Realme X3 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 50/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has the bigger battery (4900 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,830 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is thinner (7.3mm vs 8.9mm).
Realme X3
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161830 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 4900 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 30W
- Lighter: 190g vs 202g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 48/100)
Comparing the Realme X3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 20 points higher (70/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (54/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme X3 (89/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme X3 (54/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme X3 (72/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Realme X3 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3161830 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10, Realme UI | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 202 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Realme X3 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Realme X3 by 72.8% in our overall performance rating.
Realme X3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme X3 (89/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme X3 (54/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Realme X3 (72/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Realme X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Realme X3 by 20 points (70/100 vs 50/100).
What is the rating of the Realme X3 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme X3 has a MobileRank rating of 50/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme X3 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme X3 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Realme X3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.