Realme Note 60 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Realme Note 60 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T612, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $110 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 66/100 vs 28/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Note 60 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 32 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme Note 60 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 190g).
Realme Note 60
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Cheaper at launch: $110 vs $799
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 31/100)
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 360
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 1250
- Faster charging: 25W vs 10W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 32MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 190g
- Higher performance (90/100 vs 16/100)
- Better camera (40/100 vs 20/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Realme Note 60 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 38 points higher (66/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Note 60 leads (43/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Realme Note 60 — 40/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 44/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 60 (90/100 vs 16/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 60 (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme Note 60 (40/100 vs 20/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Note 60 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme Note 60 (89/100 vs 67/100).
| Specification | Realme Note 60 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T612 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 2856499 | |
| Geekbench Single | 360 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1250 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 720x1600 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 10W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 32 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB / 6GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 14, Realme UI 5.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 560 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP64 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 167.3×76.7×7.8 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $110 | $799 |
Realme Note 60
- Main: 32MP
- Front: 5MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme Note 60
- 6.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 720x1600
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme Note 60
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 10W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Launch price difference: $689. Realme Note 60 was $689 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 60 (90/100 vs 16/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 60 (81/100 vs 43/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme Note 60 (40/100 vs 20/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Note 60 is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme Note 60 (89/100 vs 67/100).
Which is better: the Realme Note 60 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme Note 60 by 38 points (66/100 vs 28/100).
What is the rating of the Realme Note 60 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Realme Note 60 has a MobileRank rating of 28/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme Note 60 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (40/100 vs 20/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme Note 60 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (90/100 vs 16/100).
Should you choose the Realme Note 60 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Realme Note 60 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.