Realme P3 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Realme P3 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 57/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P3 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,041,899); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P3 Pro doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 190g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme P3 Pro
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Realme P3 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1041899
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3390
- Lighter: 162g vs 190g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 32/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 65/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme P3 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 17 points higher (74/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P3 Pro leads (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme P3 Pro (89/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Realme P3 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme P3 Pro (77/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P3 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (63/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme P3 Pro (89/100 vs 65/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme P3 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1041899 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1272x2800 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15, Realme UI 6.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.3×8.0 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 190 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme P3 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme P3 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2800
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme P3 Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme P3 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Realme P3 Pro by 63.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme P3 Pro (89/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme P3 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26 are nearly equal (84/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme P3 Pro (77/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme P3 Pro significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (63/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme P3 Pro (89/100 vs 65/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme P3 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Realme P3 Pro — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Realme P3 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Realme P3 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme P3 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme P3 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Realme P3 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Realme P3 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.