Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 46/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 Pro Plus has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (35/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2318
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 28 points higher (74/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (89/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | — | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 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 S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 Pro Plus and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 73.5% 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 S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (89/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (77/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 28 points (74/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.