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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 S251Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

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

A16332Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone 6s identity entry names A1633.

SM-S931B, SM-S931B/DS, SM-S931BDBGEUB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU hardware SM-S931B/DS and selected UK Navy 12 GB/256 GB SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB. No US radio variant is added.

GTIN / EAN

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

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.

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

Status

Discontinued16Press articlemacrumors.com/2018/09/12/apple-discontinues-iphone-se-iphone-6s-iphone-xRead 7 October 2026September 12, 2018 report states Apple officially discontinued iPhone 6s. Later residual retail/refurbished stock does not change maker catalog status.

Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

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

Apple iPhone 68Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-6S-Smartphone-Review.151403.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Notebookcheck's iPhone 6S review compares it with the iPhone 6 and calls the iPhone 6 its direct predecessor.19Reviewphonearena.com/reviews/Apple-iPhone-6s-Review_id4090Read 7 October 2026Design heading names iPhone 6, then the text calls it the predecessor. Relation is base handset to base handset, not iPhone 6 Plus.32Reviewtechradar.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 S247Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Case section explicitly identifies the Galaxy S24 as predecessor.

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 720Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/iPhone_7Read 7 October 2026Background explicitly names iPhone 7 as the iPhone 6s successor. Base model relation, not the Plus sibling.33Press 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.

Samsung Galaxy S2611Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26-review-2942p6.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review compares the Galaxy S26 with last year's Galaxy S25.12Reviewgsmarena.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.

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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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, GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Rose Gold, Gold, Silver, Space Gray1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Exact maker current finish list.

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

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Complete maker product diagram shows the non-folding handset.

Bar1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

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

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

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

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

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31 January 20321Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Software Support explicitly publishes 31 January 2032. Not calculated from launch date.

Body

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

138.3mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Maker weight/dimension table. Exact published metric body dimension.

146.9mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Physical specification explicitly uses HxWxD. No width-first launch-table confusion.

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

67.1mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Maker weight/dimension table. Exact published metric body dimension.

70.5mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

7.1mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Maker weight/dimension table. Exact published metric body dimension.

7.2mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Published handset body thickness, not camera-inclusive reviewer thickness.

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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

143g(5 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Maker weight/dimension table. Exact handset weight without accessories.

162g(5.7 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Environmental section explicitly states recyclable aluminium enclosure. This describes the structural enclosure/frame.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Maker durability footnote identifies Armor Aluminium frame, excluding keys and SIM tray.

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/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Maker durability footnote expressly applies Victus 2 to front and rear.

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

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

Glass1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Maker durability footnote expressly applies Victus 2 to rear.

Dust and water rating

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

Water resistance depth

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

Water resistance time

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

MIL-STD-810

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

Nano-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 onlyNo1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026SIM1+SIM2, SIM1+eSIM or dual eSIM. Alternative configurations with maximum two active subscriptions, not four.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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

4.7in(11.9 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Display section. Published diagonal for the flat rectangular panel, no rounded-corner footnote.

6.2in(15.7 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Full rectangular diagonal. Rounded-corner area is not substituted.

Resolution

750 × 1334px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Display section. Portrait orientation.

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Published main display pixels in portrait width by height.

Pixel density

325.6ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

415.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

16:97Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s-7242.phpRead 7 October 2026Display resolution row expressly states 16:9, not calculated from rounded pixels.

19.5:97Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications Display: 19.5:9, matching portrait pixel dimensions.

Display type

LCD (IPS)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Display section explicitly states LCD with IPS technology.

LTPO OLED7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display body expressly identifies LTPO technology.

Display type (as published)

Retina HD display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Display section. Published maker name.

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 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 row, refresh rate 60 Hz. Recommended app frame rates 30 and 20 are not hardware adaptive minimum rates.

120Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

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

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1Hz2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact display table explicitly gives adaptive 1–120 Hz. LTPO backed separately where exact review states it.

