Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs Realme GT 8 Pro
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and Realme GT 8 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Realme.
The verdict
Your pick: Realme GT 8 Pro, ahead on Performance & hardware and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S26 Plus | GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.5 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 9.7 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 7.8 |
| Connectivity | 9.5 | 8.6 |
| Battery & charging | 8.3 | 8.9 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, if you care about…
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 218 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable
- against Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, USB Power Delivery
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 8.2 mm
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,445
- against 497
Realme GT 8 Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 4,900 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,873,902
- against 3,142,032
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 2 nm Best value | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 550 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1,000 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,142,032 | 3,873,902 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,445 Best value | 497 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 11,611 Best value | 1,541 |
| CPU Description | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | Octa-core CPU with 2×4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 16 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,138 | 7,509 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White, Silver, Gold, Purple, Cyan | White, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 8.2 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 76.9 mm |
| Body Height | 158.4 mm | 161.8 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 218 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % | 90.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Polycarbonate |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69, IP64 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 2 m Best value |
| Drop Resistance Class | A Best value | D |
| Repairability Class | C | C |
| Drop Test Count | 270 Best value | 60 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A Best value | B |
| Battery Capacity | 4,900 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 120 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable Best value | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, USB Power Delivery |
| Battery Endurance | 55 h | 60 h 32 min Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 20 W | 50 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 Best value | 1,100 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 7,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.79″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px | 3,136 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 516 ppi Best value | 508 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 360 Hz Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, One Billion Colors, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 4, HDR10+, HDR Vivid, Dolby Vision, SGS Certified, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n84 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, UWB, Satellite Connectivity, Samsung DeX, DisplayPort output, ANT+ | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 2.0, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync, 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB 2.0 |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.15 W/kg | 0.99 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.17 W/kg Best value | 1.27 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.78 W/kg Best value | 0.993 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.22 W/kg Best value | 1.272 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 14,790 Mbps Best value | 300 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 4,900 Mbps Best value | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | GT 8 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price | — | 1,199 € |
| Model numbers | SM-S947B, SM-S947B/DS, SM-S947U, SM-S947U1, SM-S947W, SM-S947N, SM-S9470, SM-S947E, SM-S947E/DS | RMX5210 |
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