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General

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Series

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Galaxy S1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Explore the Galaxy S26 Series lineup

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

A35262Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact model identification section for iPhone 17 Pro Max. Reference is A3526 (other countries and regions). Other hardware codes are excluded.

SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Exact European/UK model code and /DS reference in the manufacturer comparison and EU information sheet. Excluded regional codes are not represented.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Exact European/UK model code and /DS reference in the manufacturer comparison and EU information sheet. Excluded regional codes are not represented.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Exact European/UK model code and /DS reference in the manufacturer comparison and EU information sheet. Excluded regional codes are not represented.

GTIN / EAN

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

9 September 20256Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/apple-unveils-iphone-17-pro-and-iphone-17-pro-maxRead 5 October 2026Dated maker launch announcement.

25 February 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026

Status

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Available6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026

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

Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Setting-new-battery-life-records-Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-Max-smartphone-review.1148795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the iPhone 17 Pro Max a significantly revised successor to the iPhone 16 Pro Max.13Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/12/24/apple-discontinued-25-products-this-yearRead 23 October 2026MacRumors lists the discontinued iPhone 16 Pro Max as succeeded by the iPhone 17 Pro Max.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra14Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra-review-2939p6.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review says the Galaxy S26 Ultra costs about as much as last year's S25 Ultra.15Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra_vs_galaxy_s25_ultra_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-72034.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison calls the Galaxy S26 Ultra a modest upgrade over the previous generation and the older Galaxy S25 Ultra.

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 18 Pro Max14Reviewgsmarena.com/iphone_18_pro_max_vs_iphone_17_pro_max_battery_camera_price_compared-news-74787.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena compares the iPhone 18 Pro Max against its predecessor, the iPhone 17 Pro Max.15Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_iphone_18_pro_max-review-3002p6.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review calls the iPhone 18 Pro Max an incremental upgrade over the iPhone 17 Pro Max and refers to the 17 Pro Max as last year's model.

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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.

€1,4497Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/09/apple-unveils-iphone-17-pro-and-iphone-17-pro-max-the-most-powerful-and-advanced-pro-models-everRead 5 October 2026Germany launch price including VAT, starting 256 GB configuration. No US price is assigned to the European Pro hardware.

€1,44911Press releasenews.samsung.com/at/samsung-galaxy-s26-serie-und-galaxy-buds4-serie-jetzt-weltweit-erhaltlichRead 30 September 2026Manufacturer Austria release article dated 11 March 2026, availability and price: starting consumer MSRP in EUR for the base 256 GB model. Not a later sale price.

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 2026Reference hardware is the European and UK model identified by the regional specifications. Not a worldwide hardware union.

EU, GB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026European/UK reference hardware. S26 US Snapdragon model cannot inherit Exynos CPU/GPU values and is excluded.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Silver, Cosmic Orange, Deep Blue1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Silver Shadow and Pink Gold are samsung.com exclusives

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors diagram shows the non-folding handset body.

Bar2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Touchscreen Bar7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 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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7years6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026Footnote 21: seven years of security updates from initial global launch. Seven OS generations is a separate claim, not 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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28 February 20332Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Security Update Period (Valid until) 28 February 20337Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Software Support: 28 February 2033.

Body

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

163.4mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

163.6mm2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

78mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

78.1mm2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

Thickness

8.75mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

7.9mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

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.

231g(8.1 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. UK maker publishes 231 g. Notebookcheck lists 233 g. Maker claim retained.

214g(7.5 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

Aluminium1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Armor Aluminum frame

Front

Ceramic Shield 21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

Corning Gorilla Armor 21Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Footnote: Corning Gorilla Armor 2 on the front, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the 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.

Other1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Finish states aluminium unibody design and Ceramic Shield back. The separate exact-model review describes the rear glass insert.9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Setting-new-battery-life-records-Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-Max-smartphone-review.1148795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Case section describes the aluminium unibody with a glass insert on the rear. The mixed rear construction is stored as other, not an all-glass rear cover.

