Side-by-side technical data
vivo iQOO 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Comparison between vivo iQOO 15 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from vivo and Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | iQOO 15 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 9.1 | 8.6 |
| Performance & hardware | 9.3 | 9.3 |
| Camera | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Connectivity | 8.5 | 9.5 |
| Battery & charging | 9.6 | 8.7 |
Which one is for you?
vivo iQOO 15, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,000 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Display Technology
- LTPO AMOLED
- against Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Display Refresh Rate
- 144 Hz
- against 120 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 6,000 nits
- against 2,600 nits
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, if you care about…
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 3,710
- against 3,234
- Geekbench 6 Multi-Core
- 11,284
- against 10,059
- 3DMark Wild Life Extreme
- 7,744
- against 7,229
- OS Update Support
- 7 years
- against 5 years
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | iQOO 15 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Process Size | 3 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 840 | Qualcomm Adreno 840 |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 4.6 GHz | 4.74 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| AnTuTu Score | 3,785,250 | 3,892,165 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 3,234 | 3,710 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 10,059 | 11,284 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2x4.6 GHz and 6x3.62 GHz cores | Octa-core CPU with 2×4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L cores and 6×3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| AnTuTu version | v11 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 7,229 | 7,744 Best value |
Design
| Specification | iQOO 15 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Grey, Green | Black, White, Silver, Blue, Gold, Grey, Purple, Cyan, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 8.1 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.8 mm | 78.1 mm |
| Body Height | 163.7 mm | 163.6 mm |
| Weight | 220 g | 214 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 90.7 % | 90.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Polycarbonate | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP68, IP69 Best value | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1.5 m | 1.5 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | A |
| Repairability Class | — | C |
| Drop Test Count | — | 270 |
Battery
| Specification | iQOO 15 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | B |
| Battery Capacity | 7,000 mAh Best value | 5,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Si-Carbon Li-Ion Best value | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 100 W Best value | 60 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Bypass Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Battery Endurance | — | 55 h |
| Wireless charging power | 40 W Best value | 25 W |
| Charge cycles | — | 1,200 |
| Reverse wireless charging power | — | 4.5 W |
Display
| Specification | iQOO 15 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | LTPO AMOLED Best value | Dynamic AMOLED 2X |
| Peak Display Brightness | 6,000 nits Best value | 2,600 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.85″ | 6.9″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 3,168 px Best value | 3,120 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 508 ppi Best value | 500 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 144 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 360 Hz Best value | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 8,000,000 :1 | — |
| Display Features | Hole-Punch Notch, SGS Certified, 2160Hz PWM, TÜV Rheinland Low Blue Light, Variable Refresh Rate, 120Hz, 144Hz, HDR10+, DCI-P3, DC Dimming, 10-Bit Panel, Dolby Vision, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, LTPO, Always-On Display, HDR10, Gorilla Glass, HDR Vivid | Hole-Punch Notch, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, LTPO, DC Dimming, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Anti-reflective coating, Mohs Level 6, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | iQOO 15 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | iQOO 15 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Gravity Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Barometer | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Cooling System, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor |
Software
| Specification | iQOO 15 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 16 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 16 | 16 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 7 years Best value |
| Google Services | No | Yes Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | iQOO 15 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Dual Nano-SIM, Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, Dual SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B18, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 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, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n18, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n80, 5G NR n84 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 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 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 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 Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 6.0 | Bluetooth 6.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | UWB, NFC, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, eSIM, VoLTE, OTA Sync, Tethering, Satellite Connectivity, Computer Sync, DisplayPort output, ANT+ |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 | USB 3.2 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.09 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.19 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 1.28 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.35 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 12,500 Mbps | 12,500 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 3,500 Mbps | 3,500 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | iQOO 15 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, aptX Lossless, LHDC 5 | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | iQOO 15 | Galaxy S26 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | I2501, V2505A | SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS, SM-S948U, SM-S948U1, SM-S948W, SM-S948N, SM-S9480, SM-S948E, SM-S948E/DS |
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