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General

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Series

M87Maker product pagemi.com/uk/event/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 7 October 2026Original UK page is titled POCO M8 Series and separately lists M8 5G and M8 Pro 5G.

Galaxy A1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeubRead 13 October 2026

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

25118PC98G2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026English model block explicitly identifies 25118PC98G.

SM-A185F, SM-A185F/DS, SM-A185FZKDEUB, SM-A185FLBDEUB, SM-A185FZSDEUB2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026The spec feed names SM-A185F/DS. The UK store lists SKUs SM-A185FZKDEUB, SM-A185FLBDEUB and SM-A185FZSDEUB.3Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/card/detail/newhybrisRead 13 October 2026Samsung UK product card lists three SKUs for model SM-A185F/DS: Black SM-A185FZKDEUB, Light Blue SM-A185FLBDEUB and Silver SM-A185FZSDEUB, all 128 GB. The Latin American SM-A185M models are left out.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a185flbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 13 October 2026Item 2: model identifier SM-A185F/DS.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Models row lists SM-A185F, SM-A185F/DS, SM-A185M, SM-A185M/DS and SM-A185F/DSB. Only the F models sold in Europe are stored.

GTIN / EAN

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

January 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Product Information Q3 gives the launch on January 8, 2026. The original dated Notebookcheck launch report independently identifies the announcement that month. Month precision avoids equating earlier teasers with launch day.

15 September 20268Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Announced 2026, September 15.

Status

Available7Maker product pagemi.com/uk/event/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 7 October 2026Original UK maker sales page invites orders for the M8 5G and lists its finishes. Maker UK current buy listing and official sold configuration terms establish retail availability. This is lifecycle status, not a stock guarantee.

Available8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Available. Released 2026, September 18.

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 A17 4G9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004.phpRead 13 October 2026Review compares the phone with last year's Galaxy A17 4G.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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

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

€269.99Maker product pagemi.com/nl/support/terms/poco-m8-series-launchRead 7 October 2026Original Netherlands January 8-14, 2026 launch table: POCO M8 5G 8+256 RRP EUR 269.90, separate early-bird EUR 229.90. Standard base physical 8 GB/256 GB configuration. Netherlands consumer price including VAT, corroborated by maker sales terms section 3.1. No conversion from USD or later discount.10Maker product pagemi.com/nl/support/terms/terms-of-useRead 7 October 2026Section 3.1 says website sale prices include applicable taxes and VAT. Applied to the original NL M8 launch RRP, not a current price.

From €27911Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 202614Press articlesammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-a18-budget-phone-debuts-in-europe-for-eur-279Read 13 October 202615Press articlenewmobile.com/news/phones/recently-announced-samsung-galaxy-a18-4g-is-primarily-intended-for-samsung-not-for-youRead 13 October 2026

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

GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK international hardware specification. No regional hardware union.

FR, GB, NL3Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/card/detail/newhybrisRead 13 October 2026Samsung UK lists the three SKUs as in stock. France is the first market per SamMobile and the Netherlands per NewMobile. A store listing is not proof of every other market.14Press articlesammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-a18-budget-phone-debuts-in-europe-for-eur-279Read 13 October 2026France is named as the first market.15Press articlenewmobile.com/news/phones/recently-announced-samsung-galaxy-a18-4g-is-primarily-intended-for-samsung-not-for-youRead 13 October 2026Article states the phone is available to order in the Netherlands.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Black, Silver, Green1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK reference with 8 GB physical RAM and 256 GB storage. Listed body dimensions and weight apply across the stated finishes.

Black, Silver, Light Blue1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeubRead 13 October 2026Black, Silver and Light Blue as named in the Samsung UK page text.3Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/card/detail/newhybrisRead 13 October 2026Colour options Silver, Light Blue and Black.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Maker product images show a conventional non-folding handset.

Bar2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 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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6years1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeubRead 13 October 2026Page footnote: up to six years of security updates from the first global launch date.

