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Google Pixel 8 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy A25 5G
Product A: Google
109 of 162 known
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Product B: Samsung
102 of 162 known
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98 of 154 fields differ
- 65 different values
- 33 known for one only
- 18 the same
- 38 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 284 phones.
- Geekbench multi-coreA: 4,492pointsB: 2,152pointsGoogle is 2,340 points higher.
- Geekbench single-coreA: 1,766pointsB: 976pointsGoogle is 790 points higher.
- Security support period (claimed)A: 7yearsB: 5yearsGoogle is 2 years higher.
- Maximum wired charging power (claimed)A: 30WB: 25WGoogle is 5 W higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- AGoogle: 76.5 × 162.6 mm
- BSamsung: 76.5 × 161 mm
Weight
0 to 250 g
All 162 fields
Every value links to where we found it.

General
9 of 11 differ
Series
Model numbers
SM-A256B/DSN, SM-A256BZKDEUB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/support/model/SM-A256BZKDEUBRead 5 October 2026Exact UK support and EU manual cover identify SM-A256B/DSN. Other regional models are excluded.11Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806095382579_f_0Read 7 October 2026French exact maker SM-A256B brochure page 2 logistics identifies Blue Black 128 GB SKU SM-A256BZKDEUB and EAN 8806095152578. Current exact UK API separately proves 6GB RAM for this SKU. Generic DSN model retained. Other colour/capacity SKU options are not invented.
Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Google Pixel 7 Pro12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-8-Pro-review-Powerful-Android-smartphone-with-seven-years-of-updates.765989.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's Pixel 8 Pro review calls the Pixel 8 Pro the direct successor of the Pixel 7 Pro.
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Successor
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Google-Pixel-9-Pro-XL-review-Top-smartphone-with-more-of-a-high-end-feeling-also-in-terms-of-price.911586.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's Pixel 9 Pro XL review calls the Pixel 9 Pro XL the actual successor to the Pixel 8 Pro.14Reviewgsmarena.com/google_pixel_9_pro_xl_vs_pixel_8_pro_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-64427.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison calls the Pixel 8 Pro the predecessor of the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
Samsung Galaxy A26 5G24Reviewandroidauthority.com/samsung-galaxy-a25-review-3421050Read 7 October 2026Actual A25 review introduction explicitly identifies Galaxy A26 5G as the announced successor. Maker A26 comparison FAQ explicitly compares the new A26 against the previous A25. This is a model-line relationship only. The existing Galaxy A26 product is the link target. No regional A26 hardware facts are transferred.
Launch price (US)
From $9991Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 20263Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-8-proRead 10 October 20266Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 20267Measurementgsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-review-2629p3.phpRead 10 October 2026
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Launch price (EU)
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Markets
Colours
Form factor
OS support period (claimed)
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Security support period (claimed)
Body
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Height
Width
Thickness
Thickness with camera bump
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Folded dimensions
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Weight
Frame
Front
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026
Back
Dust and water rating
Water resistance depth
Not available
Water resistance time
Not available
MIL-STD-810
Not available
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SIM capacity
Nano-SIMs1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Dual SIM with a single nano-SIM and an eSIM. The number of active eSIMs is not stated.
Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Two physical nano-SIM positions, second shared with microSD. Exact review explicitly excludes eSIM support.8Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A25-5G-smartphone-review-Colorful-sustainable-and-really-good-Is-there-a-catch.803305.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact equipment/telephone section explicitly says eSIM cannot be used. Two physical nano-SIM alternatives remain.
