Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14

iPhone 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S26

iPhone 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 lines up the September 2023 iPhone 15 with the March 2026 Samsung Galaxy S26. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.

Spec score

0.0 / 10

iPhone 15 specs

A16 Bionic

Spec lead

10.0 / 10

Samsung Galaxy S26 specs

Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads iPhone 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, storage, and camera hardware.

Spec sheet

iPhone 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 published specs. Display lead uses refresh rate, pixel density, peak brightness, and always-on when both phones publish them. Camera lead is a hardware class, not a photo test. Battery is scored only when both phones publish the same kind of figure.
Spec	iPhone 15	Samsung Galaxy S26
Display	6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2556×1179, 460 ppi, 60Hz, 2,000 nits peak	6.3-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, FHD+, 120Hz, always-onLeads
Chip	A16 Bionic	Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)Leads
Memory	Not published	12GB
Storage	128GB, 256GB, 512GB	256GB, 512GBLeads
Camera hardware	48MP f/1.6 main, 12MP ultrawide, 2x optical-quality crop	50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawideLeads
Optical zoom	No optical telephoto	3xLeads
Front camera	12MP	12MP
Battery	up to 20 hours video playback	4,300 mAh
Charging	50% in about 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter. MagSafe up to 15W	25W, about 55% in 30 minutes. Fast Wireless Charging 2.0, Wireless PowerShareLeads
Weight	171 g	167 gLeads
Water resistance	IP68Tie	IP68Tie
Software support	Apple does not publish a fixed OS support window	7 years of OS and security updates
Launch price	$799 launch price	£879 UK RRP
Software	iOS 17 at launch	Android 16, One UI 8.5
Biometrics	Face ID	Ultrasonic fingerprint
Connectivity	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3	USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4

Who should buy which

Choose the iPhone 15 if you want iOS 17 at launch.

Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 if you want Android 16, One UI 8.5. It leads on display, chip, storage, camera hardware, optical zoom, charging, and weight.

Questions

Which is better, iPhone 15 or Samsung Galaxy S26?

Samsung Galaxy S26 leads iPhone 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, storage, and camera hardware.