Realme 9 5G Speed vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 71/100 vs 50/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 5G Speed has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 781,542); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 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
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Better portability (54/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 781542
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2943
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 45/100)
- Better display (79/100 vs 76/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 5G Speed vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 21 points higher (71/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 5G Speed | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 781542 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 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 | — | $1999 |
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" 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
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme 9 5G Speed and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Realme 9 5G Speed by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 9 5G Speed
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In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (96/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Realme 9 5G Speed are nearly equal (79/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (50/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 45/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed by 21 points (71/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Realme 9 5G Speed has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 5G Speed over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Realme 9 5G Speed is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.