Realme GT7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Realme GT7 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $650 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 75/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 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 3,125,854).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Realme GT7 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 60W
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 3125854
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 3013
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9287
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 222g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 91/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 56/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 9 points higher (84/100 vs 75/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Realme GT7 Pro — 64/100, 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 91/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme GT7 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (86/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3125854 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 222 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme GT7 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1264x2780
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Realme GT7 Pro by 9.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $649. Realme GT7 Pro was $649 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 91/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme GT7 Pro are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (86/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro is a bit better (74/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 39/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Realme GT7 Pro by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme GT7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme GT7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 56/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 91/100).
Should you choose the Realme GT7 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme GT7 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.