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General

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Series

iPhone 6s4Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Introduces-iPhone-6s-iPhone-6s-PlusRead 5 October 2026Exact maker family launch.

Galaxy S1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 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.

A16342Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone 6s Plus identity entry names A1634.

SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/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_2523577_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 20154Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Introduces-iPhone-6s-iPhone-6s-PlusRead 5 October 2026Dated maker announcement, distinct from preorder and retail.

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

Status

Discontinued8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102772Read 7 October 2026iPhone vintage worldwide list names iPhone 6s Plus, obsolete list separately names 32GB. Both categories explicitly mean Apple has stopped distributing for sale. This stores sales lifecycle, not a fabricated service cutoff date.

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 6 Plus24Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-6S-Plus-Smartphone-Review.151376.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck's iPhone 6S Plus review compares it with the iPhone 6 Plus and calls the iPhone 6 Plus its predecessor.25Reviewtechradar.com/news/phone-and-communications/mobile-phones/iphone-6s-and-6s-plus-release-date-how-to-get-apple-s-new-phones-1303905Read 23 October 2026TechRadar says the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus take over from the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

Samsung Galaxy S2514Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26-review-2942p6.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review compares the Galaxy S26 with last year's Galaxy S25.15Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_vs_galaxy_s25_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-72229.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison treats the Galaxy S25 series as last year's models for the Galaxy S26 series.

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 7 Plus20Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/iPhone_7_PlusRead 7 October 2026Background explicitly calls iPhone 7 Plus the iPhone 6s Plus successor. Marketed-generation relation, not configuration inheritance.26Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/phones/mobile-phones/iphone-6s-plus-1303759/reviewRead 23 October 2026TechRadar's iPhone 6S Plus review names the 7 Plus as its successor.27Press articlemacrumors.com/roundup/iphone-7Read 23 October 2026MacRumors calls the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus the previous generation of the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus.

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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.

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€99911Press 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.

US2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026US exact maker model/radio reference. Other regions not merged.

EU, GB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/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

Rose Gold, Gold, Silver, Space Gray1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Exact maker current finish list.

Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Silver Shadow and Pink Gold are samsung.com exclusives

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Complete maker product diagram shows the non-folding handset.

Bar2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Touchscreen Bar7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 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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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/specsRead 30 September 2026Security Update Period (Valid until) 28 February 20337Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Software Support: 28 February 2033.

Body

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

158.2mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Maker weight/dimension table. Exact published metric body dimension.

149.6mm2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

77.9mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Maker weight/dimension table. Exact published metric body dimension.

71.7mm2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Thickness

7.3mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Maker weight/dimension table. Exact published metric body dimension.

7.2mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Thickness with camera bump

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10.35mm12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewer directly measured total thickness with the cameras as 10.35 mm on European Exynos 2600 12 GB/256 GB hardware. Maker nominal 7.2 mm body thickness is retained separately.

Folded dimensions

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

192g(6.8 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Maker weight/dimension table. Exact handset weight without accessories.

167g(5.9 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Environmental section explicitly states recyclable aluminium enclosure. This describes the structural enclosure/frame.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Armor Aluminum frame

Front

Glass2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact identity describes flat glass front with curved edges.

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Footnote: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is applied to the front and back

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.

Aluminium2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact identity description states anodised aluminium back.

Glass1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026

Dust and water rating

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IP681Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026

Water resistance depth

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1.5m1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Up 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

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30min1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 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-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact identity describes one physical nano-SIM tray. No active-eSIM absence count inferred.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/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 8 October 2026Network/Bearer: SIM1+SIM2, SIM1+eSIM or Dual eSIM. Two active subscriptions total.

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.

5.5in(14 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Display section. Published diagonal for the flat rectangular panel, no rounded-corner footnote.

6.3in(16 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 20266.3 inch in the full rectangle, 6.1 inch accounting for the rounded corners2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Resolution

1080 × 1920px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Display section. Portrait orientation.

1080 × 2340px2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20262340 x 1080 (FHD+)7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Pixel density

400.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

409.1ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

16:912Spec databasefo.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s_plus-7243.phpRead 7 October 2026Resolution table explicitly says 1080x1920 pixels 16:9 ratio. Named device model list includes A1634.

19.5:912Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European 12 GB/256 GB device display table publishes 19.5:9.

