iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S26
Quick Comparison
Both iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) and Samsung Galaxy S26 comes with same RAM. In terms of display resolution, iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has better resolution of 2750 x 1260 than Samsung Galaxy S26 which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more internal memory than Samsung Galaxy S26
| Name | iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59 in | 6.3 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 7600 mAh | 4300 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual | 50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 52999 | Rs. 87999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is February 24th, 2026. The cost of iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) is Rs. 52999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 25, 2026. The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 is Rs. 87999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB)'s 6.59 inch screen. iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Samsung Galaxy S26 has Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen type. iQOO's phone has display density of 459 PPI & Samsung's phone has only 411 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.5% than Samsung's phone ~ 90%. iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Samsung Galaxy S26 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Both phones come with 12 GB RAM iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Samsung Galaxy S26 (256 GB).
Camera comparison
They both have the same 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera. iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) 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's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones run on Android Operating System Version 16.
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| Name | iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 512GB) | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | I2508 | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano SIM | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | 7 years |
| Release Date | February 24th, 2026 | February 25, 2026 |
| In The Box | 1 N Phone | 1 N Eject tool | 1 N Warranty card | 1 N Quick start guide | 1 N Phone case | 1 N Charger | 1 N USB cable | |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 74.4 x 157.6 x 7.9 mm | 71.7 x 149.6 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 167 g | |
| Bezel less | No | Yes |
| Colors | Triumph Silver | Dark Knight | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.59 inches, 1260 x 2750 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 459 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 90.5% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 | |
| Brightness | 5000nits Peak Brightness | 2600nits |
| Features | Eyecare Display, HDR10+, 4320Hz PWM | Privacy Display |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4 |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| 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 | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v2.0 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 3,588,128 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, 3D Utrasonic Fingerprint Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Ai Image Expander, AI four Season | Galaxy AI |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 and IP69 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | 6.5K IceCore VC Cooling Chamber, Origin island, One-Tap Transfer, Private Space, IQOO Q2 Chip, Office Kit, Bypass charging | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/4.0" | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-700V | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50MP, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document, Long Exposure, Live Photo, Fish Eye | Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 8K, 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K, 1080p | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Origin OS 6.0 | OneUI 6.0 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen5 | Samsung Exynos 2600 |
| CPU | 3.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.8 GHz, Deca Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x3.80GHz C1-Ultra & 3x3.25GHz C1-Pro & 6x2.75GHz C1-Pro | |
| GPU | Adreno 829 | Xclipse 960 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Video | MP4, 3GP, AVI | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 7600 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion | 4300 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 100W Flash Charge | Yes, 25W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |