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General

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Series

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

Xperia 11Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

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

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

XQ-FS543Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5067/4694c207fd63f39b12e2963d4a0a5c75/50675001M.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original European Reference Guide identifies XQ-FS54. Asian XQ-FS72 and other storage configurations are not represented.

GTIN / EAN

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

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

13 May 20255Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-introduces-its-latest-flagship-smartphone-xperia-1-viiRead 5 October 2026

Status

Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

Available4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original review confirms retail availability. Present stock is not asserted and a former temporary replacement-programme suspension is not treated as a new release.

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

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

Sony Xperia 1 VI14Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-now-official-before-WH-1000XM6-release-with-upgraded-cameras-and-Walkman-audio-components.1014650.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Xperia 1 VII a direct replacement for last year's Xperia 1 VI.

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.

Samsung Galaxy S26+10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_plus-review-2941p6.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review says Samsung barely changed anything in the Galaxy S26+ compared to last year's Galaxy S25+.11Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_plus_vs_galaxy_s25_plus_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-72228.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison says the Galaxy S26+ falls behind its predecessor in 4G calling and names the Galaxy S25+ as that model.

Sony Xperia 1 VIII15Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-first-look-Major-redesign-confirmed-hints-at-48MP-camera-battery-upgrades.1282358.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Xperia 1 VIII the 2026 flagship and successor to the Xperia 1 VII.

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

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

GB, EU4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original European 12 GB/256 GB review explicitly says the model can be purchased from Sony UK. EU XQ-FS54 hardware identity independently matches Reference Guide and EPREL fiche.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Slate Black5Press releasesony.co.uk/presscentre/sony-introduces-its-latest-flagship-smartphone-xperia-1-viiRead 5 October 2026Only Slate Black reference is represented. Other colours and regional capacities are excluded.

Form factor

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

Bar2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-1m7Read 5 October 2026Manufacturer product images and full manual show a single non-folding handset.

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.

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

6years1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer six-year security promise. Starting basis is not stated in this specification. The separately published exact-model end date is retained independently. Four Android upgrades are not converted into years.

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

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

1 April 20319Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00304000Read 5 October 2026Published end date for exact model XQ-FS54. Not calculated from a rounded year promise.

Body

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

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

162mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

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

74mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Thickness

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

8.2mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Published body thickness. Camera protrusion thickness is not specified.

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.

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

197g(6.9 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Frame

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

Aluminium12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original exact-device table explicitly identifies aluminium frame. Generic metal alone was not used to infer aluminium.

Front

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

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

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.

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

Glass1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer identifies Gorilla Glass Victus on the rear.

Dust and water rating

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

IPX5, IPX8, IP6X1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Water resistance depth

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

1.5m10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2265024_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Fiche publishes 1.50 m. A duration was not found and is not inferred from IP68.

Water resistance time

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

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

Nano-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m7/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed page 17: XQ-FS54 accepts one nano-SIM, eSIMs and independent microSD. Two eSIMs or one physical SIM plus one eSIM can be active. XQ-FS72 dual-physical-SIM arrangement is excluded.

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.

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

6.5in(16.5 cm)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Resolution

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

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Pixel density

512.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

396.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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

19.5:91Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Display type

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

OLED1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Display type (as published)

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

FHD+ HDR OLED1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

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

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

120Hz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

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

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

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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.

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240Hz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

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

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Display brightness (typical, claimed)iMaker stated typical brightness, not a reviewer measurement or automatic outdoor mode. On a foldable, the main inner screen.

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Outdoor brightness (claimed)iMaker stated outdoor or high-brightness-mode value. A peak outdoor claim need not be full-screen sustained brightness.

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

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

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Minimum brightness

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Colour depth per channeliBits for each RGB colour channel, not total bits per pixel. A 24-bit RGB pixel means 8 bits per channel. No native-versus-dithered assumption.

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10bits1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Published 10-bit tonal gradation. Native versus dithered panel depth is not specified. Maker DCI-P3 100% has no explicit coverage-versus-volume or coordinate basis in checked text and is not represented as numeric coverage.