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

January 203211Maker spec sheet (PDF)i02.appmifile.com/780_operatorx_operatorx_xm/13/01/2026/578918593c22e0941ebe49a0de09604f.zipRead 7 October 2026Original maker global compliance index links this model archive. P17P/25118PC8BG DOC for PSTI .pdf is misnamed externally, but its actual title and model body explicitly identify 25118PC98G. The UK PSTI declaration signed October 17, 2025 states support until 1/2032. Month precision preserved. This is the exact UK promise, separate from EU end-of-market regulatory minimum.

31 October 20322Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Security Update Period (Valid until): 31 October 2032.

Body

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

164mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

164.4mm2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

75.42mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

77.9mm2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

Thickness

7.35mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

7.7mm2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 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.

178g(6.3 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

196g(6.9 oz)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

Frame

Other5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Phone Body Q3: middle bezel uses in-mold injection combining plastic and aluminium alloy die-cast. Other represents the explicit mixed construction. A reviewer describing the visible frame as plastic does not replace the maker internal construction.

Plastic8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Build row: glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame.

Front

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Corning Gorilla Glass 31Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeubRead 13 October 2026Page text: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on the front of the device.

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.

Other5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Phone Body Q2 explicitly says composite material. No specific composite chemistry is published. Other is retained rather than guessing glass, polymer or fiberglass.

Plastic8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026

Dust and water rating

IP651Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK regional certification takes precedence over broader FAQ claims. UK specification says IP65, whereas general FAQ says IP66. Only exact UK IP65 is stored.

IP641Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeubRead 13 October 2026Page text and footnote: IP64, tested with 10 litres of fresh water per minute from all angles for 5 minutes.

Water resistance depth

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Water resistance time

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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-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact physical dual nano-SIM slots, second position shared with microSD. Absence of eSIM is separately explicit in exact-model FAQ.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Network questions explicitly deny eSIM. Physical dual nano-SIM configuration comes from exact UK specification.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity0eSIM onlyNo2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Dual-SIM with nano-SIM (4FF). Active eSIM count 0 comes from the GSMArena review.11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026Two physical nano-SIM slots with two simultaneous LTE connections, no eSIM, and the second slot is a hybrid slot shared with microSD.

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.

6.77in(17.2 cm)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

6.7in(17 cm)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

Resolution

1080 × 2392px1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

1080 × 2340px2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

Pixel density

387.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

384.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

20:95Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Display Q1 publishes 20:9. This is the maker rounded aspect-ratio designation, not a calculated exact ratio from pixels.

19.5:98Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026

Display type

OLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

OLED2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Technology (Main Display): Super AMOLED.

Display type (as published)

Flow AMOLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Super AMOLED2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

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

120Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

90Hz8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Display row: Super AMOLED, 90Hz. The review says the phone only switches between fixed 60 Hz and 90 Hz.

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

60Hz13Reviewsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Display section says system dynamically switches to 60 Hz or 90 Hz, with maximum 120 Hz. Lowest explicitly observed adaptive rate 60. No LTPO inference. Exact Black 8/256 review.

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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.

240Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

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

2,560Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 20262560 Hz instant touch sampling is activated in Game Turbo 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.

800nits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

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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.

1,500nits5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Display Q9: Global brightness (HBM) 1500 nits. Manufacturer claim, not a measured result.

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

3,200nits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer peak claim. Illuminated window size is unspecified.

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Minimum brightness

2nits5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Display Q10 explicitly states 2 nits. Manufacturer claim.

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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.

12bits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Explicit panel bit-depth claim, not inferred from rounded colour count.

8bits2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Colour depth 16M colours, which is 8 bits per RGB channel.

DCI-P3 coverage

100%5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Display Q13 explicitly states 100% DCI-P3 coverage. No gamut volume is substituted.

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

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PWM dimming frequency

3,840Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer advertised PWM rate. Not a reviewer flicker measurement.

