Realme GT7 (China) vs Samsung Galaxy A26

The Realme GT7 (China) (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, while the Samsung Galaxy A26 (2025) runs on the Exynos 1380. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 (China) leads — 71/100 vs 51/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 (China) has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5000); the Realme GT7 (China) is faster in AnTuTu (2,835,794 vs 749,719).

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 (China)
Performance 89
Display 94
Camera 35
Battery 72
Portability 54
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy A26
Performance 53
Display 79
Camera 34
Battery 44
Portability 63
Value for money 54
What makes Realme GT7 (China) better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2835794 vs 749719
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1008
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2758
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 25W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 53/100)
  • Better camera (35/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy A26 better?
  • Lighter: 200g vs 203g

  • Better portability (63/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Realme GT7 (China) vs the Samsung Galaxy A26, the Realme GT7 (China) scores 20 points higher (71/100 vs 51/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) leads (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (89/100 vs 53/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (72/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

Realme GT7 (China): The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Samsung Galaxy A26: The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Realme GT7 (China) Samsung Galaxy A26
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ Exynos 1380
AnTuTu 2835794 749719
Geekbench Single 2729 1008
Geekbench Multi 8430 2758
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Super AMOLED
Resolution 1280x2800 1080x2340
Refresh rate 144 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 7200 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 100W 25W
Main camera 50 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 13 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 Android 15, up to 6 major Android upgrades, One UI 7
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 IP67
Dimensions 162.4×76.0×8.3 mm 164.0×77.5×7.7 mm
Weight 203 g 200 g
Launch price $250
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
35
camera
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 13MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2800
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 6.7" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
79
display
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 (China)
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Samsung Galaxy A26
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Realme GT7 (China) and Samsung Galaxy A26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Realme GT7 (China) MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
71/100
2835794 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy A26 Exynos 1380
51/100 -278.2%
749719 AnTuTu

Realme GT7 (China) leads Samsung Galaxy A26 by 278.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme GT7 (China)
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy A26
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (89/100 vs 53/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (94/100 vs 79/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A26 are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 (China) notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 (72/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy A26 is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Realme GT7 (China) significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy A26 by 20 points (71/100 vs 51/100).

What is the rating of the Realme GT7 (China) and the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Realme GT7 (China) has a MobileRank rating of 71/100, the Samsung Galaxy A26 — 51/100.

Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 (China) or the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Realme GT7 (China) leads on performance (89/100 vs 53/100).

Should you choose the Realme GT7 (China) over the Samsung Galaxy A26?

The Realme GT7 (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy A26 is a better fit for everyday use.