Realme GT7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Realme GT7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $650 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 70/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4900); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 3,125,854); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Realme GT7 Pro better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2900
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9200
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $999
- Better camera (56/100 vs 40/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 3125854
- Lighter: 190g vs 222g
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Realme GT7 Pro scores 5 points higher (75/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Realme GT7 Pro — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; 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, both devices are on the same level — 91/100. In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (56/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (74/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (72/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3125854 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.5×76.9×8.6 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 32:07 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Realme GT7 Pro by 1.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $349. Realme GT7 Pro was $349 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 91/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (56/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (74/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (72/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme GT7 Pro edges out the Samsung Galaxy S26+ by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme GT7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme GT7 Pro leads on camera score (56/100 vs 40/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme GT7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.