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General

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Series

ROG Phone 92Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026The features page names the ROG Phone 9 Series and lists the ROG Phone 9 Pro in it.

Galaxy S251Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

AI2501-16G512G-BK, AI2501-24G1T-BK3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Models row: AI2501-16G512G-BK and AI2501-24G1T-BK.

SM-S936B, SM-S936B/DS, SM-S936BDBDEUB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU hardware SM-S936B/DS and selected UK Navy 12 GB/256 GB SKU SM-S936BDBDEUB. No US radio variant is added.

GTIN / EAN

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

19 November 20243Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Launch row: announced 2024 November 19.

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

Status

Available3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Status row: available.

Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 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.

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Samsung Galaxy S24+8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Notebookcheck's review calls the Galaxy S24+ the predecessor of the Galaxy S25+.

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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Samsung Galaxy S26+10Reviewgsmarena.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+.11Reviewgsmarena.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.

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

From $1,199.991Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 20263Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 20266Measurementgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 20268Measurementgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 20269Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p7.phpRead 10 October 202610Press articlemobigyaan.com/asus-rog-phone-9-pro-gaming-global-launchRead 10 October 202611Press articleandroidcentral.com/phones/asus-rog-phone-9-pro-is-the-best-gaming-phone-and-its-here-in-the-usRead 10 October 2026

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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.

From €1,2991Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 20263Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 20266Measurementgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 20268Measurementgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 20269Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p7.phpRead 10 October 202610Press articlemobigyaan.com/asus-rog-phone-9-pro-gaming-global-launchRead 10 October 202611Press articleandroidcentral.com/phones/asus-rog-phone-9-pro-is-the-best-gaming-phone-and-its-here-in-the-usRead 10 October 2026

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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.

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EU, GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Phantom Black1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Phantom Black for both.

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

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Slab handset.

Bar1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

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

5years2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026Footnote: the ROG Phone 9 Series provides 2 OS updates and 5 years of security updates. The start of the period is not stated. The two OS updates are a count of Android versions and are not stored as years.

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

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

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31 January 20321Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Software Support explicitly publishes 31 January 2032. Not calculated from launch date.

Body

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

163.8mm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026163.8x77x8.9 mm for both versions.

158.4mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Physical specification explicitly uses HxWxD. No width-first launch-table confusion.

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

76.8mm3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Body row: 163.8 x 76.8 x 8.9 mm. The maker rounds the width to 77 mm.

75.8mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

8.9mm1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 20268.9 mm.

7.3mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Published handset body thickness, not camera-inclusive reviewer thickness.

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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

227g(8 oz)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026227 g for both versions.

190g(6.7 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Frame

Aluminium2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026Awards section: made of 100 per cent recycled aluminium.4Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p2.phpRead 10 October 2026The middle frame is aluminum.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Maker durability footnote identifies Armor Aluminium frame, excluding keys and SIM tray.

Front

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Maker durability footnote expressly applies Victus 2 to front and rear.

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

Glass3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Build row: glass back (Gorilla Glass), grade not published. Review says the same.4Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p2.phpRead 10 October 2026Gorilla Glass on both sides: Victus 2 on the front and an undisclosed grade on the back.

Glass1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Maker durability footnote expressly applies Victus 2 to rear.

Dust and water rating

IP65, IP681Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Table shows IP68. The features page footnote says the device achieved IP65/68 under IEC 60529.

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

Water resistance depth

1.5m3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Body row says immersible up to 1.5 m for 30 min. GSMArena lists IP68 here. The maker states IP68 and IP65/68 without a depth.

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

Water resistance time

30min3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Same body row, 30 minutes.

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

MIL-STD-810

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

Nano-SIMs2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Dual-SIM dual-standby. Slot 1 and slot 2 are nano SIM cards. The GSMArena review says eSIM support exists only in Japan and Taiwan.4Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p2.phpRead 10 October 2026Two nano-SIM slots. Asus says eSIM support exists only in Japan and Taiwan for now.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026SIM1+SIM2, SIM1+eSIM or dual eSIM. Alternative configurations with maximum two active subscriptions, not four.

Stylus

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Stylus name

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Display

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

6.78in(17.2 cm)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 20266.78 inch FHD+ (2400x1080 pixels) Samsung flexible AMOLED.

6.7in(17 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Full rectangular diagonal. Rounded-corner area is not substituted.

Resolution

1080 × 2400px1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026FHD+ (2400x1080 pixels).

1440 × 3120px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Published main display pixels in portrait width by height.