Display type

LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Display section explicitly states LCD with IPS technology.

LTPO OLED2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/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 8 October 202612Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact device specification expressly identifies LTPO. Not inferred solely from the adaptive refresh range.

Display type (as published)

Retina HD display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Display section. Published maker name.

Dynamic AMOLED 2X2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

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

60Hz6Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Displays/Displays.htmlRead 7 October 2026Table 2-3 iPhone 6s Plus row states display refresh 60 Hz. Recommended app render frame rates 60/30/20 are separate and do not establish adaptive minimum panel refresh.

120Hz2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 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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1Hz6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026

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.

60Hz6Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Displays/Displays.htmlRead 7 October 2026Table 2-4 iPhone 6s Plus row states Touch Sample Rate 60 Hz and Touch Delivery Rate 60 Hz. Not a game-only or instantaneous boost claim.

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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.

500nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Display section. Claimed maximum typical brightness. cd/m² and nits are equivalent units.

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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.

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2,600nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 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

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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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8bits12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact device display specification expressly says 8-bit color depth. Native versus dithered implementation is not claimed.

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.

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HLG, HDR10, HDR10+12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Device Additional features expressly names HLG, HDR10 and HDR10+ display playback. Recorded HDR is separate.

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

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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

None1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Complete front product diagram. No cutout in the rectangular display.

Punch hole1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 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 94Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2015/09/09Apple-Introduces-iPhone-6s-iPhone-6s-PlusRead 5 October 2026Exact launch announcement identifies this major OS generation. Later specification software is not substituted.

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

Software

iOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Maker operating-system section explicitly identifies iOS. Software platform/interface name.

One UI 913Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-S942B/EUX/doc.htmlRead 8 October 2026Official released history explicitly identifies One UI 9. Launch Android 16 and One UI 8.5 remain historical source/test context.

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.

iOS 15.8.87Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/100100Read 7 October 2026Apple security releases table explicitly lists stable iOS 15.8.8 released 2026-05-11 for iPhone 6s all models. Latest matching entry on access date 2026-10-07. iOS 27 applies newer hardware. Linked 127114 release bulletin confirms availability. No future support end date inferred.

Android 1713Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-S942B/EUX/doc.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model EUX official update log and linked English history read. Latest released build S942BXXS4BZIG, September 29, 2026, explicitly Android 17. Released history, not a beta or manual assumption.

Chipset

Apple A91Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact installed chipset, no unproved CPU/GPU counts or process node.

Exynos 26003Maker 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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2nm3Maker 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

212Spec databasefo.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s_plus-7243.phpRead 7 October 2026CPU table dual-core. PhoneArena and Notebookcheck independently give two cores. Not chip-family inference.

102Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/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 6s Plus

Count
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Source12Spec databasefo.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s_plus-7243.phpRead 7 October 2026One dual-core group is directly stated. Trusted secondary sources disagree on the core name and 1.8 versus 1.84 GHz clock. No primary or explicit alias/rounding explanation resolves the disagreement, so those cells are omitted.

BSamsung Galaxy S26

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Arm C1-Ultra	3.8
3	Arm C1-Pro	3.26
6	Arm C1-Pro	2.76

Source7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK 12 GB/256 GB phone CPU Speed table publishes 3.8, 3.26 and 2.76 GHz. Same-model Exynos review explicitly maps one Ultra to 3.8, three Pro to rounded 3.3 and six Pro to rounded 2.8 GHz. Exact maker clock precision is retained, not generic chip maxima.8Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-2600Read 30 September 2026Enhanced CPU architecture: one C1-Ultra, three high-performance C1-Pro and six high-efficiency C1-Pro middle cores. Exact per-group clock mapping is not published in this paragraph, so the three OEM speeds are not assigned to groups.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European 12 GB/256 GB processor table supplies the group mapping. Its rounded Pro clocks agree with exact UK 3.26 and 2.76 GHz. US Snapdragon CPU groups are excluded.

Max CPU clock

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3.8GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

PowerVR GT760012Spec databasefo.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s_plus-7243.phpRead 7 October 2026Platform GPU row names PowerVR GT7600 for exact 6s Plus including A1634. No supplier-specific die ID or measured frequency imported.

