Realme GT5 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Realme GT5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 65/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT5 has the bigger battery (5240 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 1,700,000); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 205g).
Realme GT5
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Bigger battery: 5240 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 150W vs 45W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 1700000
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 5311
- Lighter: 190g vs 205g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Realme GT5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 5 points higher (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 leads (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme GT5 (91/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (69/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme GT5 (72/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Realme GT5 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1700000 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5240 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 150W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13, Realme UI 4.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1400 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.1×75.4×8.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Realme GT5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme GT5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT5
- 5240 mAh
- Wired: 150W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme GT5 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Realme GT5 by 46.2% in our overall performance rating.
Realme GT5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme GT5 (91/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (40/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (69/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme GT5 (72/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ edges out the Realme GT5 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT5 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme GT5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera score (40/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT5 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme GT5 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.