Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Realme GT 7
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S26 and Realme GT 7: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and Realme.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy S26, ahead on Performance & hardware and Connectivity. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S26 | GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.9 | 8.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 8.7 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 8.0 |
| Connectivity | 9.0 | 8.5 |
| Battery & charging | 6.9 | 7.5 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S26, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 3,064,672
- against 2,475,329
- Weight
- 167 g
- against 206 g
- Battery Features
- Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging
- Body Thickness
- 7.2 mm
- against 8.3 mm
Realme GT 7, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 4,300 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 16 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 256 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2600 | MediaTek Dimensity 9400e |
| Processor Process Size | 2 nm Best value | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 960 | Immortalis-G720 MC12 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz Best value | 3.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,064,672 Best value | 2,475,329 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,445 Best value | 2,302 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 11,611 Best value | 7,547 |
| CPU Description | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | Octa-core CPU with one Cortex-X4 core at 3.4 GHz, three Cortex-X4 cores at 2.85 GHz, and four Cortex-A720 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| 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 | 7,230 Best value | 5,383 |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink | Black, Blue, Silver, Green |
| Body Thickness | 7.2 mm Best value | 8.3 mm |
| Body Width | 71.7 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 149.6 mm | 162.4 mm |
| Weight | 167 g Best value | 206 g |
| Usable Surface | 90 % | 90.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Glass, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A Best value | B |
| Repairability Class | A Best value | B |
| Drop Test Count | 270 Best value | 180 |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | A |
| Battery Capacity | 4,300 mAh | 7,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 25 W | 120 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging |
| Battery Endurance | 51 h | 78 h 52 min Best value |
| Wireless charging power | 15 W | — |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 Best value | 800 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED Best value |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 6,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.3″ | 6.78″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,264 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,780 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 411 ppi | 450 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 360 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 5,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus 2, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, DC Dimming, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, One Billion Colors, DCI-P3 | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass 7i, Mohs Level 6, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, LTPO, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Cooling System, Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Barometer, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, RGB Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | — | Android 15 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 Best value | 15 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 6 years |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 1900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 n28a, 5G NR n28b, 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 800, 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 B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 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 n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | Computer Sync, eSIM, NFC, OTA Sync, Satellite Connectivity, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, ANT+ | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, NFC, Infrared, eSIM, Computer Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB Type-C |
| SAR American Head | 1.19 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.2 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 1.21 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.1 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 14,790 Mbps Best value | 10,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 4,900 Mbps | 7,000 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, Two Microphones |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S26 | GT 7 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS | RMX5061 |
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