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General

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Series

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Galaxy S261Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

A35172Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact model identification section for iPhone Air. Reference is A3517 (other countries and regions). Other hardware codes are excluded.

SM-S947B, SM-S947B/DS, SM-S947BZKDEUB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU reference hardware. SKU SM-S947BZKDEUB is the selected UK Black 12 GB/256 GB configuration. Differing US Snapdragon hardware is excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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

9 September 20256Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-iphone-air-a-powerful-new-iphone-with-a-breakthrough-designRead 5 October 2026Dated maker launch announcement.

25 February 20264Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-galaxy-s26-serie-das-bisher-intuitivste-galaxy-ai-smartphoneRead 5 October 2026Dated German maker launch announcement. Preorders start separately from actual retail.

Status

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Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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 16 Plus12Reviewtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-air-reviewRead 23 October 2026Tom's Guide says the iPhone Air replaces the iPhone 16 Plus in Apple's lineup.13Reviewtechradar.com/phones/iphone/breaking-everything-you-need-to-know-about-the-iphone-airRead 23 October 2026TechRadar says the iPhone Air replaces the iPhone 16 Plus in the flagship lineup.

Samsung Galaxy S25+14Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_plus-review-2941p6.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review says Samsung barely changed anything in the Galaxy S26+ compared to last year's Galaxy S25+.15Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_plus_vs_galaxy_s25_plus_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-72228.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison says the Galaxy S26+ falls behind its predecessor in 4G calling and names the Galaxy S25+ as that model.

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.

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

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

€1,1997Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-iphone-air-a-powerful-new-iphone-with-a-breakthrough-designRead 5 October 2026Germany launch price including VAT, starting 256 GB configuration. No US price is assigned to the European hardware.

€1,2494Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-galaxy-s26-serie-das-bisher-intuitivste-galaxy-ai-smartphoneRead 5 October 2026Starting German consumer UVP 1249 EUR for 12 GB/256 GB, published launch price.

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

EU, GB2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108044Read 5 October 2026Reference hardware is the European and UK model identified by the regional specifications. Not a worldwide hardware union.

EU, GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Black, Cloud White, Light Gold, Sky Blue1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue, Pink Gold, Silver Shadow4Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-galaxy-s26-serie-das-bisher-intuitivste-galaxy-ai-smartphoneRead 5 October 2026All standard colours plus Samsung.com-exclusive Pink Gold and Silver Shadow.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors diagram shows the non-folding handset body.

Bar1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026General Information: Touchscreen Bar.

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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7years4Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-galaxy-s26-serie-das-bisher-intuitivste-galaxy-ai-smartphoneRead 5 October 2026Dated launch article promises 7 years of software/security updates for the S26 series. OS generation count is not turned into 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 20331Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Software Support publishes 28 February 2033. The date is not calculated from an update-year promise.

Body

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

156.2mm1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

158.4mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

74.7mm1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

75.8mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

5.64mm1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

7.3mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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

165g(5.8 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. UK maker publishes 165 g. Notebookcheck lists 165 g. Maker claim retained.

190g(6.7 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

Frame

Titanium1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Aluminium1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Sleek and durable: Armor Aluminium frame, excluding keys, SIM tray and camera lens barrel.

Front

Ceramic Shield 21Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Maker footnote expressly says Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is applied to 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.

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Glass1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Same maker footnote identifies rear Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Dust and water rating

IP681Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

IP681Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance depth

6m1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

1.5m1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Sleek and durable footnote: up to 1.5 m fresh water.

Water resistance time

30min1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

30min1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Same footnote: up to 30 minutes, laboratory conditions.

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-SIMs0Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyYes1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026SIM Card section. Two active eSIMs and no physical SIM. Stored profile count is excluded.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026SIM Slot Type: SIM1+SIM2, SIM1+eSIM or dual eSIM. Counts are alternative arrangements, not four active subscriptions.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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

6.55in(16.6 cm)1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Display footnote: full standard-rectangle diagonal is 6.55 inches. Marketed heading: 6.5 inches. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.

6.7in(17 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact S26+ 6.7-inch diagonal as full rectangle, not rounded-corner area or base S26 screen.

Resolution

1260 × 2736px1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Display section, portrait orientation.

1440 × 3120px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Main Display resolution in portrait orientation.

Pixel density

459.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

512.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

19.54:910Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Display gives 19.54: 9 as its rounded published aspect ratio.

19.5:97Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Display gives 19.5:9, fitting 1440 x 3120.

Display type

OLED1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Display section expressly states OLED. LTPO is not inferred from adaptive refresh alone.

