Samsung Galaxy S26 FE vs realme GT 8 Pro
₹7,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The realme GT 8 Pro starts ₹7,000 lower: ₹72,999 against ₹79,999 for the Galaxy S26 FE.
- The realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery: 7,000 mAh against 4,900 mAh. It also charges faster, at 120W against 45W.
- The realme GT 8 Pro has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), brighter (7,000 nits against 1,900) and sharper (QHD+ against Full HD+).
- The Galaxy S26 FE is the lighter phone: 193 g against 218 g.
Get the Galaxy S26 FE for the lighter build. Get the realme GT 8 Pro for the lower price, the bigger battery and faster charging.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹79,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹72,999
- 16GB + 512GB₹78,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
Galaxy S26 FE vs realme GT 8 Pro, answered
In India, the Samsung Galaxy S26 FE starts at ₹79,999 and the realme GT 8 Pro starts at ₹72,999.
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Which is cheaper, the Galaxy S26 FE or the realme GT 8 Pro?
The realme GT 8 Pro, by ₹7,000. Starting prices: ₹72,999 for the realme GT 8 Pro, ₹79,999 for the Galaxy S26 FE. The realme GT 8 Pro comes in 2 versions, up to ₹78,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the Galaxy S26 FE or the realme GT 8 Pro?
The realme GT 8 Pro, with 7,000 mAh to 4,900 mAh. For charging, the realme GT 8 Pro is quicker: 120W to 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the realme GT 8 Pro's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (7,000 to 1,900 nits). The Galaxy S26 FE has a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X at 120Hz, the realme GT 8 Pro a 6.79-inch AMOLED at 144Hz.
Which has the better camera?
The main cameras are 50MP main (f/1.8, OIS) on the Galaxy S26 FE and 50MP main (Ricoh GR, OIS) on the realme GT 8 Pro. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The Galaxy S26 FE runs the Exynos 2500, the realme GT 8 Pro the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP68. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Galaxy S26 FE, at 193 g to 218 g.
