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General

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Series

iPhone XS5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026Exact maker family announcement.

Galaxy A2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A146PZKDEUBRead 7 October 2026

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

A19202Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact iPhone XS identity entry names A1920.

SM-A146P/DSN, SM-A146PZKDEUB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A146PZKDEUBRead 7 October 2026Exact UK support page names SM-A146P/DSN and full retail SKU SM-A146PZKDEUB. Exact API and original native manual cover agree. No B, U or W identifier added.7Maker product pagesamsung.com/hu/support/model/SM-A146PZKDEUBRead 5 October 2026Same full SKU support identifies SM-A146P/DSN and provides original English EU manual. UK support lacks manual links.

GTIN / EAN

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880609482537410Retailer pageasset.conrad.com/media10/add/160267/c1/-/de/906403372DS00/datenblatt-2816678-samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-smartphone-64-gb-168-cm-66-zoll-schwarz-android-13-dual-sim.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact Conrad-hosted distribution catalogue PDF page 1 pairs SM-A146PZKDEUB,4 GB/64 GB Black and EAN 8806094825374. Rebuy and PCI independently corroborate the same exact SKU/EAN. Supplier rounded 204 g does not overwrite maker 205 g.

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

12 September 20185Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026Dated maker announcement, distinct from preorder and retail.

4 January 20233Press releasenews.samsung.com/be/samsung-introduceert-galaxy-a14-5gRead 5 October 2026

Status

Discontinued8Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102772Read 7 October 2026Maker lists iPhone XS among products vintage worldwide. Definition explicitly says Apple stopped distributing vintage products for sale more than five and less than seven years ago. Current repair/software support is not conflated with current production.

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

Apple iPhone X9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-XS-Smartphone-Review.333546.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Review introduction explicitly iPhone XS follows iPhone X. Existing reference slug checked. No radio or lab results transferred.

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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 11 Pro26Reviewtechradar.com/reviews/iphone-xs-reviewRead 7 October 2026Exact XS review explicitly calls iPhone 11 Pro its direct successor in the introduction. Existing apple-iphone-11-pro target checked. Earlier AnandTech URL redirects to a different TechRadar article and its historic introduction was not independently retrievable. No measurements from successor or another radio model are imported.

Samsung Galaxy A15 5G21Press releasenews.samsung.com/in/samsung-galaxy-a25-5g-galaxy-a15-5g-with-awesome-camera-and-new-editing-features-launched-in-indiaRead 7 October 2026Original Samsung 27 December 2023 release explicitly calls Galaxy A15 5G the successor of Galaxy A14 5G. Notebookcheck EU A15 review independently calls A14 its predecessor. This is a family succession link to the catalogued A15 Dimensity 6100+ model, not a transfer of Indian RAM, prices, battery claims or radio bands.25Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A15-5G-smartphone-review-Important-updates-for-the-affordable-phone.819065.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the Galaxy A14 5G the predecessor of the Galaxy A15 5G.

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

$9995Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026Maker Pricing and Availability gives XS starting 999 USD and XS Max 1099 USD respectively. Entry 64GB US base price, excluding taxes. No current refurbished price substituted.

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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 reference radio hardware, corroborated by exact model group in US maker specification.

GB, EU2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A146PZKDEUBRead 7 October 2026UK/EU reference hardware and RAM/storage only. Other regional configurations excluded.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Gold, Space Gray, Silver1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Finish section. Named finishes only, trademark formatting tokens excluded.

Black9Maker product pagesamsung.com/fr/business/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a14-5g-black-64gb-sm-a146pzkdeubRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-A146PZKDEUB page selects Noir 64 Go and its maker English image captions say Black. Only this retained original black SKU is represented. Other displayed colour options do not acquire invented SKU rows.10Retailer pageasset.conrad.com/media10/add/160267/c1/-/de/906403372DS00/datenblatt-2816678-samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-smartphone-64-gb-168-cm-66-zoll-schwarz-android-13-dual-sim.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact distribution PDF first page pairs SM-A146PZKDEUB and its EAN with Black,4 GB / 64 GB. Only the retained Black SKU is represented.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Maker complete model diagram shows a non-folding handset.

Bar1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 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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4years3Press releasenews.samsung.com/be/samsung-introduceert-galaxy-a14-5gRead 5 October 2026Launch promise up to four security years, start basis unstated. Current exact UK API separately publishes January 31, 2027. Two OS generations are not stored as 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 20271Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU current legal-information published end date, not calculated from a support-year promise.

Body

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

143.6mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact metric body dimension.

167.7mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

70.9mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact metric body dimension.

78mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026

Thickness

7.7mm1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Exact metric body dimension.

9.1mm1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 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.

177g(6.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight section. Handset weight without accessories.

205g(7.2 oz)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026

Frame

Stainless steel5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026Exact launch explicitly names surgical-grade stainless steel band.

