Realme Flagship
Realme GT 9
₹39,999
PerformanceOS: Android 16 (Realme UI 7.0)Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (3 nm)CPU: Octa-coreGPU: Adreno 810
CameraTriple: 50 MP (wide) Sony LYT-900 OIS + 50 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro)Features: GT Mode 6.0 AI Frame GenVideo: 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps
DisplayType: 8T LTPO AMOLED 144Hz 6000 nitsSize: 6.78 inchesRes: 1264 x 2780 pixels (1.5K)Protection: Gorilla Glass Victus 2
BatteryType: Si-Ca 5800 mAhCharging: 120W wired
Flagship performance with Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 under 40k.
Detailed Specifications
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | 2026 January 12 |
| Body | Dimensions: 161.6 x 75 x 8.2 mm Weight: 195 g Build: Glass front Glass back Aluminum frame SIM: Dual SIM Pulse Interface |
| Display | Type: 8T LTPO AMOLED 144Hz 6000 nits Size: 6.78 inches Res: 1264 x 2780 pixels (1.5K) Protection: Gorilla Glass Victus 2 |
| Platform | OS: Android 16 (Realme UI 7.0) Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 (3 nm) CPU: Octa-core GPU: Adreno 810 |
| Memory | Card slot: No Internal: 256GB 12GB RAM 512GB 16GB RAM UFS 4.0 |
| Camera | Triple: 50 MP (wide) Sony LYT-900 OIS + 50 MP (ultrawide) + 2 MP (macro) Features: GT Mode 6.0 AI Frame Gen Video: 8K@24fps, 4K@60fps |
| Comms | Loudspeaker: Yes stereo speakers 3.5mm jack: No WLAN: Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth: 5.4 NFC: Yes |
| Battery | Type: Si-Ca 5800 mAh Charging: 120W wired |
| Colors | Purple Racing Starry Black |
Expert Overview
Realme GT 9 is the performance king. It uses last year's top chip, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, to destroy benchmarks in the sub-40k segment. The screen is an 8T LTPO panel which is extremely power efficient. It features a new 5800mAh Silicon-Carbon battery for extended gaming sessions. The main camera is the massive Sony LYT-900 sensor, usually found in 1 lakh+ phones.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Is it good for gaming?
The best in its class. Snapdragon 8 Gen 4 runs everything at max settings.
Q2: Is the camera good?
The main sensor (LYT-900) is flagship-grade, so day/night shots are amazing. Ultrawide is average.
Q3: How fast is charging?
120W charging fills the big battery in about 22 minutes.
Q4: Does it overheat?
It has a huge VC cooling area, so it stays managed, but will warm up in heavy gaming.
Q5: Is the battery really 5800mAh?
Yes, using new high-density tech.
Q6: Is the screen flat?
Yes, flat display is preferred by gamers.
Q7: Does it have a headphone jack?
No.
Q8: Is the frame metal?
Yes, finally upgraded to an Aluminum frame.
Q9: Does it support wireless charging?
No, to keep costs down.
Q10: Is it 5G?
Yes.
ByDrive Verdict
Snapdragon 8 Gen 4
Sony LYT-900 Sensor
5800mAh Battery
144Hz LTPO Display
120W Charging
Aluminum Frame
GT Mode Gaming
6000 nits Peak Brightness
Smart Finance Tool
Estimated Monthly EMI (No Cost)
₹/mo
3 Months
Plan: 12 Months
24 Months
Estimated Resale Value (1 Year)
₹25,999*
*Estimated resale value based on current flagship market trends.