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 $500 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 77/100 (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 (3,463,142 vs 2,402,979); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.2mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT5 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Realme GT5 Pro better?
- 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: $500 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 2402979
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2203
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 6511
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 218g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 82/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT5 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 7 points higher (84/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 67/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 Pro leads (80/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Realme GT5 Pro — 76/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100). 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 67/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT5 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2402979 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2780x1264 | 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 | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme GT5 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
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
Overall performance score
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 30.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $799. Realme GT5 Pro was $799 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 82/100).
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 67/100).
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).
Frequently asked questions
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 77/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
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 67/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 82/100).
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, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.