Realme GT5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $500 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT5 Pro leads — 77/100 vs 70/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT5 Pro has the bigger battery (5400 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 2,402,979); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 218g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT5 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Realme GT5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5400 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $999
- Better camera (67/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 2402979
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 6511
- Lighter: 190g vs 218g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT5 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Realme GT5 Pro scores 7 points higher (77/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (80/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Realme GT5 Pro — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 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 Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (67/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (72/100 vs 35/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 2402979 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5400 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 161.7×75.1×9.2 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT5 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Realme GT5 Pro by 24.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Realme GT5 Pro was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (91/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (67/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (80/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (72/100 vs 35/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme GT5 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT5 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme GT5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme GT5 Pro leads on camera score (67/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT5 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme GT5 Pro 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.