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Always-on display

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Front camera cutout

Punch hole14Reviewprofesionalreview.com/2026/06/15/xiaomi-poco-m8-5g-reviewRead 7 October 2026Design section explicitly describes a screen hole without notch. Same conventional M8 display across finishes, corroborated by maker front images. The review sample is Silver 8/512, so no numerical measurements are transferred.

Notch8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Review calls it the old teardrop notch. SamMobile calls it an Infinity-U notch.14Press articlesammobile.com/news/samsung-galaxy-a18-budget-phone-debuts-in-europe-for-eur-279Read 13 October 2026Report describes an Infinity-U notch.

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 155Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Operating System first-batch question explicitly identifies Android 15 with Xiaomi HyperOS 2.

Android 175Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Manual file name UG_EU_17 and cover text identify Android 17.12Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p4.phpRead 13 October 2026Review: Android 17 with One UI 9.

Software

Xiaomi HyperOS 21Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

One UI 91Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeubRead 13 October 2026Page text: One UI 9.

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

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Android 177Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-A185F/040233261001/eng.htmlRead 13 October 2026Samsung update log for SM-A185F EUX: build A185FXXS1AZI4, Android 17, released 1 October 2026, security patch 5 September 2026.

Chipset

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 31Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Exynos 16108Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 202612Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p4.phpRead 13 October 2026Review identifies the Exynos 1610 with a 4 GB and 128 GB review unit.

Process

4nm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

5nm12Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p4.phpRead 13 October 2026Review text: a 5 nm Samsung 5LPE node. Samsung does not publish the node.

CPU cores

81Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

82Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 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.

APOCO M8 5G

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
4	ARM Cortex-A78	2.4
4	ARM Cortex-A55	1.8

Source12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Battery-and-display-are-better-but-the-Samsung-Galaxy-A36-remains-our-favorite-Xiaomi-Poco-M8-5G-review.1230385.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M8 review specification gives four Cortex-A78 at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz. Maker SOC Q5 confirms these architectures. Static exact Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 hardware detail applies across 8/256 and 8/512. No review numerical performance is inherited from its 512 GB sample.

BSamsung Galaxy A18 4G

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	ARM Cortex-A78	2.4
6	ARM Cortex-A55	2

Source12Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p4.phpRead 13 October 2026Two 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 and six 2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. Samsung publishes only the 2.4 and 2 GHz speeds.

Max CPU clock

2.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

2.4GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Adreno GPU1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer GPU nomenclature. Generic chipset features are not substituted for phone capabilities.

Mali-G688Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

8GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/sg/support/terms/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 5 October 2026Exact M8 5G 8 GB + 256 GB purchase pairing. Physical RAM only.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/coupon-reward-rulesRead 5 October 2026Exact UK actual-purchase promotion row lists this model 8 GB + 256 GB, starting January 15, 2026.

4GB2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Tested UK SKU is 4 GB. Every Samsung and GSMArena source lists 4 GB only.

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

LPDDR4X1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

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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.

256GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Nominal marketed decimal GB. Actual default RAM/storage purchase pairing is independently sourced.3Maker product pagemi.com/sg/support/terms/poco-m8-series-firstsaleRead 5 October 2026Same actual purchase configuration.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/coupon-reward-rulesRead 5 October 2026Same exact UK sold pairing.

64, 128, 256GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeubRead 13 October 2026FAQ lists 64 GB, 128 GB and 256 GB built-in storage options. Availability differs by market.12Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p4.phpRead 13 October 2026Samsung confirmed a 64 GB model for some markets. A 128 GB review unit and a 256 GB version exist.

Storage type

UFS 2.21Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

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Memory card

microSD (shares the SIM slot)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

microSD (shares the SIM slot)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026SIM slot type: SIM 1 + Hybrid (SIM or MicroSD). The Samsung UK FAQ text calls it a dedicated slot. The spec table and GSMArena say shared, so shared is stored.

Max card size

1TB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Up to 1 TB maker expansion limit, converted to 1000 marketed decimal GB.

