivity | 3.3 | 3.3 |
| Battery & charging | 3.8 | 3.9 |
Which one is for you?
BLU G9, if you care about…
- Weight
- 165 g
- against 175 g
- Usable Surface
- 88.8 %
- against 81.8 %
- Body Thickness
- 8 mm
- against 8.3 mm
Realme 3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,230 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.0
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 329
- against 233
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 1,066
- against 723
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | G9 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Helio P22 | MediaTek Helio P70 |
| Processor Process Size | 12 nm | 12 nm |
| Graphics GPU | PowerVR GE8320 | Mali-G72 MP3 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2 GHz | 2.1 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 74,500 | 132,764 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 233 | 329 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 723 | 1,066 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core, 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core: 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53, or 4 × 2.1 GHz Cortex-A73 and 4 × 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | — | v7 |
| Maximum memory card | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | G9 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue | Black, Blue, Red |
| Body Thickness | 8 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 71.8 mm | 75.6 mm |
| Body Height | 155.4 mm | 156.1 mm |
| Weight | 165 g Best value | 175 g |
| Usable Surface | 88.8 % Best value | 81.8 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | G9 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,000 mAh | 4,230 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | — |
| Fast Charge Power | — | 10 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 30 h | — |
| Standby time | 750 h | — |
Display
| Specification | G9 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ Best value | 6.22″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 720 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,520 px | 1,520 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 267 ppi | 270 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,464 :1 |
| Display Features | Touchscreen | Gorilla Glass 3, IPS LCD, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | G9 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | G9 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | G9 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | G9 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + Micro-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, LTE B28 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B20, LTE B28, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct | — |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS | GPS, GLONASS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, USB Type-C | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, FM Radio, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| Max. download speed | 300 Mbps | 600 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | G9 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 1 | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, Loudspeaker |
Technical
| Specification | G9 | 3 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | RMX1825, RMX1821, 1821 |
