iQOO 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S26

Compare iQOO 15 and Samsung Galaxy S26 to understand which one suits your needs the best. The iQOO 15 is priced from ₹85,999, while Samsung Galaxy S26 is available at ₹87,999 respectively. In terms of performance and features, each device offers a unique combination of processor, display, camera, and battery capabilities. Explore their complete specifications and key differences side-by-side to make a well-informed buying decision.

iQOO 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Comparison Overview

Key Highlights	iQOO 15	Samsung Galaxy S26
Price	₹85,999	₹87,999
Processor	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5	Samsung Exynos 2600
Display	6.85 inches, 2K AMOLED, 144Hz	6.27 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
Rear Camera	50MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Ultra-wide), 50MP (Telephoto), 32MP (Front)	50MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Front)
Battery	7000mAh, 100W, Charger in the box	4300mAh, 25W
RAM/Storage	12GB (LPDDR5X), 256GB (UFS 4.1)	12GB (LPDDR5X), 256GB (UFS 4.0)

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10/10

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iQOO 15

₹85,999

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₹13,000 higher than launch price

8.6/10

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Samsung Galaxy S26

₹87,999

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Was ₹74,999 13 day(s) ago

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iQOO 15

₹85,999

Samsung Galaxy S26

₹87,999

Reasons To Consider

→ iQOO 15

Faster processor for smoother multitasking and demanding mobile gaming - (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5)

Larger battery capacity for longer usage - (7000mAh)

Features a crispier and higher resolution display - (2K)

Smoother refresh rate for fluid scrolling, animations, and gameplay - (144Hz)

Faster wired charging speeds for noticeably shorter charge times - (100W)

Rich HDR playback with expanded dynamic range and realistic contrast - (Dolby Vision)

→ Samsung Galaxy S26

Tougher protective glass engineered for improved drop and scratch resistance - (Gorilla Glass Victus 2)

Sturdier chassis providing enhanced structural rigidity and hand feel - (Armor Aluminium)

Thinner, lightweight design offering comfortable one-handed handling - (7.2 mm)

Supports reverse wireless charging for accessories

Supports HDR video recording on the front camera - (HDR 10+ recording)

Supports AI accelerated frame interpolation for smoother gameplay

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iQOO 15100

Samsung Galaxy S2682

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Samsung Galaxy S26100

iQOO 1592

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Samsung Galaxy S2672

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iQOO 15100

Samsung Galaxy S2648

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Samsung Galaxy S26100

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Key Specifications

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5	Samsung Exynos 2600
6.85 inches, 2K AMOLED, 144Hz	6.27 inches, FHD+ AMOLED, 120Hz
50MP (Wide-angle), 50MP (Ultra-wide), 50MP (Telephoto), 32MP (Front)	50MP (Wide-angle), 12MP (Ultra-wide), 10MP (Telephoto), 12MP (Front)
7000mAh, 100W, Charger in the box	4300mAh, 25W
12GB (LPDDR5X)	12GB (LPDDR5X)
256GB (UFS 4.1)	256GB (UFS 4.0)

General

Box Contents	Phone, 100W Charger, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool, Case	Phone, Type-C Cable, SIM Ejector Tool
Launch Price	₹72,999	₹87,999

Display

🏆 Winner: iQOO 15

Display Type	AMOLED	AMOLED
Refresh Rate	144Hz	120Hz
LTPO Support	Yes	Yes
Playback Quality	Dolby Vision	HDR10+
Display Engine	M14	Dynamic 2X
Touch Sampling Rate	3200Hz	240Hz
Display Enhancements	-	Vision Booster
Display Size	6.85 inches	6.27 inches
Area	114 cm²	96.5 cm²
Display Form Factor	Curved Display	Flat Display
Screen to Body Ratio	94.37%	90%
Resolution Width	1440pixels	1080pixels
Resolution Height	3168pixels	2340pixels
Aspect Ratio	19.8:9	19.5:9
Pixel Density	508ppi	410ppi
Display Bit Rate	10-bit	8-bit
Color Gamut Range	118%	100%
Display Resolution	2K	FHD+
Peak Brightness	6000nits	2600nits
Eye Protection	TUV Rheinland certification	Eye Comfort Shield
Colour Gamut	DCI-P3	DCI-P3
Colour Depth	1.07 Billion Colours	16.7 Million Colours
Anti Reflection Coating	Yes	-
Typical Brightness	1000nits	-
High Brightness	3000nits	-
Contrast Ratio	8,000,000:1	-

