Realme 15x vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Realme 15x (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6300, 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 51/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 15x has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 524,785); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 15x doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 212g).
Realme 15x
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $999
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 524785
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 771
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 1980
- Lighter: 190g vs 212g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 65/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 49/100)
Comparing the Realme 15x vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 19 points higher (70/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 15x leads (75/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Realme 15x — 54/100, 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 15x (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme 15x (89/100 vs 65/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100. In the "battery" category, the Realme 15x notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme 15x (72/100 vs 49/100).
| Specification | Realme 15x | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6300 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 524785 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 771 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1980 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1570 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1200 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.1×77.9×8.3 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $250 | $999 |
Realme 15x
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 50MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme 15x
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1570
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 15x
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme 15x and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Realme 15x by 83.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $749. Realme 15x was $749 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme 15x (91/100 vs 43/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme 15x (89/100 vs 65/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 40/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 15x notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (75/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme 15x (72/100 vs 49/100).
Which is better: the Realme 15x or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Realme 15x — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Realme 15x and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme 15x has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Realme 15x or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 43/100).
Should you choose the Realme 15x over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme 15x is a better fit for those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.