iQOO Z9 5G vs Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

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iQOO Z9 5G

₹20,890

Was ₹15,499 earlier today

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Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

₹24,999

Lowest price since launch

Key Specifications

ProcessorMediaTek Dimensity 7200Samsung Exynos 1380
Display6.67", AMOLED, 120 Hz6.7", AMOLED, 120 Hz
Camera50MP+2MP/16MP50MP+8MP+2MP/13MP
Battery5000 mAh5000 mAh
RAM8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB

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General

ColorsBrushed Green, Graphene BlueAwesome Black, Awesome Mint, Awesome Peach, Awesome White
LaunchMarch 12, 2024March 24, 2025
AvailabilityMarch 13, 2024March 24, 2025
Launch Price₹19,999₹24,999

Display

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

TypeAMOLEDAMOLED
Refresh Rate120 Hz120 Hz
FeaturesHDR10SDR
Size6.67 inches6.7 inches
Resolution Width1080 pixels1080 pixels
Resolution Height2400 pixels2340 pixels
Resolution Ratio20:919.5:9
Pixel Per Inch395 ppi385 ppi
Display Resolution1.5KFHD+
Peak Brightness1800 nits1000 nits

Body

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Weight188 grams200 grams
BackPlasticGlass
SidePlastic FramePlastic Frame
Build QualityDT-Star2 PlusCorning Gorilla Glass Victus+
PortUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 2.0
IP ratingIP54 (Dust and Water Resistant)No Rating
SpeakerStereo SpeakersMono Speaker
FrontGorilla Glass Victus+

Processor

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Chipset BrandMediaTekSamsung
Chipset NameDimensity 7200Exynos 1380
CPUOcta-coreOcta-core
GPUMali-G610 MC4Mali-G68 MP5
Software NameAndroidAndroid
Software SkiniQOO FuntouchOne UI
OS Updates(Years)2 year6 year

Main Camera

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

Camera Resolution50 MP50 MP
Camera TypeWide-angleWide-angle
Camera 2 Resolution2 MP8 MP
Camera 2 TypeDepthUltra-wide
FeaturesHDR, LED Flash, PanoramaHDR, LED Flash, Panorama
StabilizationOISEIS
Videogyro-EIS
Camera 3 Resolution2 MP
Camera 3 TypeMacro

Selfie Camera

Winner:iQOO Z9 5G

Front Camera Resolution16 MP13 MP
Front Camera TypeWide-angle
FeaturesFace UnlockFace Unlock
Video1080p@30fps1080p@30fps

Battery

Winner:Tie

Capacity5000 mAh5000 mAh
Battery TypeLithium PolymerLithium Polymer
Wireless Charging
Charging Speed44 w25 w

Memory

Winner:Tie

Storage128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2UFS 2.2
RAM8 GB8 GB
RAM typeLPDDR4XLPDDR4X

Network

Sim SlotHybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)Hybrid Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by)
Network5G, GSM, HSPA, LTEGSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G

Connectivity

Winner:Samsung Galaxy A26 5G

WLANWi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/axWi-Fi 5 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth5.35.3
PositioningBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSSBDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, QZSS
NFCNoNo
RadioNoNo

Features

Fingerprint ScannerOptical (under display)Side Mounted
SensorsAccelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity SensorAccelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor
AI FeaturesGalaxy AI