Glass1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026

Dust and water rating

IP681Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

IP681Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026

Water resistance depth

6m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

1.5m1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Footnote: up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026

Water resistance time

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

30min1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026

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/125091Read 5 October 2026SIM Card section. One nano-SIM, plus dual eSIM support. These are alternative arrangements, not three active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM. SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Network/Bearer: SIM1+SIM2, SIM1+eSIM or Dual eSIM. Two active subscriptions total.

Stylus

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Built-in2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20264Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Stylus name

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S Pen1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026

Display

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

6.86in(17.4 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Display footnote: full standard-rectangle diagonal is 6.86 inches. The marketed heading rounds this to 6.9 inches. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

6.9in(17.5 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20266.9 inch in the full rectangle, 6.7 inch accounting for the rounded corners2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

Resolution

1320 × 2868px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Display section, portrait orientation.

1440 × 3120px2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20263120 x 1440 (Quad HD+)7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

Pixel density

460.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

498ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

19.5:99Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Setting-new-battery-life-records-Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-Max-smartphone-review.1148795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications Display gives 19.5: 9 as its rounded published aspect ratio.

19.5:913Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European 12 GB/256 GB review phone display table.

Display type

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Display section expressly states OLED. LTPO is not inferred from adaptive refresh alone.9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Setting-new-battery-life-records-Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-Max-smartphone-review.1148795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display section explicitly identifies LTPO OLED.

LTPO OLED2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Dynamic AMOLED 2X is an OLED display. Exact LTPO backplane was secondary-only and is not inferred from variable refresh.7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 202613Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display section explicitly identifies LTPO. Exact European 12 GB/256 GB phone. Not inferred solely from adaptive refresh.

Display type (as published)

Super Retina XDR1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

Dynamic AMOLED 2X2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

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

120Hz1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

120Hz2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

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

1Hz9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Setting-new-battery-life-records-Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-Max-smartphone-review.1148795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display specification names LTPO 1 to 120 Hz.

1Hz13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display section expressly states adaptive range from 1 to 120 Hz.

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.

1,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 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.

3,000nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Display section: peak outdoor brightness. Not a sustained full-white result.

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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.

1,600nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Display section: peak HDR brightness, separate from outdoor peak.

2,600nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026FAQ: peak brightness of 2600 nits6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026Specifications display table, peak 2600 nits. Window not specified.

Minimum brightness

1nit1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

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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/125091Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section explicitly identifies Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG.

HLG, HDR10, HDR10+13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone Additional features table lists HLG, HDR10 and HDR10+. Display explicitly denies Dolby Vision. Recording HDR is separate.

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Always On Display section page 135.

Front camera cutout

Pill1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

Punch hole1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Footnote: viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera 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 261Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Operating System section of launch-era specifications states iOS 26. Current compatibility is not inferred from this.

Android 166Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026

Software

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One UI 8.51Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026One UI 8.5 section on the page6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 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 A19 Pro1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Processor comparison explicitly names Exynos 2600 for S26 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy for Ultra.

Process

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3nm3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Processor comparison: S26 2 nm, Ultra 3 nm.

CPU cores

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

82Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Processor comparison: S26 Deca-Core, Ultra Octa-Core.

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 17 Pro Max

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Performance	4.3
4	Efficiency	2.6

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Chip section gives two performance and four efficiency cores. No clock speed is stated.9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Setting-new-battery-life-records-Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-Max-smartphone-review.1148795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications Processor: exact A19 Pro unit, two 4.3 GHz P-cores and four 2.6 GHz E-cores. Clocks are quoted at the review publication precision, not invented from a chipset maximum.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Qualcomm Oryon Prime	4.74
6	Qualcomm Oryon Performance	3.6

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Qualcomm manufacturer brief: two Oryon Prime plus six Performance cores. Samsung exact-phone comparison publishes 4.74 GHz and 3.6 GHz. The generic platform clock is not used.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Qualcomm manufacturer brief: two Oryon Prime plus six Performance cores. Samsung exact-phone comparison publishes 4.74 GHz and 3.6 GHz. The generic platform clock is not used.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-8-Elite-Gen-5-product-brief.pdfRead 30 September 2026Qualcomm manufacturer brief: two Oryon Prime plus six Performance cores. Samsung exact-phone comparison publishes 4.74 GHz and 3.6 GHz. The generic platform clock is not used.