Xclipse 9608Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-2600Read 30 September 2026GPU section explicitly names Samsung Xclipse 960. Processor is independently confirmed by exact Galaxy S26 comparison table.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

2GB12Spec databasefo.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s_plus-7243.phpRead 7 October 2026Memory table explicitly lists 2GB RAM for 16/32/64/128GB capacities. No larger capacity inferred.

12GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

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

LPDDR411Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-6s-Plus_id9502Read 7 October 2026Hardware table identifies installed 2GB LPDDR4 for iPhone 6s Plus, page explicitly includes A1634. Physical iFixit A1687 teardown corroborates LPDDR4 technology, not borrowed supplier model or uncertain capacity.

LPDDR5X12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Actual installed 12 GB LPDDR5x in the European Exynos device, not a chip-supported memory list.

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.

16, 32, 64, 128GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Capacity section. Manufacturer nominal decimal GB before formatting, including later capacity changes stated in this document.

256, 512GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026FAQ: 512 GB and 256 GB, both with 12 GB of memory2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026

Storage type

NVMe12Spec databasefo.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s_plus-7243.phpRead 7 October 2026Memory table explicitly identifies NVMe beneath installed storage list. No measured drive speed or other-model eMMC copied.

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Memory card

None12Spec databasefo.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s_plus-7243.phpRead 7 October 2026Card slot row explicitly No. Not inferred from no slot in photo.

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 6s Plus

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	12	2.2	1/3.0 inch	1.22	PDAF	Yes

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026One maker 12 MP f/2.2 rear imaging camera. OIS explicitly applies to Plus. Added optical format/pixel pitch from exact secondary table and PDAF from maker Focus Pixels definition.15Spec databasefo.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s_plus-7243.phpRead 7 October 2026Main Camera Single row explicitly states 1/3.0 inch optical format, native 1.22 µm and PDAF. PhoneArena corroborates. Existing maker 12MP f/2.2 OIS retained. Sensor model, 35mm-equivalent focal length and physical lens zoom remain absent.18Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Table 4-1 lists rear Focus Pixels for iPhone 6s/6s Plus. Focus Pixels definition identifies phase detection. Only rear PDAF classification uses this source.

BSamsung Galaxy S26

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom	Sensor
Main	50	1.8	23	1/1.56"	Dual Pixel PDAF	Yes	Not available	Samsung GN3
Ultrawide	12	2.2	13	1/2.55"	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Telephoto	10	2.4	69	1/3.94"	Not available	Yes	3×	Samsung 3K1

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Maker gives 50 MP F1.8, 10 MP F2.4, 12 MP F2.2, AF and OIS, Optical Zoom 3x3Maker 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.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European Exynos 2600 12 GB/256 GB camera table explicitly gives main Samsung GN3 at 23 mm, telephoto Samsung 3K1 at 69 mm, and ultrawide at 13 mm, all equivalent focal lengths. Existing maker lens roles and specifications are retained.

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

12MP=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.

Not available

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.

5×1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maximum photo digital zoom. The video 3x claim is a different field/mode.

30×1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026FAQ: up to 30x digitally with 3x Optical Zoom2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Flash

True Tone flash1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker name.

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 8 October 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, Live Photos with stabilization, Auto HDR for photos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Explicit published features.

Horizon Lock1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 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 6s Plus

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Highest rates include published 1080p120 and 720p240 slow motion.

BSamsung Galaxy S26

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/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 8 October 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.

Not available

Not available

Log recording

Not available

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.

H.26414Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/apple-iphone-6s-6s-plus,4437-4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Video recording mode tables and following paragraph explicitly identify H.264 High profile for videos recorded by new 6s/6s Plus on reviewed iOS 9. This is capture, not maker playback-only codec table.

HEVC, H.2644Owner'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

EIS, OIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Cinematic video stabilisation plus explicitly scoped 6s Plus optical 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-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Exact 720p240 slow-motion recording maximum.3Owner's manualhelp.apple.com/iphone/11/en.lproj/static.htmlRead 5 October 2026Shoot video section explicitly distinguishes Slo-mo recording frame rate from the separately edited slowed playback segment. Faster recording frame rates produce larger video files. Exact model technical specification supplies the 240 fps recording maximum.