Pixel density

388.2ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

512.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

20:93Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Display row: 20:9.

19.5:98Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European Samsung Germany 12 GB/256 GB review phone display table.

Display type

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026LTPO 1 to 120 Hz.

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 20268Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display section expressly identifies LTPO. Not inferred solely from variable refresh.

Display type (as published)

Samsung Flexible AMOLED (E6)1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Table says Samsung Flexible AMOLED. The features page calls it an E6 AMOLED.

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

185Hz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Max to 165 Hz in system setting and 185 Hz in Game Genie. The 185 Hz mode is only available in Game Genie while playing mobile games. Adaptive switching works up to 120 Hz.5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: 185 Hz only through Game Genie and a fixed 165 Hz mode in the UI. Automatic adjustment only works up to 120 Hz.

120Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

1Hz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Supports always-on display with a refresh rate down to 1 Hz.5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: the refresh rate drops to about 5 Hz when idle in the automatic modes, and the phone uses 48, 30 or 24 Hz for video. The maker states 1 Hz, which the review did not observe.

1Hz2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact S25+ display launch table specifies adaptive 1–120 Hz. LTPO backplane remains unproved for the retained OLED technology value.

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.

720Hz2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026720 Hz touch sampling rate.

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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.

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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.

1,600nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 20261,600 nits HBM.

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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.

2,500nits1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 20262,500 nits peak brightness. Window size and mode are not published.

2,600nits7Reviewsammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s25-plus/reviewRead 5 October 2026Display section quotes 2600 nits peak as a claimed spec. No measurement, window size or HDR mode asserted.

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.

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Table says HDR10 supported. Playback of HDR10+ and HLG comes from the GSMArena review.5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: hardware support for HDR10+ on the display, and hardware decoding of HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG. No Dolby Vision.

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG7Reviewsammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s25-plus/reviewRead 5 October 2026Display and audio explicitly states HDR10+ compatibility. Recording HDR format not inferred from display HDR.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display section explicitly supports HDR10, HDR10+ and HLG playback. Recorded HDR is separate.

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Supports Always-On display.

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

Front camera cutout

Punch hole5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: Samsung E6 OLED panel with a punch hole.

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

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

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

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

Android 151Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Android 15.

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

Software

ROG UI11Press articleandroidcentral.com/phones/asus-rog-phone-9-pro-is-the-best-gaming-phone-and-its-here-in-the-usRead 10 October 2026Ships with Android 15 and ROG UI, with two years of platform updates.

One UI 72Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 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.

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Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform, 4.3 GHz, 64-bit, octa-core.

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

Process

3nm3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Chipset row says 3 nm.

3nm7Reviewsammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s25-plus/reviewRead 5 October 2026Performance section explicitly calls installed S25+ processor a 3 nm chip.

CPU cores

81Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Octa-core.

81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

AASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Oryon V2 Phoenix L	4.32
6	Oryon V2 Phoenix M	3.53

Source3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026CPU row: 2x4.32 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix L and 6x3.53 GHz Oryon V2 Phoenix M. The maker rounds the top clock to 4.3 GHz.

BSamsung Galaxy S25+

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

Source8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone processor table identifies two Oryon Prime and six Oryon Performance cores. Total is eight. Maker exact UK clock precision overrides the rounded review clock and malformed blank chart group.9Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK SM-S936BDBDEUB CPU Speed publishes 4.47 GHz and 3.5 GHz. Exact phone review processor table identifies two Oryon Prime and six Oryon Performance cores. Its rounded 4.5 GHz and malformed empty group are not used as additional cores.

Max CPU clock

4.32GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

4.47GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Qualcomm Adreno 8301Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Qualcomm Adreno 830.

Adreno 8308Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone graphics table names Adreno 830.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

16, 24GB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026LPDDR5X 16 GB on ROG Phone 9 Pro and 24 GB on the Pro Edition.

12GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 20262Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Model-specific launch memory matrix identifies 12 GB for every capacity.

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

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026LPDDR5X.

LPDDR5X8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Actual installed LPDDR5x in the European 12 GB/256 GB reference. Not copied from chipset-supported memory.

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.

512 GB, 1 TB1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026UFS 4.0 512 GB on ROG Phone 9 Pro and 1 TB on the Pro Edition. Stored as 1000 GB.

256, 512GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Nominal marketed capacity from model-specific launch matrix and sold UK options, not formatted free space. 1 TB is 1000 decimal GB.2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact S25+ launch model column pairs 12 GB RAM with 256 GB and 512 GB nominal storage. US and global Plus capacity lists agree.