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Maker expressly identifies AMOLED. LTPO is supported separately by exact review, not assumed from this name.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display body expressly states LTPO technology.

Display type (as published)

Super Retina XDR1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

120Hz1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

120Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

1Hz9Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-iphone-air-a-powerful-new-iphone-with-a-breakthrough-designRead 5 October 2026Display section: always-on display adjusts down to 1 Hz when not in use.

1Hz7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display body says dynamic 1–120 Hz.

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

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

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

1,000nits1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Display section: maximum typical brightness.

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

3,000nits1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Display section: peak outdoor brightness. Not a sustained full-white result.

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

1,600nits1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Display section: peak HDR brightness, separate from outdoor peak.

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Minimum brightness

1nit1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

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

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DCI-P3 coverage

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

Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR10, HLG1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Video Playback section explicitly identifies Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10 and HLG.

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications HDR list denotes display support, not recording formats.

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact S94x EU guide documents clock and notifications while screen is off with When to show condition selector. Not the Ultra-only S Pen memo feature.

Front camera cutout

Pill1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Punch hole3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Printed page 7 exact front-camera diagram shows a display camera hole.

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

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

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

iOS 261Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Operating System section of launch-era specifications states iOS 26. Current compatibility is not inferred from this.

Android 164Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-galaxy-s26-serie-das-bisher-intuitivste-galaxy-ai-smartphoneRead 5 October 2026Exact launch technical matrix: Android 16.

Software

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One UI 913Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-S947B/EUX/doc.htmlRead 8 October 2026Official released history explicitly names One UI 9. Android 16/One UI 8.5 remain historical review conditions.

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

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Android 1713Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-S947B/EUX/doc.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact EUX shell and selected English history read. Released S947BXXS4BZIG dated September 29, 2026 explicitly runs Android 17. Not a beta/manual inference.

Chipset

Apple A19 Pro1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Samsung Exynos 26007Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact German 12 GB/256 GB Exynos review unit. US Snapdragon reviews are excluded.

Process

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2nm7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance section expressly states 2 nm GAA process for the installed Exynos 2600.

CPU cores

61Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

101Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Processor CPU Type: Deca-Core. Generic speed list does not map each clock to a named cluster.

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 Air

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

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Chip section gives two performance and four efficiency cores. No clock speed is stated.10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Processor: exact A19 Pro unit, two 4.3 GHz P-cores and four 2.6 GHz E-cores. Clocks are quoted at the review publication precision, not invented from a chipset maximum.

BSamsung Galaxy S26+

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

Source7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Exynos review establishes one C1-Ultra, three C1-Pro and six C1-Pro groups. Exact UK maker clocks 3.8/3.26/2.76 GHz are stored at published precision. Rounded review 3.3/2.8 are not substituted.8Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact selected UK Exynos maker CPU speed table publishes 3.8/3.26/2.76 GHz. The established one Ultra/three Pro/six Pro named group mapping is explicit in the exact Exynos review. Rounded 3.3/2.8 and unrelated Snapdragon groups are excluded.

Max CPU clock

4.3GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

3.8GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Apple 5-core GPU1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Samsung Xclipse 9607Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Graphics adapter: Xclipse 960.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

12GB10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications and Performance section, European 12 GB/512 GB unit, iOS 26.

12GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact selected UK configuration: 12 GB. German launch matrix separately establishes 12 GB in both capacities.

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

LPDDR5X10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance / Specifications explicitly names installed LPDDR5x.

LPDDR5X7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Memory identifies 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.

256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Capacity section. Maker TB values are decimal nominal capacities, 1 TB = 1000 GB.

256, 512GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Selected UK configuration: 256 GB nominal. 512 GB option is separately backed by the dated launch matrix. Formatted free space is excluded.

Storage type

NVMe10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications names NVMe installed storage on tested unit.

UFS 4.07Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Storage identifies UFS 4.0 on tested 256 GB unit. 512 GB interface is left unknown.

Memory card

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None9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26+_5g-14457.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact device Card slot row expressly 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 Air

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	48	1.6	26	PDAF	Yes

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Camera section. Physical lenses only. The 2x optical-quality mode is a sensor crop and not a second physical camera.11Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Maker terminology identifies Focus Pixels as phase detection autofocus. Exact-model camera details come from the current specifications.

