The Realme 9 series could bring us some of the best cheap phones of 2022, as Realme's numbered series has established itself as a great collection of affordable mobiles, which sit below the GT line like the upcoming Realme GT 2 .
We know that the Realme 9 series coming, particularly Pro and Pro Plus versions, and that's because Realme hasn't exactly been quiet about the series.
In fact, Realme has started teasing its upcoming collection of mobiles, and that's how we know there could be big changes over the Realme 8 family, including an embrace of 5G connectivity and new health features.
We've collected everything you need to know about the Realme 9 series, including leaks and confirmed features, below.
Cut to the chase
Realme 9 release date and price
The Realme 9 series has technically already started to launch, with the Realme 9i launching in a few specific regions, but that's just the vanguard for the full force which hasn't yet shown up.
Realme has confirmed that the 9 Pro series is coming February 16 - that's likely the Pro and Pro Plus. Since you can't have a 'Pro' device without a standard one, though, it seems likely more members of the range could come further into the future.
We haven't heard any price information just yet, but the numbered line of Realme devices is often very cheap, so don't expect high prices.
Official news
We've heard a few pieces of information on the Realme 9 series, and since the company is evidently keen to tease its own phones ahead of launch, we could well see more such information on the way soon.
Firstly, Realme has confirmed two phones that are still on their way: the Realme 9 Pro and Pro Plus, but that naming obviously suggests a 'non-Pro' version is coming too. We haven't seen Realme make a Pro Plus phone before.
These two phones will be 5G-compatible, so Realme has apparently abandoned its tradition of having one 5G phone alongside two 4G ones for each generation of numbered phone.
The Realme 9 Pro Plus will have a heart rate monitor built into the in-screen fingerprint sensor too, the company has confirmed, which is a curious novelty health feature.
We know a little about the design too thanks to images the company has shared . It has a color-changing back, that'll flip between blue and red depending on on the sunlight, as well as a thickness of 7.99mm and weight of 182g.
Leaks and rumors
We've seen absolutely loads of image leaks regarding the Realme 9 Pro. Firstly there were some sketches , which made way for renders , and we've seen some live pictures too.
That image below shows a pretty vibrant design for the Realme 9 Pro, though it's likely only one of several color variants that'll go on sale.
Realme 9 Pro Plus camera details might surprise you: apparently its main snapper will have a resolution of just 12.6MP, with the selfie snapper sitting at just 4MP - those are both really low, so we're dubious.
That's particularly the case because we've also heard that the Realme 9 Pro will have a 64MP main snapper joined by a 16MP selfie, 8MP ultra-wide and 2MP auxiliary camera.
We've also heard this high-but-not-quite-top mobile will have a 6.6-inch FHD+ 120Hz display, a 5,000mAh battery with 33W charging, a Snapdragon 695 chipset and Android 12.
We haven't heard as many specs for the Realme 9 Pro Plus or standard device just yet.
Eubank Jr. vs Williams live stream: how to watch boxing online from anywhere
There's nothing like a fight between two boxers with a grudge, and Chris Eubank Jr. and Liam Williams really don't like each other. They've spent weeks trading insults but now it's time for them to start trading blows. Read on as we explain how to watch a Eubank Jr. vs Williams live stream and catch all the boxing action online from anywhere in the world.
Former WBO middleweight contender Williams (23-3-1) has branded his opponent a disgrace to the Eubank name, while former IBO super-middleweight champ Eubank Jr. (31-2) has called his opponent a keyboard warrior and a disgrace to the sport.
It's all got very tasty, and the stakes have been raised higher by the prospect of a world title fight for the victor, potentially against IBF and IBO middleweight belt holder Gennady Golovkin.
Eubank Jr. and Williams are widely recognised as the two top British fighters in a burgeoning middleweight division, and while the brawler from Brighton is the favourite, the man they call The Machine is renowned for his aggressive style, and will be doubly determined to put on a show in his home city.
There's also the small matter of WBA, WBC and IBF middleweight champ Claressa Shields' title defence against undefeated Ema Kozin on the cards. It's a huge night of boxing, so follow our guide below to watch a Eubank Jr. vs Williams live stream online from anywhere.
How to watch Eubank Jr. vs Williams from outside your country
Below, we've rounded up ways to watch today's boxing in various countries around the world. But if you're abroad and discover that your usual coverage is geo-blocked, then the only alternative that we know is to use a VPN to dial in to a country that is showing the fight.
