Realme Neo7 Turbo vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Realme Neo7 Turbo (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400e, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $270 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 70/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo7 Turbo has the bigger battery (7200 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 2,560,650).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme Neo7 Turbo
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Realme Neo7 Turbo better?
- Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 60W
- Lighter: 205g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $270 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 61/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 2560650
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2233
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 7478
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 84/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 84/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme Neo7 Turbo vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 14 points higher (84/100 vs 70/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo leads (85/100 vs 61/100). Value score: Realme Neo7 Turbo — 86/100, 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 84/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (85/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme Neo7 Turbo | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2560650 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2233 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7478 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1280x2800 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | — | 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 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68/IP69 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.4×76.1×8.6 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $270 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1280x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme Neo7 Turbo
- 7200 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
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 Neo7 Turbo and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Realme Neo7 Turbo by 26.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1029. Realme Neo7 Turbo was $1029 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (96/100 vs 84/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (88/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Neo7 Turbo (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo7 Turbo notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (85/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme Neo7 Turbo are nearly equal (51/100 vs 50/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme Neo7 Turbo or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is noticeably better than the Realme Neo7 Turbo — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo7 Turbo and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo has a MobileRank rating of 70/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo7 Turbo 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 Neo7 Turbo or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 84/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo7 Turbo over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme Neo7 Turbo is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.