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 row, finger touch sample rate 60 Hz, touch delivery also 60 Hz. No gaming-only burst rate is inferred.

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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/111952Read 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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Minimum brightness

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

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DCI-P3 coverage

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

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HLG, HDR10, HDR10+7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Additional features HDR: HLG, HDR10, HDR10+. Display formats, not camera recording formats.

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

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

Front camera cutout

None1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Complete front product diagram. No cutout in the rectangular display.

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

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

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

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

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

Software

iOS14Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108051Read 7 October 2026Apple names the product software iOS. This is the maker platform/interface name, no Android skin claimed.

One UI 910Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-S931B/EUX/doc.htmlRead 8 October 2026Official October 6, 2026 released update explicitly names One UI 9. Android 15/One UI 7 review conditions remain historical.

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 15.8.814Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108051Read 7 October 2026Current About iOS 15 Updates lists 15.8.8 as latest release. Apple 127114 states released May 11, 2026, available for iPhone 6s (all models). Stable released update, checked 2026-10-07. GSMArena 15.8.5 is stale. No guaranteed end of updates inferred.15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/127114Read 7 October 2026Release and exact compatibility corroboration for current stable 15.8.8. Released May 11, 2026. Available for iPhone 6s (all models). No planned or beta release used.

Android 1710Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-S931B/EUX/doc.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact EUX model log and linked English history read. Latest released build S931BXXUCDZIF dated October 6, 2026 explicitly runs Android 17. Official released history, not a beta/manual inference.

Chipset

Apple A91Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact installed chipset, no unproved CPU/GPU counts or process node.

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

Process

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3nm9Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25-13610.phpRead 8 October 2026Device chipset row explicitly identifies the 3 nm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. Not a generic radio/display maximum.

CPU cores

27Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s-7242.phpRead 7 October 2026Platform CPU row states dual-core. Shared A9 specification, not the maker-specific process node.

81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

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

AApple iPhone 6s

Count
2

Source7Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s-7242.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 S25

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

Source7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European processor table establishes two Oryon Gen 2 Prime and six Performance cores. Its rounded clock values are not stored. Exact UK SM-S931BDBGEUB maker clocks 4.47 GHz and 3.5 GHz are mapped to those named groups, using the maker published precision.8Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK 12 GB/256 GB maker table publishes 4.47 GHz and 3.5 GHz. Existing named two Prime/six Performance group mapping is established by the European review. Maker published precision wins over the review rounded 4.5 GHz and database 3.53 GHz.

Max CPU clock

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4.47GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

PowerVR GT76007Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s-7242.phpRead 7 October 2026Platform GPU row states PowerVR GT7600. Corroborated by PhoneArena exact iPhone 6s specification. The early Notebookcheck review described this as unconfirmed, while its later GPU reference confirms the identification.

Qualcomm Adreno 8307Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact tested German 12 GB/256 GB device Specifications graphics adapter, not chipset theoretical capability.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

2GB7Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s-7242.phpRead 7 October 2026Internal storage/RAM table assigns 2 GB to all four capacity options. Exact model family shared RAM, not capacity-specific measurements.

12GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 20262Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Model-specific launch memory matrix identifies 12 GB for every capacity.

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

LPDDR48Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-6S-Smartphone-Review.151403.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Performance paragraph explicitly identifies installed 2 GB LPDDR4 memory. iFixit identifies Samsung LPDDR4 on the board. These are shared memory technology facts, not a component brand assigned to every unit.

LPDDR5X7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications Memory: installed LPDDR5x.

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/111952Read 5 October 2026Capacity section. Manufacturer nominal decimal GB before formatting, including later capacity changes stated in this document.

128, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Nominal marketed capacity from model-specific launch matrix and sold UK options, not formatted free space. 1 TB is 1000 decimal GB.2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact model column of global launch matrix lists nominal capacities. US launch lacks the European S25 512 GB option and is not used for this list.

