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General

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Series

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Galaxy S1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Explore the Galaxy S26 Series lineup

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

2602BPC18G2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P10U_POCO%20X8%20Pro%20Max/P10U_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E5%90%88%E5%B9%B6.pdfRead 5 October 2026English model block explicitly identifies 2602BPC18G.

SM-S948B, SM-S948B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Exact European/UK model code and /DS reference in the manufacturer comparison and EU information sheet. Excluded regional codes are not represented.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Exact European/UK model code and /DS reference in the manufacturer comparison and EU information sheet. Excluded regional codes are not represented.5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Exact European/UK model code and /DS reference in the manufacturer comparison and EU information sheet. Excluded regional codes are not represented.

GTIN / EAN

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

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25 February 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026

Status

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Available6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 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 S25 Ultra14Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra-review-2939p6.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review says the Galaxy S26 Ultra costs about as much as last year's S25 Ultra.15Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_ultra_vs_galaxy_s25_ultra_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-72034.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison calls the Galaxy S26 Ultra a modest upgrade over the previous generation and the older Galaxy S25 Ultra.

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.

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€1,44911Press releasenews.samsung.com/at/samsung-galaxy-s26-serie-und-galaxy-buds4-serie-jetzt-weltweit-erhaltlichRead 30 September 2026Manufacturer Austria release article dated 11 March 2026, availability and price: starting consumer MSRP in EUR for the base 256 GB model. Not a later sale price.

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-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK international product specification. No regional hardware union.

EU, GB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026European/UK reference hardware. S26 US Snapdragon model cannot inherit Exynos CPU/GPU values and is excluded.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Blue, White, Black1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK 12 GB + 256 GB reference. Listed dimensions and weight apply to the stated family finishes. No Iron Man edition variant is combined.

Cobalt Violet, Sky Blue, Black, White, Silver Shadow, Pink Gold1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Silver Shadow and Pink Gold are samsung.com exclusives

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Maker product images show a conventional non-folding handset.

Bar2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Touchscreen Bar7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 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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7years6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026Footnote 21: seven years of security updates from initial global launch. Seven OS generations is a separate claim, not years.

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

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28 February 20332Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Security Update Period (Valid until) 28 February 20337Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Software Support: 28 February 2033.

Body

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

162.9mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

163.6mm2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

77.9mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

78.1mm2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

Thickness

8.2mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

7.9mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 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.

218g(7.7 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

214g(7.5 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

Frame

Other6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Body Q3 explicitly Toray PBT, 40% glass fiber and Aluminum 6M13. The mixed frame has no dedicated enum, so other retains the literal materials in this note.

Aluminium1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Armor Aluminum frame

Front

Corning Gorilla Glass 7i1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

Corning Gorilla Armor 21Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Footnote: Corning Gorilla Armor 2 on the front, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the 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.

Fiberglass composite6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Body Q2 explicitly glass fiber, stored as fiberglass composite rather than plain glass.

Glass1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026

Dust and water rating

IP681Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

IP681Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026

Water resistance depth

2m1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026IP68 test: static freshwater up to 2 m for up to 30 minutes, water/product temperature delta no more than 5°C. Not a normal-use immersion guarantee.

1.5m1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Footnote: up to 1.5 meters of freshwater for up to 30 minutes6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026

Water resistance time

30min1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Same exact depth, static freshwater and temperature-delta laboratory conditions.

30min1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026

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 capacity1eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Two physical nano-SIM slots. One active eSIM is an alternative to the second physical SIM, subject to region and operator support.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM. SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Network/Bearer: SIM1+SIM2, SIM1+eSIM or Dual eSIM. Two active subscriptions total.

Stylus

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Built-in2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20264Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Stylus name

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S Pen1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026

Display

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

6.83in(17.3 cm)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

6.9in(17.5 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20266.9 inch in the full rectangle, 6.7 inch accounting for the rounded corners2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

Resolution

1280 × 2772px1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

1440 × 3120px2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20263120 x 1440 (Quad HD+)7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

Pixel density

447ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

498ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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19.5:913Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European 12 GB/256 GB review phone display table.