240fps2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026240fps @FHD7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

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

AApple iPhone 6s Plus

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	5	2.2	1/5 inch	1.12	Fixed

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026One maker 5 MP f/2.2 front imaging camera. Optical format and pixel pitch use separate shared-family sensor passage. Maker Camera UI 720p does not limit documented API capture formats.19Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/apple-iphone-6s-6s-plus,4437-4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Shared new FaceTime HD sensor paragraph states 5 MP on 1/5 inch optical format with 1.12 µm native pixel pitch. Optical format is notation, not physical diagonal. No measurement borrowed from another regional unit.23Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s_plus-review-1316p9.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact iPhone 6s Plus camera chapter explicitly states fixed-focus front camera. Its incorrect front 1080p statement is excluded. Sensor optical format/pitch use a separate source.

BSamsung Galaxy S26

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Autofocus	Sensor
Main	12	2.2	23	1/3.2"	Dual Pixel PDAF	Samsung 3LU

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/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.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European Exynos 2600 12 GB/256 GB camera table explicitly gives Samsung 3LU and 23 mm equivalent focal length for the 12 MP front camera. No autofocus subtype is inferred from the review AF label.

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

AApple iPhone 6s Plus

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1280	960	60
1280	720	60
960	540	60
640	480	60
480	360	60
352	288	60
192	144	60

Source14Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/apple-iphone-6s-6s-plus,4437-4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Native Camera recording table is 1280x720 at 30 fps on reviewed iOS 9. It does not establish the highest supported API capture rate. Higher maker iOS 11 formats are stored with explicit app-selection scope.18Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Table 4-15 iPhone 6s / iPhone 6s Plus Front Camera, iOS 11 capture-format table updated 2017-10-30. All seven video dimensions 192x144 through 1280x960 have FPS 2-60. Highest API-supported capture rates require selecting AVCaptureDeviceFormat and active frame duration. Native Camera 720p30 is distinct. HRSI stills are excluded.

BSamsung Galaxy S26

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

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

No24Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-6S-Plus-Smartphone-Review.151376.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact iPhone 6s Plus Additional features table explicitly says Speakers: Monoaural. Speakers prose says mono speaker at bottom edge. Shared physical/playback speaker configuration, not a regional loudness measurement.

Yes7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section. 3.5 mm headset jack expressly listed.

No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Earjack: USB Type-C7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Connectivity Earjack: USB Type-C, not a 3.5 mm socket.

Audio features

Dolby Digital (AC-3) playback, Dolby Digital Plus (E-AC-3) playback, User-configurable maximum volume limit1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Audio Playback explicitly names Dolby Digital AC-3 and Dolby Digital Plus E-AC-3 playback formats and user-configurable maximum volume limit. This does not imply Dolby Atmos, stereo built-in speakers or a fixed dB limit.

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.

416Maker spec sheet (PDF)bluetooth.com/wp-content/uploads/attachments/BluetoothDesignGuidelines.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple Accessory Design Guidelines 2018-11-07 page 108 Figure 17-9 exact iPhone 6s Plus drawing Note 2 identifies Front Mic, Bottom Mic1, Bottom Mic2 and Rear Mic. Four distinct physical microphones, excluding receiver/speaker. Complete named inventory, not acoustic noise channels. Maker drawing applies common 6s Plus body, including A1634.

34Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Galaxy S26 device layout on printed pages 9 and 10 labels three physical microphones. Top air vent and speakers are excluded.

Network

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Network

GSM, HSPA, LTE, CDMA1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Exact A1634 radio group. CDMA version of the 6 family and global A1586/A1524 are not merged into this reference.

GSM, LTE, 5G2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Exact UK infrastructure table explicitly names GSM, WCDMA, LTE and 5G sub-6. HSPA is not inferred from WCDMA alone.7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK infrastructure table explicitly names GSM, WCDMA, LTE and 5G sub-6. 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-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Exact GSM/EDGE MHz frequency ranges.

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19002Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 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-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 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, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Exact A1634 LTE list, excluding other model bands.

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/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 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.

Not available

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/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.

5G modes

Not available

Not available

5G mmWave

Not available

No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Neither the UK (SM-S942B) nor the US (SM-S942U) spec tab lists any 5G mmWave band, while the S26 Ultra US tab does7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 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

Not available

Not available

Wi-Fi calling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Audio Calling/Cellular section. Carrier-dependent Wi-Fi calling.

Not available

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless explicitly states 802.11ac, the Wi-Fi 5 standard.