Storage type

NVMe18Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/apple-iphone-6s-6s-plus,4437-9.htmlRead 7 October 2026Conclusion identifies the iPhone 6s family custom NVMe-based PCI-E storage solution. Notebookcheck confirms NVMe on its actual 64 GB review unit. Storage technology only. No supplier or performance is transferred across capacities.

UFS 4.07Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications Storage: exact tested 256 GB UFS 4.0. Other-capacity interface remains unknown through variant rows.

Memory card

None7Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s-7242.phpRead 7 October 2026Memory Card slot row states No.

None9Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25-13610.phpRead 8 October 2026Device Card slot explicitly says No.

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

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	12	2.2	1/3 inch	1.22	PDAF	No

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Maker one rear imaging camera, 12 MP f/2.2. OIS expressly limited to Plus. Focus Pixels is mapped to PDAF only after exact Apple developer documentation identifies phase detection. Added optical format/pixel pitch use secondary sources.26Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Maker Table 4-1 states Focus Pixels on iPhone 6s back camera. Focus Pixels section explicitly defines phase detection and AVCaptureAutoFocusSystemPhaseDetection. Only rear autofocus PDAF is added from this source. Maker megapixels/aperture/OIS retained. Rear sensor optical format and pixel pitch have their own secondary sources.27Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s-7242.phpRead 7 October 2026Main Camera row identifies optical format 1/3.0 inch and physical pixel pitch 1.22 um. PhoneArena exact specification corroborates both. Optical format is retained as notation, not a measured diagonal. Maker rear camera values and primary PDAF classification are preserved.

BSamsung Galaxy S25

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view	Sensor
Main	50	1.8	24	1/1.56 inch	1	Dual Pixel PDAF	Yes	Not available	85°	Samsung ISOCELL GN3
Telephoto	10	2.4	67	1/3.94 inch	1	PDAF	Yes	3×	36°	Not available
Ultrawide	12	2.2	13	1/2.55 inch	1.4	Not available	Not available	Not available	120°	Not available

Source2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact base S25 launch table identifies physical 50 MP main with OIS, 10 MP 3x telephoto and 12 MP ultrawide, with apertures and FoV. Optical-quality 2x sensor crop adds no lens.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Camera body explicitly names main ISOCELL GN3 and telephoto OIS. Optical-format and physical-pixel/AF details have a separate device specification source. Existing maker resolution, aperture and field-of-view values are retained.9Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25-13610.phpRead 8 October 2026Device lens rows explicitly publish these optical formats, native pixel pitches, main dual-pixel PDAF and telephoto PDAF/OIS. No AF type is assigned to the ultrawide from omission.

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/111952Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maximum photo digital zoom. The video 3x claim is a different field/mode.

30×1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

Flash

True Tone flash1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker name.

Rear flash8Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK maker camera table explicitly says Rear Camera - Flash: Yes. The exact model layout in the EU guide printed page 10 independently labels Flash.

Camera features

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Live Photos with stabilization, Auto HDR for photos1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Explicit published features.

Night mode, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Pro video, Panorama, Super steady, 10-bit HDR video, Log video5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact EU SM-S931B guide printed pages 67 to 78 documents these camera modes and settings. No unnamed HDR recording format is inferred from this guide alone.

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

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Highest rates include published 1080p120 and 720p240 slow motion.

BSamsung Galaxy S25

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

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Recording 8K30 and slow motion 4K120/FHD240. Highest documented capture rate per resolution, including slow motion. Playback-only 8K60 excluded. No every-lens claim.

Max video resolution

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

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

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

Not available

HDR10+9Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25-13610.phpRead 8 October 2026Device rear and selfie video specifications explicitly identify HDR10+. EU manual independently describes the available 10-bit HDR recording mode. Playback formats are separate.

Log recording

Not available

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

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

H.26410Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/apple-iphone-6s-6s-plus,4437-4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Rear Camera Video Modes table and text identify recorded H.264 High profile for every native mode. These are recordings, not Apple playback-format support.