Plastic22Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G-review-A-pepped-up-introductory-smartphone-for-a-low-price.716111.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matched EU Dimensity 700, 4 GB / 64 GB review Case paragraph explicitly says frame and back case are made of plastic. Replaces the excluded TechAdvisor mapping.

Front

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

Glass14Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/samsung/galaxy-a14-5g/sm-a146pdsn-64gbRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-A146P/DSN 64 GB table explicitly identifies plastic body and glass front. No Corning grade or scratch resistance is inferred.

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.

Glass2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-gb/108044Read 5 October 2026Exact model identity describes glass back.

Plastic22Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G-review-A-pepped-up-introductory-smartphone-for-a-low-price.716111.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matched EU reference review Case paragraph explicitly states plastic back case. No alternate colour SKU or image material inference.

Dust and water rating

IP681Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Splash, Water and Dust Resistant section. IEC 60529 laboratory rating.

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Water resistance depth

2m1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact model laboratory maximum depth, not a normal-use guarantee.

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Water resistance time

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact model laboratory immersion duration. Resistance may decrease with wear.

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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 onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026SIM Card section. Dual SIM via one nano-SIM and eSIM, region/carrier restrictions apply. Maximum simultaneously active eSIM profiles unstated and omitted.

Nano-SIMs2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026Two physical nano-SIM positions. No active eSIM maximum inferred from the physical SIM table.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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

5.85in(14.9 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Display footnote gives full standard-rectangle diagonal. Marketed heading: 5.8 inches. Actual viewable area is smaller.

6.6in(16.8 cm)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026

Resolution

1125 × 2436px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Display section. Portrait orientation.

1080 × 2408px1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026

Pixel density

458.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

399.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

19.5:911Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-XS_id10766Read 7 October 2026Exact XS display specification expressly 19.5:9, not calculated and not a rounded 19:9 crop.

20:914Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/samsung/galaxy-a14-5g/sm-a146pdsn-64gbRead 7 October 2026Exact P/DSN 64 GB display-resolution cell explicitly publishes 1080 × 2408 pixels (20:9). Ratio stored as published, not calculated from pixel dimensions.

Display type

OLED1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Display section explicitly names OLED.

LCD (other)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026

Display type (as published)

Super Retina HD display1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Display section. Exact maker display name.

PLS LCD1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026

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

60Hz12Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/phone/apple-iphone-xsRead 7 October 2026Exact XS Display table Refresh rate 60 Hz, Adaptive refresh rate No. Corroborated by PhoneMore exact XS 64GB and Best Buy XS 256GB native refresh table 60 Hz. Separate 120 Hz touch sensing is not display refresh. No adaptive minimum inferred.

90Hz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 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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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.

120Hz13Press articlemacrumors.com/2018/09/12/live-coverage-iphone-xs-eventRead 7 October 2026Original live account of Apple September 12 XS keynote, 10:44am display feature slide expressly 120 Hz touch sensing. This is touch sampling, not display refresh or an instantaneous gaming boost.

240Hz20Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G-review-A-pepped-up-introductory-smartphone-for-a-low-price.716111.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026German EU review unit, Dimensity 700/Mali-G57, 4 GB/64 GB, dual SIM, NFC and exact EU band set matching retained P maker API. Full sales SKU is unprinted. Android 13, One UI 5.0. Review display specification header explicitly states 240 Hz touch sampling. Reported hardware specification, with no separate touch-test method stated. No instantaneous sampling value inferred.

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.

625nits1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Display section. Maximum typical brightness, not HBM or HDR peak. cd/m² and nits are equivalent.

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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.

Dolby Vision, HDR101Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section. Supported content formats, not a claim of HDR camera recording or panel peak brightness.

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PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

No14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/aside/iph84d983c01/18.0/ios/18.0Read 7 October 2026Archived iOS 18 maker closed Models with Always-On Display list includes only 14/15/16 Pro and Pro Max. XS is excluded. Companion Keep the iPhone display on longer guide limits the feature to this list. StandBy and ordinary no-auto-lock do not establish Always-On.

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Front camera cutout

Notch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Complete exact front model diagram.

Notch23Reviewsmartzone.de/samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-testRead 7 October 2026German Dimensity 700 / 4 GB reference review design paragraph explicitly states front camera is in a Waterdrop-Notch at the top. Exact same P radio band list, body dimensions and display configuration corroborate static front structure. Replaces reserved TechAdvisor mapping. No numeric test inherited.

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 125Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026Exact maker launch explicitly states iOS 12.

Android 134Retailer pagewelcomm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G.pdfRead 5 October 2026Supplier Android 13 and One UI Core 5. Generic 202 g weight rejected in favor exact P API 205 g. RAM/storage interface absent and omitted.

Software

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One UI Core 54Retailer pagewelcomm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

iOS 18.7.1015Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/100100Read 7 October 2026Latest available exact XS entry as accessed October 7, 2026 is iOS 18.7.10, released August 17, 2026 for XS/XS Max/XR. New iOS 26/27 entries start iPhone 11 and do not apply. This does not promise future updates or support end date.