Storage type

UFS 4.01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026UFS 4.0.

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Memory card

None3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Card slot row says No.

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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.

AASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view	Sensor
Main	50	1.9	23.8	1/1.56"	1	Quad PD	Yes	Not available	Not available	Sony LYTIA 700
Ultrawide	13	2.2	12.7	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available	120°	Not available
Telephoto	32	2.4	Not available	1/3.2"	0.7	PDAF	Yes	3×	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Main: Sony Lytia 700 50 MP, 1/1.56 inch, f/1.9, gimbal OIS, 23.8 mm equivalent, 2x2 on-chip-lens phase detection autofocus (2 um effective pixel after binning). Ultrawide: 13 MP, 120 degrees, free-form lens, 12.7 mm equivalent. Telephoto: 32 MP, f/2.4, OIS, 3x optical zoom, 1.4 um binned pixel with 8 MP output. The ultrawide aperture and the telephoto sensor format and native pixel size come from GSMArena.3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Main camera 24 mm, 1.0 um, PDAF, gimbal OIS. Telephoto 1/3.2 inch, 0.7 um, PDAF, OIS, 3x. Ultrawide f/2.2, 13 mm, 120 degrees.

BSamsung Galaxy S25+

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view
Main	50	1.8	Not available	Yes	Not available	85°
Telephoto	10	2.4	Not available	Yes	3×	36°
Ultrawide	12	2.2	Fixed	Not available	Not available	120°

Source2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact S25+ launch table identifies physical 50 MP main with OIS, 10 MP 3x telephoto and 12 MP ultrawide, with apertures and FoV. Optical-quality 2x sensor crop is not a separate lens.7Reviewsammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s25-plus/reviewRead 5 October 2026Camera section expressly identifies OIS on main and 3x telephoto. Says ultrawide lacks autofocus, represented as fixed focus. No base/Ultra lens values inherited.

Number of rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

50MP=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.

3×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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.

30×2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026Footnote 9: HyperClarity supports a zoom ratio range from 10x to 30x. It is AI-assisted zoom, so the figure is an AI zoom limit.

30×1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Flash

LED flash1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026LED flash listed under the main camera.

Rear flash5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Galaxy S25+ rear device layout on printed page 10 labels the rear flash. Emitter count and LED subtype are not stated.

Camera features

AI Object Sense, AI HyperClarity, 6-Axis Hybrid Gimbal Stabilizer 4.0, AI Portrait Video, AI Panning, Photo Vibe, AI Night Vision, 50MP JPEG and RAW output2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026Camera features and the 50 MP JPEG and RAW output from the features and specification pages.

Scan documents and text, Scan QR codes, Shot suggestions, Scene optimiser, Watermark, Motion photo, Pro mode5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Camera settings on printed page 76 explicitly names these photography features. Model-specific differences outside this common camera section are not inferred.

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.

AASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
7680	4320	30
3840	2160	120
1920	1080	240
1280	720	480

Source1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 20268K at 30 fps on the main camera. 4K at 30 and 60 fps on the main camera and 30 fps on the ultrawide. 1080p and 720p at 30 and 60 fps. Slow motion: 4K at 120 fps, 1080p at 240 and 120 fps, 720p at 480 fps. The table keeps the highest rate for each resolution.3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Video row: 8K at 30 fps, 4K at 30/60/120 fps, 1080p at 30/60/120/240 fps, 720p at 480 fps.

BSamsung Galaxy S25+

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

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Recording 8K30 and slow motion 4K120/FHD240. Highest documented capture rate per resolution, including slow motion. Playback-only 8K60 excluded. No every-lens claim.

Max video resolution

7680 × 4320px=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.

HDR10+1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026HDR10+ video recording (4K UHD) for the main 50 MP and ultrawide 13 MP cameras.

Not available

Log recording

Not available

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

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

Not available

HEVC5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Printed page 77 explicitly discusses recording HEVC videos and shooting-mode restrictions. Playback file formats are not substituted. Other recording codecs remain unproved.

Video stabilisation

OIS, EIS1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 20263-axis electronic image stabilisation for rear cameras. The features page adds hardware OIS combined with an EIS algorithm that uses gyroscope data.

EIS7Reviewsammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s25-plus/reviewRead 5 October 2026Camera section explicitly says all cameras and resolutions support EIS.

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

480fps1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Slow motion 720p at 480 fps.

