Realme GT 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $599 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 70/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4900); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 3,161,830); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 207g).
Realme GT 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 3161830
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $999
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Higher value score: 80/100 vs 52/100
- Lighter: 190g vs 207g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 52/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (80/100 vs 52/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (73/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (72/100 vs 52/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (80/100 vs 52/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3942923 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 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 | 207 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $999 |
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme GT 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ by 24.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $400. Realme GT 8 Pro was $400 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (73/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (83/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (72/100 vs 52/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (80/100 vs 52/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is noticeably better than the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (73/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.