Max CPU clock

4.3GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

4.74GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Apple 6-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

Adreno 84013Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone specification names Adreno 840. Generic platform-supported capabilities are not inherited.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

12GB9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Setting-new-battery-life-records-Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-Max-smartphone-review.1148795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications and Performance section, European 12 GB/256 GB unit, iOS 26.

12, 16GB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 202612Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Storage/Memory for exact 1 TB SKU: Memory_(GB) 16.

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

LPDDR5X9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Setting-new-battery-life-records-Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-Max-smartphone-review.1148795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Performance / Specifications explicitly names installed LPDDR5x.

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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.

256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Capacity section. Maker TB values are decimal nominal capacities, 1 TB = 1000 GB.

256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Maker lists 1 TB. Normalized exactly using decimal SI units: 1 TB = 1000 GB, 2 TB = 2000 GB. Nominal advertised capacity, not usable storage or inferred GiB.12Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Storage/Memory: Storage (TB) 1. Exact SI conversion gives 1000 GB, not the 984.0 GB available storage cell.

Storage type

NVMe9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Setting-new-battery-life-records-Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-Max-smartphone-review.1148795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications names NVMe installed storage on tested unit.

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Memory card

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None3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Memory expansion: no expansion possible.

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 17 Pro Max

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view
Main	48	1.78	24	PDAF	Yes	Not available	Not available
Ultrawide	48	2.2	13	PDAF	Not available	Not available	120°
Periscope telephoto	48	2.8	100	PDAF	Yes	4×	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Physical lenses only. Tetraprism telephoto has a physical 100 mm 4x lens. The 2x and 8x optical-quality sensor crops are not physical lenses. Focus Pixels are phase detection autofocus.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker terminology identifies Focus Pixels as phase detection autofocus. Exact-model camera details come from the current specifications.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom
Main	200	1.4	1/1.3"	Not available	Yes	Not available
Ultrawide	50	1.9	1/2.52"	Not available	Not available	Not available
Telephoto	10	2.4	1/3.94"	Dual Pixel PDAF	Yes	3×
Periscope telephoto	50	2.9	1/2.52"	Not available	Yes	5×

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Maker gives 200 MP F1.4, 50 MP F2.9, 50 MP F1.9, 10 MP F2.4, AF and OIS, Optical Zoom 3x and 5x The 5x 50 MP row takes the periscope role so it stays distinct from the 3x telephoto row.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Rear Camera comparison: physical wide/ultrawide/tele lenses, resolution, aperture, sensor format and OIS. Quad Pixel names do not prove Quad PD autofocus. Unsupported phase-detection subtype, focal lengths and sensor model codes removed.

Number of rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

4=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

48MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

200MP=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.

4×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

5×=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.

40×1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

100×1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026100x Space Zoom: 10x optical quality zoom plus digital zoom with Super Resolution2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

Flash

Adaptive True Tone flash1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

Rear flash4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Model-specific layout pages 6-9 labels the flash, matching the rear camera illustration. Type is LED in the product diagrams/launch specifications.7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Camera table: Rear Camera - Flash Yes. Emitter count and LED subtype are not stated in this table, so they are not guessed.

Camera features

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode, 48MP macro photography, ProRAW, Spatial photos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

Horizon Lock1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Camera, Super Steady with Horizontal Lock. Original secondary-only Laser AF/auto-HDR/Best Face list removed.

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 17 Pro Max

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	120
1920	1080	240
1280	720	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Includes 1080p slow motion at 240 fps. 4K 120 fps is limited to Fusion Main. ProRes 4K 120 fps requires external recording.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

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

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Exact UK feed: 8K 7680 x 4320 at 30 fps. Slow motion 240 fps at FHD and 120 fps at UHD. Recording rates include documented slow motion, not playback capability.7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Exact UK feed: 8K 7680 x 4320 at 30 fps. Slow motion 240 fps at FHD and 120 fps at UHD. Recording rates include documented slow motion, not playback capability.

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/125091Read 5 October 2026

Not available

Log recording

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Video Recording expressly states Apple Log 2.

Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Camera settings page 76, Log option.

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

HEVC, H.264, ProRes, ProRes RAW1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Video Recording explicitly lists recorded formats. Playback-only AV1 is excluded.

HEVC, H.264, APV4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 76, Videos, Video format: HEVC/H.264. APV is Ultra-only, corroborated by the release announcement. Playback container list is not used.

Video stabilisation

Sensor shift, EIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Video Recording: sensor-shift optical stabilisation and Cinematic video stabilisation.

OIS, EIS4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Camera settings page 76 video stabilization anti-shake. Rear camera OIS separately in the maker spec. Gyro-specific EIS subtype not established.

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/125091Read 5 October 2026Video Recording: 1080p 240 fps.

240fps2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026240fps @FHD7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 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 17 Pro Max

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus
Main	18	1.9	PDAF

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Front Camera section. Center Stage is not evidence of an ultrawide role. Focus Pixels terminology is explained by the separate maker camera reference.10Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Focus Pixels terminology only. Does not borrow older model hardware.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Autofocus
Main	12	2.2	1/3.2"	Dual Pixel PDAF

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Front Camera comparison: 12 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2 inch, autofocus, Dual Pixel. Pixel size, focal length and sensor model not published.

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

AApple iPhone 17 Pro Max

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Front Camera section: 4K 60 fps and 1080p slow motion 120 fps.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

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

Source6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026Selfie Camera in official specification table: 4K@60fps. Unsupported secondary-only 1080p maximum removed.

Front autofocus

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors: built-in stereo speaker.

Yes7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Complete External Buttons and Connectors diagram has USB-C and no 3.5 mm connector.

No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Earjack: USB Type-C7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Connectivity Earjack: USB Type-C, not a 3.5 mm socket.

Audio features

Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Audio Playback: Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio playback.

Dolby Atmos4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Sound quality and effects page 127.

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

41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Video Recording expressly states four studio-quality microphones.

34Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Model-specific Galaxy S26 Ultra device layout on printed pages 5 and 6 labels three physical microphones. The top air vent is excluded.

Network

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Network

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

GSM, LTE, 5G2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Exact UK infrastructure table explicitly lists GSM, WCDMA, LTE FDD/TDD and 5G sub-6. Stored GSM/LTE/5G are direct claims. HSPA is not inferred from WCDMA alone.7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Exact UK infrastructure table explicitly lists GSM, WCDMA, LTE FDD/TDD and 5G sub-6. Stored GSM/LTE/5G are direct claims. HSPA is not inferred from WCDMA alone.

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/125091Read 5 October 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19002Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.

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/125091Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: maker lists MHz frequency ranges, not UMTS band IDs.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.

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/125091Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: exact A3526 European model.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.

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, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: exact A3526 European sub-6 GHz model.

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), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), N75(1500+)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.

5G modes

Not available

Not available

5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: complete exact-model list is sub-6 GHz, with no mmWave radios listed.

No7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Infra and 5G bands list sub-6 only for this European reference model.

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.

Not available

Not available

Satellite

Emergency SOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Peace of Mind: Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite. No satellite voice call claim.

Not available

Wi-Fi calling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Audio Calling: carrier and market dependent Wi-Fi calling.

Not available

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/guide/deployment/wi-fi-and-ethernet-specifications-dep268652e6c/webRead 5 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 iPhone table names iPhone 17 Pro Max and states 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz bands.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

Bluetooth

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

6.02Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 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/Setting-new-battery-life-records-Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-Max-smartphone-review.1148795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications Additional features explicitly names Bluetooth Audio Codecs: SBC, AAC.

SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, Samsung Seamless Codec13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone Additional features explicitly lists SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC and SSC. SSC is expanded to Samsung Seamless Codec. No chipset capability list is substituted.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

Ultra-wideband

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Location expressly states precision dual-frequency GPS.

Yes13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone Additional features explicitly identifies GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a and QZSS L1/L5. This establishes multiple frequencies, not merely multiple constellations.

Connector

USB-C1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

USB-C2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

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

USB 3 (up to 10Gb/s)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

USB 3.2 Gen 12Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion states DisplayPort. Video Playback states native USB-C display output up to 4K HDR.

Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Samsung DeX page 111: connect device USB-C to external display through HDMI adapter. Wireless DeX alone was not used as evidence.

IR blaster

Not available

Not available

FM radio

Not available

Not available

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.

Not available

Ultrasonic, under-display13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Input devices section explicitly describes ultrasonic fingerprint sensor built into 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/125091Read 5 October 2026Face ID is enabled by TrueDepth technology in the front camera.

Not available

Sensors

Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors, LiDAR scanner1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

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

Action button, Camera Control1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

Not available

Haptic motor

Taptic Engine1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Materials section identifies the Taptic Engine.

Linear vibration motor13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Input devices section explicitly identifies a linear vibration motor.

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.

4,823mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Product Information Sheet item 10: rated capacity of exact A3526 hardware.

4,855mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Footnote: rated capacity is 4855 mAh. The typical value 5000 mAh is the marketed figure (IEC 61960)5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026English fiche item 10, exact European /DS model rated 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

5,000mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 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.

Not available

Not available

Battery type

Li-ion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

Li-ion13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 12 GB/256 GB phone battery specification names 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 17 Pro Max

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	37
Video streaming	33

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery. Up-to claims for exact UK hardware. US eSIM-only runtime claims are excluded.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	31

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Battery spec: up to 30 h S26, 31 h Ultra. Local 720p video, Bluetooth earphones, LTE default settings.

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

60W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026FAQ: Super Fast Charging 3.0 raises power from 45 W to 60 W, up to 75% in around 30 minutes6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026

Wired charging standards

USB PD 3.1, USB BC 1.211Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/locale/en-gb/iphone-17-pro-max-info.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact iPhone 17 Pro Max UK information leaflet, PDF page 4, states USB PD fast charging under revision 3.1 and USB-C/BC1.2 charging. A3526 common-charger 4.5 to 42 W range is an adapter requirement and is not treated as handset maximum input.

Quick Charge 2.0, AFC, USB Power Delivery1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026Official launch specifications charging footnote: compatible with QC2.0, AFC and PD. USB PD revision/PPS were secondary-only.

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.

20min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery footnote. From drained units, timing starts at Apple logo. 40 W adapter or higher and USB-C cable, July 2025 preproduction test. Adapter rating does not establish handset input watts.

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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/125091Read 5 October 2026

Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery pages 13-15 describe the built-in wireless charging coil.

Wireless charging power

25W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026MagSafe and Wireless Charging. Requires 30 W adapter or higher.

25W6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026Official launch charging table: handset advertised maximum. Compatible charger and magnetic case are required for Qi2 Ready operation, accessories sold separately.

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

MagSafe, Qi21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

Qi2 Ready (magnetic case required)10Press articleandroidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorolas-next-phone-could-feature-native-qi2Read 8 October 2026Article explains all Galaxy S26 models are Qi2 Ready and require a magnetic case. Not full native-magnet Qi2 certification.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026

No10Press articleandroidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorolas-next-phone-could-feature-native-qi2Read 8 October 2026Galaxy S26 family lacks built-in magnets. The separately sold case supplies magnetic alignment.

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

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Reverse wired

Yes12Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/105099Read 8 October 2026Charge other devices section explicitly supports iPhone 15 and later charging USB PD accessories at up to 4.5 W. This includes iPhone 17 Pro Max. Output power stays in this note because the schema has only a boolean.

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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/125091Read 5 October 2026In the Box expressly excludes power adapter and EarPods.

No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Delivery contents table lists no power adapter.

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.

3,883points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Setting-new-battery-life-records-Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-Max-smartphone-review.1148795.0.htmlRead 8 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 12 GB/256 GB unit running iOS 26.

3,785points9Measurementtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-18-pro-and-pro-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Explicit Galaxy S26 Ultra comparison row: Geekbench 6 single-core 3785. Tested region, RAM, storage, exact benchmark minor, OS and firmware are not stated. This is the source reported observation, not the separate European 12 GB/256 GB Notebookcheck run.