Stylus
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Stylus name
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Display
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Screen size
Resolution
Pixel density
489.6ppi
396.5ppi
Aspect ratio
Display type
Display type (as published)
Max refresh rate
Min refresh rate
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Touch sampling rate
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Instant touch sampling
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Display brightness (typical, claimed)
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Outdoor brightness (claimed)
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Peak display brightness (claimed)
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Minimum brightness
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Colour depth per channel
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DCI-P3 coverage
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HDR playback formats
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PWM dimming frequency
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Always-on display
Front camera cutout
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Cover screen size
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Cover screen resolution
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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 143Press releasenews.samsung.com/vn/samsung-galaxy-a15-va-galaxy-a25-5g-ra-mat-voi-thiet-ke-vien-noi-key-island-moi-va-man-hinh-super-amoled-muot-maRead 5 October 20267Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A25-5G-smartphone-review-Colorful-sustainable-and-really-good-Is-there-a-catch.803305.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Review Software paragraph says the phone already uses current One UI 6 based on Android 14, corroborating maker launch One UI 6 generation. Stale header One UI 5.1 is excluded. Exact review does not claim a delivery software version.
Software
Not available
Latest stable OS (verified)
Not available
Chipset
Exynos 12805Press releasenews.samsung.com/vn/samsung-galaxy-a15-va-galaxy-a25-5g-ra-mat-voi-thiet-ke-vien-noi-key-island-moi-va-man-hinh-super-amoled-muot-maRead 5 October 2026Exact A25 5G processor row explicitly Exynos 1280. A15 sibling Helio/Dimensity claims excluded.6Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-A25-5G-smartphone-review-Colorful-sustainable-and-really-good-Is-there-a-catch.803305.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026
Process
CPU cores
CPU configuration
AGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | ARM Cortex-X3 | 2.91 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A715 | 2.37 |
| 4 | ARM Cortex-A510 | 1.7 |
BSamsung Galaxy A25 5G
| Count | Core | Max clock (GHz) |
|---|---|---|
| 2 | Cortex-A78 | 2.4 |
| 6 | Cortex-A55 | 2 |
Max CPU clock
2.91GHz
2.4GHz
GPU
Memory
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RAM
RAM type
Storage (nominal)
Storage type
Memory card
None5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Card slot row says No.
microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
Max card size
Not available
Rear cameras
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Physical rear cameras
AGoogle Pixel 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.68 | 25 | 1/1.31" | 1.2 | Octa PD | Yes | Not available | 82° |
| Ultrawide | 48 | 1.95 | Not available | 1/2.0" | 0.8 | Quad PD | Not available | Not available | 125.5° |
| Periscope telephoto | 48 | 2.8 | 113 | 1/2.55" | 0.7 | Quad PD | Yes | 5× | 21.8° |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Maker gives resolution, aperture, pixel width, field of view, Octa PD main, Quad PD ultrawide and telephoto, 5x optical zoom and OIS on wide and telephoto. Sensor formats of the ultrawide and telephoto and the 25 mm and 113 mm equivalent focal lengths come from the GSMArena spec page, which also calls the 5x lens a periscope telephoto.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Sensor formats of the ultrawide and telephoto, the 25 mm and 113 mm equivalent focal lengths and the periscope telephoto wording come from the spec row Main Camera.
BSamsung Galaxy A25 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 50 | 1.8 | 1/2.76 inch | Yes |
| Ultrawide | 8 | 2.2 | 1/4.0 inch | Not available |
| Macro | 2 | 2.4 | 1/5.0 inch | Not available |
Source3Press releasenews.samsung.com/vn/samsung-galaxy-a15-va-galaxy-a25-5g-ra-mat-voi-thiet-ke-vien-noi-key-island-moi-va-man-hinh-super-amoled-muot-maRead 5 October 2026Exact physical lens table identifies the main, ultrawide and macro cameras. Main-lens OIS is explicit. Other autofocus subtypes are unstated and omitted.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/834a5958-b3d0-50c2-b5d6-a70f709143e8.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Samsung brochure page 8 per-lens sensor-format cells: main 1/2.76 inch, ultrawide 1/4.0 inch, macro 1/5.0 inch. These are published optical-format labels, not physical dimensions. Generic rear Autofokus is not assigned a subtype.
