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 — 74/100 vs 50/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Realme X3 has the bigger battery (4200 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme X3 doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 202g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Realme X3
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Realme X3 better?
- Bigger battery: 4200 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 30W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 50/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2864
- Lighter: 162g vs 202g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 48/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 28/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 70/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Realme X3 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 24 points higher (74/100 vs 50/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme X3 (77/100 vs 48/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Realme X3 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (89/100 vs 48/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Realme X3 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.0" IPS LCD | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Realme X3 and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Realme X3 by 69.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Realme X3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (89/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 70/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Realme X3 (77/100 vs 48/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Realme X3 are nearly equal (31/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 (89/100 vs 48/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Realme X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Realme X3 by 24 points (74/100 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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Realme X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 48/100).
Which is more powerful: the Realme X3 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Realme X3 over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.