The software is perfect for this as it allows you to change your IP address and appear to be in a completely different location - and all through a safe, encrypted connection. Here's how to get started.
Use a VPN to live stream Eubank Jr. vs Williams anywhere
How to watch Eubank Jr. vs Williams: live stream boxing in the UK
How to watch Eubank Jr. vs Williams online in the US
How to watch Eubank Jr. vs Williams: live stream boxing in Canada
Can you watch Eubank Jr. vs Williams in Australia?
Sadly there's no confirmed broadcaster for Eubank Jr. vs Williams in Australia at the time of writing. The only alternative is to use one of the best VPN service providers to tap into coverage from another nation, as described above.
The software is generally ideal for this as it allows you to change your IP address and appear to be in a completely different location - and all through a safe, encrypted connection. But do bear in mind that most paid streaming services do require a credit card based in the country the service is from.
Who is Chris Eubank Jr.?
The son of a boxing legend, Chris Eubank Jr. made his professional debut in 2011, but the formative years of his career played out under the shadow of his father.
His biggest fight, against Billy Joe Saunders in 2014, was a close-fought thriller that ended in defeat and set the two boxers on very different paths. Though Eubank Jr. ended the fight on top, he lost by split decision.
His next major showdown came nearly four years later against George Groves, who won by unanimous decision and took the IBO super-middleweight title that Eubank Jr. had won the previous year, by beating Renold Quinlan.
The 32-year-old returned to middleweight in 2019 and has spent recent years largely out of the limelight, though he's quietly established himself as one of best in the division.
Who is Liam Williams?
A former roofer, Liam Williams also made his professional bow in 2011.
The Welshman, three years Eubank Jr.'s junior, is a former British and Commonwealth light middleweight and a former British middleweight champion.
More brawler than artist, the 29-year-old's fights are often must-watch displays of blood and guts, and as he demonstrated in his last fight, a defeat against WBO middleweight champion Demetrius Andrade last year, he never knows when he's beaten.
Eubank Jr. vs Williams time and date
The Eubank Jr. vs Williams fight takes place on Saturday, February 5 at Motorpoint Arena in Cardiff, Wales.
Ring walks for the main event are roughly expected to be as follows.
Eubank Jr. vs Williams ring walk times
Eubank Jr. vs Williams: full card for tonight's event
This stupid hack makes temperamental phone fingerprint sensors work much better
I've used enough cheap phones with temperamental fingerprint scanners, to know that they can be a real problem. There's something uniquely frustrating about repeatedly placing and lifting your finger that makes you wonder why you even set a phone lock.
This happens frequently for rear-mounted fingerprint scanners, but I've had the worst results with side-mounted ones, and despite the placement being incredibly convenient, I now get an ominous sense of dread when I start using a budget phone with one.
This is what I had with the Realme C35 , and I thought I was in for another season of repeated thumb-taps every time I wanted to check the 'Gram - until I accidentally stumbled upon a solution so beautifully stupid that I've no idea why I never did it before.
The double thumb
I accidentally set up my fingerprint on the Realme C35 twice. After the first time, the fingerprint scanner wasn't working well, so I presumed I hadn't actually set it up at all, and went through the whole process again. Afterwards, it worked beautifully.
Most phones let you set up multiple fingerprints, in case you alternate hands, or trust a loved one with all your intimate phone details. In theory, though, you're not able to set up the same finger twice - the phone will let you know you've already done it.
However - and this is the beautiful part - if your phone's fingerprint scanner isn't recognizing your fingerprint when you've already registered it, then it's not going to clock that you're setting up the same fingerprint multiple times.
This is something I discovered accidentally when I re-set-up my fingerprint, and now I can get into the phone really well. I've even done it for other phones since - it doesn't always work, but when it doesn't, it's because the fingerprint scanner is good enough that I don't need to.
If you want to try this yourself, head to your phone's settings menu, then go into the Passwords and security section, and set up your fingerprint unlock from here. If your phone initially says you're trying to register the same print, just rotate your finger until it works. And if this doesn't happen, clearly the phone is working just fine.
Oh, and make sure your finger is clean and dry, both when you're registering your finger and when you're trying to unlock the phone - depending on the sensor, this can sometimes make it impossible for the phone to scan your finger properly.