Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs IQOO 15T
Why Consider Each
An overview of the main advantages of each phone
Reasons to consider the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 2.5x better Digital Zoom (100 x vs 40 x)
- 25% higher Zoom (5 x vs 4 x)
- 13% higher Max Clock (4.74 GHz vs 4.21 GHz)
- 5% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (4 M vs 3.8 M)
- Better Screen Type: Dynamic AMOLED 2X vs LTPO AMOLED
- Better Processor: Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 vs Dimensity 9500 Monster
- Higher Front Recording: 4K@30/60 fps vs 1080p @30/60fps
Reasons to consider the IQOO 15T
- 73% higher Peak Brightness (4500 nits vs 2600 nits)
- 67% higher Charging Watts (100 W vs 60 W)
- 60% larger Battery (8000 mAh vs 5000 mAh)
- 33% higher Front Camera (16 MP vs 12 MP)
- 29% higher HBM Brightness (1800 nits vs 1400 nits)
- 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 15T |
| Brand | Samsung | IQOO |
| Official Brand Link | Visit | Visit |
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| Price | 450000 PKR | 320000 PKR🚫 |
| Price India | ₹145000 | ₹100000 |
| Price USA | $1100 | $900 |
| Variants Prices | 12 + 256 GB _______________________________ 12 + 512 GB _______________________________ 16 + 1 TB | 12GB + 256GB 16GB + 256GB 12GB + 512GB 16GB + 512GB 16GB + 1TB |
| Display | ||
| Phone Dimensions | 163.6 x 78.1 x 7.9 mm | 163.4 × 76.7 × 8.3 mm |
| Screen Size | 6.9 inches | 6.83 inch |
| Screen Resolution | 1440 x 3120 Pixels | 1440 × 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 | Dimensity 9500 Monster |
| Lithography Process | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Max Clock | 4.74 GHz | 4.21 GHz |
| CPU Cores | 8 Cores | 8 Cores |
| Architecture | 2 x 4.74GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L | 1 × 4.21 GHz C1-Ultra |
| GPU | Adreno 840 (1.3GHz) | Mali-G1 Ultra MC12/MP12 |
| AnTuTu Benchmark | 4 M | 3.8 M |
| Bootup Time | - | Not Confirm |
| Memory | ||
| RAM Memory | 16 + 512 GB | 16+ 1 TB |
| 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 | 200 + 50 MP |
| Image Resolution | 16000 x 12500 Pixels | 16320 × 12288 Pixels |
| Camera Sensor | 200 MP = Samsung ISOCELL HP2 (Main) | 200 MP=Samsung S5KHP5 |
| Zoom | 5 x | 4 x |
| Digital Zoom | 100 x | 40 x |
| Video Recording | 8K@24/30fps | 8K @30fps |
| Flash | LED Flash | Yes ( 91 Mobile ) |
| Front Camera | ||
| Front Camera | 12 MP | 16 MP |
| Front Sensor | 12MP=Samsung ISOCELL S5K3LU | – |
| Front Resolution | 4128 x 3096 Pixels | 4620 x 3464 Pixels. |
| Front Recording | 4K@30/60 fps | 1080p @30/60fps |
| Front Flash | - | No |
| Battery | ||
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh |
| Charging Watts | 60 W | 100 W |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si/C Li-Ion |
| Wireless Charging | 25 W | No |
| Reverse Charging | - | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless | 4.5 W | Yes |
| Battery Life (PC Mark) | 14h | 13 hour |
| Charging Time | 48m | Not Confirm |
| Software | ||
| Model Number | SM-S948B | V2564A |
| Release Date | 6 March, 2026 | 20 May, 2026 |
| Year | 2025 | 2026 |
| Series Name | S Series | iQOO Number Series |
| Category | Flagship | Flagship / Gaming |
| Android OS | Android 17 | Android 17 Now |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 214 g | 216 / 223 grams |
| Build | Glass ( Back And Front ) + Frame ( Metal ) | Aluminum frame , Back Glass |
| IP Rating | — | — |
| Special Features | Privacy Display | Bypass charging, color-changing rear panel (gray variant), |
| Connectivity | ||
| SIM | Nano-SIM / E-Sim (USA) | Dual SIM / E-sim ( Global/International ) |
| 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 | ✅ Huge Battery — 🔋 8000 mAh Si/C cell |
| Cons | ❌ Premium Price | ❌ No Headphone Jack — 🎧 USB-C only |
| Best For | ✅ Mobile Gaming | 🎯 Heavy Gamers — 🧠 flagship Dimensity power |
| Not Best For | ❌ Budget Buyers | 🚫 Compact Phone Lovers — ⚖️ 216g, large body |
| Related Media | ||
| Rival Devices | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | — |
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