Realme 9 Pro Plus

Excellent main camera for the money ; Solid performance ; Fast 60W charging

Drab design in two of three colours ; Realme UI isn’t a slick Android skin

The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a solid all-round mid-ranger that distinguishes itself with one stand-out component: an unusually accomplished main camera. Add in fast charging, adequate performance, and a good screen, and you have a stand-out option in the...

Excellent AMOLED display, 90Hz refresh rate.

A bit pricey at launch.

We'd recommend this Realme 9 Pro+ immediately after its first price cut/promo deals go live, and we all know those are coming sooner rather than later - Realme does these all the time. Until then, we suggest keeping this phone on your shortlists and...

Novel color-changing design ; Great for low-light photography ; Fantastic value for money

Heart monitor is hidden in menus ; Display is only 90Hz ; More bloatware than we’d like

Sleek design ; Smooth 90Hz display ; Fantastic camera ; Great battery life ; 3.5mm headphone jack

Thick bottom bezel ; Back cover is slippery ; Lack of IP rating

The Realme 9 Pro+ 5G is leaps and bounds ahead of its previous models, offering commendable upgrades while keeping the price budget-friendly.

Best-in-class main camera ; Bright, vibrant, smooth screen ; 60W fast charging

Poor macro camera ; No SD card slot ; No zoom camera

A killer camera makes the Realme 9 Pro+ a winner

Unique rear design ; Two-day battery life ; Strong main camera

Other lenses are unimpressive ; No IP rating ; Inconsistent charging speeds

The Realme 9 Pro+ sports a bold design, a two-day battery life, and a decent main camera, but it's not quite a flagship-killer.

90Hz AMOLED screen ; Decent performance ; Good battery life ; 3.5mm headset jack ; Affordable price

Average speakers ; Disappointing macro camera ; No IP rating for dust/water resistance ; Inaccurate heart rate monitor

As a mid-range 5G smartphone, Realme 9 Pro+ is a solid all-rounder that offers good value for money at £349. Impressive battery life and a 90Hz Super AMOLED screen are highlights, while drawbacks include speaker quality and a poor macro camera.

Fluid & Bright AMOLED Display ; Feature-Rich Camera ; Good Low-Light Camera ; Smooth Performance ; 60W Fast-Charging ; Handy To Use

OIS Disappoints For Video-Recording ; Glossy Back Is A Smudge Magnet ; Camera Software Needs Tuning ; No microSD Card & No IP Ratings

The Realme number series is no more a budget-oriented smartphone category. It has evolved into a feature-packed mid-range offering and the Realme 9 Pro+ is the best product of the series. Yes, the price has gone higher but the features, hardware, and...

Best-in-class main camera ; Bright, vibrant, smooth screen ; 60W fast charging

Poor macro camera ; No SD card slot ; No zoom camera

A killer camera makes the Realme 9 Pro+ a winner

Excellent primary camera ; Fast 60W charging ; Competent specs across the board

Weak macro camera ; No microSD card slot ; Ultra-wide lacks autofocus

The Realme 9 Pro Plus may not be the best camera phone, but it is the best camera phone at under £349 (approximately $460). Its main camera packs 2021 flagship-grade photography, which means excellent results day or night and impressive video. While...