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General

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Series

iPhone 166Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-familyRead 5 October 2026Dated launch article identifies the iPhone 16 family.

Galaxy S251Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A34092Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone 16e identification section. A3409 is other countries and regions. Differing US/China model rows are excluded.

SM-S936B, SM-S936B/DS, SM-S936BDBDEUB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU hardware SM-S936B/DS and selected UK Navy 12 GB/256 GB SKU SM-S936BDBDEUB. No US radio variant is added.

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

19 February 20256Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-familyRead 5 October 2026Dated US maker announcement.

22 January 20252Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Article published 23 January but body dateline explicitly states San Jose announcement 22 January 2025.

Status

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Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Samsung Galaxy S24+8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the Galaxy S24+ the predecessor of the Galaxy S25+.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple iPhone 17e19Reviewnotebookcheck.net/A-big-seller-despite-many-cut-corners-Apple-iPhone-17e-smartphone-review.1260530.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review says the iPhone 17e follows the iPhone 16e.

Samsung Galaxy S26+10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_plus-review-2941p6.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review says Samsung barely changed anything in the Galaxy S26+ compared to last year's Galaxy S25+.11Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_plus_vs_galaxy_s25_plus_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-72228.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison says the Galaxy S26+ falls behind its predecessor in 4G calling and names the Galaxy S25+ as that model.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€6997Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-familyRead 5 October 2026German launch price including VAT, starting 128 GB configuration. No US hardware launch price is assigned to this EU reference.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

EU, GB2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 5 October 2026European/UK reference model with physical nano-SIM. No worldwide union.

EU, GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, White1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Navy, Icyblue, Mint, Silver Shadow, Blueblack, Coralred, Pinkgold3Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-standard-of-ai-phone-true-ai-companion-unpacked2025Read 5 October 2026Model-specific standard and Samsung.com-exclusive finishes in launch Availability & Offers. Colour list only, no US hardware or dollar price inherited into EU model.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors diagram shows the non-folding handset body.

Bar1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

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7years2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Seven years of security updates. Seven OS generations are not converted to years.

Security updates untiliPublished end date of security support for the exact model. Do not calculate a date from a rounded number of years.

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31 January 20321Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Software Support explicitly publishes 31 January 2032. Not calculated from launch date.

Body

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HeightiBody height in portrait orientation. Foldables use the unfolded body.

146.7mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

158.4mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Physical specification explicitly uses HxWxD. No width-first launch-table confusion.

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

71.5mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

75.8mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

7.8mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

7.3mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Published handset body thickness, not camera-inclusive reviewer thickness.

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

167g(5.9 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight: 167 grams, exact UK model.

190g(6.7 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Aluminium1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Maker durability footnote identifies Armor Aluminium frame, excluding keys and SIM tray.

Front

Ceramic Shield1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Finish section wording. No Ceramic Shield 2 name is borrowed from the newer generation.

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Maker durability footnote expressly applies Victus 2 to front and rear.

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Finish section expressly identifies the rear glass.

Glass1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Maker durability footnote expressly applies Victus 2 to rear.

Dust and water rating

IP681Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

IP682Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance depth

6m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

1.5m2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Fresh water up to 1.5 m in laboratory conditions.

Water resistance time

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

30min2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Same IP68 footnote: up to 30 minutes, not permanent waterproofing.

MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026SIM Card: one nano-SIM and dual eSIM support. Alternative arrangements, maximum two active subscriptions, not three.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026SIM1+SIM2, SIM1+eSIM or dual eSIM. Alternative configurations with maximum two active subscriptions, not four.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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Screen sizeiMaker diagonal for the main display as a full rectangle. Rounded corners and cutouts reduce the viewable area.

6.06in(15.4 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display footnote: full standard-rectangle diagonal is 6.06 inches. The marketed heading rounds this to 6.1 inches. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

6.7in(17 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Full rectangular diagonal. Rounded-corner area is not substituted.

Resolution

1170 × 2532px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display section, portrait orientation.

1440 × 3120px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Published main display pixels in portrait width by height.

Pixel density

460.3ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

512.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

19.5:99Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Display: published rounded ratio 19.5: 9.

