Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A21s
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A21s (2020) runs on the Exynos 850. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads — 23/100 vs 19/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A21s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Better camera (31/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (95/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy A21s, the Realme 9 Pro Plus scores 4 points higher (23/100 vs 19/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s leads (95/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (95/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Samsung Galaxy A21s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Exynos 850 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 234339 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 300 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 836 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.5" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | — | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 3GB / 4GB / 6GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 32GB / 64GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | — | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.7×75.3×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $215 |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- Main: 48MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 6.5" IPS LCD
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A21s
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A21s (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (36/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A21s significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (95/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus edges out the Samsung Galaxy A21s by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy A21s — 19/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus leads on camera score (31/100 vs 25/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Samsung Galaxy A21s?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A21s is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.