Android 1512Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-A146P/026706230419/eng.htmlRead 7 October 2026Official SM-A146P European EUX update history, reached from its public Samsung update index, lists latest release 17 September 2026 build A146PXXSJEZH6, Android V (Android 15), security patch 5 July 2026. This is a dated published stable release, not a beta or downloadable manual. Rollout availability may depend on country/carrier.

Chipset

Apple A12 Bionic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Exact installed processor.

MediaTek Dimensity 7004Retailer pagewelcomm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G.pdfRead 5 October 2026UK supplier sheet explicitly maps Dimensity 700 to SM-A146P and Exynos 1330 to SM-A146B. Only P reference retained.

Process

7nm5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026A12 Bionic section explicitly states 7-nanometer process.

7nm4Retailer pagewelcomm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G.pdfRead 5 October 2026Explicit 7 nm in P chipset row, not sibling capability inference.

CPU cores

65Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026A12 Bionic section explicitly states six-core fusion CPU.

81Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 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 XS

Count	Core
2	Performance
4	Efficiency

Source5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026A12 Bionic section explicitly states two performance and four efficiency cores, clocks not inferred.

BSamsung Galaxy A14 5G

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	ARM Cortex-A76	2.2
6	ARM Cortex-A55	2

Source13Retailer pagedeviceguides.vodafone.co.uk/samsung/galaxy-a14-5g-android-13/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Vodafone UK device specification explicitly scopes CPU 2 x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A76 and 6 x 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 to SM-A146P. Exact Samsung API separately confirms 2.2 GHz/2 GHz and eight cores. Exynos 1330 B values excluded.

Max CPU clock

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2.2GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Apple 4-core GPU5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026A12 Bionic section explicitly states four-core GPU.

ARM Mali-G57 MC213Retailer pagedeviceguides.vodafone.co.uk/samsung/galaxy-a14-5g-android-13/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Vodafone explicitly scopes Mali-G57 MC2 to SM-A146P. GSMArena gives the same exact P mapping. MP2 notation in some reviews denotes the same two-core Mali generation, not Exynos Mali-G68.

NPU performance

5TOPS5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026Next-generation Neural Engine section explicitly states up to 5 trillion operations per second.

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Memory

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RAM

4GB6Reviewarstechnica.com/gadgets/2018/11/iphone-xr-review-keeping-compromises-to-a-minimumRead 5 October 2026Exact original review specifications/differences section explicitly states XR 3 GB and XS/XS Max 4 GB. RAM type and storage interface are not inferred.

4GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026

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

LPDDR4X16Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+XS+and+XS+Max+Teardown/113021Read 7 October 2026Teardown steps 7-8 explicitly compare XS on left and XS Max on right, then identify fitted Micron 4GB LPDDR4X SDRAM under A12. Maker silent. PhoneArena generic LPDDR4 shorthand does not override actual identified LPDDR4X component. No faster successor memory inferred.

LPDDR4X14Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/samsung/galaxy-a14-5g/sm-a146pdsn-64gbRead 7 October 2026Exact P/DSN 64 GB RAM row explicitly says 4 GB LPDDR4X. Notebookcheck same nominal 4 GB EU configuration corroborates LPDDR4x. A generic chipset-supported memory list is not the evidence.

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.

64, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Capacity section. Manufacturer nominal decimal GB before formatting.

64GB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026

Storage type

NVMe12Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/phone/apple-iphone-xsRead 7 October 2026Exact XS Storage table explicitly NVMe, independently corroborated by PhoneMore XS 64/256 entries. Teardown NAND chip identity alone was not treated as NVMe protocol proof. No numerical storage measurements transferred.

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Memory card

None11Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-XS_id10766Read 7 October 2026Exact XS Hardware Storage expansion explicitly not expandable. Maker complete SIM/connector inventory and original teardown confirm no memory-card socket. External Lightning card reader is not an internal slot.

microSD (own slot)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026Exact SIM slot type SIM 1 + SIM 2 + MicroSD.

Max card size

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1TB1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026Exact maker up-to-1-TB expansion claim expressed as 1000 decimal GB. Source does not state 1024 GB.

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 XS

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom
Main	12	1.8	1/2.55 inch	1.4	PDAF	Yes	Not available
Telephoto	12	2.4	1/3.4 inch	1	PDAF	Yes	2×

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Two physical 12 MP Wide and Telephoto lenses. Dual optical stabilisation applies to both, 2x optical zoom belongs to Telephoto. Generic Focus Pixels is not assigned an unproved AF enum.11Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/Apple-iPhone-XS_id10766Read 7 October 2026Exact XS Camera table main 12MP f/1.8 sensor 1/2.55 inch, pixels 1.4 um, PDAF. Tele 12MP f/2.4 sensor 1/3.4 inch, pixels 1 um, PDAF. Main/tele physical rows retained, not digital zoom crops. Published 26/52 mm focal-length label lacks explicit 35 mm-equivalent qualification and is omitted.