19.5:98Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European Samsung Germany 12 GB/256 GB review phone display table.

Display type

OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display section expressly names OLED. No LTPO inference from adaptive refresh alone.

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 20268Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display section expressly identifies LTPO. Not inferred solely from variable refresh.

Display type (as published)

Super Retina XDR1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Max refresh rateiHighest stated display refresh rate. Game-only or app-specific modes must be identified in the source note.

60Hz9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display Specifications and body explicitly identifies 60 Hz panel. No 120 Hz capability is inferred.

120Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Min refresh rateiLowest stated adaptive display refresh rate. A variable refresh display does not itself prove an LTPO backplane.

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1Hz2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact S25+ display launch table specifies adaptive 1–120 Hz. LTPO backplane remains unproved for the retained OLED technology value.

Touch sampling rateiStandard touch sampling rate the maker states. A figure the maker ties to a game, boost or instant mode goes in the instant field. When the maker names no mode, the figure is stored here and the source note quotes the wording.

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Instant touch samplingiHighest touch sampling rate the maker states for a game, boost or instant mode.

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

800nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display section: maximum typical brightness.

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

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Peak display brightness (claimed)iManufacturer-stated peak brightness. Store HDR, window size and operating mode only as stated in the source note. Outdoor/HBM claims use the separate field. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,200nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Display section: peak HDR brightness, separate from outdoor peak.

2,600nits7Reviewsammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s25-plus/reviewRead 5 October 2026Display section quotes 2600 nits peak as a claimed spec. No measurement, window size or HDR mode asserted.

Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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DCI-P3 coverage

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HDR playback formatsiHDR formats the phone can display or play back. Recorded video HDR formats use the separate video field.

Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section explicitly identifies Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG.

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG7Reviewsammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s25-plus/reviewRead 5 October 2026Display and audio explicitly states HDR10+ compatibility. Recording HDR format not inferred from display HDR.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display section explicitly supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG playback. Recorded HDR is separate.

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

No13Reviewmacrumors.com/2025/03/07/iphone-16e-reviewRead 8 October 2026Exact iPhone 16e review explicitly states there is no always-on display. No Pro-only display feature is inherited.

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Dedicated Always On Display section printed page 131.

Front camera cutout

Notch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 20269Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review explicitly says notch instead of Dynamic Island.

Punch hole5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Same exact device layout shows front camera through display hole.

Cover screen sizeiThe outer screen of a foldable, or a second screen on the back of a phone, such as on the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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Cover screen resolutioniWidth and height as the screen stands when the closed phone, or the phone with a rear screen, is held upright. Some makers print the long side first, such as Motorola's 1272 x 1080 for a screen that is 1080 px wide.

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

iOS 186Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/02/apple-debuts-iphone-16e-a-powerful-new-member-of-the-iphone-16-familyRead 5 October 2026Dated launch announcement explicitly describes iOS 18 features and power management. Current support OS is not substituted.

Android 152Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Dated technical table: Android 15. Current support manual OS revisions do not overwrite launch OS.

Software

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One UI 72Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026

Latest stable OS (verified)iLatest stable OS explicitly verified for the exact model on the source accessed date. A downloadable manual, beta, or launch specification does not prove a stable update rollout.

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Chipset

Apple A181Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026

Process

3nm15Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/09/apple-introduces-iphone-16-and-iphone-16-plusRead 8 October 2026Maker A18 silicon section explicitly states second-generation 3-nanometer technology. Exact iPhone 16e specification separately proves A18 is fitted. Only its manufacturing node is used. The standard iPhone 16 five-core GPU and other device hardware are not transferred to the four-core-GPU 16e.

3nm7Reviewsammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s25-plus/reviewRead 5 October 2026Performance section explicitly calls installed S25+ processor a 3 nm chip.

CPU cores

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

CPU configurationiCPU core counts, names and maximum clocks for the exact chipset configuration. Do not copy clocks from another regional chip or generic faster chip edition.

AApple iPhone 16e

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Performance	4
4	Efficiency	2.4

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Chip section gives two performance and four efficiency cores. No clock speed is stated.9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Processor: two 4.0 GHz P-cores and four 2.4 GHz E-cores, as published at the table precision.

