Realme P4 vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Realme P4 (2025) runs on the Dimensity 7400, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $229 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 57/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Realme P4 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4000); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 953,150); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme P4 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 195g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme P4
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Realme P4 better?
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 25W
- Cheaper at launch: $229 vs $799
- Longer battery life (68/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 953150
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1061
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3185
- Lighter: 162g vs 195g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 35/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 66/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme P4 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 57/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 leads (68/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Realme P4 — 68/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 significantly outperforms the Realme P4 (89/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Realme P4 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme P4 (77/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (68/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme P4 (89/100 vs 66/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme P4 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Dimensity 7400 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 953150 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1061 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3185 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" OLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2392 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| 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 | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 195 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $229 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme P4
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme P4
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2392
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme P4
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme P4 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Realme P4 by 66.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $570. Realme P4 was $570 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme P4 (89/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Realme P4 are nearly equal (81/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme P4 (77/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme P4 significantly outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (68/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme P4 (89/100 vs 66/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme P4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably better than the Realme P4 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Realme P4 and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Realme P4 has a MobileRank rating of 57/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme P4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme P4 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Realme P4 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.