Realme 9 5G Speed vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 78/100 vs 50/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,453,998 vs 781,542); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G Speed doesn't; the Realme 9 5G Speed is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Realme 9 5G Speed
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Overall rating 50/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3453998 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Faster charging: 60W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (78/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 54/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 5G Speed vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 28 points higher (78/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (61/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 5G Speed | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3453998 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | — | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 199 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $2199 |
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Realme 9 5G Speed and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads Realme 9 5G Speed by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9 5G Speed
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (96/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (78/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (67/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (61/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed by 28 points (78/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Realme 9 5G Speed has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 78/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (67/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 5G Speed over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Realme 9 5G Speed is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.