2TB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeubRead 13 October 2026FAQ: microSD expansion up to 2 TB.

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.

APOCO M8 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Autofocus	Field of view	Sensor
Main	50	1.8	1/2.88 inch	Not available	72°	OmniVision OV50D40-GA5A-002A (Light Fusion 400)
Depth	2	2.4	1/5.1 inch	Fixed	82°	OmniVision OV02F1B-A2A5-001A

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Two physical rear cameras. Main native pitch and OIS are not established by this specification. Advertised 1.22 µm 4-in-1 super pixel is binned, so native pixel pitch is omitted.5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q2 names depth sensor OV02F1B-A2A5-001A. Q5/Q7/Q9/Q12 provide depth 1/5.1 inch, f/2.4, 82 degrees and FF. Q9 states main 72 degrees. Generic main AF does not identify a supported autofocus enum. The 0.612 micrometre rear pitch answer does not identify which rear sensor, so it is omitted. Main Light Fusion 400 marketing name is preserved. No OIS inference. Independent maker Camera Q2 also explicitly names main OV50D40-GA5A-002A, stored alongside maker marketing name Light Fusion 400. No main/depth ambiguous pixel pitch inferred.

BSamsung Galaxy A18 4G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	50	1.8	26	1/2.76 inch	0.64	PDAF	No
Ultrawide	5	2.2	17	1/5.0 inch	1.12	Not available	Not available
Macro	2	2.4	Not available	Not available	Not available	Fixed	Not available

Source2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Resolutions 50, 5 and 2 MP, f-numbers F1.8, F2.2 and F2.4 in that order, rear autofocus yes, rear OIS no. Sensor size, pixel size and focal lengths come from GSMArena. The macro f-number is the third listed value.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Main 1/2.76 inch, 0.64 um, 26 mm, PDAF. Ultrawide 1/5.0 inch, 1.12 um, 17 mm. Macro 2 MP. Selfie 13 MP, f/2.0, 27 mm, 1/3.1 inch, 1.12 um.13Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p5.phpRead 13 October 2026Review calls the 2 MP macro a fixed-focus module and the 5 MP ultrawide a 17 mm equivalent lens. The review summary line mentions OIS for the main camera. Samsung says no OIS and Samsung is stored.

Number of rear cameras

2=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.

Not available

Not available

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.

10×5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q11: main camera photo zoom 1x to 10x. Video range is 1x to 6x. Digital photo maximum, not optical magnification.

10×2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Rear camera zoom: digital zoom up to 10x.

Flash

Single LED, single colour temperature5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q18 explicitly names a single LED and single colour temperature.

LED2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Rear Camera - Flash: Yes. The GSMArena spec page says LED flash.

Camera features

Portrait mode, Panorama mode, Pro mode, Time-lapse, Documents mode, Slow motion, Portrait blur, Video filters, Video beautify, Dynamic shot, Timer, Straighten, Timed burst, Face detection, HDR, Watermark, Audio shutter5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Functions Q3 literal rear list. HDR here is photo HDR, not HDR display or video capture.

HDR, Portrait, Pro, Panorama, Food, Night, Macro, Slow motion, Hyperlapse, Fun5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Printed pages 31 and 32 list the shooting modes Portrait, Fun, Pro, Panorama, Food, Night, Macro, Slow motion and Hyperlapse. HDR comes from the GSMArena spec page.

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.

APOCO M8 5G

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

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026M8 5G: highest stated ordinary video rate per resolution. No unsupported slow-motion mode or lens scope inferred.

BSamsung Galaxy A18 4G

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

Source2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Video recording resolution FHD 1920 x 1080 at 30 fps. Slow motion 120 fps at HD, taken as 1280 x 720.13Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p5.phpRead 13 October 2026Recording tops out at 1080p30 with all cameras, and 720p is the other resolution with no 60 fps mode.

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.

Not available

H.264, HEVC13Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p5.phpRead 13 October 2026Default codec H.264, switchable to H.265 (HEVC) in settings.