BSamsung Galaxy S25+

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Qualcomm Oryon Prime	4.47
6	Qualcomm Oryon Performance	3.5

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone processor table identifies two Oryon Prime and six Oryon Performance cores. Total is eight. Maker exact UK clock precision overrides the rounded review clock and malformed blank chart group.9Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK SM-S936BDBDEUB CPU Speed publishes 4.47 GHz and 3.5 GHz. Exact phone review processor table identifies two Oryon Prime and six Oryon Performance cores. Its rounded 4.5 GHz and malformed empty group are not used as additional cores.

Max CPU clock

4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

4.47GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Apple 4-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Adreno 8308Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone graphics table names Adreno 830.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

8GB9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Memory: 8 GB. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

12GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 20262Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Model-specific launch memory matrix identifies 12 GB for every capacity.

RAM typeiActual installed memory technology published for the phone. A chipset supported-memory list does not prove which type this device uses.

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LPDDR5X8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Actual installed LPDDR5x in the European 12 GB/256 GB reference. Not copied from chipset-supported memory.

Storage (nominal)iManufacturer nominal capacity before formatting, not available space. Published TB values use decimal SI conversion, 1 TB = 1000 GB. Literal maker GB values stay as published.

128, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Capacity section. Maker TB values are decimal nominal capacities, 1 TB = 1000 GB.

256, 512GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Nominal marketed capacity from model-specific launch matrix and sold UK options, not formatted free space. 1 TB is 1000 decimal GB.2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact S25+ launch model column pairs 12 GB RAM with 256 GB and 512 GB nominal storage. US and global Plus capacity lists agree.

Storage type

NVMe9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Storage expressly identifies NVMe on the tested configuration.

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Memory card

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Max card size

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Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

AApple iPhone 16e

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	48	1.6	26	1/2.55"	0.7	PDAF	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Physical cameras only. Single Fusion main camera. The 2x Telephoto is a sensor crop. Generic optical stabilisation is not assumed to be sensor-shift. Focus Pixels terminology is backed by the separate maker reference.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Terminology only: Focus Pixels is phase-detection autofocus. Actual camera hardware comes from exact model specs.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European 8 GB/128 GB iPhone 16e header identifies its Fusion camera optical format 1/2.55 inch and native pixel pitch 0.7 micrometres. Existing maker aperture and physical lens count remain. No larger iPhone 16 sensor is copied.

BSamsung Galaxy S25+

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view
Main	50	1.8	Not available	Yes	Not available	85°
Telephoto	10	2.4	Not available	Yes	3×	36°
Ultrawide	12	2.2	Fixed	Not available	Not available	120°

Source2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact S25+ launch table identifies physical 50 MP main with OIS, 10 MP 3x telephoto and 12 MP ultrawide, with apertures and FoV. Optical-quality 2x sensor crop is not a separate lens.7Reviewsammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s25-plus/reviewRead 5 October 2026Camera section expressly identifies OIS on main and 3x telephoto. Says ultrawide lacks autofocus, represented as fixed focus. No base/Ultra lens values inherited.

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

48MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

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3×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Maximum photo digital zoomiHighest stated digital zoom for photos. Video zoom can have a different limit. A total zoom factor such as Up to 100x counts, also when the maker adds AI processing to it.

10×1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

30×1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Flash

True Tone flash1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Rear flash5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Galaxy S25+ rear device layout on printed page 10 labels the rear flash. Emitter count and LED subtype are not stated.

Camera features

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Scan documents and text, Scan QR codes, Shot suggestions, Scene optimiser, Watermark, Motion photo, Pro mode5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Camera settings on printed page 76 explicitly names these photography features. Model-specific differences outside this common camera section are not inferred.

Maximum rear video rate per resolutioniHighest stated capture frame rate at each resolution, including slow-motion modes. Lens restrictions and cloud-processed output must be named in the source note.

AApple iPhone 16e

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Recording includes slow motion. 4K maximum 60 fps and 1080p slow motion 240 fps.

