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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 65/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 Pro+ has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,107,631); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 191g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 14 Pro+
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Realme 14 Pro+ better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $799
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1107631
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3390
- Lighter: 162g vs 191g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 61/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 14 Pro+ vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 9 points higher (74/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ leads (63/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Realme 14 Pro+ — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 notably outperforms the Realme 14 Pro+ (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme 14 Pro+ (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme 14 Pro+ (89/100 vs 68/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 14 Pro+ | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1107631 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 14 Pro+
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 60.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $449. Realme 14 Pro+ was $449 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme 14 Pro+ (89/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme 14 Pro+ (77/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 Pro+ significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (63/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme 14 Pro+ (89/100 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 9 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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 14 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 14 Pro+ or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.