Video stabilisation

EIS13Reviewsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Exact Black review video paragraph explicitly rear 1080p recording with electronic stabilization (EIS), while 4K lacks it and 1080p focus bug can occur with movement. Device-level rear EIS presence only, no 4K stabilization or OIS claim. Maker unspecified rear anti-shake wording is not used to name EIS.

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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.

240fps5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q14 and Camera Functions Q2 both state rear 240 fps capture. The maker contradicts itself on resolution: Q14 says 720p, Functions Q2 says 1080p. Resolution is unresolved, so no slow-motion resolution is added to ordinary rear_video_modes.

120fps2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Slow Motion: 120fps at HD.

Front camera

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

APOCO M8 5G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	20	2.2	1/4 inch	0.702	Fixed

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 20265Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Camera Q24 explicitly states front 0.702 micrometre pitch, and Q25 FF. The front supplier and sensor-model answers conflict internally, so no sensor name is added.

BSamsung Galaxy A18 4G

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS
Main	13	2	27	1/3.1 inch	1.12	Fixed	No

Source2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Front camera 13 MP, F2.0, no autofocus, no OIS.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Single 13 MP, f/2.0, 27 mm, 1/3.1 inch, 1.12 um. Samsung states no autofocus.13Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p5.phpRead 13 October 2026Selfie camera focus is fixed.

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

APOCO M8 5G

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

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026M8 5G: highest stated ordinary front recording rate per resolution.

BSamsung Galaxy A18 4G

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

Source8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Selfie camera video: 1080p at 30 fps.

Front autofocus

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Battery-and-display-are-better-but-the-Samsung-Galaxy-A36-remains-our-favorite-Xiaomi-Poco-M8-5G-review.1230385.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Speaker section explicitly calls them stereo speakers. Maker Audio Q1 identifies two physical speakers, top shared with earpiece and separate bottom speaker.

No2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Stereo Support: No.11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026A single bottom-firing speaker.

3.5 mm jack

No13Reviewsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Technical table: Kopfhöreranschluss Nein. Body audio output is USB-C. Exact Black 8/256 model.

No8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Sound row: 3.5mm jack No.

Audio features

Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Dolby Atmos (headphones only), UHQ upscaler (headphones only), Equaliser, Loudness normalisation, Adapt sound11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026Equaliser works on speaker and headphones. Loudness normalisation and Adapt sound are present. Dolby Atmos and the UHQ upscaler work with headphones only.

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

213Reviewsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Design section identifies a second microphone on top and main microphone below. Profesional Review Silver model independently identifies two physical microphones. No noise-reduction channel count used.

25Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Device layout drawing on printed pages 4 and 5 labels one microphone at the top and one at the bottom, so two. GSMArena names the same two holes.10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p2.phpRead 13 October 2026Design page: a secondary microphone hole on the top frame and the main microphone on the bottom frame.

Network

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Network

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact RED declaration expressly names GSM, LTE and 5G NR. HSPA is not inferred from UMTS. The maker spec page lists WCDMA bands, so UMTS is stored.

GSM, UMTS, HSPA, LTE2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

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

B2, B3, B5, B81Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS19002Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

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

B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

B1 (2100), B5 (850), B8 (900)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Samsung notation B1(2100), B5(850), B8(900) for model SM-A185FLBDEUB.8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026GSMArena lists HSDPA 850, 900 and 2100 for the 3G bands.

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

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B18, B19, B20, B26, B28, B66, B71, B38, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28, B38, B40, B412Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026FDD B1, B3, B5, B7, B8, B20, B28 and TDD B38, B40, B41 for model SM-A185FLBDEUB.

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, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n781Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK NR n-prefixed bands. SA/NSA union only where listed for this exact device, not a sibling or regional union.

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5G modes

SA, NSA5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Network explicitly lists SA/NSA. No HSPA inferred from WCDMA.

