Realme GT 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $599 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 51/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 767,711); the Samsung Galaxy A26 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 767711
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 53/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $599
- Better portability (63/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 39 points higher (90/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 52/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (98/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (91/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (63/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 767711 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | realme UI 7.0 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 6.7" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 414.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (98/100 vs 53/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (98/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (84/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (91/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (63/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 39 points (90/100 vs 51/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 90/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 53/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.