Display type

OLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

LTPO OLED2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Dynamic AMOLED 2X is an OLED display. Exact LTPO backplane was secondary-only and is not inferred from variable refresh.7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 202613Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display section explicitly identifies LTPO. Exact European 12 GB/256 GB phone. Not inferred solely from adaptive refresh.

Display type (as published)

AMOLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

Dynamic AMOLED 2X2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 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-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Up to 120 Hz for supported apps. No LTPO technology is inferred from variable rates.

120Hz2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

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

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1Hz13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display section expressly states adaptive range from 1 to 120 Hz.

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

480Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Advertised up to 480 Hz, with Game Turbo condition separately explicit in the exact overview.4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-maxRead 5 October 2026Exact UK overview footnote 21 requires Game Turbo mode for 480 Hz sampling.

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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-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 20262560 Hz instant sampling requires 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-x8-pro-max/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.

2,000nits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

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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.

3,500nits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer peak claim over 25% display area.

2,600nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026FAQ: peak brightness of 2600 nits6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026Specifications display table, peak 2600 nits. Window not specified.

Minimum brightness

2nits6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Screen Q10 maker minimum display brightness claim of 2 nits. This is not a measured brightness or a guarantee of typical SDR luminance.

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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-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Explicit manufacturer panel bit-depth claim. Not inferred from a rounded colour count.

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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+, Dolby Vision1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact Video playback block explicitly names HDR10, HDR10+ and Dolby Vision. HEVC playback is not recorded-video codec proof.

HLG, HDR10, HDR10+13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone Additional features table lists HLG, HDR10 and HDR10+. Display explicitly denies Dolby Vision. Recording HDR is separate.

PWM dimming frequency

3,840Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Advertised PWM dimming rate. Not a reviewer measurement.

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Always-on display

Yes6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Screen Q20 explicitly supports Always-on Display. No always-on feature is inferred solely from OLED panel technology.

Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Always On Display section page 135.

Front camera cutout

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Punch hole1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Footnote: viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole

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

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

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

Android 166Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Operating System Q1 explicitly says first batch HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. This is launch OS, not a current stable update claim.

Android 166Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026

Software

Xiaomi HyperOS 31Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

One UI 8.51Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026One UI 8.5 section on the page6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 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

MediaTek Dimensity 9500s1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Processor comparison explicitly names Exynos 2600 for S26 and Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 for Galaxy for Ultra.

Process

3nm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

3nm3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Processor comparison: S26 2 nm, Ultra 3 nm.

CPU cores

81Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

82Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Processor comparison: S26 Deca-Core, Ultra Octa-Core.

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 X8 Pro Max

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Cortex-X925	3.73
3	Cortex-X4	3.3
4	Cortex-A720	2.4

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

BSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Qualcomm Oryon Prime	4.74
6	Qualcomm Oryon Performance	3.6

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Qualcomm manufacturer brief: two Oryon Prime plus six Performance cores. Samsung exact-phone comparison publishes 4.74 GHz and 3.6 GHz. The generic platform clock is not used.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Qualcomm manufacturer brief: two Oryon Prime plus six Performance cores. Samsung exact-phone comparison publishes 4.74 GHz and 3.6 GHz. The generic platform clock is not used.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-8-Elite-Gen-5-product-brief.pdfRead 30 September 2026Qualcomm manufacturer brief: two Oryon Prime plus six Performance cores. Samsung exact-phone comparison publishes 4.74 GHz and 3.6 GHz. The generic platform clock is not used.

Max CPU clock

3.73GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

4.74GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Immortalis-G925 MC111Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact maker GPU name. No undocumented numerical model or generic chipset capability is added.

