Realme 9 5G Speed vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 50/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 5G Speed has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 783,606); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G Speed doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 5G Speed
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Realme 9 5G Speed better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 2943
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 180g vs 199g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 5G Speed vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 16 points higher (66/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (93/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (80/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 5G Speed | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 5G Speed and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Realme 9 5G Speed by 74.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 9 5G Speed
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (93/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (80/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed is a bit better (45/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (80/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably better than the Realme 9 5G Speed — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Realme 9 5G Speed has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 5G Speed over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.