Realme P4 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Realme P4 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7400, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $229 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 57/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P4 has the bigger battery (7000 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 956,756); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P4 doesn't; the Realme P4 is noticeably lighter (195g vs 214g).
Realme P4
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 60W
- Lighter: 195g vs 214g
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $1299
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 61/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 51/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3515964 vs 956756
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3185
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 79/100)
Comparing the Realme P4 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 27 points higher (84/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 35/100). Value score: Realme P4 — 72/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 76/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme P4 (96/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme P4 (86/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme P4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (66/100 vs 51/100).
| Specification | Realme P4 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7400 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 956756 | 3515964 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 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 | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | IP66 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.3×75.9×7.6 mm | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $1299 |
Realme P4
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme P4
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme P4
- 7000 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 P4 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Realme P4 by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1070. Realme P4 was $1070 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme P4 (96/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (88/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme P4 (86/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 is a bit better (68/100 vs 61/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme P4 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (66/100 vs 51/100).
Which is better: the Realme P4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Realme P4 by 27 points (84/100 vs 57/100).
What is the rating of the Realme P4 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme P4 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme P4 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 P4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Realme P4 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Realme P4 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.