Body

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26

Height	163.65 mm	149.6 mm
Width	76.8 mm	71.7 mm
Thickness	8.17 mm	7.2 mm
Weight	220 grams	167 grams
Screen Material	Schott Xensation Glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Display Protection	Schott Xensation α	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Back Material	Glass	Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Side Material	Metal Frame	Armor Aluminium
Build Quality	Schott Xensation Alpha	Corning Gorilla Glass victus 2
Ports	OTG, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1	Display Port 1.2, USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1
Additional Features	USB Type-C (bottom)	OTG, USB Type-C (bottom)
IP Rating	IP68/IP69 (Dust and Water Resistant)	IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant)
Speaker	Stereo Speakers	Stereo Speakers
Sound Tuning	Snapdragon Sound	Dolby Atmos

Processor

🏆 Winner: iQOO 15

Chipset Manufacturer	Qualcomm	Samsung
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5	Exynos 2600
Fabrication Size	3 nm	2 nm
Number of Cores	Octa-core	Deca-core
Clock Speed	2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M	1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro
Cooling System	Vapor Chamber Cooling	Vapor Chamber Cooling
GPU	Adreno 840	Xclipse 960
Co-Processor	Q3 Gaming Chip	-

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Gaming Benchmarks

BGMI Super Smooth + Ultra Extreme	119.3 FPS 37.2 °C (Temp)	116.5 FPS 39.2 °C (Temp)
COD Mobile Medium + Ultra	120.1 FPS 37.2 °C (Temp)	-
Genshin Impact Highest + 60FPS (Android)	60.1 FPS 40.1 °C (Temp)	58 FPS 40.5 °C (Temp)
Wuthering Waves Balanced + High	59.2 FPS 42.2 °C (Temp)	-

Performance Benchmarks

AnTuTu	3729088	2845619
Geekbench 6 CPU Single-Core	3588	2692
Geekbench 6 CPU Multi-Core	10207	9930

Operating System

OS Name	Android	Android
OS Version	16	16
OS Skin	Origin OS	One UI
Inbuilt AI	-	Galaxy AI
Gaming Mode	Yes	Yes
Desktop Mode	Yes	Yes
AI Frame Interpolation	-	Yes
OS Updates	5 year(s)	7 year(s)
Security Updates	7 year(s)	7 year(s)
AI Features	AI Call Summary, AI Camera, AI Captions, AI Creation, AI Frame Stabilization, AI Game Assist, AI Network, AI Photo Enhance, AI Portrait, AI Scene recognition, Circle to Search	AI Assistant, AI Document Scanning, AI Image Enhancements, AI Image Signal Processor, AI Stickers, AI suggestions, Circle to Search, Galaxy AI, Photo assist

Main Camera

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26

Main Camera Megapixel	50MP	50MP
Main Camera Aperture	f/1.88	f/1.8
Main Camera Lens Type	Wide-angle	Wide-angle
Main Camera Camera Sensor	Sony IMX921	Samsung ISOCELL GN3
Main Camera Sensor Size	1/1.56"	1/1.56"
Main Camera Camera Features	OIS	Auto Focus, Dual Pixel PDAF, OIS
Main Camera #2 Megapixel	50MP	12MP
Main Camera #2 Aperture	f/2.0	f/2.2
Main Camera #2 Field of View	150°	120°
Main Camera #2 Lens Type	Ultra-wide	Ultra-wide
Main Camera #2 Camera Sensor	-	Sony IMX564
Main Camera #2 Sensor Size	1/2.76"	1/2.55"
Main Camera #2 Camera Features	-	EIS, Super Steady Video
Main Camera #3 Megapixel	50MP	10MP
Main Camera #3 Aperture	f/2.65	f/2.4
Main Camera #3 Field of View	-	36°
Main Camera #3 Lens Type	Telephoto	Telephoto
Main Camera #3 Camera Sensor	Sony IMX882	Samsung S5K3K1
Main Camera #3 Sensor Size	1/1.95"	1/3.94"
Main Camera #3 Camera Features	3x Optical Zoom	3x Optical Zoom, OIS, PDAF
Features	Documents Mode, HDR, Nightscape, panorama, Portrait mode, Professional Mode, Slow Motion, Time Lapse	Auto focus, Auto HDR, Best Face, Digital zoom, LED-Flash, Night mode, OIS, Optical Zoom, panorama, Portrait mode, Slow Motion
Camera Stabilization	OIS	OIS
Dynamic Video Recording Support	SDR recording	HDR 10+ recording
Stereo Sound Recording Support	Yes	Yes
Slow Motion Recording	240 fps slomo	240 fps slomo
Auto Focus Type	PDAF	Dual Pixel Auto Focus
Dedicated Imaging Chip	-	-
Max Zoom Supported	50-100X	20-50X
Optical Zoom Support	3X	3X
Video Features	gyro-EIS	10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Stereo Sound Recording
Video Recording	1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@24fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 8K@30fps	1080p@120fps, 1080p@240fps, 1080p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 4K@30fps, 4K@60fps, 8K@24fps, 8K@30fps