Not available

5G mmWave

Not available

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Satellite

None5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Network Q3 explicitly denies satellite communications. Satellite GNSS positioning is separate.

Not available

Wi-Fi calling

Yes5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Network Q9 expressly supports VoWiFi. Actual service depends on carrier.

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 51Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 52Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2.4GHz+5GHz, VHT80. No 6 GHz.

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.11Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

5.32Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 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, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth Q4-Q9 explicitly support these six audio codecs. Q10-Q14 expressly deny LHDC 1-5, despite the Notebookcheck generic table listing them. Maker phone protocol answers take precedence. No LC3, ASHA or LE Audio is inferred.

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NFC

Yes2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact English EU Frequency Bands and Power block expressly lists NFC at 13.56 MHz.

Yes2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Wireless Communication Q11 explicitly denies UWB.

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Positioning

GPS (L1), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou (B1I+B1C), Galileo (E1)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

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

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Navigation and Positioning explicitly denies dual-frequency positioning.

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Connector

USB-C5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Ports states Type-C USB interface.

USB-C2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

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

2.05Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Ports states USB 2.0. Connector shape is separate.

USB 2.02Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026USB Version: USB 2.0.11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026USB 2.0 data connection at up to 480 Mbps.

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

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Ports explicitly denies DisplayPort Alt Mode for this POCO model.

No11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026Review: USB 2.0 with OTG and nothing like video output.

IR blaster

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

No10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p2.phpRead 13 October 2026Design page: no IR blaster.

FM radio

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026System Application Components Q6 explicitly denies FM radio.

No10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p2.phpRead 13 October 2026Page 3 connectivity section says there is no FM radio.11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026No FM radio.

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-display5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Sensors fingerprint question expressly says in-screen optical recognition.

Side button5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Device layout labels the side button as the fingerprint recognition sensor.

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

2D5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026System Application Components Q1 expressly supports AI face unlock. Notebookcheck separately describes ordinary 2D Face Unlock, not depth-based authentication.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Battery-and-display-are-better-but-the-Samsung-Galaxy-A36-remains-our-favorite-Xiaomi-Poco-M8-5G-review.1230385.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input section explicitly identifies 2D Face Unlock for the exact M8 hardware. No depth authentication is inferred.

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Sensors

Virtual proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact own manufacturer sensor list. Infrared transmitter is separately represented by infrared_blaster, not counted as a sensor.

Accelerometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 202611Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026Proximity sensing is virtual, done through the Ear Hover Proximity Sensor. There is no barometer.

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

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Haptic motor

ERM vibration motor12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Battery-and-display-are-better-but-the-Samsung-Galaxy-A36-remains-our-favorite-Xiaomi-Poco-M8-5G-review.1230385.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Housing/input section explicitly identifies an ERM vibration motor and three adjustable levels. Static model hardware, corroborating maker flat motor wording.

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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.

5,370mAh16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 10 rated capacity 5370 mAh. Not typical 5520 mAh and no Wh calculation.

4,860mAh4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a185flbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 13 October 2026Item 10: rated capacity 4860 mAh for SM-A185F/DS. The typical capacity is 5000 mAh.

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

5,520mAh1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

5,000mAh2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical): 5000.

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

Silicon-carbon4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5gRead 5 October 2026Exact UK overview explicitly names silicon-carbon battery technology. FAQ general battery wording does not override this specific chemistry claim.

Li-ion11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026Review: a basic Li-ion cell.

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.

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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.

45W5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact-model FAQ Charging Q1/Q12 explicitly states handset 45 W support. Specifications define HyperCharge/TurboCharge as adapter output, so that adapter footnote is not used as proof of handset input.

25W8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Battery row: 25W wired. Samsung lists a charger requirement of 10 to 25 W on its spec feed, which is not used as the value.

Wired charging standards

Qualcomm Quick Charge 2.0, Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, USB PD 2.0, USB PD 3.0, USB PPS5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact Charging phone protocol questions establish each phone standard. Separate standard-charger output/protocol answers are not used.