Adreno 84013Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone specification names Adreno 840. Generic platform-supported capabilities are not inherited.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

12GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/poco-x8-pro-series-tcRead 5 October 2026Exact X8 Pro Max 12 GB + 256 GB purchase row. Physical RAM only.

12, 16GB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 202612Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Storage/Memory for exact 1 TB SKU: Memory_(GB) 16.

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

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/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-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Nominal marketed decimal GB. The default RAM/storage pairing is separately proved by the actual first-sale table.3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/poco-x8-pro-series-tcRead 5 October 2026Same exact 12 GB + 256 GB purchase row.

256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Maker lists 1 TB. Normalized exactly using decimal SI units: 1 TB = 1000 GB, 2 TB = 2000 GB. Nominal advertised capacity, not usable storage or inferred GiB.12Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Storage/Memory: Storage (TB) 1. Exact SI conversion gives 1000 GB, not the 984.0 GB available storage cell.

Storage type

UFS 4.11Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026UFS 4.1 is explicitly listed. Footnote describes enhanced firmware capabilities, not a future OTA upgrade promise.

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Memory card

None6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Storage Q6/Q7 explicitly no expanded storage or SD card. Virtual RAM/UFS extension is not removable storage.

None3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Memory expansion: no expansion possible.

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.

APOCO X8 Pro Max

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Field of view	Sensor
Main	50	1.5	1/1.95 inch	0.8	Not available	Yes	78°	Light Fusion 600
Ultrawide	8	2.2	1/4 inch	1.12	Fixed	Not available	112°	SmartSens SC821

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026One physical 50 MP Light Fusion 600 main camera with OIS and one physical 8 MP ultrawide. The advertised 1.6 µm 4-in-1 super pixel is binned pitch, not native pixel pitch, so it is not used. The stored pixel sizes are native pitches from the support FAQ.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Camera Q1/Q4/Q7/Q8/Q11 explicitly supply the ultrawide sensor family, optical format, native pixel pitches, fields of view and fixed ultrawide focus. Main AF type is unspecified, so no autofocus technology is guessed. The existing Light Fusion 600 maker name remains. FAQ SmartSens SC532HS and reviewer Sony-family identification conflict, so no underlying main sensor part replaces it.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom
Main	200	1.4	1/1.3"	Not available	Yes	Not available
Ultrawide	50	1.9	1/2.52"	Not available	Not available	Not available
Telephoto	10	2.4	1/3.94"	Dual Pixel PDAF	Yes	3×
Periscope telephoto	50	2.9	1/2.52"	Not available	Yes	5×

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Maker gives 200 MP F1.4, 50 MP F2.9, 50 MP F1.9, 10 MP F2.4, AF and OIS, Optical Zoom 3x and 5x The 5x 50 MP row takes the periscope role so it stays distinct from the 3x telephoto row.3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Rear Camera comparison: physical wide/ultrawide/tele lenses, resolution, aperture, sensor format and OIS. Quad Pixel names do not prove Quad PD autofocus. Unsupported phase-detection subtype, focal lengths and sensor model codes removed.

Number of rear cameras

2=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

4=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

200MP=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

5×=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.

60×6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Camera Q10 explicitly Photo mode reaches 60x. Video reaches 15x and only 0.6x/1x are optical views. No physical telephoto lens is invented.

100×1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026100x Space Zoom: 10x optical quality zoom plus digital zoom with Super Resolution2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

Flash

Rear camera flash6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Camera Q17 explicitly supports a rear flash. The FAQ does not specify flash type or LED count.

Rear flash4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Model-specific layout pages 6-9 labels the flash, matching the rear camera illustration. Type is LED in the product diagrams/launch specifications.7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Camera table: Rear Camera - Flash Yes. Emitter count and LED subtype are not stated in this table, so they are not guessed.

Camera features

HDR photos, Motion tracking focus, Auto night mode, Time-lapse, Panorama, Documents mode, Timed burst6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Camera and Camera Function Support List sections explicitly list these stock-camera features. No unconfirmed future OTA feature is added.

