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General

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Series

Galaxy S261Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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.

SM-S947B, SM-S947B/DS, SM-S947BZKDEUB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact EU reference hardware. SKU SM-S947BZKDEUB is the selected UK Black 12 GB/256 GB configuration. Differing US Snapdragon hardware is excluded.

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.

25 February 20264Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-galaxy-s26-serie-das-bisher-intuitivste-galaxy-ai-smartphoneRead 5 October 2026Dated German maker launch announcement. Preorders start separately from actual retail.

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

Status

Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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.

Samsung Galaxy S25+14Reviewgsmarena.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+.15Reviewgsmarena.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.

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.

€1,2494Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-galaxy-s26-serie-das-bisher-intuitivste-galaxy-ai-smartphoneRead 5 October 2026Starting German consumer UVP 1249 EUR for 12 GB/256 GB, published launch price.

€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.

EU, GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

Cobalt Violet, White, Black, Sky Blue, Pink Gold, Silver Shadow4Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-galaxy-s26-serie-das-bisher-intuitivste-galaxy-ai-smartphoneRead 5 October 2026All standard colours plus Samsung.com-exclusive Pink Gold and Silver Shadow.

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 pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026General Information: Touchscreen Bar.

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.

7years4Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-galaxy-s26-serie-das-bisher-intuitivste-galaxy-ai-smartphoneRead 5 October 2026Dated launch article promises 7 years of software/security updates for the S26 series. OS generation count is not turned into years.

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.

28 February 20331Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Software Support publishes 28 February 2033. The date is not calculated from an update-year promise.

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.

158.4mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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.

75.8mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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

7.3mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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.

190g(6.7 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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

Aluminium1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Sleek and durable: Armor Aluminium frame, excluding keys, SIM tray and camera lens barrel.

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

Front

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Maker footnote expressly says Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is applied to front and back.

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.

Glass1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Same maker footnote identifies rear Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

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

Dust and water rating

IP681Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

Water resistance depth

1.5m1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Sleek and durable footnote: up to 1.5 m fresh water.

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 pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Same footnote: up to 30 minutes, 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 capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026SIM Slot Type: SIM1+SIM2, SIM1+eSIM or dual eSIM. Counts are alternative arrangements, not four active subscriptions.

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.

6.7in(17 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact S26+ 6.7-inch diagonal as full rectangle, not rounded-corner area or base S26 screen.

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

1440 × 3120px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Main Display resolution in portrait orientation.

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

512.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

498ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

19.5:97Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Display gives 19.5:9, fitting 1440 x 3120.

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

LTPO OLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Maker expressly identifies AMOLED. LTPO is supported separately by exact review, not assumed from this name.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display body expressly states LTPO technology.

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)

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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 pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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.

1Hz7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display body says dynamic 1–120 Hz.

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.

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

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

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

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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.

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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

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

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DCI-P3 coverage

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

HDR10, HDR10+, HLG7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications HDR list denotes display support, not recording formats.

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

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Always-on display

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact S94x EU guide documents clock and notifications while screen is off with When to show condition selector. Not the Ultra-only S Pen memo feature.

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

Punch hole3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Printed page 7 exact front-camera diagram shows a display camera hole.

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 164Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-galaxy-s26-serie-das-bisher-intuitivste-galaxy-ai-smartphoneRead 5 October 2026Exact launch technical matrix: Android 16.

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

Software

One UI 913Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-S947B/EUX/doc.htmlRead 8 October 2026Official released history explicitly names One UI 9. Android 16/One UI 8.5 remain historical review conditions.

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.

Android 1713Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-S947B/EUX/doc.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact EUX shell and selected English history read. Released S947BXXS4BZIG dated September 29, 2026 explicitly runs Android 17. Not a beta/manual inference.

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Chipset

Samsung Exynos 26007Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact German 12 GB/256 GB Exynos review unit. US Snapdragon reviews are excluded.

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

2nm7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Performance section expressly states 2 nm GAA process for the installed Exynos 2600.

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

101Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Processor CPU Type: Deca-Core. Generic speed list does not map each clock to a named cluster.

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.

ASamsung Galaxy S26+

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	ARM C1-Ultra	3.8
3	ARM C1-Pro	3.26
6	ARM C1-Pro	2.76

Source7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact Exynos review establishes one C1-Ultra, three C1-Pro and six C1-Pro groups. Exact UK maker clocks 3.8/3.26/2.76 GHz are stored at published precision. Rounded review 3.3/2.8 are not substituted.8Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact selected UK Exynos maker CPU speed table publishes 3.8/3.26/2.76 GHz. The established one Ultra/three Pro/six Pro named group mapping is explicit in the exact Exynos review. Rounded 3.3/2.8 and unrelated Snapdragon groups are excluded.