USB Power Delivery, USB PD PPS11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 202625 W charging is standard USB Power Delivery with PPS and needs no special profile.

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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30min8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Battery row: 25W wired, 50% in 30 min. The review says Samsung claims about 30 minutes from empty to 50 percent. No Samsung page states it.11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026Test matched the claim: 1 percent to 29 percent in 15 minutes and 48 percent in 30 minutes.

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

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Wireless charging

No5Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-649318Read 7 October 2026Exact FAQ Charging explicitly says the phone does not support wireless charging.

No8Spec databasegsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18-14941.phpRead 13 October 2026Battery row lists wired charging only and the review and the manual mention no wireless charging.

Wireless charging power

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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.

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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

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact specifications support up to 18 W wired reverse charging to devices verified by POCO Internal Labs. No wireless reverse claim inferred.

Yes5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026Printed page 7, Charging other devices: use the USB cable to charge another mobile device from the phone battery.

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

No1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK standard bundle excludes mains adapter. A promotional gift charger and recommended adapter are separate from standard box contents.

No9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004.phpRead 13 October 2026The accessory bundle is only the cable and the SIM ejector, so no charger.

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

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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.

1,019points15Measurementsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Own Geekbench 6 single chart: 1019 points. Exact reviewed Black 8 GB/256 GB 5520 mAh international IP65 phone, software section Android 15/HyperOS. Power mode unreported. Individual benchmark firmware build not separately printed. No laptop default/highest-mode requirement is applied to smartphone scores. Independent actual review About Phone image Test_Poco_M8_-System-7.jpg proves 256 GB storage and supplies review software context: HyperOS 2.0.202.0.VPQEUXM / Android 15 AQ3A.250226.002. Review RAM table gives 8 GB. Benchmark screenshots explicitly name international 25118PC98G. Geekbench screenshot version 6.5.0.

953points12Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p4.phpRead 13 October 2026Geekbench 6 single-core 953 on the 128 GB and 4 GB review unit. The chart heading labels the current version, the run build is not stated.

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

2,957points15Measurementsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Same exact sample and Geekbench 6 multi chart: 2957. Power mode unreported. Individual benchmark firmware build not separately printed. Software context and Geekbench screenshot version 6.5.0 are the same as in the single-core note.

2,144points12Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p4.phpRead 13 October 2026Geekbench 6 multi-core 2144 on the same unit.

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.

864points18Measurementsmartzone.de/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/poco-m8-5g-im-test/Test_Poco_M8_-Benchmark-4.jpgRead 7 October 2026Actual original review screenshot expressly Wild Life Extreme total 864, model 25118PC98G, January 18, 2026. Review RAM table 8 GB and actual About Phone System-7 image 256 GB establish exact Black base. Android 15 AQ3A.250226.002 / HyperOS 2.0.202.0.VPQEUXM pictured. 3DMark app build and power mode unstated. Ordinary Wild Life 3271 and Sling Shot 4256 are separate tests, not substituted.

384points12Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p4.phpRead 13 October 2026Wild Life Extreme highest run 384 on the same unit. The lowest-run score 379 is separate.

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.

862,599points15Measurementsmartzone.de/poco-m8-5g-im-testRead 7 October 2026Exact review technical table expressly labels Antutu (v11) 862599. Own tested Black 8/256 Android 15/HyperOS sample. Version 11 retained in note. The separate version 10 chart is not mixed with this value. Power mode and per-test firmware build unreported. AnTuTu screenshot version 11.0.8.

483,061points12Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p4.phpRead 13 October 2026AnTuTu v10 total 483061 on the 128 GB and 4 GB unit. The v11 score 609489 is not stored.

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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775nits11Measurementgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004p3.phpRead 13 October 2026GSMArena max brightness test, white pattern at 75 percent fill in auto mode: 775 nits. The 10 percent window reached 1099 nits. The minimum was 1.8 nits. Manual mode is lower.

