Realme GT 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $599 and $1299. Both devices score the same overall rating of 84/100. Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,463,142).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3463142
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 3601
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 10686
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Lighter: 207g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $1299
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 96/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 51/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (86/100 vs 73/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
Comparison verdict
The Realme GT 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra received the same MobileRank rating — 84/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 207 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra by 14.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $700. Realme GT 8 Pro was $700 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (98/100 vs 96/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme GT 8 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 73/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (83/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (52/100 vs 51/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
Both devices scored 84/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Realme GT 8 Pro (98/100 vs 96/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme GT 8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 73/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
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 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.