Realme 9 Pro Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 46/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has the bigger battery (4800 mAh vs 4500); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 750,481).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?
- Overall rating 46/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 750481
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 936
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2318
- Bigger battery: 4800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 33W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 51/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 69/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 Pro Plus vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 27 points higher (73/100 vs 46/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (52/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (96/100 vs 51/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (50/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (52/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 Pro Plus | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 750481 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 936 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2318 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 33W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 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 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | — | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 Pro Plus
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 Pro Plus and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Realme 9 Pro Plus by 77.8% 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 Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (96/100 vs 51/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 69/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (50/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (52/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus by 27 points (73/100 vs 46/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 Pro Plus and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Realme 9 Pro Plus has a MobileRank rating of 46/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 Pro Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 51/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 Pro Plus over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.