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 label and regulatory

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EU energy class

B16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 6 class B.

A4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a185flbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 13 October 2026Item 6: class A.

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.

50h16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 8 ENDdevice 50 hours under EU regulatory test. Not a UK maker mixed-use runtime or reviewer active-use score.

51h4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a185flbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 13 October 2026Item 8: 51 h. The sheet gives no minutes.

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

1,000cycles16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 9 default-settings endurance 1000 cycles.

1,200cycles4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a185flbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 13 October 2026Item 9: 1200 cycles at default settings.

Drop resistance class

A16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 14 class A, with 270 falls separately reported.

B4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a185flbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 13 October 2026Items 12 and 14: 180 falls without defect, class B.

Repairability class

C16EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 20 class C. Numeric index 2.63 is not a class.

C4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a185flbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 13 October 2026Item 20: class C, index 2.99.

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

1.07W/kg17Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/de45a31b20711f30a716bf1bcdbf2109347a44d9d02ad7eb6bb8b21e51ce3e1d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original FCC filing report BL-SZ2571545-701 publicly mirrored. Page 1 exact 25118PC98G and page 13 section 3.3.1 Maximum Report SAR 1 g head 1.07 W/kg at 0 mm. Page 10-11 explicitly authorize reuse of unchanged Redmi test data with exact POCO hardware changes and worst-case spot checks. Whole-phone maxima, not a lower single-band grant subtotal.

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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.

0.53W/kg17Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/de45a31b20711f30a716bf1bcdbf2109347a44d9d02ad7eb6bb8b21e51ce3e1d.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same official exact-model report page 13: maximum 1 g body-worn 0.53 W/kg at 15 mm. This is body-worn, not 0.99 hotspot at 10 mm or 2.56 specific 10 g. Direct FCC route was 403, no bypass. Public original filing PDF fully read.

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

0.997W/kg2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026English EU RF Exposure section: highest localized 10 g head SAR, no separation.

0.544W/kg6Regulatory filingsamsung.com/sar/sarMainRead 13 October 2026Samsung SAR page for SM-A185F/DS, ICNIRP 10 g method, UK and English: head 0.544 W/kg.

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

0.987W/kg2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026English EU RF Exposure section: highest localized 10 g body SAR at 5 mm separation.

1.366W/kg6Regulatory filingsamsung.com/sar/sarMainRead 13 October 2026Same page: body 1.366 W/kg, body-worn separation 0 cm.

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)2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

POCO M8 5G, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

USB Type-C to Type-C cable (3 A), SIM ejector tool9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_a18_4g-review-3004.phpRead 13 October 2026Unboxing: a white USB Type-C to Type-C cable rated for 3 A without an e-marker chip, and a SIM ejector tool.

Links

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Product page

www.mi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeub1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-a/galaxy-a18-light-blue-128gb-sm-a185flbdeubRead 13 October 2026

Spec sheet

www.mi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specs1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-m8-5g/specsRead 5 October 2026

searchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detail2Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 13 October 2026

Manual

gl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdf2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P17P%20POCO%20M8%205G/P17P_SI_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E7%89%88_20251021.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer Safety Information document linked from the maker SG user-guide index. English sections personally read.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx5Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 13 October 2026English user manual for SM-A185F/DS, Android 17, revision 1.0, 1 October 2026.

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.

247614816EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2476148/fichesRead 7 October 2026Official English product information sheet for exact 25118PC98G, EPREL 2476148. EU registration testing scope. Exact global code, IP65 and 45 W match retained UK hardware. Registration printed on page 2.

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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.

2years8Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 7 October 2026UK Warranty Notice for Smartphone, section 1, expressly gives a two-year contractual hardware warranty for official UK purchases. The original UK M8 series sales page advertises two-year quality assurance. EU fiche twelve-month minimum is not transferred.

2years4Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-a185flbdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 13 October 2026Item 25: minimum guarantee 24 months as stated for the EU market.

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