BSamsung Galaxy S26+

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom
Main	50	1.8	24	1/1.56"	1	Dual Pixel PDAF	Yes	Not available
Telephoto	10	2.4	67	1/3.94"	1	PDAF	Yes	3×
Ultrawide	12	2.2	13	1/2.55"	1.4	Fixed	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Camera lists 50+10+12 MP and f/1.8+f/2.4+f/2.2. Roles are independently checked in matching review and launch camera table. Physical 3x lens only, 2x Adaptive Pixel crop is not another lens. Per-lens OIS is supported by matching review, not copied from the aggregate OIS Yes cell.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Camera maps physical wide, 3x telephoto and ultrawide lenses, apertures, focal lengths, optical formats and OIS. No per-lens autofocus subtype is inferred.10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_plus-review-2941p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Own Exynos Plus lens table explicitly identifies main native 1.0 micrometre dual-pixel PDAF, tele native 1.0 PDAF and ultrawide native 1.4 fixed focus. Maker lens resolution/aperture/OIS and existing review nominal focal lengths remain. New sensor supplier names and differently rounded focal lengths are not substituted.

Number of rear cameras

1=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

48MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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

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3×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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

10×1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

30×1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

Flash

True Tone flash1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Rear flash8Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK maker camera table expressly says Rear Camera - Flash: Yes.

Camera features

Sapphire crystal lens cover, Photonic Engine, Deep Fusion, Smart HDR 5, Night mode1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Night mode, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Pro video, Panorama, Super steady, Auto framing, Log video3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact guide camera pages 65 to 77 documents the named modes, Super steady and auto framing. Model-specific APV/Ultra-only features are excluded.

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 Air

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

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Includes 1080p slow motion at 240 fps. 4K maximum is 60 fps.

BSamsung Galaxy S26+

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-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact UK maker table separates ordinary UHD 8K30 recording from slow motion 120 fps at UHD and 240/120 at Full HD. Existing UHD120 row represents advertised slow-motion capture, not ordinary 4K120 recording. Own Plus camera review explicitly limits ordinary 4K to 60, which is a different mode.

Max video resolution

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

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

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

Dolby Vision1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

HDR10+9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26+_5g-14457.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact Plus recording row expressly names HDR10+. Guide generic 10-bit HDR wording is not used alone to guess a named format.

Log recording

Not available

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact guide supports Log video. Own Plus camera review independently describes log recording, avoiding an Ultra-only inference.

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

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Video Recording explicitly lists recorded formats. Playback-only AV1 is excluded.

HEVC, H.2643Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Guide printed page 76 expressly names HEVC and H.264 recording selectors. Ultra-specific APV is not assigned from this shared guide.

Video stabilisation

Sensor shift, EIS1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Video Recording: sensor-shift optical stabilisation and Cinematic video stabilisation.

OIS, Gyro EIS9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26+_5g-14457.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact Plus recording row names gyro-EIS, with main-lens OIS separately confirmed.

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

240fps1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Video Recording: 1080p 240 fps.

240fps1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Slow Motion: 240 fps at FHD (1920 x 1080).

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 Air

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

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Front Camera section. Center Stage is not evidence of an ultrawide role. Focus Pixels terminology is explained by the separate maker camera reference.11Maker product pagedeveloper.apple.com/library/archive/documentation/DeviceInformation/Reference/iOSDeviceCompatibility/Cameras/Cameras.htmlRead 5 October 2026Focus Pixels terminology only. Does not borrow older model hardware.

BSamsung Galaxy S26+

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	12	2.2	23	1/3.2 inch	1.12	Dual Pixel PDAF

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Front Camera: 12 MP f/2.2 and generic autofocus Yes. A subtype is only supplied where the matching review documents PDAF.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Secondary Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm, PDAF.10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_plus-review-2941p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Own Plus front table explicitly publishes 1/3.2-inch optical format, native 1.12 micrometre and dual-pixel PDAF, refining the prior generic PDAF description. Existing nominal 23 mm and maker 12 MP/f2.2 remain.

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

AApple iPhone Air

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

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Front Camera section: 4K 60 fps and 1080p slow motion 120 fps.

BSamsung Galaxy S26+

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

Source9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26+_5g-14457.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact selfie row gives 4K30/60 and Full HD30. Rear slow motion is separate.

Front autofocus

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

No1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors: one built-in speaker. Mono operation is separately confirmed by the exact-model review.10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Emissions explicitly identifies a mono loudspeaker.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Audio and Video: Stereo Support Yes, and exact manual diagram shows two speakers.

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Complete External Buttons and Connectors diagram has USB-C and no 3.5 mm connector.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Connectivity Earjack: USB Type-C. Exact complete hardware diagram has USB-C headphone/multipurpose connector and no 3.5 mm connector.

