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 lead
9.4 / 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
| Spec | iPhone 15 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2556×1179, 460 ppi, 60Hz, 2,000 nits peak | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 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 | 4,900 mAh |
| Charging | 50% in about 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter. MagSafe up to 15W | 45W, about 69% in 30 minutes. Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShareLeads |
| Weight | 171 gLeads | 190 g |
| 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 | £1,099 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 6.0 |
Who should buy which
Choose the iPhone 15 if you want iOS 17 at launch. It leads on weight.
Choose the Samsung Galaxy S26+ if you want Android 16, One UI 8.5. It leads on display, chip, storage, camera hardware, optical zoom, and charging.
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.
iPhone 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+: which has the better battery?
iPhone 15 and Samsung Galaxy S26+ do not publish a comparable battery figure. iPhone 15: up to 20 hours video playback. Samsung Galaxy S26+: 4,900 mAh.
iPhone 15 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+: which has the better camera?
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera hardware. iPhone 15: 48MP f/1.6 main, 12MP ultrawide, 2x optical-quality crop. Samsung Galaxy S26+: 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide. This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.
What did iPhone 15 and Samsung Galaxy S26+ cost at launch?
iPhone 15 and Samsung Galaxy S26+ do not publish a comparable launch price figure. iPhone 15: $799 launch price. Samsung Galaxy S26+: £1,099 UK RRP.
Sources
- Apple iPhone 15 technical specifications
- Samsung Galaxy S26 newsroom specifications, February 25, 2026