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 — 54/100 vs 23/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 Pro Plus has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000).
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (27/100 vs 15/100)
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (97/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 31 points higher (54/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads (27/100 vs 15/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (64/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (27/100 vs 15/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (97/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 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 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | — | $799 |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (64/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus is a bit better (27/100 vs 15/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (97/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
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 31 points (54/100 vs 23/100).
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 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 54/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (64/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for active users.