Horizon Lock1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Camera, Super Steady with Horizontal Lock. Original secondary-only Laser AF/auto-HDR/Best Face list removed.

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 X8 Pro Max

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	Not available
1280	720	Not available

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Supported resolutions remain. 4K60 ordinary main-camera recording is retained. Advertised 1080p/720p slow-motion output reaches 960 fps, but native capture is not established. Lower-resolution absolute capture maxima stay unknown. Ordinary recording rates are not substituted for those unknown maxima.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

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

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Exact UK feed: 8K 7680 x 4320 at 30 fps. Slow motion 240 fps at FHD and 120 fps at UHD. Recording rates include documented slow motion, not playback capability.7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Exact UK feed: 8K 7680 x 4320 at 30 fps. Slow motion 240 fps at FHD and 120 fps at UHD. Recording rates include documented slow motion, not playback capability.

Max video resolution

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

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

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

HDR10+5Reviewgsmarena.com/poco_x8_pro_max-review-2944p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Video quality explicitly records HDR10+ on all three cameras except main 4K60. Same marketed hardware and stock-camera feature, not a numeric measurement transferred from the 12 GB/512 GB test tier.

Not available

Log recording

Yes5Reviewgsmarena.com/poco_x8_pro_max-review-2944p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Video quality explicitly describes Log recording in Pro video mode with four preview LUTs and importable LUTs. This is actual recording support, not a display profile or ordinary photo Pro mode.

Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Camera settings page 76, Log option.

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

Not available

HEVC, H.264, APV4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Page 76, Videos, Video format: HEVC/H.264. APV is Ultra-only, corroborated by the release announcement. Playback container list is not used.

Video stabilisation

OIS, EIS6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Camera Q15 explicitly main-camera OIS and ultrawide EIS. Video mode and resolution restrictions are separate.

OIS, EIS4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Camera settings page 76 video stabilization anti-shake. Rear camera OIS separately in the maker spec. Gyro-specific EIS subtype not established.

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

Not available

240fps2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026240fps @FHD7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 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.

APOCO X8 Pro Max

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	Sensor
Main	20	2.2	21	1/4 inch	0.7	Fixed	OmniVision OV20B

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact 20 MP front camera. The spec page does not publish aperture, optical sensor format or AF technology. Those values come from the GSMArena review.5Reviewgsmarena.com/poco_x8_pro_max-review-2944p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact-model camera inventory explicitly 20 MP OmniVision OV20B, 1/4-inch optical format, native 0.7 micrometre pixels, 21 mm equivalent, f/2.2 and fixed focus. This independently supports the UK 20 MP specification over the erroneous 32 MP FAQ subsection. Hardware capability is used, not numeric measurements of the different 12 GB/512 GB tier.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Sensor optical format	Autofocus
Main	12	2.2	1/3.2"	Dual Pixel PDAF

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20263Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Front Camera comparison: 12 MP, f/2.2, 1/3.2 inch, autofocus, Dual Pixel. Pixel size, focal length and sensor model not published.

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

APOCO X8 Pro Max

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
1920	1080	60
1280	720	Not available

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 20261080p60 ordinary selfie recording remains. Maker advertises 720p120 slow motion without native-versus-generated capture proof. The 720p absolute capture maximum is omitted. No ordinary rate is substituted.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

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

Source6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026Selfie Camera in official specification table: 4K@60fps. Unsupported secondary-only 1080p maximum removed.

Front autofocus

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact Audio playback block expressly says stereo speakers. Not inferred from dual-speaker count.

Yes7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

3.5 mm jack

Not available

No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Earjack: USB Type-C7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Connectivity Earjack: USB Type-C, not a 3.5 mm socket.

Audio features

Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, Dolby Atmos1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

Dolby Atmos4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Sound quality and effects page 127.

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

21Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact Audio playback block explicitly states 2-Mic array.

34Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Model-specific Galaxy S26 Ultra device layout on printed pages 5 and 6 labels three physical microphones. The top air vent is excluded.

Network

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Network

GSM, LTE, 5G2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P10U_POCO%20X8%20Pro%20Max/P10U_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E5%90%88%E5%B9%B6.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact RED declaration explicitly names GSM, LTE and 5G NR. UMTS is not mapped to HSPA because HSPA capability is not stated.

GSM, LTE, 5G2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Exact UK infrastructure table explicitly lists GSM, WCDMA, LTE FDD/TDD and 5G sub-6. Stored GSM/LTE/5G are direct claims. HSPA is not inferred from WCDMA alone.7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Exact UK infrastructure table explicitly lists GSM, WCDMA, LTE FDD/TDD and 5G sub-6. Stored GSM/LTE/5G are direct claims. HSPA is not inferred from WCDMA alone.

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-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19002Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.

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

B1, B2, B4, B5, B81Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.

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, B38, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK LTE band IDs. B66 is limited to 70 MHz, UL 1710–1780 MHz and DL 2110–2180 MHz.

B1(2100), B2(1900), B3(1800), B4(AWS), B5(850), B7(2600), B8(900), B12(700), B13(700), B17(700), B18(800), B19(800), B20(800), B25(1900), B26(850), B28(700), B32(1500), B66(AWS-3), B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.

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

n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n77, n78, n2, n481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK NR n-prefixed bands. SA/NSA union only for this device where separately listed. No other regional model bands added.

N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3), N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500), N75(1500+)2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.

5G modes

SA, NSA1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

Not available

5G mmWave

Not available

No7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Infra and 5G bands list sub-6 only for this European reference model.

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

Not available

Not available

Satellite

Not available

Not available

Wi-Fi calling

Yes6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Network Q9 expressly supports VoWiFi. Carrier provisioning and regional firmware requirements apply.

Not available

Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 72Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

Bluetooth

6.01Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

6.02Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 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, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, LHDC 3.0, LHDC 4.01Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Explicit phone Bluetooth codecs. ASHA and Auracast are features, so they are not listed as codecs.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Bluetooth Q2 explicitly adds LHDC 3.0 and 4.0 alongside existing LHDC 5.0. It explicitly excludes LHDC 2.0. ASHA, Auracast and LE Audio are not inserted as codecs. No Bluetooth version is used to infer a codec.

SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC, Samsung Seamless Codec13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone Additional features explicitly lists SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC and SSC. SSC is expanded to Samsung Seamless Codec. No chipset capability list is substituted.

NFC

Yes2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P10U_POCO%20X8%20Pro%20Max/P10U_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E5%90%88%E5%B9%B6.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact EU radio block explicitly lists NFC at 13.56 MHz. The UK specification NFC heading alone would not establish support.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

Ultra-wideband

No6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Wireless Communication explicitly says UWB is not supported. This is direct maker absence evidence.

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

Positioning

BeiDou (B1I+B1C+B2a+B2b), GPS (L1+L5), Galileo (E1+E5a+E5b), GLONASS (G1), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L1+L5)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact receiver lists GPS L1+L5 and other dual-frequency satellite bands. Network-assisted positioning is not counted as a satellite constellation.

Yes13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone Additional features explicitly identifies GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a and QZSS L1/L5. This establishes multiple frequencies, not merely multiple constellations.

Connector

USB-C6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Exact POCO X8 Pro Max UK FAQ. The existing UK model and reference RAM/storage remain unchanged.

USB-C2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

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

2.06Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Ports Q1 explicitly device Type-C USB 2.0. Cable specifications are separate. Wired Screen Cast says DP Alt Mode is unavailable, but no absolute absence of every wired-display route is inferred.

USB 3.2 Gen 12Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

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

Not available

Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Samsung DeX page 111: connect device USB-C to external display through HDMI adapter. Wireless DeX alone was not used as evidence.