BSamsung Galaxy S25+

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
7680	4320	30
3840	2160	120
1920	1080	240

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Recording 8K30 and slow motion 4K120/FHD240. Highest documented capture rate per resolution, including slow motion. Playback-only 8K60 excluded. No every-lens claim.

Max video resolution

3840 × 2160px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

7680 × 4320px=CalculatedFrom Maximum rear video rate per resolution

Recorded video HDR formatsiHDR formats explicitly supported for recording. Display playback support does not establish camera recording support.

Dolby Vision1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

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Log recording

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Yes2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Launch body explicitly identifies Galaxy Log video colour-grading workflow. No unsupported HDR recording-format enum is inferred from generic 10-bit HDR.

Video recording codecsiCodecs explicitly documented for recorded video. Excludes playback-only codecs and container names such as MP4 and MKV.

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Recording expressly lists HEVC, H.264. Playback-only AV1 is excluded.

HEVC5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Printed page 77 explicitly discusses recording HEVC videos and shooting-mode restrictions. Playback file formats are not substituted. Other recording codecs remain unproved.

Video stabilisation

OIS, EIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Recording: optical image stabilisation and Cinematic video stabilisation. Sensor-shift is not stated.

EIS7Reviewsammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s25-plus/reviewRead 5 October 2026Camera section explicitly says all cameras and resolutions support EIS.

Maximum slow-motion capture rateiCaptured frames per second, not the playback rate. Recording resolution and supported camera belong in the source note.

240fps1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Video Recording: 1080p 240 fps.

240fps1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Front camera

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Front camerasiOne row per physical front imaging camera. Depth or face authentication components are not additional selfie cameras.

AApple iPhone 16e

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	12	1.9	1/3.6"	1	PDAF

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section: physical 12 MP camera with f/1.9 and Focus Pixels autofocus. No face-depth module is counted as another selfie camera.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Focus Pixels terminology only. Older hardware is not copied.16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact review Secondary Camera header publishes optical format 1/3.6 inch and pixel pitch 1.0 micrometre. Existing maker f/1.9 and Focus Pixels autofocus remain. Unqualified 23 mm focal length is not assigned as a proved 35 mm equivalent.

BSamsung Galaxy S25+

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Field of view
Main	12	2.2	80°

Source2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact launch table gives 12 MP, f/2.2 and 80-degree FoV. Generic autofocus Yes is not guessed as PDAF.

Maximum front video rate per resolutioniHighest stated front-camera frame rate at each resolution, including slow motion where documented.

AApple iPhone 16e

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	120

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Front Camera section: 4K 60 fps and 1080p slow motion 120 fps.

BSamsung Galaxy S25+

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60

Source7Reviewsammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s25-plus/reviewRead 5 October 2026Camera section expressly separates main rear 8K30 from the other three cameras at up to 4K60, including the front selfie camera. No undocumented lower-resolution rate is inferred.

Front autofocus

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Speakers / Emissions section of the exact model review explicitly describes the stereo speaker system. Stereo video recording alone is not used as evidence.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Complete External Buttons and Connectors diagram has USB-C and no 3.5 mm connector.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Earjack USB Type-C. Complete manual layout shows USB-C headphone/multipurpose connector and no 3.5 mm socket.

Audio features

Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Audio Playback: Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio playback.

Dolby Atmos, Boost Dialog, Loudness Normalization7Reviewsammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s25-plus/reviewRead 5 October 2026Display and audio lists these exact handset sound-processing features.

MicrophonesiPhysical microphones in the phone. Noise reduction channel count does not always establish microphone count.

Not available

35Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact S25+ shared model layout printed pages 9–10 shows distinct top, bottom and rear microphones. Air vent hole is excluded.

Network

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Network

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

GSM, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer Infra cell states GSM, LTE and 5G Sub6. It states 3G WCDMA/UMTS, which does not by itself prove HSPA. Existing enum cannot represent WCDMA/UMTS, so HSPA is omitted while exact UMTS bands remain separately stored.

2G bandsiExact model radio bands. State model and region. Do not substitute a worldwide union for one regional model.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 19001Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

3G bandsiExact model UMTS/WCDMA/HSPA bands or published MHz ranges. State which notation the source uses.