Number of rear cameras
3
3
Main camera
50MP
50MP
Longest physical-lens optical zoom
5×
Not available
Maximum photo digital zoom
Flash
Not available
Camera features
Pro controls, High-resolution images, Ultra HDR, Best Take, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Motion mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual white balancing, Locked Folder, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Top Shot, Portrait mode, Portrait Light, Super Res Zoom, Motion auto-focus, Frequent Faces, Dual exposure controls, Live HDR+, Multi-zone laser detect autofocus1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Camera features list, plus the multi-zone LDAF sensor listed with the rear camera.
Fun, Portrait, Photo, Video, Pro, Pro Video, Single Take, Night, Food, Panorama, Macro, Super Slow-mo, Slow motion, Hyperlapse, Scene optimizer, Shot suggestions, Auto HDR14Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/834a5958-b3d0-50c2-b5d6-a70f709143e8.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Samsung brochure page 8 Rear camera modes and general camera functions. English translations preserve the named modes. Auto HDR is a photo/general camera feature, not proof of HDR10 video recording. Portrait and Night are corroborated in the original EU manual.
Maximum rear video rate per resolution
AGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
| 1920 | 1080 | 240 |
BSamsung Galaxy A25 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | Not available |
Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK API publishes 4K30 ordinary recording and 480/240fps HD slow-motion modes. Added HD resolution retained without a maximum because high-rate captured-frame versus generated output scope is unproved. No dedicated 480fps scalar. Front rates come independently from maker brochure. Main high-rate clarification applied.19Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 7 October 2026Exact UK API publishes 4K30 ordinary recording and 480/240fps HD slow-motion modes. Added HD resolution retained without a maximum because high-rate captured-frame versus generated output scope is unproved. No dedicated 480fps scalar. Front rates come independently from maker brochure. Main high-rate clarification applied.
Max video resolution
3840 × 2160px
3840 × 2160px
Recorded video HDR formats
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Log recording
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Video recording codecs
Video stabilisation
Maximum slow-motion capture rate
Not available
Front camera
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Front cameras
AGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm) | Sensor optical format | Pixel size (µm) | Autofocus | Field of view |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ultrawide | 10.5 | 2.2 | 20 | 1/3.1" | 1.22 | Dual Pixel PDAF | 95° |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Maker: 10.5 MP dual PD selfie camera with autofocus, 1.22 um pixels, f/2.2 and 95 degree field of view. Sensor format and 20 mm equivalent come from the GSMArena spec page.5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Selfie camera row gives the 1/3.1 inch sensor format and the 20 mm equivalent focal length.
BSamsung Galaxy A25 5G
| Role | Resolution (MP) | Aperture (f/) | Sensor optical format | Autofocus | OIS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main | 13 | 2.2 | 1/3.0 inch | Fixed | No |
Source1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026Exact UK front camera table: 13 MP, f/2.2, autofocus No, OIS No. Fixed focus.14Maker spec sheet (PDF)d.otto.de/files/834a5958-b3d0-50c2-b5d6-a70f709143e8.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Samsung brochure page 8 sensor-format cell: front 1/3.0 inch. This is a published optical-format label, not a physical dimension. Secondary front 1/3.06 descriptions do not override maker 1/3.0.
Maximum front video rate per resolution
AGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 3840 | 2160 | 60 |
BSamsung Galaxy A25 5G
| Width (px) | Height (px) | Highest capture rate (fps) |
|---|---|---|
| 1920 | 1080 | 30 |
| 1280 | 720 | 30 |
Front autofocus
Yes
No
Audio
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Stereo speakers
3.5 mm jack
Audio features
Microphones
Network
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Network
2G bands
GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Model GC3VE.
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19001Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
3G bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Model GC3VE, UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA band numbers.
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
4G bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B14, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B30, B32, B38, B40, B41, B42, B46, B48, B66, B711Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Exact model GC3VE, not a world union.