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/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 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz17Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/smartphones/apple-iphone-6s-plus-test.51630/seite-5Read 7 October 2026Konnektivität identifies iPhone 6s(Plus) family and distinguishes US A1634 cellular band 30, then explicitly states supported Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac in 2.4 and 5 GHz networks. Static supported radio bands, no signal/throughput measurement transferred. Current maker Deployment table was opened but has no 6s Plus entry.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Bluetooth

4.21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Exact Cellular and Wireless section states Bluetooth 4.2. This standard predates the 2015 retail launch.

5.42Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 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, AAC16Maker spec sheet (PDF)bluetooth.com/wp-content/uploads/attachments/BluetoothDesignGuidelines.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same maker guide A2DP sections 12.2/12.3 pages 75-76 explicitly document iOS-device SBC and optional MPEG-2/4 AAC implementation. Introduction includes iPhone 6s Plus among devices. This is Bluetooth streaming, not local-file AAC/ALAC playback or chip capability. Scope is compatible iOS implementation at document date.

SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, Samsung Seamless Codec12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact device Additional features explicitly lists these supported Bluetooth audio codecs. US Snapdragon capabilities are not substituted.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless All models section explicitly lists NFC.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

Not available

Not available

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Location section. Only explicitly named satellite constellations.

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

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

Not available

Yes12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone table explicitly names GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a and QZSS L1/L5. Not inferred from constellation count.

Connector

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section.

USB-C2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

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

USB 2.012Spec databasefo.gsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s_plus-7243.phpRead 7 October 2026USB table Lightning, USB 2.0. Data protocol separate from Lightning connector and adapter power.

USB 3.2 Gen 12Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 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-us/111996Read 5 October 2026TV and Video section explicitly supports wired mirroring and video output up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV and Lightning to VGA adapters, sold separately.

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

No13Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s_plus-review-1316.phpRead 7 October 2026Main disadvantages explicitly states no infrared port. Manufacturer connector list checked first.

Not available

FM radio

No13Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s_plus-review-1316.phpRead 7 October 2026Main disadvantages explicitly states no FM radio, corroborated GSMArena Radio No specification.

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

Not available

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

Not available

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Sensors

Touch ID fingerprint sensor, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Exact maker list. Touch ID Home-button position has no schema enum and is not misclassified as side-button.

Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

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

Ring/Silent switch, Home button1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Complete external-control diagram. Extra controls beyond ordinary sleep/wake and volume buttons.

Not available

Haptic motor

Taptic Engine13Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s_plus-review-1316.phpRead 7 October 2026Key features explicitly names new Taptic engine for feedback. Does not classify LRA without architecture proof.

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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.

Not available

4,175mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Footnote: rated capacity is 4175 mAh. The typical value 4300 mAh is the marketed figure (IEC 61960)5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2523577_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

4,300mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 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.

10.45Wh9Maker spec sheet (PDF)device.report/m/ccf7cc68d5cac147f860a99c1ead7d1daa9d0dbab1bfdeb24a477644205e684d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple & Beats Product Information Sheet page 7 (PDF index 6) A1634 iPhone 6s Plus row: one battery, one cell, Wh Rating 10.45. Explicit rated energy, not calculated from mAh/voltage or replaced by Notebookcheck rounded 10Wh.22Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/b028521e-ab34-5a71-a1af-35b348c2e5c1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Fresh public download of Apple & Beats Product Information Sheet. Exact A1634 iPhone 6s Plus row has one battery, one cell and Wh Rating 10.45. Same maker sheet also lists A1687 at 10.45 Wh. Readable alternate mirror corroborates original cited document.

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Battery type

Li-ion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section expressly states rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Li-ion12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European device battery specification says Lithium-Ion. Unqualified 16.77 Wh beside typical 4300 mAh is not treated as rated energy.

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 6s Plus

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	14
Audio playback	80
Talk time	24
Web browsing	12
Standby	384

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Maker up-to HD video 14 h, audio 80 h and 3G talk 24 h retained. Internet up to 12 h on Wi-Fi, LTE and 3G. Standby up to 16 days normalized exactly to 384 h. Test conditions and usage affect actual life.

BSamsung Galaxy S26

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	30

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026FAQ: up to 30 hours of video playback. The comparison block and the US spec tab say 31, the UK spec tab says up to 302Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Video Playback Time (Hours) Up to 307Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 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.