BSamsung Galaxy A14 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	50	1.8	PDAF	No
Macro	2	2.4	Not available	No
Depth	2	2.4	Not available	No

Source4Retailer pagewelcomm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G.pdfRead 5 October 2026Supplier physical main/macro/depth roles and main PDAF. UK API explicit rear OIS No covers these rear cameras.

Number of rear cameras

2=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.

2×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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

10×1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maximum photo digital zoom, separate from video.

10×1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026

Flash

Quad-LED True Tone flash with Slow Sync1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Maker wording.

Rear flash1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026

Camera features

Portrait mode with advanced bokeh and Depth Control, Smart HDR for photos, Sapphire crystal lens cover1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Camera section. Explicit features for this exact model.

Portrait mode, Pro mode, Macro mode, Night mode, Slow motion mode, Hyperlapse mode, Scene optimiser, Auto HDR16Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230322171558436/SM-A14X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230309.pdfRead 7 October 2026Native guide printed 45-50 documents Portrait, Pro, Macro, Night, Slow motion, Hyperlapse, Scene optimiser and Auto HDR. Night explicitly covers P/B. Slow motion and Hyperlapse explicitly name P. Pro shutter-speed and manual-focus controls labelled B-only are excluded. Auto HDR is photo processing, not recorded-video HDR. Options can depend on shooting mode.

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 XS

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Per-resolution maxima include explicitly stated 1080p240 Slo-mo recording. Extended dynamic range is separately limited to 30 fps.

BSamsung Galaxy A14 5G

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

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026Exact P Camera rows publish FHD 1920 × 1080 at 30 fps and Slow Motion 120 fps at HD. The separate Audio and Video group explicitly labels FHD 60 fps as playing resolution, so playback is excluded. Native-versus-interpolated capture and lens scope are unstated.

Max video resolution

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

1920 × 1080px=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.

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Log recording

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

HEVC, H.2641Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section explicitly names recorded formats, not inferred from playback.

HEVC8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230322171558436/SM-A14X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230309.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 49 explicitly HEVC video recording. HEVC unavailable in some shooting modes. Shared guide explicitly covers P model, no B-only feature transferred.

Video stabilisation

EIS, OIS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Cinematic and optical video stabilisation explicitly listed.

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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/111881Read 5 October 2026Video Recording section. Exact 1080p240 Slo-mo recording maximum. Original manual separately distinguishes recording frame rate from slowed playback.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iph61f49e4bb/18.0/ios/18.0Read 5 October 2026Original guide Record videos section distinguishes faster recording frame rates from subsequently slowed playback in Photos. Slo-mo frame-rate/resolution recording settings are model dependent. Exact model specification supplies 1080p240 maximum.

120fps1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-A146PZKDEUB Camera group explicitly advertises Slow Motion 120 fps at HD, distinct from Audio/Video Playing resolution. Native EU manual printed 48 explicitly names Slow motion mode (SM-A146P). Stored advertised capture mode maximum 120 fps at 1280 × 720. Sensor-native/interpolated method and lens restriction are not stated.10Retailer pageasset.conrad.com/media10/add/160267/c1/-/de/906403372DS00/datenblatt-2816678-samsung-galaxy-a14-5g-smartphone-64-gb-168-cm-66-zoll-schwarz-android-13-dual-sim.pdfRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-A146PZKDEUB catalogue Main camera table expressly states Slow-motion video 1280 x 720 at 120 fps, separate from ordinary 1080p 30. Corroborates maker Camera Slow Motion 120 fps at HD. Sensor interpolation method is not published.

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 XS

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)
Main	7	2.2

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section. One photographic selfie camera. Authentication depth hardware is excluded.

BSamsung Galaxy A14 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	13	2	Fixed	No

Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026Exact front resolution and aperture. Autofocus No establishes fixed focus where stated. OIS stored only when this front-camera row explicitly states it.

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

AApple iPhone XS

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

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026TrueDepth Camera section expressly states 1080p30/60 recording.

BSamsung Galaxy A14 5G

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

Source22Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G-review-A-pepped-up-introductory-smartphone-for-a-low-price.716111.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Matched EU reference camera paragraph expressly states both front and rear record maximum Full HD at 30 fps. Stored front 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps. No reserved source required. Android 13 / One UI 5 review, same P-equivalent hardware identity documented independently.

Front autofocus

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors explicitly names built-in stereo speaker. Stereo recording alone does not establish playback speakers.

No1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Complete physical connector diagram has Lightning and no 3.5 mm jack. Separate adapters do not count.

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026Exact maker earjack row. USB Type-C earjack is distinct from a physical 3.5 mm socket.

Audio features

Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio in Apple Music17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109354Read 7 October 2026Maker supported Apple Music Dolby Atmos songs play on built-in speakers of iPhone XS or later, except SE. Applicable updated iOS and Apple Music subscription/content needed. This is speaker software support, not a claim of native multichannel physical drivers or lossless Bluetooth.

