Realme C83 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Realme C83 5G (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6400, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $130 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 47/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C83 5G has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 550,018).
Realme C83 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4900 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $130 vs $999
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 550018
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 803
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2047
- Faster charging: 45W vs 15W
- Lighter: 190g vs 198g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 30/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 66/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 61/100)
Comparing the Realme C83 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 23 points higher (70/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (40/100 vs 30/100). Value score: Realme C83 5G — 74/100, 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 C83 5G (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme C83 5G (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
| Specification | Realme C83 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 6400 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 550018 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 803 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2047 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 15W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $130 | $999 |
Realme C83 5G
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme C83 5G
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme C83 5G
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 15W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme C83 5G and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Realme C83 5G by 82.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $869. Realme C83 5G was $869 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme C83 5G (91/100 vs 44/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme C83 5G (89/100 vs 66/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 30/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme C83 5G is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (72/100 vs 61/100).
Which is better: the Realme C83 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme C83 5G by 23 points (70/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Realme C83 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme C83 5G has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme C83 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 30/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme C83 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 44/100).
Should you choose the Realme C83 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme C83 5G is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.