Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 61/100 vs 23/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 Pro Plus has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 33W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (27/100 vs 25/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 38 points higher (61/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus leads (55/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Realme UI 3.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $1999 |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (67/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (76/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 25/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (50/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 38 points (61/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (67/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for active users.