Spec cross-check · 2026-10-14
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs iPhone 15 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs iPhone 15 Plus lines up the March 2026 Samsung Galaxy S26+ with the September 2023 iPhone 15 Plus. The spec score is a weighted share of comparable published rows. Manufacturer spec sheets are the source.
Spec lead
10.0 / 10
Samsung Galaxy S26+ specs
Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs iPhone 15 Plus on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, storage, and camera hardware.
Spec sheet
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | iPhone 15 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, QHD+, 120Hz, always-onLeads | 6.7-inch Super Retina XDR OLED, 2796×1290, 460 ppi, 60Hz, 2,000 nits peak |
| Chip | Exynos 2600 (UK announcement; regional variants can differ)Leads | A16 Bionic |
| Memory | 12GB | Not published |
| Storage | 256GB, 512GBLeads | 128GB, 256GB, 512GB |
| Camera hardware | 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawideLeads | 48MP f/1.6 main, 12MP ultrawide, 2x optical-quality crop |
| Optical zoom | 3xLeads | No optical telephoto |
| Front camera | 12MP | 12MP |
| Battery | 4,900 mAh | up to 26 hours video playback |
| Charging | 45W, about 69% in 30 minutes. Super Fast Wireless Charging, Wireless PowerShareLeads | 50% in about 30 minutes with a 20W or higher adapter. MagSafe up to 15W |
| Weight | 190 gLeads | 201 g |
| Water resistance | IP68Tie | IP68Tie |
| Software support | 7 years of OS and security updates | Apple does not publish a fixed OS support window |
| Launch price | £1,099 UK RRP | $899 launch price |
| Software | Android 16, One UI 8.5 | iOS 17 at launch |
| Biometrics | Ultrasonic fingerprint | Face ID |
| Connectivity | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0 | USB-C, 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Who should buy which
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.
Choose the iPhone 15 Plus if you want iOS 17 at launch.
Questions
Which is better, Samsung Galaxy S26+ or iPhone 15 Plus?
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs iPhone 15 Plus on the weighted spec sheet, ahead on display, chip, storage, and camera hardware.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs iPhone 15 Plus: which has the better battery?
Samsung Galaxy S26+ and iPhone 15 Plus do not publish a comparable battery figure. Samsung Galaxy S26+: 4,900 mAh. iPhone 15 Plus: up to 26 hours video playback.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ vs iPhone 15 Plus: which has the better camera?
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on camera hardware. Samsung Galaxy S26+: 50MP f/1.8 main, 10MP 3x optical telephoto, 12MP ultrawide. iPhone 15 Plus: 48MP f/1.6 main, 12MP ultrawide, 2x optical-quality crop. This rank is hardware class, not a photo lab test.
What did Samsung Galaxy S26+ and iPhone 15 Plus cost at launch?
Samsung Galaxy S26+ and iPhone 15 Plus do not publish a comparable launch price figure. Samsung Galaxy S26+: £1,099 UK RRP. iPhone 15 Plus: $899 launch price.
Sources
- Samsung Galaxy S26 newsroom specifications, February 25, 2026
- Apple iPhone 15 Plus technical specifications