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

3.8GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

4.74GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Samsung Xclipse 9607Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Graphics adapter: Xclipse 960.

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

Not available

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Memory

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RAM

12GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact selected UK configuration: 12 GB. German launch matrix separately establishes 12 GB in both capacities.

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.

LPDDR5X7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Memory identifies installed LPDDR5x.

Not available

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-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Selected UK configuration: 256 GB nominal. 512 GB option is separately backed by the dated launch matrix. Formatted free space is excluded.

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 4.07Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Storage identifies UFS 4.0 on tested 256 GB unit. 512 GB interface is left unknown.

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Memory card

None9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26+_5g-14457.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact device Card slot row expressly says No.

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

Not available

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Rear cameras

9 of 14 differ

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 S26+

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom
Main	50	1.8	24	1/1.56"	1	Dual Pixel PDAF	Yes	Not available
Telephoto	10	2.4	67	1/3.94"	1	PDAF	Yes	3×
Ultrawide	12	2.2	13	1/2.55"	1.4	Fixed	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Camera lists 50+10+12 MP and f/1.8+f/2.4+f/2.2. Roles are independently checked in matching review and launch camera table. Physical 3x lens only, 2x Adaptive Pixel crop is not another lens. Per-lens OIS is supported by matching review, not copied from the aggregate OIS Yes cell.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Camera maps physical wide, 3x telephoto and ultrawide lenses, apertures, focal lengths, optical formats and OIS. No per-lens autofocus subtype is inferred.10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_plus-review-2941p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Own Exynos Plus lens table explicitly identifies main native 1.0 micrometre dual-pixel PDAF, tele native 1.0 PDAF and ultrawide native 1.4 fixed focus. Maker lens resolution/aperture/OIS and existing review nominal focal lengths remain. New sensor supplier names and differently rounded focal lengths are not substituted.

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

3=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.

3×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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.

30×1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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 flash8Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK maker camera table expressly says Rear Camera - Flash: Yes.

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

Night mode, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Pro video, Panorama, Super steady, Auto framing, Log video3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact guide camera pages 65 to 77 documents the named modes, Super steady and auto framing. Model-specific APV/Ultra-only features are excluded.

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.

ASamsung Galaxy S26+

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-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact UK maker table separates ordinary UHD 8K30 recording from slow motion 120 fps at UHD and 240/120 at Full HD. Existing UHD120 row represents advertised slow-motion capture, not ordinary 4K120 recording. Own Plus camera review explicitly limits ordinary 4K to 60, which is a different mode.

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

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

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

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

HDR10+9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26+_5g-14457.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact Plus recording row expressly names HDR10+. Guide generic 10-bit HDR wording is not used alone to guess a named format.

Not available

Log recording

Yes3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Exact guide supports Log video. Own Plus camera review independently describes log recording, avoiding an Ultra-only inference.

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.

HEVC, H.2643Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Guide printed page 76 expressly names HEVC and H.264 recording selectors. Ultra-specific APV is not assigned from this shared guide.

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, Gyro EIS9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26+_5g-14457.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact Plus recording row names gyro-EIS, with main-lens OIS separately confirmed.

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.

240fps1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Slow Motion: 240 fps at FHD (1920 x 1080).

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

2 of 3 differ

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

ASamsung Galaxy S26+

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus
Main	12	2.2	23	1/3.2 inch	1.12	Dual Pixel PDAF

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Front Camera: 12 MP f/2.2 and generic autofocus Yes. A subtype is only supplied where the matching review documents PDAF.7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Secondary Camera: 12 MP, f/2.2, 23 mm, PDAF.10Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_plus-review-2941p5.phpRead 8 October 2026Own Plus front table explicitly publishes 1/3.2-inch optical format, native 1.12 micrometre and dual-pixel PDAF, refining the prior generic PDAF description. Existing nominal 23 mm and maker 12 MP/f2.2 remain.

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.

ASamsung Galaxy S26+

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	30

Source9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26+_5g-14457.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact selfie row gives 4K30/60 and Full HD30. Rear slow motion is separate.

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

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Audio and Video: Stereo Support Yes, and exact manual diagram shows two speakers.

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

3.5 mm jack

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Connectivity Earjack: USB Type-C. Exact complete hardware diagram has USB-C headphone/multipurpose connector and no 3.5 mm connector.

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

Not available

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.

33Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Printed pages 7–8 exact Galaxy S26+ hardware diagram: top, bottom and rear microphones. Air vent hole is not a microphone.

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

4 of 10 differ

Network

GSM, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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, 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.

GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 19001Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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 pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B66, B38, B39, B40, B411Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Network/Bearer for exact SM-S947B EU hardware. FDD and TDD band IDs, frequencies excluded.

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, 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-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Same exact EU model. FDD/TDD/SDL bands combined, no US mmWave band union.

