Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better RAM than iQOO 15. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has better resolution of 3440 x 1800 than iQOO 15 which has resolution of 3168 x 1440. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | iQOO 15 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.85 in | 6.9 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 200 MP Quad |
| Price | Rs. 69990 | Rs. 159990 |
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be December 03, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of iQOO 15 is Rs. 69990. The launch Date of the second phone is expected to be January 17, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is Rs. 159990.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has larger screen size of 6.9 inches in comparison to iQOO 15's 6.85 inch screen. iQOO 15 has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has Screen type. Samsung's phone has display density of 566 PPI & iQOO's phone has only 508 PPI display density. iQOO 15 has 19.8:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to iQOO 15's lower 12 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outshines iQOO 15's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera in terms of resolution. iQOO 15 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra's 12 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 15 version.
| Name | iQOO 15 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra |
| General | ||
| Model | Galaxy S26 Ultra (SM-S948U) | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | December 03, 2026 (Expected) | January 17, 2026 (Expected) |
| Design | ||
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black; other colors | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3168 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.9 inches, 1800 x 3440 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.8:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 508 PPI | ~ 566 PPI |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | |
| Features | 6000nits Brightness | Always-on Display, HDR10+ |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | UFS 4 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass | Accelerometer, Proximity, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | USB Type-C |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP68 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 50 MP (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2 (Ultra Wide) | 200 MP ƒ/1.8 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Color spectrum sensor, HDR, panorama | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.5 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v15 |
| Custom UI | Funtouch OS 16 | OneUI 8 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU | 4.6 GHz, Octa Core Processor | Octa Core Processor |
| Fabrication Node | 3 nm | |
| GPU | Adreno 840 | Adreno GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3, MP1 | Yes |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | Yes |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7000 mAh, Si/C | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Fast Charging | Yes, 60W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 35W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes, 10W |