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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 54/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 14 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 975,254); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 14 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 189g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 14
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Realme 14 better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $799
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 975254
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1087
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3148
- Lighter: 162g vs 189g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 58/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 14 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 20 points higher (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 leads (56/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Realme 14 — 62/100, 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 significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme 14 (89/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 14 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 975254 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1087 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3148 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 14
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 65.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Realme 14 was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (89/100 vs 58/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Realme 14 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 14 (77/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 14 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (56/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme 14 (89/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 14 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 14 by 20 points (74/100 vs 54/100).
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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 14 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 14 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.