Dolby Atmos8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230322171558436/SM-A14X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230309.pdfRead 5 October 2026Dolby Atmos section printed page 85. Depending on model an earphone is needed for some features. No loudspeaker Atmos output inferred.

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

45Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026Exact XS family launch camera section explicitly states four built-in mics for stereo recording.

28Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230322171558436/SM-A14X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230309.pdfRead 5 October 2026Complete own-model device layout printed 4-5 shows top and bottom microphones. No antenna or speaker counted.

Network

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Network

GSM, HSPA, LTE, CDMA1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact A1920 Cellular and Wireless group explicitly lists GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+/DC-HSDPA, LTE and CDMA EV-DO. No regional model union.

GSM, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026GSM, LTE and 5G explicitly named. WCDMA/UMTS does not establish HSPA.

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/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact GSM/EDGE MHz ranges.

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 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/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact UMTS/HSPA MHz ranges, not band IDs.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026Manufacturer band identifiers with printed frequency/AWS qualifiers, not individual channel frequencies.

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

1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71, 34, 38, 39, 40, 41, 461Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact A1920 FDD/TD-LTE band IDs. Other hardware variants excluded.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026Manufacturer band identifiers with printed frequency/AWS qualifiers.

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

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N1(2100), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N20(800), N28(700), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026Manufacturer Sub6 band identifiers with printed frequency/AWS qualifiers. No mmWave absence inferred.

5G modes

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SA, NSA14Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/samsung/galaxy-a14-5g/sm-a146pdsn-64gbRead 7 October 2026Exact P/DSN 64 GB Primary 5G network cell names SA/NSA/Sub6 with the same EU bands as the maker exact API. This is phone-specific, not a generic Dimensity feature transfer. Carrier availability may differ.

5G mmWave

No18Maker spec sheet (PDF)commoncriteriaportal.org/files/epfiles/st_vid11349-st.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple-authored public iOS 16 Security Target VID11349 table 33 exact A1920 lists GSM/UMTS/CDMA/LTE only, no NR/mmWave hardware. Complete exact cellular capability inventory, not inferred from unversioned 5G marketing.

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

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Satellite

None18Maker spec sheet (PDF)commoncriteriaportal.org/files/epfiles/st_vid11349-st.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple-authored exact XS/A1920 hardware table 33 explicitly SAT No. Navigation GNSS positioning is distinct from communication via satellite.

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Wi-Fi calling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Audio Calling expressly lists Wi-Fi calling. Carrier and market restrictions apply.

Yes13Retailer pagedeviceguides.vodafone.co.uk/samsung/galaxy-a14-5g-android-13/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Vodafone UK Communication table explicitly says VoWi-Fi Wi-Fi calling Yes. Stored carrier-dependent capability for retained UK hardware. Compatible carrier/SIM provisioning and software are required, not universal service on every network.

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless explicitly states 802.11ac, the Wi-Fi 5 standard.

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026Exact ac 2.4/5 GHz device table.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz19Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-E3218A/RF-Exposure-Info/SAR-Test-Report-1-of-11-3986211.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original UL RF report 12124121-S1V2 for FCC BCG-E3218A expressly includes A1920. DUT radio description and Wi-Fi test sections cover 2.4GHz DTS and 5GHz U-NII. No 6GHz inferred from later iPhones.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.01Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless section.

5.21Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 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, AAC20Maker spec sheet (PDF)developer.apple.com/accessories/Accessory-Design-Guidelines.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker Accessory Design Guidelines 2026-09-21 includes XS device diagrams/testing entries. Section 53 defines iPhone/iOS A2DP transmission. Section 53.2/Table 53-1 defines SBC, section 53.3 AAC-LC over A2DP. AAC-ELD is specific wireless-CarPlay context, not added as ordinary Bluetooth music. This is protocol support, not a file-playback list. Secondary BluetoothCheck AAC No is overridden by maker protocol documentation.

SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, SSC20Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G-review-A-pepped-up-introductory-smartphone-for-a-low-price.716111.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026German EU review unit, Dimensity 700/Mali-G57, 4 GB/64 GB, dual SIM, NFC and exact EU band set matching retained P maker API. Full sales SKU is unprinted. Android 13, One UI 5.0. Speakers paragraph explicitly names supported wireless audio codecs SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC and SSC. These are phone radio-audio capabilities in the dated review, not local file formats or implied LC3 support.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Cellular and Wireless explicitly lists NFC with reader mode.

Yes1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

No18Maker spec sheet (PDF)commoncriteriaportal.org/files/epfiles/st_vid11349-st.pdfRead 7 October 2026Apple-authored exact XS/A1920 table 33 explicitly UWB No. NFC and Wi-Fi are separate technologies.

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Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Location section. Only explicitly named constellations. Generic GNSS does not prove additional constellations.

GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026

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

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Connector

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026External Buttons and Connectors section.

