Realme 15 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Realme 15 Pro (2026) 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 63/100 (a 21-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15 Pro has the bigger battery (5600 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 1,040,961); the Realme 15 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 214g).
Realme 15 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5600 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Lighter: 192g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (62/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1040961
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3315
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 57/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 85/100)
Comparing the Realme 15 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 21 points higher (84/100 vs 63/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 57/100). Value score: Realme 15 Pro — 66/100, 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 15 Pro (96/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme 15 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 15 Pro (86/100 vs 57/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Realme 15 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1040961 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1162 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3315 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5600 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.3×76.2×7.7 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 192 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $1299 |
Realme 15 Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme 15 Pro
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15 Pro
- 5600 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- 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 15 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Realme 15 Pro by 70.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $949. Realme 15 Pro was $949 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Pro (96/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme 15 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 15 Pro (86/100 vs 57/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 15 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (62/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 15 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (68/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Realme 15 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 15 Pro by 21 points (84/100 vs 63/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 15 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme 15 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 57/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 15 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme 15 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.