Side-by-side technical data
Realme Narzo 90X vs Realme Narzo 90
Comparison between Realme Narzo 90X and Realme Narzo 90: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Realme.
NeoTeo's verdict
Which of the two is the better buy
The Realme Narzo 90 is the stronger pick for display quality: AMOLED, 4000 nits, and sharper resolution versus the Narzo 90X’s 1200 nits and 720 px by 1570 px. The 90X counters with 144 Hz and a 6.8″ panel, compared with 120 Hz and 6.57″.
For performance, the Narzo 90 pairs a MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max with UFS 2.2 storage; the 90X has a Dimensity 6300 and eMMC 5.1. The 90X adds optical image stabilization to its main camera, while the 90 records 1080p at 60 fps and has a 50 MP front camera versus 8 MP.
Both have a 7000 mAh battery and 60 W charging. The Narzo 90X adds reverse charging and a leather finish, while the 90 uses glass and plastic. The 90 weighs 181 g versus 212 g and puts its fingerprint reader under the display; the 90X places it on the side.
Realme Narzo 90X
The Realme Narzo 90X is for buyers who prefer a larger 144 Hz screen and optical stabilization on the main camera.
Realme Narzo 90
The Realme Narzo 90 suits buyers who want a brighter, sharper AMOLED display and UFS 2.2 storage.
The verdict
Your pick: Realme Narzo 90, ahead on Design & display and Performance & hardware. Unless Camera decides it for you.
| Category | Narzo 90X | Narzo 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.6 | 8.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 4.2 | 4.7 |
| Camera | 5.4 | 4.0 |
| Connectivity | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Battery & charging | 7.2 | 7.2 |
Which one is for you?
Realme Narzo 90X, if you care about…
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Body Materials
- Leather
- against Glass, Plastic
- Display Diagonal
- 6.8″
- against 6.57″
Realme Narzo 90, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.2
- against eMMC 5.1
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Peak Display Brightness
- 4,000 nits
- against 1,200 nits
- Display Pixel Density
- 397 ppi
- against 254 ppi
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Narzo 90X | Narzo 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 Max |
| Processor Process Size | 6 nm | 6 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 454,000 | 454,000 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 782 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 2,012 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A76 cores and 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core: 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.5 GHz and 6x Cortex-A55 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 | Yes |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
Design
| Specification | Narzo 90X | Narzo 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Blue, Black | Gold, Black, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 77.9 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 166.1 mm | 158.4 mm |
| Weight | 212 g | 181 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 89 % | 89 % |
| Body Materials | Leather Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP65, IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H | IP68, IP69, MIL-STD-810H |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 2.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | Narzo 90X | Narzo 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh | 7,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 60 W | 60 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Bypass Charging |
Display
| Specification | Narzo 90X | Narzo 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | IPS LCD | AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,200 nits | 4,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.8″ Best value | 6.57″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 720 px | 1,080 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 1,570 px | 2,372 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 254 ppi | 397 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Curved Glass, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Dual-Edge Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Narzo 90X | Narzo 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Side | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Narzo 90X | Narzo 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Narzo 90X | Narzo 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 | 15 |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Narzo 90X | Narzo 90 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | 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 B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, 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 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0 |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, QZSS, BeiDou, A-GPS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB 2.0 | Infrared, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 3,300 Mbps | 3,300 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Narzo 90X | Narzo 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone |
Technical
| Specification | Narzo 90X | Narzo 90 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | — | RMX5111 |