USB-C1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026

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

USB 2.021Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact XS column Connectivity and detailed data connector cells explicitly Lightning Supports USB 2. Static public maker HTML cell extracted by matching all 42 model header cells, XS index 34, only equal-length rows. No JavaScript executed. NBC USB 3 claim and cable hypothesis are overridden by direct maker protocol.

USB 2.01Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 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/111881Read 5 October 2026Video Playback section explicitly supports wired output up to 1080p through Lightning Digital AV/VGA adapters, sold separately.

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IR blaster

No12Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/phone/apple-iphone-xsRead 7 October 2026Exact XS Connectivity table Infrared port No. Face ID infrared depth hardware is not a consumer remote-control IR blaster.

No14Spec databasephonemore.com/specs/samsung/galaxy-a14-5g/sm-a146pdsn-64gbRead 7 October 2026Exact P/DSN 64 GB Connectivity row states Infrared port Not supported. No sensor or positioning radio is confused with an IR emitter.

FM radio

No12Spec databasenanoreview.net/en/phone/apple-iphone-xsRead 7 October 2026Exact XS Sound table FM radio No, independently corroborated by carrier Videotron exact XS FM Stereo Radio No. Internet audio apps do not establish a broadcast tuner.

No13Retailer pagedeviceguides.vodafone.co.uk/samsung/galaxy-a14-5g-android-13/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Vodafone Picture video sound table explicitly says FM radio No. Native shared EU guide Radio printed 68 is explicitly SM-A146B only. No B radio feature transferred to P.

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.

None9Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-iPhone-XS-Smartphone-Review.333546.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Public security prose explicitly Face ID is XS only biometric security feature and no new XS phone has Touch ID support. Maker complete sensors/control inventory confirms no fingerprint reader.

Side button6Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230322171558436/SM-A14X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230309.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 4 explicitly side key fingerprint recognition sensor.

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

3D5Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2018/09/iphone-xs-and-iphone-xs-max-bring-the-best-and-biggest-displays-to-iphoneRead 7 October 2026Face ID section explicitly describes precision depth-sensing technology beyond two-dimensional facial scanners.

2D13Retailer pagedeviceguides.vodafone.co.uk/samsung/galaxy-a14-5g-android-13/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Exact UK guide Security table says 2D face recognition. Native EU manual printed 90-91 documents face enrolment for the P family. No infrared or 3D authentication inferred.

Sensors

Face ID, Barometer, Three-axis gyro, Accelerometer, Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Sensors section. Exact model list.

Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026

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

Ring/Silent switch1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Complete external control diagram. Additional control beyond ordinary side/power and volume buttons.

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Haptic motor

Taptic Engine16Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+XS+and+XS+Max+Teardown/113021Read 7 October 2026Step 14 explicitly removes Taptic engine and speaker assembly and distinguishes XS versus larger XS Max units. Name only, no unproved motor-frequency/type claim.

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Battery and charging

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

2,658mAh16Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+XS+and+XS+Max+Teardown/113021Read 7 October 2026Original Apple XS battery APN 616-00512 label in Step 12 image 2 was opened at original 1600x1200 resolution. Label expressly 3.81V, 2658mAh, 10.13Whr. Rated manufacturer label used, not teardown prose 2659mAh or a voltage calculation. XS single L cell, excludes XS Max 3174mAh label. The printed label is visible at https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/TGqfCxLN2sLc1T4P.huge.

4,900mAh9Maker product pagesamsung.com/fr/business/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a14-5g-black-64gb-sm-a146pzkdeubRead 7 October 2026Exact SKU battery footnote explicitly states rated minimum capacity 4,900 mAh, separate from existing 5,000 mAh typical. No watt-hours computed. The two-day runtime claim is omitted because its test configuration is only SM-A146, without proved CPU/RAM/storage.

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

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5,000mAh1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026

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

10.13Wh16Reviewifixit.com/Teardown/iPhone+XS+and+XS+Max+Teardown/113021Read 7 October 2026Same original Apple XS APN 616-00512 maker label explicitly Rating 3.81V 10.13Whr. Teardown prose independently says 10.13Wh. No arithmetic from rounded voltage or mAh. Source photo https://guide-images.cdn.ifixit.com/igi/TGqfCxLN2sLc1T4P.huge.

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Battery type

Li-Po1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery explicitly states built-in rechargeable lithium-ion battery.22Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/iphone/iPhone_XS_PER_sept2018.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original maker September 2018 environmental report Battery design explicitly lithium-ion polymer. Footnote 1 evaluations US XS 64GB. Narrows existing generic lithium-ion description, does not conflict with it.

Li-Po13Retailer pagedeviceguides.vodafone.co.uk/samsung/galaxy-a14-5g-android-13/specificationsRead 7 October 2026Vodafone explicitly describes non-removable Li-Po 5000 mAh. Exact P/DSN 64 GB PhoneMore table independently identifies LiPo li-ion polymer. Maker capacity values remain separate.

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 XS

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	14
Audio playback	60
Talk time	20

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery section. All values are up-to claims. These three rows explicitly say wireless. Maker footnote says actual results depend on network configuration, use and settings. Internet/standby variants omitted.

