Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs IQOO 13
Why Consider Each
An overview of the main advantages of each phone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus
- 50% higher Digital Zoom (30 X vs 20 x)
- 36% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (3.8 M vs 2.8 M)
- 11% newer Bluetooth (v 6.0 vs 5.4)
- 10% higher Max Clock (4.74 GHz vs 4.32 GHz)
- 8% lighter Weight (190 g vs 207 g)
- Better Screen Type: Dynamic AMOLED 2X vs LTPO AMOLED
- Better Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite
- Zoom: 3x
- Includes Wireless Charging
- Includes Reverse Wireless
Reasons to consider the IQOO 13
- 2.7x better Front Camera (32 MP vs 12 MP)
- 2.7x better Charging Watts (120 W vs 45 W)
- 73% higher Peak Brightness (4500 nits vs 2600 nits)
- 33% more RAM Memory (16 + 512 GB vs 12 + 512 GB)
- 29% higher HBM Brightness (1800 nits vs 1400 nits)
- 26% larger Battery (6150 mAh vs 4,900 mAh)
- 20% higher Refresh Rate (144 Hz vs 120 Hz)
- Faster Storage Type: UFS 4.1 vs UFS 4.0
- Flash: LED Flash
- Front Flash: No
- Includes Reverse Charging
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| General Information | ||
| Product Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus | IQOO 13 |
| Brand | Samsung | IQOO |
| Official Brand Link | Visit | Visit |
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| Price | 345000 PKR | 220000🚫 PKR |
| Price India | ₹100000 | ₹60000 |
| Price USA | $1020 | $620 |
| Variants Prices | 12 + 256 GB _______________________________ 12 + 512 GB _______________________________ | 12 + 256 GB 16 + 256 GB 16 + 512 GB 16 + 1 TB |
| Display | ||
| Phone Dimensions | 158.4 x 75.8 x 7.3 mm | 163.4 x 76.7 x 8 mm |
| Screen Size | 6.7 inches | 6.82 inch |
| Screen Resolution | 1440 x 3120 Pixels | 1440 x 3168 Pixels |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Screen Type | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | LTPO AMOLED |
| Peak Brightness | 2600 nits | 4500 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1400 nits | 1800 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Lithography Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Max Clock | 4.74 GHz | 4.32 GHz |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores | 8 Cores |
| Architecture | 2 x 4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L 6 x 3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | 2 x 4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L |
| GPU | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) | Adreno 830 |
| AnTuTu Benchmark | 3.8 M | 2.8 M |
| Bootup Time | - | 21 s |
| Memory | ||
| RAM Memory | 12 + 512 GB | 16 + 512 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 4.1 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 12 + 256 GB | 12+ 256 GB |
| Rear Camera | ||
| Camera | 50 + 12 + 10 MP | 50 + 50 + 50 MP |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6120 Pixels | 8160 × 6144 pixels |
| Camera Sensor | 50 MP = Samsung ISOCELL S5KGNG | 50 MP= Sony IMX921 |
| Zoom | 3x | - |
| Digital Zoom | 30 X | 20 x |
| Video Recording | 8K@30fps | 8K @30fps |
| Flash | — | LED Flash |
| Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 32 MP |
| Front Sensor | 12 MP = Samsung ISOCELL S5K3LU | 32 MP= GalaxyCore GC32E1 |
| Front Resolution | — | 6528 ×4896 Pixels |
| Front Recording | 4K@30/60 | 4K @30/60fps |
| Front Flash | — | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 4,900 mAh | 6150 mAh |
| Charging Watts | 45 W | 120 W |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging | 20 W | - |
| Reverse Charging | 4.5 W | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless | Yes | - |
| Battery Life (PC Mark) | - | 12 hour |
| Charging Time | - | 35-40 mints (0%-100%) |
| Software | ||
| Model Number | SM-S947 | V2408A |
| Release Date | 6 March, 2026 | 8 November, 2024 |
| Year | 2026 | 2025 |
| Series Name | S Series | iQOO Number Series |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship / Gaming |
| Android OS | Android 17 | Android 17 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 190 g | 207 g |
| Build | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 (Front/Back), Aluminum Frame | Metal frame , Back Glass |
| IP Rating | — | — |
| Special Features | UWB | Built-in active cooling fan |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM / E-Sim | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Network | 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+ | 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+ |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | v 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Security & Audio | ||
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Speaker | Dual Stereo Speaker |
| Fingerprint | Hyper Sonic Front Finger | Hyper Sonic Front Finger |
| Other Sensors | Accelerometer | Vapor chamber cooling |
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| Verdict | ||
| Pros | ✅ Stunning Display | ✅ Snapdragon 8 Elite |
| Cons | ❌ Premium Price | ❌ No SD Slot |
| Best For | ✅ Mobile Gaming | ✅ Hardcore Gaming |
| Not Best For | ❌ Budget Buyers | ❌ Budget Buyers |
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| Rival Devices | Redmagic 11 Pro | — |
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