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: maker lists MHz frequency ranges, not UMTS band IDs.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

4G bandsiExact model LTE bands, not channel frequencies or aggregate world coverage.

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 531Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless, exact EU A3409 band list.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B66, B38, B39, B40, B411Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU full Network/Bearer table combines FDD and TDD band IDs.

5G bandsiExact model 5G NR bands. A union of sub-6 and mmWave models is not evidence that every variant supports both.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n76, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless, exact EU A3409 sub-6 GHz list, including n76.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n66, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78, n751Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU Sub6 FDD/TDD/SDL IDs only, no US mmWave union.

5G modes

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5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: complete exact-model list is sub-6 GHz, with no mmWave radios listed.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Full Infra cell expressly identifies Sub6 FDD/TDD/SDL.

Maximum modem download rateiTheoretical maker-published device/modem rate. Name the radio technology, aggregation and carrier conditions in the source note. Chip capability alone does not establish device support.

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Satellite

Emergency SOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Peace of Mind: Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite. No satellite voice call claim.

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Wi-Fi calling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Audio Calling: carrier and market dependent Wi-Fi calling.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 5 October 2026Model-specific Wi-Fi 6 table lists 2.4/5 GHz.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

SBC, AAC9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Emissions/Specifications expressly lists AAC and SBC wireless codecs. No local playback codec is substituted.

AAC, aptX, LDAC, Samsung Seamless Codec, SBC8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone Additional features explicitly names supported Bluetooth audio codecs. No Qualcomm chip capability list is substituted.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

No9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review explicitly states no Ultra Wideband chip.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Dual-frequency GNSSiMultiple GNSS signal frequencies expressly documented by the maker, not a count of satellite constellations.

Not available

Yes8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact device Additional features names GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a and QZSS L1/L5.

Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

USB data standardiUSB data protocol/speed, distinct from the USB-C connector shape, cable rating and charging capability.

USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

USB 3.2 Gen 11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Video out over USBiWired external display output over the physical port. Casting or wireless desktop mode does not establish wired video support.

No11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/105099Read 8 October 2026Current Apple USB-C guide expressly lists supported display-output models and excludes iPhone 16e from the iPhone 16 group. AirPlay screen mirroring is separate from USB-C output.

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Samsung DeX section pages 108–109 explicitly describes connection to external displays via HDMI adapter. Not inferred from connector shape or generic DeX menu.

IR blaster

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FM radio

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Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

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Ultrasonic, under-display8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Input section explicitly describes an ultrasonic sensor under the display.

Face unlockiYes, type not stated is for a maker that names face unlock or facial recognition but not 2D or 3D.

3D1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Face ID is enabled by TrueDepth technology in the front camera.

2D8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Input section explicitly identifies 2D recognition via the selfie camera.

Sensors

Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Extra buttonsiAdditional physical controls beyond ordinary power and volume buttons. On-screen navigation buttons are excluded.

Action button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors: Action button only. Camera Control is not present.

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Haptic motor

Taptic Engine1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Materials expressly identifies the Taptic Engine.

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Battery and charging

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Rated battery capacityiRated/minimum manufacturer capacity when available. Multi-cell pack-equivalent mAh must be explicitly published and identified in the source note. Regional hardware must match.

4,005mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 10: rated battery capacity of exact A3409 hardware.

4,755mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s936bdbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 10 rated capacity, distinct from typical capacity.

Battery capacity (typical)iManufacturer typical capacity, kept separate from rated/minimum capacity. For series cells, identify any explicitly published pack-equivalent figure.

Not available

4,900mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

15.55Wh9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Battery publishes exact energy capacity. Quoted, not calculated. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

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Battery type

Li-ion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Li-ion8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact device Battery table explicitly says Lithium-Ion.

Claimed battery lifeiMaker runtime claim for a named use case. Identify up-to/at-least wording, regional battery hardware and test conditions in the source note.

AApple iPhone 16e

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	26
Video streaming	21
Audio playback	90

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery up-to claims for video playback, streaming and audio. Exact UK reference hardware.

