Realme GT 5G vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Realme GT 5G (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 57/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 5G has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 186g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 5G
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Realme GT 5G better?
- Bigger battery: 4500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3537
- Lighter: 162g vs 186g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 63/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 5G vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 17 points higher (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 5G leads (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme GT 5G (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (77/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 5G is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme GT 5G (89/100 vs 63/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 5G | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.4" Super AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 5G and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Realme GT 5G by 59.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme GT 5G (89/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 81/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 5G (77/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 5G is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme GT 5G (89/100 vs 63/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Realme GT 5G — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 5G and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Realme GT 5G has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 5G or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 5G over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Realme GT 5G is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.