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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 75/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 3,161,126); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 3161126
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $599 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 77/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 218g
- Better portability (89/100 vs 46/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 15 points higher (90/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 Pro — 94/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 64/100; 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 is a bit better (98/100 vs 91/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (91/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (89/100 vs 46/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 200 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 7000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
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 25.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $200. Realme GT 8 Pro was $200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
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 Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (98/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (84/100 vs 77/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (91/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 Pro (89/100 vs 46/100).
Frequently asked questions
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 15 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 90/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 77/100).
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, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.