Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S26
Here you can compare Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) and Samsung Galaxy S26. Comparing Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S26 on Smartprix enables you to check their respective specs scores and unique features. It would potentially help you understand how Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) stands against Samsung Galaxy S26 and which one should you buy The current lowest price found for Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) is $1,099 and for Samsung Galaxy S26 is $755. The details of both of these products were last updated on May 01, 2026.
| Specification | Apple iPhone 15 Pro (256GB) | Samsung Galaxy S26 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 3274 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4300 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Display | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| CPU | 3.78 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 4.47 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| Price | $1,099 | $755 |
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Overview
| Specs Score | 91 / 100 | 92 / 100 Better Specs |
| Display Resolution | 1179 x 2556 pixels Better Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB More RAM |
| CPU Clock Speed | 3.78 GHz | 4.47 GHz Faster Clock Speed |
| CPU Cores | Hexa Core | Octa Core More CPU Cores |
| Weight | 187 g | 167 g Lighter |
| Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7.2 mm Slimmer |
| Battery | 3274 mAh | 4300 mAh Bigger Battery |
| Unique Features | No No | Fingerprint Sensor Reverse Charging |
General
| Model | SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS, SM-S942U, SM-S942U1, SM-S942W, SM-S942N, SM-S9420, SM-S942E, SM-S942E/DS | |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+eSIM SIM | SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | September 12, 2023, | February 25, 2026 |
Design
| Dimensions | 70.6 x 146.6 x 8.3 mm | 71.7 x 149.6 x 7.2 mm |
| Weight | 187 g | 167 g |
| Bezel less | Yes | |
| Colors | Black Titanium, White Titanium, Blue Titanium, Natural Titanium | Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold |
Display
| Type | Color OLED Screen (1B Colors) | Color Dynamic AMOLED 2X Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 1179 x 2556 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 461 PPI | ~ 411 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 88.2% | ~ 90% |
| Glass Type | Ceramic Shield glass | Corning Gorilla Armor 2 |
| Brightness | 2600nits | |
| Features | HDR Display, True Tone, Haptic Touch, 20,00,000:1 Contrast Ratio , 1000 nits max brightness (typical); 1600 nits peak brightness (HDR); 2000 nits peak brightness (outdoor), ProMotion technology, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG | Privacy Display |
| Notch | Yes, Dynamic Island | Yes, Punch Hole |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4 | |
| Card Slot | No |
Connectivity
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | 5G* FDD Sub6 N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3) 5G* TDD Sub6 N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500) | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi‑Fi 6E (802.11ax) with 2x2 MIMO | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v5.4, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB Charging | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
Extra
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou | Yes, with A-GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | No | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Face ID, LiDAR Scanner, Barometer, Three‑axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, Barometer |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | AI Mobile (Apple Intelligence) | Galaxy AI |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 6 m upto 30 min, IP68 | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Titanium Frame, Action Button , Ray Tracing, New 16‑core Neural Engine, Ultra Wideband Chip, Voice Isolation, Satellite Services , Road Side Assistance, Emergency SOS, Crash Detection footnote, Spatial Audio playback, Supports Dolby Atmos |
Camera
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 24mm (wide), 1/1.28", 1.22µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP ƒ/2.8 (Telephoto) 77mm (telephoto), 1/3.5", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) 10 MP ƒ/2.4 (Telephoto) 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes, Phase Detection autofocus | Yes |
| Features | Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Next-generation portraits with Focus and Depth Control, Portrait Lighting with six effects, Night mode, Night mode portraits enabled by LiDAR Scanner, panorama, Photographic Styles ,Macro photography Apple ProRAW Wide color capture for photos and ,Live Photos, Lens correction (Ultra Wide) ,Advanced red-eye correction ,Auto image stabilization, Burst mode, Photo geotagging, 12MP 2x Telephoto (enabled by quad‑pixel sensor): 48 mm, ƒ/1.78 aperture,, 6x optical zoom range | Best Face, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 24/25/30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 25/30/60 fps FHD | 8K, 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 12 MP ƒ/1.9 (Wide Angle) 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", PDAF, OIS Retina Flash | 12 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD |
Technical
| OS | iOS v17 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | OneUI 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Apple A17 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy |
| CPU | 3.78 GHz, Hexa Core Processor | 4.47 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2x performance Cores@ 3.78GHz & 4 efficiency cores | 2x4.74 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon V3 Phoenix M |
| GPU | Apple GPU (6-core graphics) | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
Multimedia
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | AAC‑LC, HE‑AAC, HE‑AAC v2, Protected AAC, MP3, Linear PCM | MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE |
| Video | HEVC, H.264, MPEG‑4 Part 2 and Motion JPEG | MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 3274 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 4300 mAh, Li-ion Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes | Yes, 25W |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W MagSafe Wireless Charging | Yes, 15W |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 4.5W | |
| Music Playback Time | 75 hours |
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