Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs Tecno Camon 15 Premier
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (2020) runs on the MediaTek Helio P35. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 34/100 (a 50-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 64 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 199,111); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Tecno Camon 15 Premier doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.1mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
Tecno Camon 15 Premier
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 199111
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 476
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 828
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 19/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 47/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 32/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 55/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 45/100)
What makes Tecno Camon 15 Premier better?
- Lighter: 203g vs 214g
- Overall rating 34/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra vs the Tecno Camon 15 Premier, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 50 points higher (84/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (96/100 vs 19/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (88/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (61/100 vs 32/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | Tecno Camon 15 Premier | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | MediaTek Helio P35 | |
| AnTuTu | 3463142 | 199111 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3601 | 476 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 10686 | 828 | |
| Display | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 3120x1440 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 60W | — | |
| Wireless charging | 25W | — | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 157 | — | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 5 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 6GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 10.0; HIOS 6.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | 163.3×77.7×9.1 mm | |
| Weight | 214 g | 203 g | |
| Launch price | $1299 | — |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Tecno Camon 15 Premier
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 5MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Tecno Camon 15 Premier
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Tecno Camon 15 Premier
- 4000 mAh
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and Tecno Camon 15 Premier, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Tecno Camon 15 Premier by 1639.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Tecno Camon 15 Premier
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (96/100 vs 19/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (88/100 vs 55/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (86/100 vs 47/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier (61/100 vs 32/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (51/100 vs 45/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 15 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Tecno Camon 15 Premier by 50 points (84/100 vs 34/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra and the Tecno Camon 15 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 84/100, the Tecno Camon 15 Premier — 34/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 15 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 47/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or the Tecno Camon 15 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 19/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra over the Tecno Camon 15 Premier?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.