Realme GT 8 vs Samsung Galaxy A26
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380; launch prices were $350 and $250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 50/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 754,064).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Samsung Galaxy A26
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 754064
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1008
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2710
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 52/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 34/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 209g
- Cheaper at launch: $250 vs $350
- Better portability (63/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Realme GT 8 scores 30 points higher (80/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 94/100, Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (91/100 vs 52/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (98/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (56/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Samsung Galaxy A26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Exynos 1380 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 754064 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 1008 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 2710 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 25W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 13 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 4GB / 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1000 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP67 | |
| Dimensions | — | 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $250 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy A26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 13MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy A26
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 314.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Samsung Galaxy A26 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (91/100 vs 52/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (98/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (56/100 vs 34/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (85/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 30 points (80/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 34/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 52/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Samsung Galaxy A26?
The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.