Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs IQOO 15
Why Consider Each
An overview of the main advantages of each phone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 4.0x better Camera (200 + 50 + 50 + 10 MP vs 50+50+50 MP)
- 67% higher Zoom (5 x vs 3x)
- Better Screen Type: Dynamic AMOLED 2X vs LTPO AMOLED
Reasons to consider the IQOO 15
- 2.7x better Front Camera (32 MP vs 12 MP)
- 2.3x better Peak Brightness (6000 nits vs 2600 nits)
- 86% higher HBM Brightness (2600 nits vs 1400 nits)
- 67% higher Charging Watts (100 W vs 60 W)
- 40% larger Battery (7000 mAh vs 5000 mAh)
- 20% higher Refresh Rate (144 Hz vs 120 Hz)
- Faster Storage Type: UFS 4.1 vs UFS 4.0
- Front Flash: No
- Includes Wireless Charging
- Includes Reverse Charging
- Includes Reverse Wireless
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| General Information | ||
| Product Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | IQOO 15 |
| Brand | Samsung | IQOO |
| Official Brand Link | Visit | Visit |
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| Price | 450000 PKR | 320000 🚫 PKR |
| Price India | ₹145000 | ₹94000 |
| Price USA | $1100 | $880 |
| Variants Prices | 12 + 256 GB _______________________________ 12 + 512 GB _______________________________ 16 + 1 TB | 12 + 256 GB — 16 + 256 GB — 12 + 512 GB — 16 + 512 GB — 16 + 1 TB — |
| Display | ||
| Phone Dimensions | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm | 163.6 x 76.8 x 8.1 mm |
| Screen Size | 6.9 inches | 6.85 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 | 6000 nits |
| HBM Brightness | 1400 nits | 2600 nits |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Lithography Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Max Clock | 4.74 GHz | 4.61 GHz |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores | 8 Cores |
| Architecture | 2 x 4.74GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L | 2× Oryon Gen 3 Prime Cores @ 4.61 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) | Adreno 840 |
| AnTuTu Benchmark | 4 M | 4 M |
| Bootup Time | - | 16 s |
| Memory | ||
| RAM Memory | 16 + 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 | 200 + 50 + 50 + 10 MP | 50+50+50 MP |
| Image Resolution | 16000 x 12500 Pixels | 8160 × 6144 pixels |
| Camera Sensor | 200 MP = Samsung ISOCELL HP2 (Main) | 50 MP=Sony IMX921 (wide) |
| Zoom | 5 x | 3x |
| Digital Zoom | 100 x | 100x |
| Video Recording | 8K@24/30fps | 8K @30fps |
| Flash | LED Flash | Quad Flash |
| Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 32 MP |
| Front Sensor | 12MP=Samsung ISOCELL S5K3LU | 32 MP= GalaxyCore GC32E1 |
| Front Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | 6528 ×4896 Pixels |
| Front Recording | 4K@30/60 fps | 4K @30/60fps |
| Front Flash | - | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh |
| Charging Watts | 60 W | 100 W |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging | 25 W | 40 W |
| Reverse Charging | - | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless | 4.5 W | Yes |
| Battery Life (PC Mark) | 14h | 13 hour |
| Charging Time | 48m | 50-60 mints (0%-100%) |
| Software | ||
| Model Number | SM-S948B | V2546A |
| Release Date | 6 March, 2026 | 4 February, 2026 |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Series Name | S Series | iQOO Number Series |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship / Gaming |
| Android OS | Android 17 | Android 17 |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 214 g | 215 grams |
| Build | Glass ( Back And Front ) + Frame ( Metal ) | Metal frame , Back Glass |
| IP Rating | — | — |
| Special Features | Privacy Display | Built-in active cooling fan |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM / E-Sim (USA) | Dual SIM |
| Network | 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+ | 4G / 4G+ / 5G/ 5G+ |
| WiFi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | v 6.0 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Security & Audio | ||
| Speakers | Dual Stereo Speaker | Dual Stereo Speaker |
| Fingerprint | Hyper Sonic Front Finger | Hyper Sonic Front Finger |
| Other Sensors | Accelerometer | 3D Ultrasonic In-Display Fingerprint Sensor |
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| Verdict | ||
| Pros | ✅ Stunning Display | ✅ Snapdragon Power |
| Cons | ❌ Premium Price | ❌ No SD Slot |
| Best For | ✅ Mobile Gaming | ✅ Hardcore Gaming |
| Not Best For | ❌ Budget Buyers | ❌ Budget Buyers |
| Related Media | ||
| Rival Devices | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Xiaomi 17 Ultra |
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