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25W6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026

Wired charging standards

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Quick Charge 2.0, AFC, USB Power Delivery6Press 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.

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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

No13Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s_plus-review-1316.phpRead 7 October 2026Main disadvantages explicitly states no wireless charging. Built-in handset capability, not aftermarket receiver case.

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

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15W6Press 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.

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Qi2 Ready (magnetic case required)10Press articleandroidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorolas-next-phone-could-feature-native-qi2Read 30 September 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.

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No10Press articleandroidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorolas-next-phone-could-feature-native-qi2Read 30 September 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

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026In the Box explicitly includes USB Power Adapter. No adapter wattage or device input maximum inferred.

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.

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3,197points9Measurementtomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/galaxy-s26-performance-face-off-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-vs-exynos-2600Read 30 September 2026Geekbench 6.6 table, Galaxy S26 Exynos 2600 unit, single-core. Snapdragon S26 and S26+ rows are excluded.

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

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11,065points9Measurementtomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/galaxy-s26-performance-face-off-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-vs-exynos-2600Read 30 September 2026Geekbench 6.6 table, Galaxy S26 Exynos 2600 unit, multi-core. Review configuration not specified.

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.

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7,122points12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Standard Wild Life Extreme 7122 on European Exynos 2600 12 GB/256 GB device with Android 16 and One UI 8.5. Unlimited and stress-loop 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.

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3,296,169points12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026AnTuTu v11 total 3296169 on European Exynos 2600 12 GB/256 GB, Android 16 and One UI 8.5. Exact minor and firmware are not stated. Not directly compared with v10 without qualification.

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.

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1,361nits12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maximum white-grid point 1361 cd/m² measured with X-Rite i1Pro 3. European 12 GB/256 GB device, Android 16 and One UI 8.5. Separate average 1337.2 and HDR results are different conditions. Control mode and firmware build are not stated.

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

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240Hz12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display flicker test reports 240 Hz worst case. European 12 GB/256 GB Exynos device, Android 16 and One UI 8.5. 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.

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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

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A2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20265EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2523577_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.

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51h5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2523577_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.

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1,200cycles2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles 12005EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2523577_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Item 9, default settings minimum cycles. Not a normal usage guarantee.

Drop resistance class

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A5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2523577_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Repairability class

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C5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2523577_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.

1.12W/kg10Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone8,2/enRead 7 October 2026Public RF page API, exact model group includes A1634. Highest Head value 1.12 under 1.6 W/kg over 1g SAR limit. Radios maximum transmission, head separation 0mm. Maker wins PhoneArena 0.91 secondary conflict.

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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.

1.14W/kg10Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone8,2/enRead 7 October 2026Same A1634 group, highest Body 1.14 under 1.6 W/kg over 1g. Maximum transmission, torso separation 5mm. Not simultaneous or limb SAR.

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

0.93W/kg10Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone8,2/enRead 7 October 2026Same A1634 group, highest Head 0.93 under 2.0 W/kg over 10g. Maximum transmission, head separation 0mm. EU 10g method separate from US 1g.

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

0.98W/kg10Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone8,2/enRead 7 October 2026Same A1634 group, highest Body 0.98 under 2.0 W/kg over 10g. Maximum transmission, torso separation 5mm. Not limb 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.

iPhone 6s Plus (Model A1634, A1687): M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. Published coupling rating without conversion.

Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 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 with iOS 11, EarPods with 3.5 mm Headphone Plug, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Exact current maker In the Box list. Current bundle software version is not launch OS evidence.

Galaxy S26, 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-us/1119961Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Exact US Apple technical specification document.

www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s261Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1119961Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111996Read 5 October 2026Maker exact-model technical specification is published as HTML.

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

Manual

help.apple.com/iphone/11/en.lproj/static.html3Owner's manualhelp.apple.com/iphone/11/en.lproj/static.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact maker archived iOS 11 User Guide. Model-overview sections explicitly include iPhone 6s Plus. Hardware/control evidence only, not current stable OS or original launch OS.

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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25235775EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2523577_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.

1year21Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US maker iOS hardware warranty explicitly gives ONE (1) YEAR from original retail purchase. Archive includes original 2013-2016 applicable version. Consumer law and optional AppleCare+ are excluded. Replaces the inaccessible carrier-hosted leaflet.

2years5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2523577_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Item 25: EU supplier guarantee 24 months.

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