Realme 9 5G Speed vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Realme 9 5G Speed (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 50/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Realme 9 5G Speed has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 783,606); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme 9 5G Speed doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 199g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme 9 5G Speed
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Realme 9 5G Speed better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (45/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 783606
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1017
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2943
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 162g vs 199g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 76/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme 9 5G Speed vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 24 points higher (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed leads (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (89/100 vs 54/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme 9 5G Speed | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 783606 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1017 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2943 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.6" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2412 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.4×75.8×8.5 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme 9 5G Speed
- Main: 48MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme 9 5G Speed
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme 9 5G Speed and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Realme 9 5G Speed by 72.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (89/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 76/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (77/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme 9 5G Speed is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed (89/100 vs 54/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 5G Speed by 24 points (74/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme 9 5G Speed and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Realme 9 5G Speed has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme 9 5G Speed or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Realme 9 5G Speed over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.