Not available

Video stabilisation

EIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Cinematic video stabilisation. Photo OIS is not automatically transferred to video.

OIS, EIS9Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25-13610.phpRead 8 October 2026Device video row explicitly names gyro-EIS and main camera OIS. EU manual independently describes Video stabilisation and Super steady.

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/111952Read 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.

240fps1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

Front camera

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

AApple iPhone 6s

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/111952Read 5 October 2026FaceTime HD Camera section. One physical front imaging camera, 5 MP f/2.2. Maker technical page says 720p without fps. Separate maker API camera formats establish higher supported capture maxima. Fixed focus, optical format and pixel pitch use cited secondary sources.28Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s-review-1314p8.phpRead 7 October 2026Front autofocus is explicitly fixed-focus in the exact iPhone 6s review. Native video mode errors in the same review are not used. Sensor optical format/pixel pitch are separately sourced to the Tom's Hardware sensor paragraph.29Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/apple-iphone-6s-6s-plus,4437-4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Front sensor paragraph identifies actual 5 MP FaceTime HD sensor optical format 1/5 inch and smaller physical pixel pitch 1.12 um. This is a shared iPhone 6s camera fact, not a measured performance transfer. Optical format is notation, not diagonal inches. Maker megapixels and f/2.2 preserved.

BSamsung Galaxy S25

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	Field of view
Main	12	2.2	26	1/3.2 inch	1.12	Dual Pixel PDAF	80°

Source2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact launch table gives 12 MP, f/2.2 and 80-degree FoV. Generic autofocus Yes is not guessed as PDAF.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact Specifications Secondary Camera. Generic AF remains untyped, not assumed PDAF.9Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25-13610.phpRead 8 October 2026Device selfie row explicitly publishes 1/3.2 inch, physical 1.12 micrometre pitch and dual-pixel PDAF. This refines maker Front Camera - Auto Focus: Yes.

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

AApple iPhone 6s

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

Source10Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/apple-iphone-6s-6s-plus,4437-4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Native Camera review Front Camera Video Modes table 1280x720 at 30 fps. This does not limit maker-documented API video capture formats, whose higher 60 fps maximum is stored. Earlier Notebookcheck/GSMArena review front Full HD claims contradict the maker and are not used.25Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 7 October 2026Archived iOS Device Compatibility Reference, iOS 11-era format tables updated 2017-10-30. Table 4-15 iPhone 6s/iPhone 6s Plus Front Camera. Explicit AVFoundation video capture formats, FPS 2-60 for each listed resolution. Requires selecting an AVCaptureDeviceFormat and setting active frame duration in an app. These are API-supported capture maxima, not claimed native Camera UI recording settings. Native review table 720p30 remains correct for that app mode. HRSI 2576x1932 is still-image output and is excluded. No front 1080p row is supported.

BSamsung Galaxy S25

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

Source9Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25-13610.phpRead 8 October 2026Device selfie video row explicitly gives 4K30/60 and Full HD30. Rear slow-motion capabilities are separate.

Front autofocus

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

No8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-6S-Smartphone-Review.151403.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Additional features table states Speakers: Monoaural. Corroborated by PhoneArena single loudspeaker description. Earpiece is not a stereo playback speaker.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section. 3.5 mm headset jack expressly listed.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Earjack USB Type-C. Complete manual layout shows USB-C headphone/multipurpose connector and no 3.5 mm socket.

Audio features

User-configurable maximum volume limit17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 7 October 2026Audio Playback section expressly lists user-configurable maximum volume limit. It is not a Bluetooth codec or spatial processing claim.

Not available

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

430Maker spec sheet (PDF)bluetooth.com/wp-content/uploads/attachments/BluetoothDesignGuidelines.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact iPhone 6s Figure 17-10 on printed page 109. Note 2 and drawing labels name Front Mic, Rear Mic, Bottom Mic1 and Bottom Mic2. Four physical microphones. Receiver and speaker are separately named and excluded. Complete maker acoustic-opening inventory, not a noise-channel count.

35Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact device layout printed pages 5–6 for Ultra, 9–10 for S25/Plus. Three unique microphones at top, bottom and rear. Air vent and laser AF are not microphones.

Network

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Network

GSM, HSPA, LTE, CDMA1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Exact A1633 radio group. CDMA version of the 6 family and global A1586/A1524 are not merged into this reference.

GSM, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer Infra cell states GSM, LTE and 5G Sub6. It states 3G WCDMA/UMTS, which does not by itself prove HSPA. Existing enum cannot represent WCDMA/UMTS, so HSPA is omitted while exact UMTS bands remain separately stored.

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

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Exact GSM/EDGE MHz frequency ranges.

GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 19001Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

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

850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 21001Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

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

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 411Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Exact A1633 LTE list, excluding other model bands.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B66, B38, B39, B40, B411Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU full Network/Bearer table combines FDD and TDD band IDs.

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

Not available

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n66, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78, n751Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU Sub6 FDD/TDD/SDL IDs only, no US mmWave union.

5G modes

Not available

Not available

5G mmWave

Not available

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Full Infra cell expressly identifies Sub6 FDD/TDD/SDL.

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

Not available

Not available

Satellite

Not available

Not available

Wi-Fi calling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 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/111952Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless explicitly states 802.11ac, the Wi-Fi 5 standard.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-6S-Smartphone-Review.151403.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Communication and GPS paragraph expressly says 2.4 and 5 GHz networks. Shared Wi-Fi hardware fact, not borrowed A1688 cellular bands.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

4.21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Exact Cellular and Wireless section states Bluetooth 4.2. This standard predates the 2015 retail launch.

5.41Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

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

SBC, AAC30Maker spec sheet (PDF)bluetooth.com/wp-content/uploads/attachments/BluetoothDesignGuidelines.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple Accessory Design Guidelines 2018-11-07, sections 12.2 and 12.3, pages 75-76. The guide explicitly states iOS device SBC streaming and MPEG-2/4 AAC implementation over A2DP. The device scope includes iPhone 6s. Wireless audio codecs at the document date, not local-file playback formats.

SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, SSC7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications Additional features Bluetooth Audio Codecs exact list. Local playback formats excluded.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless All models section explicitly lists NFC.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

Not available

Not available

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Location section. Only explicitly named satellite constellations.

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

Yes7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Additional features GNSS lists GPS L1/L5, BeiDou B1/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a and QZSS L1/L5.

Connector

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section.

USB-C1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

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

USB 2.07Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s-7242.phpRead 7 October 2026Comms USB row expressly names Lightning, USB 2.0. Cable shape is not the evidence of data version.

USB 3.2 Gen 11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 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.

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

IR blaster

No9Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s-review-1314.phpRead 7 October 2026Main disadvantages explicitly states no infrared port. An IR proximity sensor is not a control transmitter.

Not available

FM radio

No7Spec databasegsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s-7242.phpRead 7 October 2026Comms Radio row states No. Corroborated by the exact review disadvantages.

No9Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25-13610.phpRead 8 October 2026Device Radio row explicitly says No.

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-display7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Input devices explicitly identifies ultrasonic sensor in OLED panel.

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

Not available

2D7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Input devices expressly calls front-camera face recognition 2D.

Sensors

Touch ID fingerprint sensor, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 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 sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 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/111952Read 5 October 2026Complete external-control diagram. Extra controls beyond ordinary sleep/wake and volume buttons.

Not available

Haptic motor

Taptic Engine11Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+6s+Teardown/48170Read 7 October 2026Steps 11-12 physically remove and identify the Taptic Engine. No invented motor frequency or algorithm class.

Linear vibration motor7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Input devices expressly identifies 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.

