Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 46/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 33W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 38 points higher (84/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (88/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (61/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | — | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 Pro Plus and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme 9 Pro Plus
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (96/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (88/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (61/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 38 points (84/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.