Realme 14 Pro+ vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Realme 14 Pro+ (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $350 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 59/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,107,631); the Realme 14 Pro+ is noticeably lighter (191g vs 214g).
Realme 14 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1107631
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3315
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Realme 14 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 25 points higher (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Realme 14 Pro+ — 58/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 14 Pro+ (96/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme 14 Pro+ are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 14 Pro+ (86/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Realme 14 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1107631 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | — | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | — | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 8.0×None×None mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 191 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $1299 |
Realme 14 Pro+
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme 14 Pro+
- 6.8" OLED
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 14 Pro+
- 6000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Realme 14 Pro+ and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Realme 14 Pro+ by 68.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $949. Realme 14 Pro+ was $949 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 14 Pro+ (96/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme 14 Pro+ are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 14 Pro+ (86/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Realme 14 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 14 Pro+ by 25 points (84/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 14 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme 14 Pro+ has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 14 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 14 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 61/100).
Should you choose the Realme 14 Pro+ over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme 14 Pro+ is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.