240fps1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Front camera

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

AASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Field of view
Main	32	2.5	22	1/3.2"	0.7	90°

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 202632 MP RGBW front camera with a 90 degree field of view and a 0.7x ultrawide view. F-number, sensor size and equivalent focal length come from GSMArena.3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Selfie row: 32 MP, f/2.5, 22 mm, 1/3.2 inch, 0.7 um.

BSamsung Galaxy S25+

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Field of view
Main	12	2.2	80°

Source2Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026Exact launch table gives 12 MP, f/2.2 and 80-degree FoV. Generic autofocus Yes is not guessed as PDAF.

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

AASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

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

Source3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Selfie video row: 1080p at 30 fps.

BSamsung Galaxy S25+

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

Source7Reviewsammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s25-plus/reviewRead 5 October 2026Camera section expressly separates main rear 8K30 from the other three cameras at up to 4K60, including the front selfie camera. No undocumented lower-resolution rate is inferred.

Front autofocus

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Loudspeaker row: yes, with stereo speakers. The review says a bottom-firing speaker plus an amplified earpiece.5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Hybrid stereo system: a dedicated bottom-firing speaker and an amplified earpiece as the second channel.12Maker product pagerog.asus.com/my/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Audio section: multi-magnet dual stereo speakers.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

Yes2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 20263.5 mm headphone jack.4Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p2.phpRead 10 October 20263.5 mm audio jack is still present, with the bottom Type-C port placed off-centre.12Maker product pagerog.asus.com/my/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Audio section: supports a 3.5mm headphone jack.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Earjack USB Type-C. Complete manual layout shows USB-C headphone/multipurpose connector and no 3.5 mm socket.

Audio features

Dirac Virtuo for Headphone Spatial Sound, Hi-Res Audio up to 384 kHz / 32-bit for 3.5mm output, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, AudioWizard with multiple listening profiles2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026Dirac Virtuo spatial sound on any headphones. Hi-Res entries come from the GSMArena review.3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Sound row: 32-bit/384 kHz Hi-Res and Hi-Res wireless audio.5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: Hi-Res Audio and Hi-Res Audio Wireless certifications and Dirac Virtuo.12Maker product pagerog.asus.com/my/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Audio section: Hi-Res Audio up to 384 kHz and 32-bit for 3.5mm output, Dirac Virtuo for headphone spatial sound and AudioWizard with multiple listening profiles. Hi-Res Audio Wireless comes from the GSMArena review.

Dolby Atmos, Boost Dialog, Loudness Normalization7Reviewsammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s25-plus/reviewRead 5 October 2026Display and audio lists these exact handset sound-processing features.

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

312Maker product pagerog.asus.com/my/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Audio section: tri-microphones with ASUS Noise Reduction Technology. The Malaysian specification page has an Audio section that the global page lacks.

35Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact S25+ shared model layout printed pages 9–10 shows distinct top, bottom and rear microphones. Air vent hole is excluded.

Network

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Network

GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Slots support 5G, 4G, 3G and 2G. The WCDMA and GSM lists are on the specification page.

GSM, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 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 pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz on all versions.

GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 19001Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

800 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1700 MHz, 1900 MHz, 2100 MHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026WCDMA 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz, published in MHz without band numbers.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B43, B48, B661Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026WW version FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/32/66 and TDD B34/38/39/40/41/42/43/48. The US version is a variant row. The CN version is not stored.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B66, B38, B39, B40, B411Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU full Network/Bearer table combines FDD and TDD band IDs.

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

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n18, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026WW version 5G SA and NSA n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/18/20/25/26/28/38/40/41/48/66/77/78/79.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n66, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78, n751Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU Sub6 FDD/TDD/SDL IDs only, no US mmWave union.

5G modes

SA, NSA1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 20265G SA and NSA.

Not available

5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026No mmWave bands in the WW or US lists.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Full Infra cell expressly identifies Sub6 FDD/TDD/SDL.

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

Not available

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Satellite

Not available

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Wi-Fi calling

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026802.11 be/ax/ac/a/b/g/n. Maker says Wi-Fi 7 availability varies with regional regulatory restrictions.

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Supports 2.4 GHz, 5 GHz and 6 GHz Wi-Fi.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Bluetooth 5.4.

5.41Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 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.

AAC, LDAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, aptX Lossless2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026Maker names aptX Adaptive and aptX Lossless. The GSMArena review lists the full set of supported standards.5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: supports aptX Adaptive, aptX Low Latency, aptX Lossless Audio, LDAC and AAC.

AAC, aptX, LDAC, Samsung Seamless Codec, SBC8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone Additional features explicitly names supported Bluetooth audio codecs. No Qualcomm chip capability list is substituted.

NFC

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026NFC listed.

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026GNSS: GPS (L1/L5), Glonass (L1), Galileo (E1/E5a), BeiDou (B1i/B1c/B2a), QZSS (L1/L5) and NavIC.

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker lists two signal frequencies for GPS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS.

Yes8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact device Additional features names GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a and QZSS L1/L5.

Connector

USB-C3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026USB row: two USB Type-C ports, one on the side and one on the bottom.

USB-C1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

USB 3.1 Gen 2 (side port), USB 2.0 (bottom port)3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026USB row: USB Type-C (side) with DisplayPort 1.4 and USB Type-C (bottom) with OTG.4Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p2.phpRead 10 October 2026The side Type-C port is USB 3.1 Gen 2 at up to 10 Gbit/s and the bottom Type-C is USB 2.0.

USB 3.2 Gen 11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026USB row lists DisplayPort 1.4 on the side port.4Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p2.phpRead 10 October 2026The side Type-C is how video comes out of the phone, DisplayPort 1.4 alt mode.

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

IR blaster

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FM radio

No3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Radio row says No.

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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.

Optical, under-display3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Sensors row: fingerprint, under display, optical.4Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p2.phpRead 10 October 2026In-display fingerprint reader, a regular optical unit.

Ultrasonic, under-display8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Input section explicitly describes an ultrasonic sensor under the display.

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

Not available

2D8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Input section explicitly identifies 2D recognition via the selfie camera.

Sensors

Accelerometer, E-compass, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Ambient-light sensor, AirTrigger1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Maker sensor list. The fingerprint and face recognition entries are stored in their own fields or left out.

Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

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Haptic motor

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Battery and charging

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

Not available

4,755mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s936bdbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 10 rated capacity, distinct from typical capacity.

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

5,800mAh1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Equivalent 5,800 mAh (typical) high-capacity battery.

4,900mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 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.

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Battery type

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Li-ion8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact device Battery table explicitly says 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.

AASUS ROG Phone 9 Pro

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	22.1
Gaming	4.5

Source2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026At least 22.1 hrs of video streaming and at least 4.5 hrs of heavy gaming, ASUS lab test results (footnote 7). The 23.4 hrs social media scrolling claim is not stored.

BSamsung Galaxy S25+

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	30

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Maker up-to 30-hour video playback claim. Footnote specifies local 720p video, Bluetooth earphones, LTE and default settings. Separate from EU mixed-use endurance and review web-browsing.

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

65W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Wired charging output 3.3-21V at 3.25A, compatible with 65W chargers, QC5.0 and PD 3.0. The 65 W figure matches the GSMArena review of the HyperCharge scheme on both ports.5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: both USB Type-C ports support the 65 W HyperCharge scheme.

45W7Reviewsammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s25-plus/reviewRead 5 October 2026Battery and charging expressly identifies 45 W handset fast charging and compatibility with bundled USB-C cable. Not an adapter-only recommendation.

Wired charging standards

HyperCharge, USB PD 3.0 PPS, Quick Charge 5.0, Quick Charge 3.01Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Quick Charge 5.0 and PD charging. The review adds PPS and Quick Charge 3.0.5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: HyperCharge is standard Power Delivery 3.0 with PPS, plus Quick Charge 3.0 and 5.0.

USB Power Delivery8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone Connections table names USB-C Power Delivery. PD version and PPS support are not established by this table.

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

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

46min2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026HyperCharge 0 to 100% in 46 minutes. Footnote 14 names the ASUS 65W USB-C GaN Charger (AC65-05), the ROG 65W Adapter and 1.2 m cable (AC65-01) or the ROG Gaming Charger Dock (AC65-03).

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Wireless charging up to 15 W.

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

Wireless charging power

15W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Up to 15 W, compatible with the Qi 1.3 standard. The maker recommends a Qi EPP pad.

15W8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone Battery section expressly identifies up to 15 W wireless charging. Not inferred from accessory adapter power.

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

Qi1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Qi 1.3.5Reviewgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026Review: wireless charging 15 W Qi 1.3.

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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.

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

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Reverse wired

Yes3Spec databasegsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-13469.phpRead 10 October 2026Charging row lists 10W reverse wired.

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

Yes1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026USB power adapter (65-Watt) in the box of both versions.