Audio features

Spatial Audio playback, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Audio Playback: Dolby Atmos and Spatial Audio playback. Spatial Audio requires compatible AirPods.

Not available

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

Not available

33Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 7–8 exact Galaxy S26+ hardware diagram: top, bottom and rear microphones. Air vent hole is not a microphone.

Network

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Network

GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

GSM, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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 pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 19001Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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 pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: maker lists MHz frequency ranges, not UMTS band IDs.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 32, 66, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48, 531Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: exact A3517 European model.

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-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Network/Bearer for exact SM-S947B EU hardware. FDD and TDD band IDs, frequencies excluded.

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

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n30, n66, n70, n75, n38, n40, n41, n48, n53, n77, n78, n791Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: exact A3517 European sub-6 GHz model.

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-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Same exact EU model. FDD/TDD/SDL bands combined, no US mmWave band union.

5G modes

Not available

Not available

5G mmWave

No1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Mobile and Wireless: complete exact-model list is sub-6 GHz, with no mmWave radios listed.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Infra expressly identifies 5G Sub 6 FDD/TDD/SDL for this model.

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

Not available

Not available

Satellite

Emergency SOS1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Peace of Mind: Emergency SOS and Roadside Assistance via satellite. No satellite voice call claim.

Not available

Wi-Fi calling

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Audio Calling: carrier and market dependent Wi-Fi calling.

Not available

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

61Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

6.01Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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, AAC10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Additional features explicitly names Bluetooth Audio Codecs: SBC, AAC.

AAC, aptX, LDAC, SSC, SBC7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Additional features gives exact Bluetooth audio codec list. Local audio playback formats are not substituted.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Location expressly states precision dual-frequency GPS.

Yes7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications GNSS explicitly lists GPS L1+L5, BeiDou B1/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a and QZSS L1/L5.

Connector

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

USB 2 (up to 480Mb/s)1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

USB 3.2 Gen 11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen 1, separate from connector shape.

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

Not available

Yes7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Body/connectivity supports USB-C wired display output and DeX. Physical HDMI/DP connectors are not invented from adapter support.

IR blaster

Not available

Not available

FM radio

Not available

No9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26+_5g-14457.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact model Radio row expressly 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/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Input devices and operation explicitly identifies ultrasonic under-display sensor.

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

3D1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Face ID is enabled by TrueDepth technology in the front camera.

2D7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same section expressly identifies 2D front-camera face recognition.

Sensors

Face ID, Barometer, High dynamic range gyro, High-g accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Dual ambient light sensors1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

Action button, Camera Control1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Not available

Haptic motor

Not available

Linear vibration motor7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Input devices and operation section explicitly identifies a linear vibration motor.

Battery and charging

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

3,149mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Product Information Sheet item 10: rated capacity of exact A3517 hardware.

4,755mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s947bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product Information Sheet item 10: 4755 mAh rated. Typical 4900 mAh 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

4,900mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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.

12.26Wh10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Battery: rated 12.26 Wh, 3149 mAh, 3.894 V on European review unit. Energy is quoted, not calculated.

Not available

Battery type

Li-ion1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Li-ion7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Battery: 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 Air

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	27
Video streaming	22

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Power and Battery. Up-to claims for exact UK hardware. Optional MagSafe Battery accessory runtimes are excluded.

BSamsung Galaxy S26+

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	31

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Battery section: up to 31 hours video playback. No web-browsing review test is substituted.

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

45W6Maker product pagesamsung.com/br/support/mobile-devices/bateria-do-galaxy-s26-duracao-carregamento-rapido-e-galaxy-aiRead 5 October 2026Charging speed and FAQ explicitly state handset wired charging up to 45 W for S26+, distinct from charger rating.

Wired charging standards

Not available

USB Power Delivery, USB PD PPS7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Connections explicitly lists USB-C Power Delivery. Protocol revision is not inferred.11Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_plus-review-2941p3.phpRead 8 October 2026Own Plus charging section expressly identifies PD+PPS. This is the Exynos profile, not a US Snapdragon benchmark or a guessed protocol revision.

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

30min1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Power and Battery footnote. From drained units, timing starts at Apple logo. 20 W USB-C adapter A2305 or higher, January 2025 preproduction test.

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Yes6Maker product pagesamsung.com/br/support/mobile-devices/bateria-do-galaxy-s26-duracao-carregamento-rapido-e-galaxy-aiRead 5 October 2026Exact S26-family FAQ states wireless charging, matching the manual charging coil.

