Realme GT5 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Realme GT5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 65/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT5 has the bigger battery (5240 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 1,700,000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 8.9mm).
Realme GT5
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 5240 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 150W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 205g vs 214g
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 61/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 88/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 1700000
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 5311
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 75/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 46/100)
Comparing the Realme GT5 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 19 points higher (84/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT5 (96/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
| Specification | Realme GT5 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1700000 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1240x2772 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5240 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 150W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Realme GT5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme GT5
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1240x2772
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme GT5
- 5240 mAh
- Wired: 150W
- No wireless charging
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 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Realme GT5 by 51.6% in our overall performance rating.
Realme GT5
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Realme GT5 (96/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (94/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT5 (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT5 is a bit better (69/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 46/100).
Which is better: the Realme GT5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Realme GT5 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Realme GT5 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme GT5 has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT5 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT5 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme GT5 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.