Realme 14 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Realme 14 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $229 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 975,254); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 14
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Realme 14 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
- Lighter: 189g vs 190g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $999
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3148
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 14 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 16 points higher (70/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 58/100). Value score: Realme 14 — 62/100, 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 (91/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 14 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.7×8.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Realme 14
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme 14
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 14 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Realme 14 by 69.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $770. Realme 14 was $770 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (91/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (56/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 14 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Realme 14 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 14 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme 14 has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 14 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 14 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 58/100).
Should you choose the Realme 14 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.