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

HDR10, HLG12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original actual-unit table explicitly lists HDR10 and HLG playback support. Recorded HDR is independently HLG/BT.2020 and not inferred as HDR10.

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

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

Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m7/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Lock screen chapter explicitly permits date, time, battery level and notifications while the screen is off.

Front camera cutout

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

None7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m7/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed front diagram locates the front camera above the display in the bezel.

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

Android 151Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Software

One UI 72Press releasesamsungmobilepress.com/articles/samsung-galaxy-s25-series-sets-the-standard-of-ai-phone-as-a-true-ai-companionRead 5 October 2026

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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 168Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/articles/SX243901Read 5 October 2026Current Sony stable-version overview explicitly lists Android 16 for Xperia 1 VII. Region and carrier rollout vary. Launch OS remains Android 15.

Chipset

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

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Process

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

3nm13Maker product pagequalcomm.com/snapdragon/news/snapdragon-8-elite--the-power-behind-the-nameRead 5 October 2026Original chipset-maker source explicitly states 3 nm process for Snapdragon 8 Elite. Exact handset chipset independently proved by Sony. Faster platform-edition clocks and supported-memory capabilities are not inherited.

CPU cores

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

812Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

ASamsung Galaxy S25+

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

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

BSony Xperia 1 VII

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Qualcomm Oryon Gen 2 Prime	4.3
6	Qualcomm Oryon Gen 2 Performance	3.5

Source12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original European 12 GB/256 GB review publishes eight cores, two Oryon Gen 2 Prime at rounded 4.3 GHz and six Performance at rounded 3.5 GHz. A stray blank 3x fragment in table is excluded. For-Galaxy clocks are not used.

Max CPU clock

4.47GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

4.3GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

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

Qualcomm Adreno 83012Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

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

12GB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Only the European 12 GB physical RAM reference is represented. Other configurations and virtual memory are excluded.

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

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

LPDDR5X12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual original 12 GB/256 GB unit explicitly identified as LPDDR5X. Exact European bands and EU SAR 1.05/1.12 match XQ-FS54. Generic review dual-nano-SIM cell conflicts with full manual and is not inherited.

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.

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

256GB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Only nominal 256 GB reference capacity is represented. Other regional and storage configurations are excluded.

Storage type

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UFS 4.012Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original actual 256 GB test unit identifies UFS 4.0. Other capacities are excluded.

Memory card

Not available

microSD (own slot)7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m7/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Max card size

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2TB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer up-to-2-TB microSDXC support converted using decimal SI, 1 TB = 1000 GB.

Rear cameras

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Physical rear camerasiOne row per physical imaging camera. Sensor crops, optical-quality zoom modes, autofocus laser and depth scanners do not add photographic lenses. A colour or multispectral sensor is not a camera row, even when the maker gives it a megapixel figure. A depth camera with its own megapixel figure, such as a 2 MP depth camera, is a row with the depth role. A ToF or lidar scanner is not a row.

ASamsung Galaxy S25+

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

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

BSony Xperia 1 VII

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view
Main	48	1.9	24	1/1.35 inch	Not available	Yes	Not available	84°
Telephoto	12	2.3	Not available	1/3.5 inch	1	Yes	7.1×	Not available
Ultrawide	48	2	16	1/1.56 inch	Not available	Not available	Not available	104°

Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Effective 48 MP stored for main and ultrawide sensors. Main full-aspect resolution is 52 MP. Ultrawide full-aspect is 50 MP and still recording is 12 MP. Those pixel pitches are explicitly binned and omitted. Telephoto is a single variable 85-170 mm physical lens with f/2.3 at 85 mm and f/3.5 at 170 mm. Scalar focal length is omitted because the physical lens varies from 85 to 170 mm. Widest supported aperture f/2.3 is stored, with f/3.5 at the longest endpoint explicitly retained here. Telephoto native pitch is 1.0 micrometre. Field of view varies 28-15 degrees and is omitted. Hybrid 21.3x and main 48 mm sensor crop do not add physical cameras.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original camera table explicitly marks main and variable telephoto OIS. Original camera prose explicitly names physical 3.5x-7.1x telephoto zoom, so longest supported lens factor 7.1x is retained. Ultrawide OIS is unproved.

