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Apple iPhone 15 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S26

The short answer

  • Apple iPhone 15 Plus has the bigger battery: 4,383 mAh against 4,300.
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 charges faster, at 25 W against 20.
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 has the faster screen: 120 Hz against 60.
  • Samsung Galaxy S26 is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 87,999 against INR 89,900.

Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.

2 phones side by side.

Specification Apple iPhone 15 Plus Apple iPhone 15 Plus ₹89,900launch price · Sep 2023 Samsung Galaxy S26 Samsung Galaxy S26 ₹87,999launch price · Mar 2026
Placement
At its priceLower half ₹70k–1LLower half ₹70k–1L
Spec index8.7 / 108.8 / 10
Key Specs
RAM6 GB12 GB
ProcessorApple A16 BionicSamsung Exynos 2600
Rear Camera48 MP + 12 MP50 MP + 12 MP + 10 MP
Front Camera12 MP12 MP
Battery4383 mAh4300 mAh
Display6.7 inches (17.02 cm)6.3 inches (16.00 cm)
General
Launch DateSeptember 22, 2023 (Official)March 10, 2026 (Official)
Operating SystemiOS v17Android v16
Custom UI—Samsung One UI 8.5
Performance
ChipsetApple A16 BionicSamsung Exynos 2600
CPUHexa core (3.46 GHz, Dual core, Everest + 2.02 GHz, Quad core, Sawtooth)Deca core (3.8 GHz, Single core, C1-Ultra + 3.25 GHz, Tri core, C1-Pro + 2.75 GHz, Hexa Core, C1-Pro)
Architecture64 bit64 bit
Fabrication4 nm2 nm
GraphicsApple GPU (5-core graphics)Xclipse 960
RAM6 GB12 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR5LPDDR5X
Display
Display TypeSuper Retina XDR OLEDDynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
Screen Size6.7 inches (17.02 cm)6.3 inches (16.00 cm)
Resolution1290x2796 px (FHD+)1080x2340 px (FHD+)
Aspect Ratio19.5:919.5:9
Pixel Density460 ppi409 ppi
Screen to Body Ratio (calculated)87.84 %90.83 %
Screen ProtectionCeramic ShieldCorning Gorilla Glass Victus 2
Bezel-less displayYes with Dynamic IslandYes with punch-hole display
Touch ScreenYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touchYes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch
Brightness1000 nits (typical), 1600 nits (peak HDR), 2000 nits (peak outdoor)2600 nits (peak)
HDR 10 / HDR+ supportYes, Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLGYes, HDR10+
Refresh Rate60 Hz120 Hz (LTPO, adaptive)
Design
Height160.9 mm149.6 mm
Width77.8 mm71.7 mm
Thickness7.8 mm7.2 mm
Weight201 grams167 grams
Build MaterialFrame: Aluminium Back: Colour-infused glass Front: Ceramic Shield—
ColoursBlack, Blue, Green, Yellow, PinkCobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold
WaterproofYes, IP68 (up to 6 m for 30 minutes)Yes, IP68
Main Camera
Camera SetupDualTriple
Resolution48 MP f/1.6, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (26 mm) (1/1.56" sensor size, 1.0µm pixel size) 12 MP f/2.4, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (13 mm, 120° field of view)50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/1.56" sensor size, 1.0µm pixel size) 12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera 10 MP f/2.4, Telephoto Camera (3x Optical Zoom)
AutofocusYesYes
OISNoYes
FlashYes, True Tone FlashYes, LED Flash
Image Resolution8064 x 6048 Pixels8160 x 6120 Pixels
SettingsExposure compensation, ISO controlExposure compensation, ISO control
Shooting ModesContinuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Night mode Portrait mode with Focus and Depth Control Photographic Styles PanoramaContinuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Expert RAW
Camera Features10 x Digital Zoom 2 x Optical-quality Zoom (48 MP sensor crop) Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Smart HDR 5Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Galaxy AI Photo Assist
Video Recording3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps 1280x720 @ 30 fps7680x4320 @ 30 fps 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 240 fps
Video Recording FeaturesSlo-motion Cinematic mode (up to 4K Dolby Vision at 30 fps) Action mode Time-lapse with Night mode QuickTake videoSlo-motion Video Pro Mode
Front Camera
Camera SetupSingleSingle
Resolution12 MP f/1.9, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (TrueDepth)12 MP f/2.2, Wide Angle, Primary Camera
AutofocusYesYes
FlashYes, Retina FlashNo
Camera FeaturesFace detection Smart HDR 5 Photographic Styles—
Video Recording3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 120 fps3840x2160 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps
Battery
Capacity4383 mAh4300 mAh
TypeLi-ionLi-ion
RemovableNoNo
Wireless ChargingNoNo
Quick ChargingYes, Fast, 20WYes, Fast, 25W
USB Type-CYesYes
Storage
Internal Memory128 GB / 256 GB / 512 GB256 GB / 512 GB
Expandable MemoryNoNo
USB OTGYesYes
Storage TypeNVMeUFS 4.0
Network & Connectivity
SIM Slot(s)Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + eSIM)Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM / eSIM)
SIM SizeSIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIMSIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano / eSIM
Network Support5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G
VoLTEYesYes
SIM 1--
EDGEAvailableAvailable
SIM 2--
GPRSAvailableAvailable
Wi-FiYes, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax), MIMOYes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), MIMO
Wi-Fi FeaturesMobile Hotspot, AirDropWi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
BluetoothYes, v5.3Yes, v5.4
GPSYes with Glonass, Galileo, QZSS, BeidouYes with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS
NFCYesYes
USB ConnectivityUSB 2.0, Mass storage device, USB charging, DisplayPortUSB 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging
Multimedia
FM RadioNoNo
Stereo SpeakerYesYes
LoudspeakerYesYes
Audio JackNoUSB Type-C
Audio FeaturesSpatial Audio, Dolby AtmosDolby Atmos
Sensors
Fingerprint SensorNoYes
Heart Rate MonitorNoNo
Other SensorsFace ID, Dual ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer, Second-generation Ultra Wideband chipLight sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer
Fingerprint Sensor Position—In Display
Fingerprint Sensor Type—Ultrasonic