iQOO Z3 vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

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Beebom Score

iQOO Z3

₹22,990

78

Beebom Score

Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

₹21,395

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorQualcomm Snapdragon 768GSamsung Exynos 1380
Display6.58", IPS LCD, 120Hz6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz
Camera64MP+8MP+2MP/16MP (Front)50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP (Front)
Battery4400mAh, 55W5000mAh, 25W
RAM6GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB

Top Recommendation

Recommended ForBatteryPerformance, Display, Multimedia, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera

General

ColorsAce Black, Cyber Blue, SilverAwesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Peach, Awesome White
LaunchJune 08, 2021March 24, 2025
AvailabilityJune 08, 2021March 24, 2025
Launch Price₹19,990₹24,999

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

TypeIPS LCDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10SDR
Size6.58 inches6.7 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2403 pixels2340 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch401 ppi385 ppi
Display ResolutionFHD+FHD+
Peak Brightness1000 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Weight185.5 grams200 grams
Front-Gorilla Glass Victus+
BackPlasticGlass
SideAluminium FramePlastic Frame
Build QualityPlastic MaterialCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
PortOTG, USB Type-CUSB Type-C 2.0
IP rating-IP67 (Dust and Water Resistant)
SpeakerLoudspeakerMono Speaker

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Chipset BrandQualcommSamsung
Chipset NameSnapdragon 768GExynos 1380
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUAdreno 620Mali-G68 MP5

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Camera Resolution64 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution8 MP8 MP
Camera 2 TypeUltra-wideUltra-wide
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP2 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacroMacro
FeaturesAuto Focus, Digital Zoom, HDR, LED Flash, PanoramaHDR, LED Flash, Panorama
StabilizationEISEIS
Videogyro-EISgyro-EIS

Operating System

Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkinVivo FuntouchOne UI
OS Updates(Years)2 year(s)6 year(s)
AI FeaturesGalaxy AI

Selfie Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Front Camera Resolution16 MP13 MP
FeaturesNight mode, Portrait Mode
Video1080p@30fps
Front Camera TypeWide

Battery

Winner:iQOO Z3

Capacity4400 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium IonLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed55 W25 W

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
RAM6 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4x

Network

Sim SlotDual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS

Connectivity

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

WLANWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/acWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.15.3
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFC--
Radio--

Features

Fingerprint ScannerSide MountedSide Mounted
SensorsAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor