Realme GT 8 Pro VS Samsung Galaxy S26
We are comparing the Realme GT 8 Pro ( Realme ) head-to-head with the Samsung Galaxy S26 ( Samsung ) . You'll get the key pros and cons of each phone, in-depth specs, and performance highlights.
Note: This comparison of Realme GT 8 Pro vs. Samsung Galaxy S26 is based on Comparigon's analysis and is for informational purposes only.
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Realme GT 8 Pro AND Samsung Galaxy S26
Here’s how Realme GT 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 stack up against each other in their most impactful areas. Use these bullets to see at a glance which phone excels where.
Reasons to consider the Realme GT 8 Pro
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20% smoother display (144 Hz vs 120 Hz)
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63% larger battery (7000 mAh vs 4300 mAh)
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39% higher AnTuTu v11 score (4164846 vs 2993684)
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10% higher single-core Geekbench score (3711 vs 3378)
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33% more RAM (16GB vs 12GB)
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Higher resolution (1440 x 3136)
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Higher Selfie Camera Resolution of 32 MP
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy S26
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Superior display technology (Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X)
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22% lighter at 167g
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Realme GT 8 Pro AND Samsung Galaxy S26
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Realme GT 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that Phone wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Realme GT 8 Pro | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
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General Information
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| Brand: | Realme | Samsung |
| Release Date: | November 1, 2025 | March 6, 2026 |
| Mobile SoC: | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| GPU: | Adreno 840 | Adreno 840 |
| Operating System: | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| Weight: | 214 g | 167 g |
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Display
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| Display Size: | 6.79 inches | 6.3 inches |
| Display Resolution: | 1440 x 3136 | 1080 x 2340 |
| Display Pixels Per Inch: | 508 | 409 |
| Display Technology: | OLED | Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X |
| Display Refresh Rate: | 144 | 120 |
| Display Brightness: | 2000 nits, 7000 nits (HDR) | 2600 nits |
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Camera
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| Main Camera Setup: | Triple Camera | Triple Camera |
| Main Camera: | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main Camera Features: | Dual LED flash, bokeh mode, pro mode, RAW support | Best Face, Horizon Lock, LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama, Pro mode, RAW support, Super Steady video |
| Main Camera Video: | 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 120 fps, 1080p at 60 fps, 1080p slow motion at 240 fps | 8K at 24/30fps, 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30/60/120/240fps |
| Selfie Camera: | 32 MP | 12 MP |
| Selfie Camera Video: | 4K at 60 fps | 4K at 30/60fps, 1080p at 30fps |
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Standard Lens
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| Megapixels | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8192 x 6144 | 8160 x 6120 |
| Aperture | f/1.9 | f/1.8 |
| Focal Length | 24 mm | 24 mm |
| Sensor | — | Samsung ISOCELL S5KGN3 |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.56" | 1/1.56" |
| Pixel Size | 1 micron | 1.0 micron |
| Autofocus | Laser Autofocus | Dual Pixel PDAF |
| Stabilization | Optical | Optical |
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Telephoto Lens
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| Megapixels | 200 MP | 10 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.6 | f/2.4 |
| Focal Length | 65 mm | 67 mm |
| Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL S5KHP5 | Samsung ISOCELL S5K3K1 |
| Sensor Size | 1/1.56" | 1/3.94" |
| Pixel Size | 0.5 micron | 1.0 micron |
| Autofocus | — | PDAF |
| Stabilization | Optical | Optical |
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Ultra-wide Lens
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| Megapixels | 50 MP | 12 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.2 |
| Focal Length | 16 mm | 13 mm |
| Sensor | OmniVision OV50D | Sony IMX564 |
| Sensor Size | 1/2.88" | 1/2.55" |
| Pixel Size | 0.64 micron | 1.4 micron |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Selfie Lens
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| Megapixels | 32 MP | 12 MP |
| Image Resolution | 6528 x 4896 | 4000 x 3000 |
| Aperture | f/2.4 | f/2.2 |
| Focal Length | 24 mm | 26 mm |
| Sensor | CMOS | Samsung S5K3LU |
| Sensor Size | 1/3.1" | 1/3.2" |
| Pixel Size | 0.7 micron | 1.12 micron |
| Autofocus | No | Phase autofocus |
| Stabilization | Digital | Digital |
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Battery & Charging
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| Battery Capacity: | 7000 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Battery Life (in hours tested): | 37 | 30 |
| Battery Type: | Silicon-Carbon (Si/C) | Li-Ion |
| Charging Speed: | 120W | 25W |
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Performance
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| RAM: | 16 GB, 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage: | 1 TB, 512 GB, 256 GB | 512 GB, 256 GB |
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GEEKBENCH V6
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| Single-Core (V6) | 3711 | 3378 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 11175 | 11097 |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 4164846 | 2993684 |
| CPU | 1188010 | 984024 |
| GPU | 1534963 | 1140841 |
| MEM | 465758 | 413795 |
| UX | 976115 | 455024 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 4004107 | 3586464 |
| CPU | 1177510 | 1039672 |
| GPU | 1402206 | 1390228 |
| MEM | 501463 | 419821 |
| UX | 922928 | 736743 |
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Connectivity
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| Network Technology: | 5G | 5G |
| SIM Type: | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
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| USB: | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
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Extras & Build
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| Fingerprint Sensor Type: | Under Display | Under display |
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| Speaker: | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
| Audio Jack: | No | No |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Realme GT 8 Pro AND Samsung Galaxy S26
The charts below visualize how Realme GT 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26 stack up in key performance metrics.
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SCREEN SIZE COMPARISON OF Realme GT 8 Pro AND Samsung Galaxy S26
Here’s a proportional visualization of the Realme GT 8 Pro’s 6.79 inches screen compared to the Samsung Galaxy S26’s 6.3 inches display. Each rectangle is scaled so you can see at a glance which phone offers a larger viewing area.
Realme GT 8 Pro
6.79 inches″
Samsung Galaxy S26
6.3 inches″
Release Timeline of Realme GT 8 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S26
Realme GT 8 Pro was released 4 months, 5 days earlier than Samsung Galaxy S26.
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Domain Score Summary
Note: Scores (0 to 100) are generated by Comparigon’s scoring algorithm and are intended as a high-level guide. They may not map 1-to-1 with the individual spec-by-spec comparisons shown in the table.
Our Verdict
In conclusion, the Realme GT 8 Pro edges out overall compared to the Samsung Galaxy S26. Its strongest advantages are in Performance, Camera, Display and Battery. They are still fairly close in Connectivity & Features.
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