Realme GT 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $350 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 80/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 3,119,308).
Realme GT 8
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 214g
- Cheaper: $350 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 88/100)
- Better value for money (100/100 vs 76/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 3119308
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3041
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9494
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 92/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 4 points higher (84/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (100/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1440x3136 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 214 g | |
| Price | $350 | $1299 |
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 7000 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
We compared Realme GT 8 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Realme GT 8 by 11.3% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $949. Realme GT 8 is cheaper by $949.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (96/100 vs 92/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 is a bit better (98/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (86/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (85/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme GT 8 are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (100/100 vs 76/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Realme GT 8 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme GT 8 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.