Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus vs vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus and vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung and vivo.
The verdict
Your pick: vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, ahead on Performance & hardware, Camera and Battery & charging. Unless Connectivity decides it for you.
| Category | Galaxy S26 Plus | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 8.6 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.2 | 9.7 |
| Camera | 7.8 | 8.2 |
| Connectivity | 9.5 | 8.1 |
| Battery & charging | 8.3 | 8.7 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 6.0
- against Bluetooth 5.4
- Weight
- 190 g
- against 227 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable
- against Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included
- Body Thickness
- 7.3 mm
- against 8.7 mm
vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,400 mAh
- against 4,900 mAh
- AnTuTu Score
- 4,518,403
- against 3,142,032
- RAM Capacity
- 24 GB
- against 12 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 2 nm Best value | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Xclipse 550 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 3.8 GHz | 4.6 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 512 GB | 1 TB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,142,032 | 4,518,403 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,445 Best value | 3,234 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 11,611 Best value | 10,059 |
| CPU Description | 2x4.6 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M | Octa-core CPU with 2 cores at up to 4.6 GHz and 6 cores at up to 3.62 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 24 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,138 | — |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Blue, White, Silver, Gold, Purple, Cyan | Black, Silver, Blue, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 7.3 mm Best value | 8.7 mm |
| Body Width | 75.8 mm | 76.8 mm |
| Body Height | 158.4 mm | 163.7 mm |
| Weight | 190 g Best value | 227 g |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % | 90.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68 | IP68, IP69 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | A | — |
| Repairability Class | C | — |
| Drop Test Count | 270 | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | A | — |
| Battery Capacity | 4,900 mAh | 7,400 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value |
| Fast Charge Power | 45 W | 100 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Non-Removable Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included |
| Battery Endurance | 55 h | — |
| Wireless charging power | 20 W | 40 W Best value |
| Charge cycles | 1,200 | — |
| Reverse wireless charging power | 4.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | Dynamic AMOLED 2X | AMOLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 2,600 nits | 8,000 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.7″ | 6.85″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,120 px | 3,168 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 516 ppi Best value | 508 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 240 Hz | 480 Hz Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 8,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass Victus 2, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, DC Dimming, One Billion Colors, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Always-On Display, Variable Refresh Rate, LTPO, Hole-Punch Notch, DC Dimming, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, One Billion Colors, HDR Vivid, 2160Hz PWM, DCI-P3, SGS Certified, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, TÜV Rheinland Flicker-Free Certified, TÜV Rheinland Eye Comfort Certification, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 7 years Best value | 5 years |
| Google Services | Yes Best value | No |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 3G UMTS B20, 3G UMTS B21, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B43, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n81, 5G NR n83A, 5G NR n83B, 5G NR n84, 5G NR n89, 5G NR n91, 5G NR n92, 5G NR n93, 5G NR n94 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be), Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 Best value | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Type-C, USB OTG, USB Host 3.2, NFC, eSIM, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, UWB, Satellite Connectivity, Samsung DeX, DisplayPort output, ANT+ | Infrared, NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | 1.15 W/kg | — |
| SAR American Body | 1.17 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.78 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.22 W/kg | — |
| Max. download speed | 14,790 Mbps Best value | 12,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 4,900 Mbps Best value | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | — |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S26 Plus | iQOO 15 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-S947B, SM-S947B/DS, SM-S947U, SM-S947U1, SM-S947W, SM-S947N, SM-S9470, SM-S947E, SM-S947E/DS | V2546A |
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