Number of rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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Main camera

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

48MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Longest physical-lens optical zoomiLargest optical zoom factor of a physical telephoto lens. Optical-quality sensor crops and advertised zoom ranges are excluded.

3×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

7.1×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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

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

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Flash

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

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Camera features

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

Real-time Eye AF, Real-time Tracking, Creative look, Pro Photo, Telephoto macro, S-Cinetone for mobile, AI Camerawork, Auto Framing1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Original VII maker feature list. AI Camera Assistant from VIII is excluded.

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.

ASamsung Galaxy S25+

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

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

BSony Xperia 1 VII

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	120
1920	1080	120

Source7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m7/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Video settings and Slow sections explicitly allow 4K and Full HD up to 120 fps on rear camera. Front camera is limited to 60 fps. Recorded HDR uses HLG/BT.2020, which the current recorded-HDR enum cannot represent. No HDR10 recording claim is inferred. The manual specifically says 120 fps main camera only, using main camera for the rear camera system versus front camera. This does not establish 120 fps on every physical rear lens.

Max video resolution

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

3840 × 2160px=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.

Not available

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Log recording

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

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

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

H.264, H.2651Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Video stabilisation

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

Not available

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

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

120fps7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m7/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Slow mode records 120 fps. The slower playback speed is not a higher capture rate.

Front camera

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

ASamsung Galaxy S25+

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

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

BSony Xperia 1 VII

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Field of view
Main	12	2	24	1/2.9 inch	1.22	83°

Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

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

ASamsung Galaxy S25+

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

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

BSony Xperia 1 VII

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	60

Source7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m7/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Video settings list 4K and Full HD resolution options and front-camera maximum 60 fps.

Front autofocus

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Audio

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Stereo speakers

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

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

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

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Audio features

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

Dolby Atmos, DSEE Ultimate, 360 Reality Audio Upmix, Hi-Resolution Audio1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

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

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

37Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m7/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 14-15 label main, second and voice-priority microphones. Three physical microphones.

Network

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Network

GSM, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact manufacturer Infra cell states GSM, LTE and 5G Sub6. It states 3G WCDMA/UMTS, which does not by itself prove HSPA. Existing enum cannot represent WCDMA/UMTS, so HSPA is omitted while exact UMTS bands remain separately stored.

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026European reference band table. The maker lists 3G bands, so UMTS is stored. It does not name HSPA, so that protocol is omitted.

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

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

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

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

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

B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer publishes B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8 and B19 for this European reference.

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

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

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B34, B38, B39, B40, B41, B661Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

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

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

n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n75, n77, n781Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

5G modes

Not available

SA, NSA1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

5G mmWave

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

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

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Satellite

Not available

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Wi-Fi calling

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Connectivity

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Wi-Fi

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

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.41Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

6.01Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Current maker specification expressly states Bluetooth 6.0. The matching original European review also states 6.0. Older generic 5.4 database listings are not inherited.

Bluetooth audio codecsiWireless audio codecs explicitly supported by the phone. Local audio file formats and codecs supported only by the chipset are excluded.

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

SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX Adaptive1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026SBC and AAC are named in the Bluetooth section. LDAC and aptX Adaptive are named as wireless audio capabilities. Local audio playback codecs are excluded.

NFC

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

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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

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Positioning

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

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

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

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

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Connector

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

USB-C1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

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

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

USB 3.2 (5 Gbps)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Explicit wired DisplayPort output through USB-C, up to 4K at 60 fps. Wireless casting is distinct.

IR blaster

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FM radio

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Features and sensors

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FingerprintiUnder-display, type not stated is for a maker that says in-display or under-display but not optical or ultrasonic.

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

Side button7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m7/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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

None12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original input-device prose explicitly says facial recognition is absent.

Sensors

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

Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Barometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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

Not available

Shutter button7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m7/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Haptic motor

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Linear vibration motor12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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.

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

4,850mAh10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2265024_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original EU fiche explicitly states rated capacity 4850 mAh. Maker headline 5000 mAh is unclassified in accessible text and is not copied into rated or typical capacity.

