Realme Neo8 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 66/100 (a 9-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,515,964 vs 3,222,272).
Realme Neo8
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 51/100)
- Better value for money (55/100 vs 20/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 3222272
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 2903
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 9602
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 215g
- Higher performance (84/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 51/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (32/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Realme Neo8 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 9 points higher (75/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (55/100 vs 20/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (86/100 vs 51/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (69/100 vs 51/100). In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
| Specification | Realme Neo8 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 3222272 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2903 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9602 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1272x2772 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 8000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 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 16, Realme UI 7.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 214 g | |
| Price | — | $1299 |
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
We compared Realme Neo8 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Realme Neo8 by 8.4% in our overall performance rating.
Realme Neo8
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (84/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme Neo8 (86/100 vs 51/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (69/100 vs 51/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Realme Neo8 are nearly equal (32/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (55/100 vs 20/100).
Which is better: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra edges out the Realme Neo8 by just 9 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Realme Neo8 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme Neo8 has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 51/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Neo8 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (84/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Realme Neo8 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.