Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads — 32/100 vs 23/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy A26 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500).
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better camera (31/100 vs 29/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (97/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Samsung Galaxy A26 scores 9 points higher (32/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (97/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 749719 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2758 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 200 g | |
| Price | — | $182 |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 29/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (97/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Samsung Galaxy A26 edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 32/100.
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.