Realme 15T vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Realme 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7300, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $250 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 54/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15T has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 877,641); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15T doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 210g).
Realme 15T
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $999
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 877641
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1011
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2813
- Lighter: 190g vs 210g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Realme 15T 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 55/100). Value score: Realme 15T — 60/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 52/100; 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+ significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (91/100 vs 55/100). 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 15T is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme 15T (72/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Realme 15T | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 877641 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1011 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2813 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2372 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 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 | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.2×7.8 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 210 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $999 |
Realme 15T
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme 15T
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2372
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15T
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme 15T and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Realme 15T by 72.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $749. Realme 15T was $749 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme 15T (91/100 vs 55/100).
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 15T is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme 15T (72/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Realme 15T or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Realme 15T — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 15T and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme 15T has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 15T or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 15T or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15T over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme 15T is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.