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

4,900mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s25-plus-navy-256gb-sm-s936bdbdeubRead 5 October 2026

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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

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

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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.

ASamsung Galaxy S25+

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	30

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

BSony Xperia 1 VII

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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.

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

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Wired charging standards

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

USB Power Delivery1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026USB PD is explicitly supported. Maker handset input maximum was not found. Adapter recommendations and the EU 3 W common-charger minimum do not establish the handset maximum.

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

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

Yes1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Wireless charging power

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

Not available

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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Qi1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

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

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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.

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

No7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m7/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Charging chapter explicitly states a charger is not included in the package. Optional XQZ-UC1 and USB cables do not prove bundle inclusion.

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.

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

3,003points12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original late-September 2025 European 12 GB/256 GB unit, Android 16 per software chapter. Geekbench 6-series single-core 3003. Current table heading is 6.7 but original run minor version, firmware and performance mode are not individually specified.

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

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

9,129points12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same original Android 16 European 12 GB/256 GB unit. Geekbench 6-series multi-core 9129. Original run minor version and mode unstated.

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.

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

6,108points12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ordinary Wild Life Extreme 6108 on same original test unit. Unlimited 6588 and stress stability are separate. Ordinary binary version and loop conditions unstated.

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

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

2,209,192points12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original AnTuTu v10 total 2209192 on same 12 GB/256 GB European Android 16 unit. Patch version and performance mode unstated. Other platforms and versions excluded.

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.

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

1,655nits12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original display prose specifies APL18 peak 1655 cd/m², X-Rite i1Pro 3 methodology. HDR 1979 and full-screen average 1449.6 are distinct. Auto/manual operating mode and firmware unstated.

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

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

240Hz12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original review explicitly measures 240 Hz at every sampled brightness level. This is a measurement, not a maker dimming 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.

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

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

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EU energy class

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

B10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2265024_EN.pdfRead 5 October 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.

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

43h10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2265024_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original fiche publishes 43 hours for the standardized EU test. It is not normal active-use battery endurance.

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

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

1,400cycles10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2265024_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original fiche states 1400 cycles. Regulatory minimum five-year update provision is not a launch-based OS-year promise.

Drop resistance class

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

B10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2265024_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Repairability class

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

D10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2265024_EN.pdfRead 5 October 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.

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1.05W/kg11Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5067/26ba351e1c43d6e88710020ac3b8e64d/50675041M.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original XQ-FS54 SAR document, English page 2. EU 10 g method. US 1 g values were not found.

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

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1.12W/kg11Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5067/26ba351e1c43d6e88710020ac3b8e64d/50675041M.pdfRead 5 October 2026EU 10 g body SAR measured at 0 mm separation. Separate limb and charger-mode separation statements are excluded.

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.

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

ASHA and HAP protocol support1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Published Audio Streaming for Hearing Aids and Hearing Access Profile support. No M/T rating is inferred.

In the box

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In the box

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

Quick start guide, Safety information booklet12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Sony-Xperia-1-VII-review-A-dream-smartphone-for-content-creators-and-photo-enthusiasts.1121056.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original Accessories prose specifies only quick start guide and safety information booklet. Adapter and USB cable omitted. Other-market promotional accessories are excluded.

Links

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Product page

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

www.sony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-1m72Maker product pagesony.co.uk/smartphones/products/xperia-1m7Read 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

www.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specifications1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-vii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Original 256 GB manufacturer full specifications and Environmental Requirements PDF independently opened alongside full manual and EU fiche. No separate technical sheet found.

Manual

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

helpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m7/v1/en/print.pdf7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m7/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original full 234-page Help Guide for XQ-FS54/XQ-FS72 includes Android 16 update chapter. Only XQ-FS54 hardware paragraphs are represented.

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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226502410EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2265024_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original EU fiche identifies exact XQ-FS54 registration 2265024. Placement date 16 May 2025 is not treated as retail availability.

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.

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

2years10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2265024_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original fiche states supplier commercial guarantee 24 months for exact EEA model XQ-FS54. This applies to the EEA source market. No UK warranty period or statutory consumer rights are inferred.

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