BSamsung Galaxy A14 5G

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

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15W4Retailer pagewelcomm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G.pdfRead 5 October 2026Device supports up to 15 W fast charging explicitly in footnote 2. Bundled 25 W promotion adapter is not phone maximum.

Wired charging standards

USB Power Delivery24Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102574Read 7 October 2026Earlier iPhone models paragraph requires USB-C to Lightning and accepts comparable third-party USB-C adapter supporting USB-PD. Exact XS charge-test footnote names 2018 XS. No PD revision or handset maximum wattage inferred from 18W adapter.

Samsung Adaptive Fast Charging16Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230322171558436/SM-A14X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230309.pdfRead 7 October 2026Native EU manual printed 8 Quick charging says to use a charger that supports Adaptive fast charging. The manual cover expressly includes SM-A146P/DSN. Does not establish USB PD 3.0 PPS or superfast charging.

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

30min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery: up to 50% in 30 minutes with separately sold 18 W or higher adapter. Footnote 9: August 2018 preproduction iPhone XS units/software, drained units and Apple USB-C adapters 18/29/30/61/87 W. Actual times vary with environmental factors. Adapter wattage is not handset input power.

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

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery explicitly supports Qi chargers.

No15Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/mobile-devices/which-type-of-charger-does-my-galaxy-device-acceptRead 7 October 2026Exact UK Galaxy A charger table row A14 5G marks both Normal and Fast wireless charging X. The same row confirms normal/fast wired charging. This specific table takes precedence over generic US charging guidance. External USB-C receiver accessories are excluded.

Wireless charging power

7.5W21Maker product pageapple.com/iphone/compareRead 7 October 2026Exact XS column MagSafe: Wireless Charging expressly Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W. This is input to handset, not charger adapter wattage or receiver testing result.

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

Qi1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Power and Battery. No MagSafe, magnets or wattage inferred.

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

No23Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/105047Read 7 October 2026Maker explicitly classifies XS models as non-MagSafe Qi-compatible devices. Original teardown shows receiver coil with no handset alignment-magnet ring. An external magnetic case or MagSafe charger does not change installed hardware.

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

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Yes16Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230322171558436/SM-A14X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230309.pdfRead 7 October 2026Native manual printed 8 Charging other devices explicitly uses the USB cable to charge another mobile device from this device battery. A USB connector may be needed. Output watts are not stated.

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/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact current In the Box revision. USB Power Adapter expressly included. No power rating inferred.

No17Retailer pagewelcomm.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original UK supplier sheet footnote 2 explicitly says wall chargers are sold separately. Retained P UK standard retail configuration. Conditional 25 W promotion adapter is not an included standard adapter. TechAdvisor UK review independently says no adaptor included. Box list and included-adapter watts stay absent.

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

5W25Press articlemacrumors.com/2018/09/12/apple-2018-iphone-5w-power-adapterRead 7 October 2026Original launch-day report expressly XS/XS Max/XR ship with standard 5W adapter, corroborated by NBC box/power paragraph and original maker In the Box unversioned USB adapter. Separately sold 18W fast-charge adapter not substituted.

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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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683points19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G-review-A-pepped-up-introductory-smartphone-for-a-low-price.716111.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026German EU review unit, Dimensity 700/Mali-G57, 4 GB/64 GB, dual SIM, NFC and exact EU band set matching retained P maker API. Full sales SKU is unprinted. Android 13, One UI 5.0. Performance table Geekbench 6.0 Single-Core 683. Power-saving/game settings are not stated. No assumed default mode. Geekbench 5.5 score excluded.

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

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1,825points19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G-review-A-pepped-up-introductory-smartphone-for-a-low-price.716111.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026German EU review unit, Dimensity 700/Mali-G57, 4 GB/64 GB, dual SIM, NFC and exact EU band set matching retained P maker API. Full sales SKU is unprinted. Android 13, One UI 5.0. Performance table Geekbench 6.0 Multi-Core 1825. Power-saving/game settings are not stated. No assumed default mode.

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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324points19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G-review-A-pepped-up-introductory-smartphone-for-a-low-price.716111.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026German EU review unit, Dimensity 700/Mali-G57, 4 GB/64 GB, dual SIM, NFC and exact EU band set matching retained P maker API. Full sales SKU is unprinted. Android 13, One UI 5.0. GPU table ordinary 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 324 points. Unlimited 310 and stress stability 98.4 percent are different results and excluded. App build and repetitions are not reported for this ordinary run. Stress-test build 1.1.0.2 is not assigned to it.

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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308,581points19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G-review-A-pepped-up-introductory-smartphone-for-a-low-price.716111.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026German EU review unit, Dimensity 700/Mali-G57, 4 GB/64 GB, dual SIM, NFC and exact EU band set matching retained P maker API. Full sales SKU is unprinted. Android 13, One UI 5.0. Antutu v9 Total Score 308581. No component subscore or US GSMArena score borrowed. Mode and subversion are unreported. Storage-type conflict stays unresolved, while nominal 64 GB matches.

