Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy M17
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy M17 (2025) runs on the Samsung Exynos 1330. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads — 26/100 vs 23/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy M17 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500).
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Better camera (31/100 vs 28/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Longer battery life (37/100 vs 27/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (60/100 vs 50/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy M17, the Samsung Galaxy M17 scores 3 points higher (26/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 0/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Samsung Galaxy M17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Samsung Exynos 1330 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 607137 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 952 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 1963 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 1100 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.4×77.9×7.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 192 g | |
| Price | — | $130 |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy M17
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 13MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy M17
- 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, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy M17 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 is a bit better (60/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Samsung Galaxy M17 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Samsung Galaxy M17 edges out the Realme 9 Pro Plus by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy M17 — 26/100.
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Samsung Galaxy M17?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy M17 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.