Realme 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Realme 8 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 49/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 108 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 514,398); the Realme 8 Pro is noticeably lighter (176g vs 214g).
Realme 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Lighter: 176g vs 214g
- Better portability (72/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 514398
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 746
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 1762
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 60W vs 50W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 108MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 41/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Realme 8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 35 points higher (84/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (96/100 vs 41/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme 8 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (86/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (61/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (72/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Realme 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 514398 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 746 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1762 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 50W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 108 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×73.9×8.1 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 176 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Realme 8 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme 8 Pro
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: —
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme 8 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 50W
- 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 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Realme 8 Pro by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.
Realme 8 Pro
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (96/100 vs 41/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme 8 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (86/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme 8 Pro (61/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (72/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Realme 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme 8 Pro by 35 points (84/100 vs 49/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 49/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Realme 8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme 8 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.