Realme GT 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Realme GT 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, 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 57/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,135,878); the Realme GT 5G is noticeably lighter (186g vs 214g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Realme GT 5G better?
- Faster charging: 65W vs 60W
- Lighter: 186g vs 214g
- Better portability (63/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 43/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 81/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (86/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT 5G (61/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11, Realme UI 2 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 158.5×73.3×8.4 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 5G and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Realme GT 5G by 67.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Realme GT 5G
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (86/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT 5G (61/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 5G is a bit better (63/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme GT 5G has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme GT 5G is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.