IR blaster

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

Not available

FM radio

No6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026System Application Components Q7 explicitly FM radio is unsupported.

Not available

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.

Ultrasonic, under-display1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

Ultrasonic, under-display13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Input devices section explicitly describes ultrasonic fingerprint sensor built into the display.

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

2D6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026System Application Components Q1 explicitly 2D facial recognition. No depth-based face authentication is inferred.

Not available

Sensors

Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Electronic compass, Gyroscope, Flicker sensor1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Maker sensor list. Infrared transmitter and vibration motor are represented in their own fields, not counted as sensors.

Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026

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

Not available

Not available

Haptic motor

X-axis linear vibration motor1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

Linear vibration motor13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Input devices section explicitly identifies a linear vibration motor.

Battery and charging

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

8,330mAh6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Battery Q1 explicitly dual-cell rated capacity 8330 mAh and typical 8500 mAh. This is the published handset-equivalent figure, not an inferred per-cell capacity.

4,855mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026Footnote: rated capacity is 4855 mAh. The typical value 5000 mAh is the marketed figure (IEC 61960)5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026English fiche item 10, exact European /DS model rated capacity.

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

8,500mAh1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

5,000mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 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.

Not available

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Battery type

Silicon-carbon4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-maxRead 5 October 2026Exact UK overview explicitly states 16% silicon-carbon content in this battery.

Li-ion13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact 12 GB/256 GB phone battery specification names 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.

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BSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

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Video playback	31

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Battery spec: up to 30 h S26, 31 h Ultra. Local 720p video, Bluetooth earphones, LTE default settings.

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.

100W4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-maxRead 5 October 2026Exact UK POCO X8 Pro Max overview footnote 16 explicitly states handset supports up to 100 W charging with PPS-compatible adapters. Separate HyperCharge adapter-output footnote does not establish phone input.

60W1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026FAQ: Super Fast Charging 3.0 raises power from 45 W to 60 W, up to 75% in around 30 minutes6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026

Wired charging standards

USB PD 3.0, USB PD 2.0, USB PPS1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Specifications state PD 3.0/PD 2.0. USB PPS is separately proved by the exact UK handset overview.4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-maxRead 5 October 2026UK specifications explicitly state PD 3.0/PD 2.0. Exact overview expressly states phone PPS universal charging protocol.

Quick Charge 2.0, AFC, USB Power Delivery1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026Official launch specifications charging footnote: compatible with QC2.0, AFC and PD. USB PD revision/PPS were secondary-only.

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.

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Wireless charging

No6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Charging Q7 explicitly no wireless charging. No output wattage zero is invented.

Yes4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026Battery pages 13-15 describe the built-in wireless charging coil.

Wireless charging power

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25W6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026Official launch charging table: handset advertised maximum. Compatible charger and magnetic case are required for Qi2 Ready operation, accessories sold separately.

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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Qi2 Ready (magnetic case required)10Press articleandroidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorolas-next-phone-could-feature-native-qi2Read 8 October 2026Article explains all Galaxy S26 models are Qi2 Ready and require a magnetic case. Not full native-magnet Qi2 certification.

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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No10Press articleandroidcentral.com/phones/motorola/motorolas-next-phone-could-feature-native-qi2Read 8 October 2026Galaxy S26 family lacks built-in magnets. The separately sold case supplies magnetic alignment.

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-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Up to 27 W wired reverse charging to devices verified by POCO Internal Labs. No wireless reverse power inferred.

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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.

No1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026Exact UK standard box excludes a power adapter. Promotional or recommended adapters are not standard contents.

No3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Delivery contents table lists no power adapter.

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.

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3,785points9Measurementtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-18-pro-and-pro-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Explicit Galaxy S26 Ultra comparison row: Geekbench 6 single-core 3785. Tested region, RAM, storage, exact benchmark minor, OS and firmware are not stated. This is the source reported observation, not the separate European 12 GB/256 GB Notebookcheck run.

