Realme or Samsung Galaxy?

Which smartphone brand is right for you?

Samsung Galaxywins 5 of 7 categories
Realme

Realme

Dare to Leap

4.2/5
|189,000 reviews
1
Wins
2018
Founded
budget
Price
WINNER
Samsung Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy

Do What You Can't

4.5/5
|312,000 reviews
5
Wins
1938
Founded
premium
Price

Head-to-Head Comparison

80
Camera Quality
Samsung Galaxy wins
93
85
Performance
Samsung Galaxy wins
92
88
Battery Life
88
82
Display Quality
Samsung Galaxy wins
98
75
Software & Updates
Samsung Galaxy wins
85
78
Build Quality
Samsung Galaxy wins
92
94
Value for Money
Realme wins
75
Realme

Realme excels at

Value for Money
Samsung Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy excels at

Camera QualityPerformanceDisplay QualitySoftware & UpdatesBuild Quality

Pros & Cons

Realme

Realme

Aggressive pricing
Good specs for price
Fast charging standard
Youth-oriented designs
Build quality concerns
Bloatware heavy
Samsung Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy

Industry-best AMOLED displays
Versatile camera systems
Wide product range
Excellent build quality
Pre-installed bloatware
One UI can be heavy

The Bottom Line

Choose Realme if you want...

  • Budget buyers
  • Young users
  • First smartphone buyers
  • Gaming on budget

Choose Samsung Galaxy if you want...

  • Display enthusiasts
  • Android power users
  • Foldable phone early adopters
  • Samsung ecosystem users

Our pick: Samsung Galaxy — Better overall scores and stronger performance across key categories. However, Realme is the better choice if you prioritize value for money.

Real-Time Brand Data

Stock prices, reviews, sentiment & more

Realme

Realme

Trade-In Program

Trade in your old device and save on Realme products.

Student Discount

Up to 10% OFF

Special pricing for students and educators.

CameraBatteryPerformanceSoftwarePrice
G2
4.3977042898210135
(1,423)
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TrustpilotGood
4.194699698955166
(1,804)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10
Samsung Galaxy

Samsung Galaxy

Trade-In Program

Trade in your old device and save on Samsung Galaxy products.

Student Discount

Up to 10% OFF

Special pricing for students and educators.

CameraBatteryPerformanceSoftwarePrice
G2
4.280913773275445
(677)
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TrustpilotGood
4.263498301603984
(1,243)
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Last updated: 2024-12-10