1,715mAh11Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+6s+Teardown/48170Read 7 October 2026Step 14 original Apple battery label and teardown text state 1715 mAh. Rated cell specification. The A1688 teardown pack rating is corroborated by the iFixit replacement pack compatibility listing for A1633 and A1688. No regional measurement is transferred.31Retailer pageifixit.com/products/iphone-6s-replacement-batteryRead 7 October 2026Compatibility lists A1633 and A1688 and compatible original part numbers 616-00036/616-00033. The replacement rating is 1715 mAh, corroborating shared pack scope. This is an aftermarket pack listing. Original installed Apple rating is established by the separate maker-marked teardown pack.

3,885mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s931bdbgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 10 rated capacity. Base S25 EU sheet says 3885 mAh, differing from US launch 3880 mAh. Exact EU model sheet takes priority. Typical capacity is separate.

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

Not available

4,000mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

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

6.55Wh11Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+6s+Teardown/48170Read 7 October 2026Step 14 original Apple pack label and text explicitly state 6.55 Wh. No calculation. GSMArena 6.91 Wh disagrees, while the original maker-marked pack takes precedence. The teardown A1688 pack rating is corroborated by the iFixit replacement pack listing for A1633 and A1688, not used as a regional measurement.31Retailer pageifixit.com/products/iphone-6s-replacement-batteryRead 7 October 2026Compatibility lists A1633 and A1688 with original part numbers 616-00036/616-00033. Replacement rating 6.55 Wh corroborates shared pack scope. This aftermarket listing does not itself prove an original maker label. Original energy is separately read in the teardown.

Not available

Battery type

Li-ion1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section expressly states rechargeable lithium-ion battery.

Li-ion7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications Battery explicitly identifies 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 6s

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	11
Audio playback	50
Talk time	14
Web browsing	11
Standby	240

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Maker up to video 11 h/audio 50 h and 3G talk 14 h. Internet up to 11 h on Wi-Fi, distinct from 10 h 3G/LTE. Standby up to 10 days is normalized to 240 h at 24 h/day. All depend on settings, usage and network.

BSamsung Galaxy S25

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	29

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026Maker up-to 29-hour video claim. Footnote specifies local 720p video, Bluetooth earphones, LTE and default settings. Separate from EU mixed-use endurance and review Wi-Fi browsing.

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

Not available

25W7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Battery life body explicitly describes maximum handset wired input, distinct from recommended adapter power.

Wired charging standards

Not available

USB Power Delivery7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Specifications Connections explicitly lists USB-C Power Delivery. Protocol revision not inferred.

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.

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Wireless charging

No9Reviewgsmarena.com/apple_iphone_6s-review-1314.phpRead 7 October 2026Exact model Main disadvantages explicitly states no wireless charging. No unsupported Qi or magnetic-accessory route is listed.

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

Wireless charging power

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15W7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same battery section explicitly states maximum 15 W wireless.

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)9Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25-13610.phpRead 8 October 2026Charging row explicitly says 15 W Qi2 Ready. This qualification requires a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

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

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4.5W9Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s25-13610.phpRead 8 October 2026Device charging row explicitly states 4.5 W reverse wireless. EU manual independently describes Wireless power sharing. Wired output is not inferred.

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/111952Read 5 October 2026In the Box explicitly includes USB Power Adapter. No adapter wattage or device input maximum inferred.

No7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Accessories section: power adapter not supplied, sold separately.

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

5W12Reviewphonearena.com/news/Can-you-really-charge-an-iPhone-faster-with-a-more-powerful-charger-We-investigate_id79100Read 7 October 2026Experiment table identifies Stock iPhone 6s charger rated 1 amp, 5 watts. Included adapter rating only. No 5 W handset input maximum inferred. Public indexed content accessible, direct HTTP presents bot challenge.

