Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Apple iPhone 15
Quick Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 has better RAM than Apple iPhone 15. In terms of display resolution, Samsung Galaxy S26 has better resolution of 3200 x 1800 than Apple iPhone 15 which has resolution of 2556 x 1179. Samsung Galaxy S26 has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 15
| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Apple iPhone 15 |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.74 in | 6.1 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3349 mAh |
| Camera | 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple | 48 MP + 12 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 79990 | Rs. 58999 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be January 17, 2026 (Expected). The cost of Samsung Galaxy S26 is Rs. 79990. The launch Date of the second phone is September 12, 2023. The cost of Apple iPhone 15 is Rs. 58999.
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 has larger screen size of 6.74 inches in comparison to Apple iPhone 15's 6.1 inch screen. Both the phones have Screen Type. Samsung's phone has display density of 546 PPI & Apple's phone has only 460 PPI display density. Samsung Galaxy S26 has 20.5:9 aspect ratio where as Apple iPhone 15 has 19.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26'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 has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Apple iPhone 15 (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26's 50 MP + 50 MP + 50 MP Triple Rear Camera outclasses Apple iPhone 15's 48 MP + 12 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Samsung Galaxy S26 will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Apple iPhone 15's 12 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 has version 14 Android Operating System where as Apple iPhone 15 has version v17 iOS Operating System.
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| Name | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Apple iPhone 15 |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | Galaxy S26 | iPhone 15 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | January 17, 2026 (Expected) | September 12, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 71.6 x 147.6 x 7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 171 g | |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X (1B Colors) | Color Super Retina XDR OLED (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.74 inches, 1800 x 3200 pixels, 144 Hz | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 60 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 546 PPI | ~ 460 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 93.07% | |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Plus | Ceramic Shield front, Colour-infused glass back |
| Features | Always-on Display, HDR10+, 4000 nits (peak) | 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 |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | Yes, Dynamic Island |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 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, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6 (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE | Yes, v5.3 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | yes with A-GPS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | No |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Barometer, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, TrueDepth |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Lightning |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes |
| IP Rating | IP69 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | 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 | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 50 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 50 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) | 48 MP ƒ/1.6 (Main) 12 MP ƒ/2.4 (Ultra Wide) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | 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) |
| Video Recording | 8K @ 24 fps UHD, 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 960 fps HD | 1080p @ 60 fps FHD, 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, LED | Yes, Dual LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 Retina Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v14 | iOS v17 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Apple Bionic A16 | |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 3.46 GHz, Hexa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x3.46 GHz Everest & 4x2.02 GHz Sawtooth | |
| GPU | Adreno GPU | Apple GPU |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE | AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus and Dolby Atmos |
| Video | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM | HEVC, H.264 and ProRes, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 3349 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes, 15W MagSafe Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Music Playback Time | 80 hours | |