iQOO 9 SE vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
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Beebom Score
59
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Samsung Exynos 1380 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.62", Super AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+13MP+2MP/16MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G | Samsung Exynos 1380 | ||
| Display | 6.62", Super AMOLED, 120 Hz | 6.7", Full HD+ Super AMOLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+13MP+2MP/16MP | 50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design and Main Camera | Display, Software and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Battery, Performance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Design and Main Camera | Display, Software and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Sunset Sierra, Space Fusion | Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Peach, Awesome White | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | February 23, 2022 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Availability | February 26, 2022 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹33,990 | ₹24,999 | ||
| Colors | Sunset Sierra, Space Fusion | Awesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Peach, Awesome White | ||
| Launch | February 23, 2022 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Availability | February 26, 2022 | March 24, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹33,990 | ₹24,999 |
Display
Winner:Tie
| Type | Super AMOLED | Full HD+ Super AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.62 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 398 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1000 nits | ||
| Type | Super AMOLED | Full HD+ Super AMOLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | SDR | ||
| Size | 6.62 inches | 6.7 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2400 pixels | 2340 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 398 ppi | 385 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1200 nits | 1000 nits |
Body
Winner:iQOO 9 SE
| Weight | 199 grams | 200 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Dragontrail Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Panda Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker | ||
| Weight | 199 grams | 200 grams | ||
| Front | Dragontrail Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Panda Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | No Rating | No Rating | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Mono Speaker |
Processor
Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Exynos 1380 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Mali-G68 MP5 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch 12 | One UI 7 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 | 6 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | Samsung | ||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 888 5G | Exynos 1380 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 660 | Mali-G68 MP5 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | iQOO Funtouch 12 | One UI 7 | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 2 | 6 |
Main Camera
Winner:iQOO 9 SE
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Macro | ||
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 2 MP | 2 MP | ||
| Camera 3 Type | Depth | Macro | ||
| Features | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama | HDR, Panorama, LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | EIS | ||
| Video | 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, 720p@480fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:iQOO 9 SE
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 16 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Wide | ||
| Features | HDR | Face Unlock | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
Winner:iQOO 9 SE
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 66 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | No | ||
| Capacity | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Charging Speed | 66 w | 25 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
Memory
Winner:iQOO 9 SE
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:iQOO 9 SE
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | No | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS | GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Yes | No | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Spectrometer | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI | |||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Side Mounted | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Colour Spectrometer | ||
| AI Features | Galaxy AI |