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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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3,087points7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Verified Geekbench 6 major-series single-core score from exact German 12 GB/256 GB Android 15 device. Current comparison heading says 6.7 but original 2025 run minor version is unknown. No inferred 2026 retest.

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

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9,776points7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same verified Geekbench 6 major-series chart, multi-core. Geekbench 5.5 result excluded.

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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6,854points7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Ordinary 3DMark Wild Life Extreme score on exact review unit, not Unlimited, stress stability or another device average.

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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1,975,467points7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026AnTuTu v10 Total Score chart, exact German 12 GB/256 GB Android 15 review unit. Current heading explicitly states major version 10. Original patch/minor version not published. Device row only, not chipset average.

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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2,594nits7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display APL18 Peak Brightness result on exact review unit. HDR pattern and full-white results are separate and not substituted.

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

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240Hz7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display body and PWM test explicitly give 240 Hz throughout. Predecessor 480 Hz is not copied into this model.

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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70min7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-The-star-among-compact-smartphones-is-losing-ground.989246.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Full charge took around 70 minutes with the named Xiaomi 25000 supply. European 12 GB/256 GB phone running Android 15 and One UI 7. Exact starting percentage, protocol profile, firmware build and ambient temperature are not stated. Approximate reviewer result, not a maker claim.

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 energy class

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B4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s931bdbgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 6.

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

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37h4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s931bdbgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 8, whole-hour mixed-use regulatory endurance.

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

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2,000cycles4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s931bdbgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 9, default-settings 2000 cycles.

Drop resistance class

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A4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s931bdbgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 14.

Repairability class

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C4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s931bdbgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 20.

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

1.14W/kg21Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone8,1/enRead 7 October 2026Apple public RF exposure JSON, productName iPhone 6s. sarDataList[0] explicitly includes A1633, A1688, A1691 and A1700. Highest head value averaged over 1 g. Radios at highest transmission levels. Head against tissue with no separation, torso/body with 5 mm separation. The second A1688-only row is not substituted for A1633.

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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/kg22Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone8,1/enRead 7 October 2026Apple public RF exposure JSON, productName iPhone 6s. sarDataList[0] explicitly includes A1633, A1688, A1691 and A1700. Highest body value averaged over 1 g. Radios at highest transmission levels. Head against tissue with no separation, torso/body with 5 mm separation. The second A1688-only row is not substituted for A1633.

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

0.87W/kg23Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone8,1/enRead 7 October 2026Apple public RF exposure JSON, productName iPhone 6s. sarDataList[0] explicitly includes A1633, A1688, A1691 and A1700. Highest head value averaged over 10 g. Radios at highest transmission levels. Head against tissue with no separation, torso/body with 5 mm separation. The second A1688-only row is not substituted for A1633.

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

0.98W/kg24Regulatory filingregulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/rfExposure/iphone8,1/enRead 7 October 2026Apple public RF exposure JSON, productName iPhone 6s. sarDataList[0] explicitly includes A1633, A1688, A1691 and A1700. Highest body value averaged over 10 g. Radios at highest transmission levels. Head against tissue with no separation, torso/body with 5 mm separation. The second A1688-only row is not substituted for A1633.

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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 (Model A1633, A1688): M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. Published coupling rating without conversion.

Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

In the box

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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/111952Read 5 October 2026Exact current maker In the Box list. Current bundle software version is not launch OS evidence.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1119521Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Exact US Apple technical specification document.

www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s251Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1119521Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111952Read 5 October 2026Maker exact-model technical specification is published as HTML.

www.samsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeub1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-navy-256gb-sm-s931bdbgeubRead 5 October 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. Hardware/control evidence only, not current stable OS or original launch OS.

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

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

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Warranty

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

1year13Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Apple US iOS warranty. Maker hardware warranty ONE (1) YEAR from original retail purchase. US source market only. Consumer-law rights and AppleCare are excluded. Archive version menu includes March 2013-Feb 2016.

2years4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s931bdbgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 25, 24-month supplier guarantee.

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