Selfie Camera

🏆 Winner: Samsung Galaxy S26

Front Camera #1 Megapixel	32MP	12MP
Front Camera #1 Aperture	f/2.2	f/2.2
Front Camera #1 Focal Length	21 mm	26 mm
Front Camera #1 Pixel Size	-	1.12 µm
Front Camera #1 Lens Type	Wide	Wide
Front Camera #1 Camera Sensor	Samsung GD2	Samsung ISOCELL S5K3LU
Front Camera #1 Sensor Size	-	1/3.2"
Front Camera #1 Camera Features	-	Auto Focus, Dual Pixel PDAF
Features	120fps Slo-mo, Face Detection, Face unlock, Fixed Focus, HDR Photos, Night mode, Panoramic, Portrait Mode, Time Lapse	Auto Focus, Dual-pixel PDAF, Face unlock, HDR Photos, HDR10+
Auto Focus Type	Fixed Focus	Dual Pixel PDAF
Video Features	1080p@30/60fps, 4k@30/60fps	HDR10+
Video Recording	1080@30fps, 1080@60fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps	1080@30fps, 4k@30fps, 4k@60fps
HDR Recording Support	SDR recording	HDR 10+ recording
Front Camera #1 Field of View	90°	-

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Battery

🏆 Winner: iQOO 15

Battery Capacity	7000mAh	4300mAh
Battery Type	Silicon Carbon	Lithium Ion
Wireless Charging Support	Yes	Yes
Reverse Wireless Charging Support	-	Yes
Charging Speed Wired	100W	25W
Charging Speed Wireless	40W	15W
Charging Speed Reverse Wireless	-	4.5W
Charging Standards Supported	PD, PPS	PD3.0, Qi2
Bypass Charging Support	Yes	-

Battery Test Results

Charging Time (0 To 50%)	30 min (0 to 100%)	1hr 20 min (30 to 100%)

Memory

🏆 Winner: iQOO 15

Storage Size	256	256
Storage Type	UFS 4.1	UFS 4.0
RAM Size	12	12
RAM Type	LPDDR5X	LPDDR5X

Network

Sim Type	Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)	Dual SIM (nano-SIM & e-SIM) or Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network Support	5G	5G
Band Types	5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA	5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, TDD, UMTS
2G Bands	1800, 1900, 850, 900	1800, 1900, 850, 900
3G Bands	WCDMA 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19	1, 2, 4, 5, 8
4G Bands	LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28A, 28B, 66, 71, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 43, 48	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 39, 40, 41, 66
5G Bands	SA/NSA 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 18, 20, 26, 28A, 28B, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78

Connectivity

🏆 Winner: iQOO 15

Wi-Fi Standards	Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be	Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be
Wi-Fi Features	Wi-Fi Direct	Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi Version	WiFi 7	WiFi 7
Bluetooth Version	6	5.4
Bluetooth Codecs	AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, SBC	A2DP, LE
GPS	Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GNSS, GPS, Navic, QZSS	Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS, QZSS
NFC Support	Supported	Supported

Features

Fingerprint Scanner	Ultrasonic (under display)	Ultrasonic (under display)
Sensors on Board	Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor	Accelerometer, Barometer, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyroscope, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Samsung DeX, Samsung Wireless DeX
Haptic Feedback	Dual-Axis Vibration Motor	Haptic Motor