Realme GT 8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $350 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 74/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,126,402 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 209g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT 8
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Realme GT 8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3126402 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $350 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 209g
- Better camera (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT 8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Realme GT 8 scores 6 points higher (80/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Realme GT 8 — 94/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (98/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (85/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (89/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT 8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3126402 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 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 | 100W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | — | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | — | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 209 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $350 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme GT 8
- 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
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT 8 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 10.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $449. Realme GT 8 was $449 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (98/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme GT 8 (77/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (85/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme GT 8 (89/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Realme GT 8 edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26 by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT 8 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Realme GT 8 has a MobileRank rating of 80/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT 8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 56/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT 8 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
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 is a better fit for gamers and power users.