Realme 14 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Realme 14 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $350 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,107,631).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 14 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Realme 14 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $999
- Better camera (61/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1107631
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3390
- Lighter: 190g vs 191g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 14 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads (61/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Realme 14 Pro+ — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme 14 Pro+ (91/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (61/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Realme 14 Pro+ are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 14 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1107631 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 8.0×None×None mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Realme 14 Pro+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme 14 Pro+
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 14 Pro+
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 14 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Realme 14 Pro+ by 65.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $649. Realme 14 Pro+ was $649 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme 14 Pro+ (91/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (61/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ and the Realme 14 Pro+ are nearly equal (72/100 vs 68/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 14 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Realme 14 Pro+ by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme 14 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme 14 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 14 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme 14 Pro+ leads on camera score (61/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 14 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Realme 14 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme 14 Pro+ is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.