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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT7 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 74/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT7 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4000); the Realme GT7 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,125,854 vs 2,827,538); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 222g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme GT7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Realme GT7 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3125854 vs 2827538
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2880
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 9100
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $650 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 89/100)
- Longer battery life (74/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Lighter: 162g vs 222g
- Better camera (77/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 39/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme GT7 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Realme GT7 Pro scores 1 points higher (75/100 vs 74/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro leads (74/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Realme GT7 Pro — 64/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 Realme GT7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (77/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (74/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (89/100 vs 39/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme GT7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 3125854 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3013 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9287 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1264x2780 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6500 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $650 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- 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
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme GT7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT7 Pro leads Samsung Galaxy S26 by 10.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $149. Realme GT7 Pro was $149 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (91/100 vs 89/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (77/100 vs 56/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT7 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (74/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme GT7 Pro (89/100 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 1 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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme GT7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 56/100).
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.