B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B17(700), B20(800), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B40(2300), B41(2500)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n781Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Exact model GC3VE sub-6 list. US model G1MNW with mmWave is a separate variant.
N1(2100), N3(1800), 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 5 October 2026
5G modes
Not available
5G mmWave
Maximum modem download rate
Not available
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Satellite
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Connectivity
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Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi bands
2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026
Bluetooth
Bluetooth audio codecs
Not available
NFC
Ultra-wideband
Not available
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Rest of the world list. The US list has no BeiDou and the India list adds NavIC.
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
Dual-frequency GNSS
Not available
Connector
USB data standard
Video out over USB
Not available
IR blaster
Not available
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FM radio
Not available
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Features and sensors
3 of 5 differ
Fingerprint
Face unlock
Sensors
Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer, Barometer, Temperature sensor1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026Maker lists a gyrometer.
Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
Extra buttons
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Battery and charging
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Rated battery capacity
Battery capacity (typical)
Rated battery energy
Not available
Battery type
Claimed battery life
AGoogle Pixel 8 Pro
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Mixed use | 24 |
BSamsung Galaxy A25 5G
| Use case | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Video playback | 21 |
| Audio playback | 124 |
| Talk time | 38 |
Maximum wired charging power (claimed)
Wired charging standards
USB PD 3.0 PPS5Spec databasegsmarena.com/google_pixel_8_pro-12545.phpRead 10 October 2026Charging row says 30W wired, PD3.0, PPS.
USB Power Delivery, Samsung Super Fast Charging12Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a25-5g-blue-black-128gb-sm-a256bzkdeub/buyRead 7 October 2026Exact current UK product charger-label text names USB PD at 10-25 W. Samsung European support charging table explicitly marks A25 5G compatible with Super Fast Charging, excluding Super Fast Charging 2.0. Matching European review header independently identifies USB-C Power Delivery. No PD minor version or PPS version is guessed.21Maker product pagesamsung.com/rs/support/mobile-devices/which-type-of-charger-does-my-galaxy-device-acceptRead 7 October 2026Maker Galaxy A table explicitly marks A25 5G Super Fast Charging yes, Super Fast Charging 2.0 no, and both wireless columns no. Exact UK icon supplies USB PD. No numeric PD revision/PPS support inferred.
Charge 0 to 50% (claimed)
Not available
Charge 0 to 100% (claimed)
Not available
Not available
Wireless charging
Wireless charging power
Not available
Wireless standards
Not available
Built-in alignment magnets
Not available
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Reverse wireless output power
Not available
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Reverse wired
Not available
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Charger in box
Included adapter rated power
Not available
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Measured
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Geekbench single-core
Geekbench multi-core
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
AnTuTu
Not available
Display brightness (measured)
PWM dimming (measured)
Not available
Mixed-use battery life (measured)
Not available
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
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Loudspeaker loudness (measured)
Not available
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EU label and regulatory
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EU energy class
Not available
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Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)
Not available
Not available
Battery endurance in cycles (EU test)
Not available
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Drop resistance class
Not available
Not available
Repairability class
Not available
Not available
SAR head (US)
Not available
Not available
SAR body (US)
Not available
Not available
SAR head (EU)
SAR body (EU)
Hearing aid compatibility
Not available
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 5 October 2026
In the box
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In the box
1-metre USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Switch adaptor, SIM tool1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570Read 10 October 2026
Galaxy A25 5G, USB-C to USB-C cable, SIM eject tool, Quick start guide11Maker spec sheet (PDF)boulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/8806095382579_f_0Read 7 October 2026Original Samsung exact SM-A256B French brochure page 2 box contents. German brochure page 2 and exact European review accessories paragraph agree on phone, built-in battery, USB-C to USB-C cable, SIM tool and quick guide. Built-in battery is not listed as a separate loose item. Original EU manual explicitly excludes charger. European reference only.
Links
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Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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