BSamsung Galaxy S25+

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	30

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Maker up-to 30-hour video playback claim. Footnote specifies local 720p video, Bluetooth earphones, LTE and default settings. Separate from EU mixed-use endurance and review web-browsing.

Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

Not available

45W7Reviewsammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s25-plus/reviewRead 5 October 2026Battery and charging expressly identifies 45 W handset fast charging and compatibility with bundled USB-C cable. Not an adapter-only recommendation.

Wired charging standards

USB Power Delivery9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Connections expressly names USB-C Power Delivery. No protocol revision is inferred.

USB Power Delivery8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone Connections table names USB-C Power Delivery. PD version and PPS support are not established by this table.

Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)iManufacturer time to 50% from the stated starting level. A 55% or 75% claim is not interchangeable. Charger, cable and conditions belong in the source note.

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery: up to 50% in 30 minutes using 20 W adapter or higher and USB-C cable. January 2025 preproduction test with drained units, measured from Apple logo.

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Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)iManufacturer full-charge claim. A review measurement uses measured_charge_time_min instead.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Charging the battery section page 13 explicitly identifies built-in wireless coil and wireless charging.

Wireless charging power

7.5W9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Battery life section: Qi charging up to 7.5 W, no MagSafe.

15W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone Battery section expressly identifies up to 15 W wireless charging. Not inferred from accessory adapter power.

Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone 16e Power and Battery section names Qi wireless chargers only. It does not list MagSafe or Qi2. Prior source-note text mentioning those standards described other iPhones and is corrected. Stored qi value is unchanged.

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Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

No14Reviewifixit.com/News/108430/iphone-16e-teardown-never-before-has-skipping-the-upgrade-made-more-senseRead 8 October 2026Exact iPhone 16e teardown shows magnetic-film and CT comparisons. It explicitly states the handset has no MagSafe alignment ring magnets. The value describes handset magnets, not magnetic third-party cases.

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Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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Reverse wired

Yes11Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/105099Read 8 October 2026Current Apple USB-C guide explicitly allows iPhone 15 and later to charge AirPods, Apple Watch and small USB-PD devices, up to 4.5 W. The same guide names iPhone 16e where display support is excluded but gives no reverse-charging exclusion. This is accessory power output, not handset input.

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Charger in boxiWhether a mains charging adapter is included in the exact regional retail bundle. A USB cable alone is not a charger.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026In the Box expressly excludes power adapter and EarPods.

No7Reviewsammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s25-plus/reviewRead 5 October 2026Verdict explicitly says no charger in box.

Included adapter rated poweriRated power of the included adapter, distinct from the phone maximum charging input.

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Measured

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Geekbench single-coreiReviewer CPU single-core result. Geekbench version, tested configuration and modes belong in the source note. Do not combine versions.

3,338points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance comparison chart, Geekbench 6 single-core score. Current chart is labeled 6.7, but the original review predates its April 2026 release. The original test minor version is not verified. European 8 GB/128 GB unit running iOS 18.

3,136points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Geekbench 6 major-version single-core result. European 12 GB/256 GB Samsung Germany review unit, Android 15 and One UI 7.0. Exact benchmark minor and firmware build are not stated. Current 6.7 chart label does not establish the historical minor.

Geekbench multi-coreiReviewer CPU multi-core result. Geekbench version and tested configuration belong in the source note.

8,044points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance comparison chart, Geekbench 6 multi-core score. Current chart is labeled 6.7, but the original review predates its April 2026 release. The original test minor version is not verified. European 8 GB/128 GB unit running iOS 18.

10,029points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same Geekbench 6 test configuration and limitations as single-core.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

3,330points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Graphics table: ordinary 3DMark Wild Life Extreme score, not Unlimited or stress stability. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

7,029points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Standard Wild Life Extreme score. European 12 GB/256 GB review unit with Android 15 and One UI 7.0. Unlimited and stress-test results excluded. Exact application version and firmware are not stated.

AnTuTuiReviewer AnTuTu total score. Test version, operating system and tested RAM/storage belong in the source note. Cross-version and cross-OS scores are not directly comparable.

1,432,050points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance table: AnTuTu v10 total. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18. iOS implementation differs from Android.