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

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11,563points9Measurementtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-18-pro-and-pro-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Same explicit Galaxy S26 Ultra Geekbench 6 comparison row, multi-core 11563. Same unreported configuration and software limits 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.

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7,735points13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Standard Wild Life Extreme score for European Samsung Germany 12 GB/256 GB phone running Android 16 and One UI 8.5. Unlimited and stress-loop results excluded. Exact application version and firmware build 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.

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3,882,009points13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026AnTuTu v11 total score for European Samsung Germany 12 GB/256 GB phone running Android 16 and One UI 8.5. Not comparable to AnTuTu v10 without qualification. 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.

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1,478nits9Measurementtomsguide.com/phones/iphones/iphone-18-pro-and-pro-max-reviewRead 8 October 2026Explicit Galaxy S26 Ultra measurement paragraph: HDR brightness 1478 nits in a 10% window using the Klein K10-A probe. Patterns Mobile is not supported on the Galaxy. Window color, tested region, RAM, storage, control mode and firmware are not stated.

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

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240Hz13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display flicker test reports 240 Hz worst case. European 12 GB/256 GB phone, Android 16 and One UI 8.5. Exact firmware build is not stated. This is a reviewer measurement, not a manufacturer PWM claim.

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

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A2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 20265EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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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55h5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Item 8, published whole hours under EU standardized test.

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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1,200cycles2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles 12005EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Item 9, default settings minimum cycles. Not a normal usage guarantee.

Drop resistance class

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A5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026

Repairability class

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C5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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.

0.998W/kg2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P10U_POCO%20X8%20Pro%20Max/P10U_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E5%90%88%E5%B9%B6.pdfRead 5 October 2026English EU RF Exposure section. Highest localized 10 g head SAR, no separation.

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

0.993W/kg2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P10U_POCO%20X8%20Pro%20Max/P10U_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E5%90%88%E5%B9%B6.pdfRead 5 October 2026English EU RF Exposure section. Highest localized 10 g body SAR at 5 mm separation.

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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.

ASHA6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-676346Read 8 October 2026Bluetooth Q2 explicitly lists ASHA support and Hearing Aid Q1 supports hearing-aid connection. ASHA is a named protocol, not an M/T rating or measured conversational gain.

Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 30 September 2026Services and Applications: Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support, ASHA. This is a supported coupling protocol, not a numerical M/T rating.

In the box

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In the box

POCO X8 Pro Max, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

Galaxy S26 Ultra, S Pen, USB-C to USB-C data cable, SIM ejector tool, Quick guide, Energy label3Maker product pagesamsung.com/de/support/mobile-devices/vergleich-galaxy-s26-ultra-vs-galaxy-s26plus-vs-galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Delivery contents table for European devices. S Pen is included only with Ultra. No charger.

Links

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Product page

www.mi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026

Spec sheet

www.mi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specs1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/poco-x8-pro-max/specsRead 5 October 2026

www.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specs2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultra/specsRead 30 September 2026

Manual

gl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P10U_POCO%20X8%20Pro%20Max/P10U_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E5%90%88%E5%B9%B6.pdf2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/POCO/P10U_POCO%20X8%20Pro%20Max/P10U_%E6%AC%A7%E8%A7%848%E8%AF%AD%E5%90%88%E5%B9%B6.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer EU Safety Information document linked from the maker SG guide index. English sections personally read.

downloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdf4Owner's manualdownloadcenter.samsung.com/content/UM/202602/20260227103129572/SM-S94X_UG_EU_16_Eng_Rev.1.0_260220.pdfRead 8 October 2026European S26/S26+/Ultra user manual, Android 16, Rev 1.0. Model-specific layouts pages 6-9 and camera settings page 76.

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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24885935EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026

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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2years5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2488593_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Item 25: EU supplier guarantee 24 months.

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