Realme 9 Pro vs Lava Bold 5G
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.6", IPS LCD, 120 Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+8MP+2MP/16MP | 64MP+2MP/16MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | ||
| Display | 6.6", IPS LCD, 120 Hz | 6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 64MP+8MP+2MP/16MP | 64MP+2MP/16MP | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Software and Main Camera | Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality, Display and Multimedia | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Software and Main Camera | Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality, Display and Multimedia |
General
| Colors | Sunrise Blue, Aurora Green, Midnight Black | Sapphire Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 16, 2022 | April 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | February 23, 2022 | April 08, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹17,999 | ₹10,499 | ||
| Colors | Sunrise Blue, Aurora Green, Midnight Black | Sapphire Blue | ||
| Launch | February 16, 2022 | April 02, 2025 | ||
| Availability | February 23, 2022 | April 08, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹17,999 | ₹10,499 |
Display
Winner:Lava Bold 5G
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2412 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 400 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 800 nits | |||
| Type | IPS LCD | AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | SDR | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.6 inches | 6.67 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2412 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 400 ppi | 394 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 800 nits |
Body
Winner:Lava Bold 5G
| Weight | 195 grams | 183 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | - | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 195 grams | 183 grams | ||
| Front | - | Dragontrail Glass | ||
| Back | Plastic | Plastic | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C | ||
| IP rating | - | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Loudspeaker | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Realme 9 Pro
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 695 5G | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Realme UI | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) | |||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | MediaTek | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 695 5G | Dimensity 6300 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 619 | Mali-G57 MC2 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Realme UI | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 1 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Realme 9 Pro
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 64 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | |||
| Video | ||||
| Camera Resolution | 64 MP | 64 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Macro | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Macro | |||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | ||
| Stabilization | No Stabilization | |||
| Video |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Lava Bold 5G
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 16 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Single | |||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 16 MP | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Type | Single |
Battery
Winner:Tie
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 33 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | ||||
| Charging Speed | 33 W | 33 W |
Memory
Winner:Realme 9 Pro
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 4 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Lava Bold 5G
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GLONASS, GPS | GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes (region specific) | - | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 | ||
| Positioning | BDS, GLONASS, GPS | GPS | ||
| NFC | Yes (region specific) | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | ||||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Side Mounted | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | ||||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
