Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S25+
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy S25+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads — 71/100 vs 46/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S25+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,219,688 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Samsung Galaxy S25+
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3219688 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9700 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy S25+, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ scores 25 points higher (71/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads (54/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (92/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (89/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (54/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Samsung Galaxy S25+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 3219688 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 9700 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 Pro Plus and Samsung Galaxy S25+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 76.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme 9 Pro Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (92/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (89/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (54/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 25 points (71/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25+ — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ leads on performance (92/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Samsung Galaxy S25+?
The Samsung Galaxy S25+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.