2,271,821points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026AnTuTu v10 total score. European 12 GB/256 GB review unit with Android 15 and One UI 7.0. Exact minor and firmware build are not stated.

Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

839nits9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display measurement grid maximum 839 cd/m², X-Rite i1Pro 3. Not separate 1201 HDR content brightness. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

2,695nits8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Up to 2695 cd/m² using evenly distributed light and dark APL18 pattern. European 12 GB/256 GB phone, Android 15 and One UI 7.0. Control mode and exact firmware are not stated. Pure-white average 1370 and HDR 2900 are distinct.

PWM dimming (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

476Hz9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display body explicitly separates 60 Hz panel flicker from 476 Hz PWM dimming frequency. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

240Hz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026240 Hz at minimum brightness. Frequency increases to about 480 Hz at higher brightness. European 12 GB/256 GB phone, Android 15 and One UI 7.0. Exact firmware is not stated.

Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

80min9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-new-budget-wonder-weapon-against-the-competition-Apple-iPhone-16e-review.1009234.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Battery life: full charging cycle 80 minutes with 65 W Ugreen 2C1A supply.80% after 46 minutes is a different result. European 8 GB/128 GB review unit running iOS 18.

70min8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Measured full charging cycle of 70 minutes with the Ugreen 2C1A 65 W power supply. Handset maximum is 45 W. European 12 GB/256 GB phone, Android 15 and One UI 7.0. Exact charge protocol, starting percentage, firmware and ambient temperature are not stated.

Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

B4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 6.

B4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s936bdbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 6.

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

41h4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 8: 41 hours 0 minutes. Standardized EU test.

43h4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s936bdbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 8, whole-hour mixed-use regulatory endurance.

Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)iMinimum standardized charge cycles before the specified remaining capacity threshold. Notes retain greater-than or at-least qualifiers. EPREL prints this value in hundreds, so 10 there is stored as 1000.

1,000cycles4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 9: at least 1000 cycles, default settings.

2,000cycles4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s936bdbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 9, default-settings 2000 cycles.

Drop resistance class

C4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 14.

A4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s936bdbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 14.

Repairability class

C4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 20.

C4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s936bdbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 20.

SAR head (US)iHighest published head SAR under the US 1 g tissue method for the exact model. Record separation and conditions when stated.

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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SAR head (EU)iHighest published head SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method for the exact model.

1.48W/kg12Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/locale/fr-fr/iphone-16e-info.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact French maker regulatory booklet, page 1, Model No. A3409. Published head SAR 1.48 W/kg, direct head contact and 2 W/kg limit. French/EU value, not a US 1 g result or simultaneous-transmitter sum.

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SAR body (EU)iHighest published body SAR under the EU 10 g tissue method, excluding separate limb values.

1.49W/kg12Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/locale/fr-fr/iphone-16e-info.pdfRead 8 October 2026Same exact A3409 booklet publishes body SAR 1.49 W/kg at 0 mm body separation and 2 W/kg limit. Separate limb value 2.61 W/kg under a 4 W/kg limit is not stored as body SAR.

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

Hearing Aid Compatible1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026

Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

iPhone 16e, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Exact UK In the Box list. The support document lists documentation.

USB-C cable, SIM tool8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Accessories section reports a USB-C cable and SIM tool in the European review bundle. The handset is separate from this accessories list.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-gb/1222081Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Exact model technical specifications.

www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s251Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-gb/1222081Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/122208Read 5 October 2026Apple Support technical specification document for the exact marketed model.

www.samsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeub1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iphec46d4531/ios3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iphec46d4531/iosRead 5 October 2026iPhone User Guide, exact marketed model hardware diagram. Current manual is not used to identify launch operating system.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Samsung English May 2025 Rev.2.0 Android 15 guide explicitly lists exact SM-S931B/DS, SM-S936B/DS and SM-S938B/DS on cover. Later added S25 Edge column is not borrowed.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 25: EU supplier guarantee 12 months. Regulatory support years counted from end of sale are not launch-based support years.

2years4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s936bdbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 25, 24-month supplier guarantee.

Both are also in the API. Back to all phones.