Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads — 71/100 vs 23/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP.
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 0/100)
- 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 (92/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (64/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 27/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra scores 48 points higher (71/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (64/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads (51/100 vs 27/100). 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 Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (64/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (51/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (55/100 vs 0/100).
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1968x2184 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 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 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Price | — | $2199 |
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 8.0" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1968x2184
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (92/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (64/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (51/100 vs 27/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra (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 Fold8 Ultra (55/100 vs 0/100).
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 48 points (71/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on camera score (64/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users.