Wireless charging power

20W1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026MagSafe and Wireless Charging. Requires 30 W adapter or higher.

20W4Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-galaxy-s26-serie-das-bisher-intuitivste-galaxy-ai-smartphoneRead 5 October 2026Dated German launch specification matrix, Galaxy S26+ column: 20W wireless charging, with optional inductive charger. The April review describes 15W, conflicting with both this EU launch claim and the current maker FAQ. The reason is unproved. The maker claim is retained.6Maker product pagesamsung.com/br/support/mobile-devices/bateria-do-galaxy-s26-duracao-carregamento-rapido-e-galaxy-aiRead 5 October 2026Current maker FAQ updated October 3, 2026 states up to 20W for S26+. The dated German launch matrix also states 20W. The April review describes 15W. The cause of the conflict is not established.

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

MagSafe, Qi21Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Not available

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

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Not available

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

Not available

4.5W9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26+_5g-14457.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact device charging row expressly gives 4.5 W reverse wireless output, not its 20 W wireless input.

Reverse wired

Not available

Not available

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

No1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026In the Box expressly excludes power adapter and EarPods.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026What is in the box expressly states travel adapter is not included.

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

Not available

Not available

Measured

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

3,785points10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance comparison chart, Geekbench 6 single-core score. Current chart is labeled 6.7, but the original review predates its April 2026 release. The original test minor version is not verified. European 12 GB/512 GB unit running iOS 26.

3,209points7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6 major-series single-core score, current comparison chart labeled 6.7. Original minor version not independently verified. German 12 GB/256 GB Android 16 Exynos unit.

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

9,509points10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance comparison chart, Geekbench 6 multi-core score. Current chart is labeled 6.7, but the original review predates its April 2026 release. The original test minor version is not verified. European 12 GB/512 GB unit running iOS 26.

11,034points7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same Geekbench 6 major-series chart, multi-core. No other benchmark generation or US chipset result is mixed.

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.

4,945points10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Graphics performance table, ordinary 3DMark Wild Life Extreme score, not Unlimited or stress stability. European 12 GB/512 GB unit, iOS 26.

7,206points7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ordinary 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 7206 score, not Unlimited or stress stability. Exact German 12 GB/256 GB Exynos unit.

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

2,053,750points10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance table, AnTuTu v10 total score. European 12 GB/512 GB unit, iOS 26. iOS score is not directly comparable to Android implementation.

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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.

3,085nits10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display section: reduced white APL18 area, 3085 cd/m² peak. European 12 GB/512 GB unit, iOS 26.

2,751nits7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display APL18 Peak Brightness table: 2751 cd/m². Distinct from HDR peak 2875 and full-white maximum 1412. Exact review unit.

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

240Hz10Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-Air-review-The-thinnest-smartphone-packs-a-ton-of-power.1152091.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display Screen Flickering test: base PWM 240 Hz at minimum brightness. Secondary 480 Hz reported. European 12 GB/512 GB unit, iOS 26.

480Hz7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display body distinguishes 240 Hz panel flicker from 480 Hz PWM dimming. Both are stated. Stored dimming frequency is 480 Hz.

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

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

A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s947bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 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.

40h4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 8: 40 hours 0 minutes in standardized EU test.

55h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s947bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 8: 55 hours, preserving whole-hour publication precision.

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

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

1,200cycles2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s947bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 9: 1200 cycles at default settings.

Drop resistance class

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

A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s947bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 14.

Repairability class

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

C2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s947bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 20.

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

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

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

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

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

Hearing Aid Compatible1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026

Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

iPhone Air, USB-C Charge Cable (1 m), Documentation1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK In the Box list. The support document lists documentation.

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Links

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Product page

www.apple.com/uk/iphone-air/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact model technical specifications.

www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s261Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-gb/1250921Maker product pageapple.com/uk/iphone-air/specsRead 5 October 2026Apple Support technical specification document for the exact marketed model.

www.samsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeub1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

Manual

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph4b302997c/ios3Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph4b302997c/iosRead 5 October 2026iPhone User Guide, exact-model hardware diagram. Current iOS guide is not used as launch OS evidence.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Launch Android 16 EU user manual 11301404. Later Android 17 manual is not launch OS proof.

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

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Warranty

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

1year4Maker spec sheet (PDF)regulatoryinfo.apple.com/cwt/api/ext/fileRead 5 October 2026Item 25: EU supplier guarantee 12 months.

2years2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s947bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 25: 24-month EU supplier guarantee.

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