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

10,017points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Setting-new-battery-life-records-Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-Max-smartphone-review.1148795.0.htmlRead 8 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 12 GB/256 GB unit running iOS 26.

11,563points9Measurementtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-18-pro-and-pro-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Same explicit Galaxy S26 Ultra Geekbench 6 comparison row, multi-core 11563. Same unreported configuration and software limits 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.

6,033points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Setting-new-battery-life-records-Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-Max-smartphone-review.1148795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Graphics performance table, ordinary 3DMark Wild Life Extreme score, not Unlimited or stress stability. European 12 GB/256 GB unit, iOS 26.

7,735points13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Standard Wild Life Extreme score for European Samsung Germany 12 GB/256 GB phone running Android 16 and One UI 8.5. Unlimited and stress-loop results excluded. Exact application version and firmware build 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.

2,629,691points9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Setting-new-battery-life-records-Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-Max-smartphone-review.1148795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Performance table, AnTuTu v10 total score. European 12 GB/256 GB unit, iOS 26. iOS score is not directly comparable to Android implementation.

3,882,009points13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026AnTuTu v11 total score for European Samsung Germany 12 GB/256 GB phone running Android 16 and One UI 8.5. Not comparable to AnTuTu v10 without qualification. 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.

1,098nits9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Setting-new-battery-life-records-Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-Max-smartphone-review.1148795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display measurement grid: maximum white-area point 1098 cd/m², X-Rite i1Pro 3. Not the separate 2344 cd/m² unspecified-window peak. European 12 GB/256 GB unit, iOS 26.

1,478nits9Measurementtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-18-pro-and-pro-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Explicit Galaxy S26 Ultra measurement paragraph: HDR brightness 1478 nits in a 10% window using the Klein K10-A probe. Patterns Mobile is not supported on the Galaxy. Window color, tested region, RAM, storage, control mode and firmware are not stated.

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

240Hz9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Setting-new-battery-life-records-Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-Max-smartphone-review.1148795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display Screen Flickering test: base PWM 240 Hz at minimum brightness. European 12 GB/256 GB unit, iOS 26.

240Hz13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display flicker test reports 240 Hz worst case. European 12 GB/256 GB phone, Android 16 and One UI 8.5. Exact firmware build is not stated. This is a reviewer measurement, not a manufacturer PWM claim.

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.

85min9Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Setting-new-battery-life-records-Apple-iPhone-17-Pro-Max-smartphone-review.1148795.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Approximately 1 hour 25 minutes for a full charge with the Anker 317 100 W third-party adapter. European physical-SIM 12 GB/256 GB review phone with iOS 26. Exact initial percentage, charge protocol, ambient temperature and OS build are not stated. US eSIM-only battery is excluded.

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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

A4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 6.

A2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20265EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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.

53h4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 8: 53 hours 0 minutes in standardized EU test.

55h5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Item 8, published whole hours under EU standardized test.

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 at default settings.

1,200cycles2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles 12005EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Item 9, default settings minimum cycles. Not a normal usage guarantee.

Drop resistance class

B4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 14.

A5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Repairability class

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

C5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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.

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

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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/125091Read 5 October 2026

Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Services and Applications: Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support, ASHA. This is a supported coupling protocol, not a numerical M/T rating.

In the box

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In the box

iPhone 17 Pro Max, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Exact UK In the Box list. The support document lists documentation.

Galaxy S26 Ultra, S Pen, USB-C to USB-C data cable, SIM ejector tool, Quick guide, Energy label3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Delivery contents table for European devices. S Pen is included only with Ultra. No charger.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-gb/1250911Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Exact model technical specifications.

www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-gb/1250911Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/125091Read 5 October 2026Apple Support technical specification document for the exact marketed model.

www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specs2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph1eb828b25/ios3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph1eb828b25/iosRead 5 October 2026iPhone User Guide, exact-model hardware diagram. Current iOS guide is not used as launch OS evidence.

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdf4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026European S26/S26+/Ultra user manual, Android 16, Rev 1.0. Model-specific layouts pages 6-9 and camera settings page 76.

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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24885935EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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.

2years5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Item 25: EU supplier guarantee 24 months.

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