Realme GT 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Realme GT 7 Pro

Premium aviation aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass 7i and IP68/IP69 water resistance — a first for Realme. At 223g and 8.55mm thick, it's reasonable for the battery size. However, the phone is extremely slippery and practically demands a case.

• IP68 + IP69 water resistance (including pressurized steam jets) is impressive and a Realme first
• Aviation aluminum frame with Gorilla Glass 7i delivers a genuinely premium feel
• Extremely slippery in hand — multiple reviewers strongly recommend using a case
• USB 2.0 port limits data transfer to just 41 MB/s — a surprising omission on a flagship

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

The S26 Ultra is the thinnest (7.9mm) and lightest (214g) Ultra ever, ditching the titanium frame in favor of Armor Aluminum. Rounder corners improve the hand feel significantly. Gorilla Glass Armor 2 protects the display. The design change from titanium to aluminum is divisive — some see it as a downgrade, others say it doesn't matter in real use.

• At 7.9mm thin and 214g, this is the thinnest and lightest Galaxy Ultra ever — noticeably more comfortable to hold than the S25 Ultra