No7Reviewsammobile.com/samsung/galaxy-s25-plus/reviewRead 5 October 2026Verdict explicitly says no charger in box.

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

65W1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 202665-Watt adapter.

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Measured

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

1,979points7Measurementgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p4.phpRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core, chart row ROG Phone 9/9 Pro without a mode suffix, which is the default Dynamic mode, 1 TB and 24 GB RAM unit: 1979. X Mode scored 3135 and X Mode+ with the AeroActive Cooler X Pro scored 3169. Not stored.

3,136points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Geekbench 6 major-version single-core result. European 12 GB/256 GB Samsung Germany review unit, Android 15 and One UI 7.0. Exact benchmark minor and firmware build are not stated. Current 6.7 chart label does not establish the historical minor.

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

8,025points7Measurementgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p4.phpRead 10 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core, same default Dynamic mode row: 8025. X Mode scored 9973 and X Mode+ 10179. Not stored.

10,029points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Same Geekbench 6 test configuration and limitations as single-core.

3DMark Wild Life ExtremeiReviewer Wild Life Extreme score. Unlimited, Original, Solar Bay, stress-test stability and frame rates are different measurements. Version and run/loop conditions belong in the source note.

6,718points7Measurementgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p4.phpRead 10 October 20263DMark Wild Life Extreme (2160p) row ROG Phone 9/9 Pro (X Mode OFF): 6718. X Mode and X Mode+ scored lower, 5554 and 5581. Single run.

7,029points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Standard Wild Life Extreme score. European 12 GB/256 GB review unit with Android 15 and One UI 7.0. Unlimited and stress-test results excluded. Exact application version and firmware are not stated.

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

2,037,708points7Measurementgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p4.phpRead 10 October 2026AnTuTu 10 total in default Dynamic mode, 24 GB and 1 TB unit: 2037708. X Mode scored 2940290 and X Mode+ 3042971.

2,271,821points8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026AnTuTu v10 total score. European 12 GB/256 GB review unit with Android 15 and One UI 7.0. Exact minor and firmware build are not stated.

Display brightness (measured)iReviewer brightness result. Window size, manual/auto or HDR mode and test method belong in the source note. Not automatically a sustained full-screen peak. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

1,958nits6Measurementgsmarena.com/asus_rog_phone_9_pro-review-2765p3.phpRead 10 October 2026GSMArena max display brightness test, 75% white pattern, max auto mode under bright light: 1958 nits. Slider maximum 936 nits.

2,695nits8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Up to 2695 cd/m² using evenly distributed light and dark APL18 pattern. European 12 GB/256 GB phone, Android 15 and One UI 7.0. Control mode and exact firmware are not stated. Pure-white average 1370 and HDR 2900 are distinct.

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

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240Hz8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026240 Hz at minimum brightness. Frequency increases to about 480 Hz at higher brightness. European 12 GB/256 GB phone, Android 15 and One UI 7.0. Exact firmware is not stated.

Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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70min8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Measured full charging cycle of 70 minutes with the Ugreen 2C1A 65 W power supply. Handset maximum is 45 W. European 12 GB/256 GB phone, Android 15 and One UI 7.0. Exact charge protocol, starting percentage, firmware and ambient temperature are not stated.

Loudspeaker loudness (measured)iReviewer integrated loudness in LUFS. Less negative numbers mean louder output. This is not sound pressure level in dB.

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

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B4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s936bdbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 6.

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

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43h4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s936bdbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 8, whole-hour mixed-use regulatory endurance.

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

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2,000cycles4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s936bdbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 9, default-settings 2000 cycles.

Drop resistance class

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A4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s936bdbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 14.

Repairability class

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C4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s936bdbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 20.

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

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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.

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Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

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USB-C cable, SIM tool8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S25-review-Still-one-of-the-best-Android-smartphones-despite-an-innovation-standstill.978765.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Accessories section reports a USB-C cable and SIM tool in the European review bundle. The handset is separate from this accessories list.

Links

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Product page

rog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro2Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-proRead 10 October 2026

www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s251Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

rog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/spec1Maker product pagerog.asus.com/phones/rog-phone-9-pro/specRead 10 October 2026Tech specs page comparing ROG Phone 9 Pro Edition (24 GB and 1 TB) and ROG Phone 9 Pro (16 GB and 512 GB).

www.samsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeub1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Manual

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

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

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Warranty

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

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2years4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s936bdbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 25, 24-month supplier guarantee.

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