Apple iPhone 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better RAM than Apple iPhone 15. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better resolution of 3440 x 1800 than Apple iPhone 15 which has resolution of 2556 x 1179. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 15
| Name | Apple iPhone 15 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 3349 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual | 50 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 58499 | Rs. 159990 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 is Rs. 58499. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be January 17, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs. 159990.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 15's 6.1 inch screen. There is Screen Type in both the phones. Samsung's phone has display density of 566 PPI & Apple's phone has only 460 PPI display density. Apple iPhone 15 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Apple iPhone 15's lower 6 GB RAM. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 15 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 50 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines Apple iPhone 15's 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 50 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 15's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Apple iPhone 15 has version v17 iOS Operating System where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has version 15 Android Operating System.
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| Name | Apple iPhone 15 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | iPhone 15 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2023 | January 17, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 60 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3440 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 460 PPI | ~ 566 PPI |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass back | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus |
| Features | Haptic Touch, 1,000 nits max brightness (typical), 1,600 nits peak brightness (HDR), 2,000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), True Tone display, 20,00,000:1 contrast ratio (typical),HDR display, HDR with Dolby Vision | Always-on Display, HDR10+, Curved Display |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 6 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n66, n70, n77, n78, n79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth | Accelerometer, Proximity, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Lightning | USB Type-C |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Extra Features | Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos, Aluminium design,, Wide Spectrum microphone modes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 50 MP |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Super-high-resolution photos, (24MP and 48MP), Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, 4x optical zoom range, Night mode, Stereo recording, Audio zoom, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Photo geotagging, Burst mode, Photographic Styles, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad-pixel sensor) | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash | 50 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | iOS v17 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 8 | |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A16 | |
| CPU | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth | |
| GPU | Apple GPU | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos | Yes |
| Video | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3349 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 45W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging | Yes, 35W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes, 10W | |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours | |