Quick Verdict
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Plus if gaming and smooth frame rates are your priority.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want the better camera for photos and videos.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if battery life and all-day usage matter most.
- Choose Samsung Galaxy A26 if you want the best value for your money.
- Choose Apple iPhone 15 Plus if raw performance and multitasking are your focus.
Score Comparison
Based on MobileDaam rating systemCategory
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Samsung Galaxy A26
Performance
81.7 ★
60.5
Camera
72.0
76.0 ★
Battery
66.0
86.0 ★
Gaming
75.4 ★
61.0
Overall
77.7 ★
74.0
Value for Money
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Best Value ★
Scores are out of 100. Value for Money = overall score per rupee spent.
Performance Winner
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
81.7/100
Camera Winner
Samsung Galaxy A26
76.0/100
Battery Winner
Samsung Galaxy A26
86.0/100
Gaming Winner
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
75.4/100
Overall Winner
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
77.7/100
Best Value
Samsung Galaxy A26
Better Value for Money
At a Glance
Category
Winner
⚡ Performance
🏆 Apple iPhone 15 Plus
📷 Camera
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A26
🔋 Battery
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A26
🎮 Gaming
🏆 Apple iPhone 15 Plus
💰 Value
🏆 Samsung Galaxy A26
📱 Display
Screen Size
6.70"
6.70"
Display Type
Super Retina XDR OLED, HDR10, Dolby Vision, 1000 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
Resolution
1290x2796
1080x2340
Refresh Rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
⚡ Performance
Chipset
Apple A16 Bionic (4 nm)
Exynos 1380 (5 nm)
GPU
Apple GPU (5-core graphics)
Mali-G68 MP5
RAM
6 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
256 GB
📸 Camera
Main Camera
48 MP, f/1.6, 26mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, sensor-shift OIS 12 MP, f/2.4, 13mm, 120˚ (ultrawide)
Triple Camera: 50 MP, f/1.8, 27mm (wide), 1/2.76", PDAF, OIS + 8 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide), 1/4" + 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro), LED Flash
Selfie Camera
12 MP, f/1.9, 23mm (wide), 1/3.6", 1.0µm, PDAF SL 3D, (depth/biometrics sensor)
13 MP, f/2.2, (wide), 1/3.06", Video (1080p@30fps)
Video Recording
4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
🔋 Battery
Battery Capacity
4383 mAh
5000 mAh
Charging
Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min 15W wireless (MagSafe) 15W wireless (Qi2) - requires iOS 17.2 update 4.5W reverse wired
Fast battery 25W
📶 Network & Connectivity
5G
✗ No
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direc
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3 with A2DP, LE
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, DisplayPort
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
📞 SIM & Audio
SIM Type
Nano-SIM + eSIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time)
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
🎨 Design & Build
Dimensions
160.9 x 77.8 x 7.8 mm (6.33 x 3.06 x 0.31 in)
164 x 77.5 x 7.7 mm
Weight
201g
200g
Build Material
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Corning Gorilla Glass
Colors
Black, Blue, Green, Yellow, Pink
Black, White, Mint
💻 Software
Operating System
iOS 17, upgradable to iOS 26.5
Android 15
Our Verdict
Both phones are very closely matched. Your choice should depend on which features matter most to you — whether it's camera quality, battery life, gaming performance, or value for money.
Pros & Cons Comparison
Apple iPhone 15 Plus
Pros
- Strong performance
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
- Below-average battery
- Slow 15W charging
Samsung Galaxy A26
Pros
- Decent everyday performance
- All-day battery life
- 120Hz smooth display
- 5G connectivity
- NFC payments
Cons
- Average camera
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A26?
Both phones are very closely matched with similar overall scores.
Which has a better camera, Apple iPhone 15 Plus or Samsung Galaxy A26?
Samsung Galaxy A26 wins in camera with 76.0/100 vs 72.0/100.
Which has better battery life?
Samsung Galaxy A26 has better battery with a score of 86.0/100.
Which is better for gaming?
Apple iPhone 15 Plus is better for gaming with a score of 75.4/100.
Which offers better value for money?
Samsung Galaxy A26 offers better value at PKR 94,999 with a value score of 2.6.
What is the price difference between Apple iPhone 15 Plus and Samsung Galaxy A26?
Apple iPhone 15 Plus costs PKR 384,999 while Samsung Galaxy A26 costs PKR 94,999. The price difference is PKR 290,000.
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