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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579nits19Measurementnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A14-5G-review-A-pepped-up-introductory-smartphone-for-a-low-price.716111.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026German EU review unit, Dimensity 700/Mali-G57, 4 GB/64 GB, dual SIM, NFC and exact EU band set matching retained P maker API. Full sales SKU is unprinted. Android 13, One UI 5.0. Display manual-control center brightness 579 cd/m², X-Rite i1Pro 3, nine-point grid. Review average 543 nits and ambient-sensor 573 nits are separate. Window size and exact 60/90 Hz selection during this test are not stated.

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

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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 energy class

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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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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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Drop resistance class

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Repairability class

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

1.193W/kg19Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-E3218A/RF-Exposure-Info/SAR-Test-Report-1-of-11-3986211.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original UL report 12124121-S1V2 printed page 5 exact A1920, FCC BCG-E3218A. Highest standalone local peak spatial-average 1g head SAR across PCE/DTS/NII/DSS is NII 1.193W/kg, tested May 30-June 29, 2018 under IEEE 1528-2013. Separately computed simultaneous-transmission aggregate 1.368 is not stored as local SAR.

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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.

1.182W/kg19Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCG-E3218A/RF-Exposure-Info/SAR-Test-Report-1-of-11-3986211.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same original exact A1920 report printed page 5 highest standalone body-worn local 1g SAR 1.182W/kg at 5mm separation, NII equipment class. Hotspot same figure not limbs 10g. Simultaneous-transmission aggregate 1.529 stays report-only.

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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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1.19W/kg18Regulatory filinganfr.fr/das/COM077230019/LYO-COM077230019-01%20%201-6460_23-97-02.pdfRead 7 October 2026ANFR-published exact SM-A146P-DSN report section 4.1 defines the EU head/trunk SAR method as averaging over 10 g of tissue. Supports method provenance only. Stored certified head maximum 1.19 W/kg is from the exact maker France page, not this report measured limb results.24Maker product pagesamsung.com/fr/business/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a14-5g-black-64gb-sm-a146pzkdeub/buyRead 7 October 2026Direct public exact-SKU maker buy HTML footer explicitly DAS tête 1.19 W/kg, corps 1.19 W/kg and limbs 2.98 W/kg. Head result is kept separate. Original exact P ANFR report legal-method section establishes EU 10 g head and trunk averaging. No measured limb result substituted. Head separation unstated.

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

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1.19W/kg18Regulatory filinganfr.fr/das/COM077230019/LYO-COM077230019-01%20%201-6460_23-97-02.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same section 4.1 defines 10 g head and trunk averaging. Body separation for the maker 1.19 W/kg declaration remains unstated. Individual ANFR limb 0 mm tests and particular band readings are not substituted for the maker certified body maximum.24Maker product pagesamsung.com/fr/business/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a14-5g-black-64gb-sm-a146pzkdeub/buyRead 7 October 2026Direct exact-SKU maker buy HTML footer explicitly DAS corps 1.19 W/kg, separate from head and limbs. EU 10 g averaging corroborated by exact P ANFR legal-method table. Body separation unstated. Certified maximum, not a reviewer reading.

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.

M3, T41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Rating for Hearing Aids section. Exact published rating.

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EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Original maker XS box list. Accessories-only field excludes the phone itself. Retains EarPods with Lightning Connector, Lightning to USB cable, USB power adapter and documentation. Regional later refurbished packaging is not substituted.

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118811Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact US maker technical specification.

www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A146PZKDEUB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A146PZKDEUBRead 7 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118811Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111881Read 5 October 2026Exact maker specification document published as HTML.

searchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026Exact UK SM-A146PZKDEUB maker specification table.

Manual

support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iphc00446242/18.0/ios/18.03Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/iphone/iphc00446242/18.0/ios/18.0Read 5 October 2026Original archived iOS 18 User Guide, exact iPhone XS model overview/control page. Guide generation is not asserted as current OS or original launch OS.

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230322171558436/SM-A14X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230309.pdf7Maker product pagesamsung.com/hu/support/model/SM-A146PZKDEUBRead 5 October 2026Recovered original English EU guide through exact same P SKU Hungarian support. P/N and P/DSN are explicitly covered.8Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202303/20230322171558436/SM-A14X_UM_EU_TT_Eng_Rev.1.0_230309.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original native English EU guide cover includes SM-A146P/DSN.

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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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.

1year10Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/ios-warranty-document-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026Original US iOS warranty revision 043018 expressly covers Apple-branded iPhone hardware and original accessories for one year from original retail purchase. Paid AppleCare and statutory rights are separate.

2years11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 7 October 2026Samsung UK warranty table, Mobile Device Smartphone, explicitly states 24 months. Source market is GB only. Manufacturer limited warranty, not statutory rights, paid Care+ or another region. In-store, pickup and doorstep repairs are service options, not a promise of automatic onsite warranty.

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