Side-by-side technical data
Realme 9 Pro vs Honor Play5 5G
Comparison between Realme 9 Pro and Honor Play5 5G: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme and Honor.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | 9 Pro | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.1 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.8 | 5.0 |
| Camera | 5.5 | 5.8 |
| Connectivity | 6.3 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 5.7 | 4.2 |
Which one is for you?
Realme 9 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 3,800 mAh
- OS Version
- 12
- against 11
- Google Services
- Yes
- against No
- Max. download speed
- 2,500 Mbps
- against 2,000 Mbps
Honor Play5 5G, if you care about…
- Display Technology
- OLED
- against IPS LCD
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
- Weight
- 179 g
- against 195 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 66 W
- against 33 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | 9 Pro | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 | MediaTek Dimensity 800U |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm Best value | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC3 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.2 GHz | 2.4 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 256 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 401,894 | 330,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 894 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,044 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x2.2 GHz Kryo 660 Gold and 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 660 Silver cores. | Octa-core processor with 2 Cortex-A76 cores at 2.4 GHz and 6 Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Expandable Storage | Yes | — |
| AnTuTu version | v9 | v8 |
Design
| Specification | 9 Pro | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Green, Blue | Black, Purple, Light Blue, White |
| Body Thickness | 8.5 mm | 7.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 75.6 mm | 74.8 mm |
| Body Height | 164.3 mm | 161.6 mm |
| Weight | 195 g | 179 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 84.4 % | 85.2 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Plastic | Plastic |
Battery
| Specification | 9 Pro | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 3,800 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 33 W | 66 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | 9 Pro | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | OLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 400 nits | — |
| Display Diagonal | 6.6″ Best value | 6.53″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,412 px Best value | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 400 ppi | 403 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | — |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 1,500 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, 120Hz, 240Hz, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen | Schott Xensation Up, HDR10, Water Drop Notch, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | 9 Pro | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | 9 Pro | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Gyroscope, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | 9 Pro | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 10 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 Best value | 11 |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | 9 Pro | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 2G CDMA BC0, 2G CDMA B2, 2G CDMA B3, 2G CDMA B5, 2G CDMA B8, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B9, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B21, 3G UMTS B26, 3G UMTS B34, 3G UMTS B38, 3G UMTS B39, 3G UMTS B40, 3G UMTS B41, 3G UMTS B42, 3G UMTS B43, 3G UMTS B48, 3G UMTS B66, 3G UMTS B77, 3G UMTS B78, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD | A2DP, LE, EDR |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, FM Radio, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, 3.5 mm Audio Jack |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.186 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 0.709 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 2,500 Mbps Best value | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 1,500 Mbps Best value | 210 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | 9 Pro | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 1 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones Best value | Loudspeaker, A2DP, LE, EDR |
Technical
| Specification | 9 Pro | Play5 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | RMX3471, RMX3472 | HJC-AN90 |
