Realme GT5 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Realme GT5 Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $700 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 83/100 vs 76/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT5 Pro has the bigger battery (5400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,437,807 vs 2,402,979); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.2mm).
Realme GT5 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $700 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3437807 vs 2402979
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 7192
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 218g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 83/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Realme GT5 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 7 points higher (83/100 vs 76/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (80/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Realme GT5 Pro — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 74/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (86/100 vs 61/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (51/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Realme GT5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2402979 | 3437807 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5400 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $700 | $1299 |
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme GT5 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT5 Pro
- 5400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Realme GT5 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Realme GT5 Pro by 30.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $599. Realme GT5 Pro was $599 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (95/100 vs 83/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (86/100 vs 61/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (80/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT5 Pro (51/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Realme GT5 Pro 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 Ultra?
The Realme GT5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 76/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 61/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 83/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT5 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme GT5 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.