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

Not available

Not available

5G mmWave

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Infra expressly identifies 5G Sub 6 FDD/TDD/SDL for this model.

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

Not available

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Connectivity

2 of 13 differ

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 71Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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 pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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.

AAC, aptX, LDAC, SSC, SBC7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Additional features gives exact Bluetooth audio codec list. Local audio playback formats are not substituted.

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

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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.

Yes7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications GNSS explicitly lists GPS L1+L5, BeiDou B1/B1C/B2a, Galileo E1/E5a and QZSS L1/L5.

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-C1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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.

USB 3.2 Gen 11Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen 1, separate from connector shape.

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.

Yes7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Body/connectivity supports USB-C wired display output and DeX. Physical HDMI/DP connectors are not invented from adapter support.

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

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FM radio

No9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26+_5g-14457.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact model Radio row expressly says No.

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Features and sensors

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

Ultrasonic, under-display7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Input devices and operation explicitly identifies ultrasonic under-display sensor.

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.

2D7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same section expressly identifies 2D front-camera face recognition.

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Sensors

Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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.

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Haptic motor

Linear vibration motor7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact review Input devices and operation section explicitly identifies a linear vibration motor.

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.

4,755mAh2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s947bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Product Information Sheet item 10: 4755 mAh rated. Typical 4900 mAh is separate.

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.

4,900mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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.

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Battery type

Li-ion7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Battery: Lithium-Ion.

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.

ASamsung Galaxy S26+

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	31

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Battery section: up to 31 hours video playback. No web-browsing review test is substituted.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

Use case	Hours (h)
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.

45W6Maker product pagesamsung.com/br/support/mobile-devices/bateria-do-galaxy-s26-duracao-carregamento-rapido-e-galaxy-aiRead 5 October 2026Charging speed and FAQ explicitly state handset wired charging up to 45 W for S26+, distinct from charger rating.

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 Power Delivery, USB PD PPS7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Specifications Connections explicitly lists USB-C Power Delivery. Protocol revision is not inferred.11Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_plus-review-2941p3.phpRead 8 October 2026Own Plus charging section expressly identifies PD+PPS. This is the Exynos profile, not a US Snapdragon benchmark or a guessed protocol revision.

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

Yes6Maker product pagesamsung.com/br/support/mobile-devices/bateria-do-galaxy-s26-duracao-carregamento-rapido-e-galaxy-aiRead 5 October 2026Exact S26-family FAQ states wireless charging, matching the manual charging coil.

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

20W4Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-galaxy-s26-serie-das-bisher-intuitivste-galaxy-ai-smartphoneRead 5 October 2026Dated German launch specification matrix, Galaxy S26+ column: 20W wireless charging, with optional inductive charger. The April review describes 15W, conflicting with both this EU launch claim and the current maker FAQ. The reason is unproved. The maker claim is retained.6Maker product pagesamsung.com/br/support/mobile-devices/bateria-do-galaxy-s26-duracao-carregamento-rapido-e-galaxy-aiRead 5 October 2026Current maker FAQ updated October 3, 2026 states up to 20W for S26+. The dated German launch matrix also states 20W. The April review describes 15W. The cause of the conflict is not established.

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.

4.5W9Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26+_5g-14457.phpRead 8 October 2026Exact device charging row expressly gives 4.5 W reverse wireless output, not its 20 W wireless input.

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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.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026What is in the box expressly states travel adapter is not included.

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.

3,209points7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Geekbench 6 major-series single-core score, current comparison chart labeled 6.7. Original minor version not independently verified. German 12 GB/256 GB Android 16 Exynos unit.

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.

11,034points7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same Geekbench 6 major-series chart, multi-core. No other benchmark generation or US chipset result is mixed.

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.

7,206points7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Ordinary 3DMark Wild Life Extreme 7206 score, not Unlimited or stress stability. Exact German 12 GB/256 GB Exynos unit.

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.

2,751nits7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display APL18 Peak Brightness table: 2751 cd/m². Distinct from HDR peak 2875 and full-white maximum 1412. Exact review unit.

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

480Hz7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Will-the-Exynos-2600-save-the-unwanted-flagship-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1272005.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Display body distinguishes 240 Hz panel flicker from 480 Hz PWM dimming. Both are stated. Stored dimming frequency is 480 Hz.

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

A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s947bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 6.

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.

55h2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s947bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 8: 55 hours, preserving whole-hour publication precision.

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.

1,200cycles2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s947bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 9: 1200 cycles at default settings.

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

A2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s947bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 14.

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

Repairability class

C2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s947bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 20.

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.

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

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Hearing aid compatibilityiPublished hearing-aid coupling or rating. Older M/T ratings, ASHA/HAP protocol support and conversational gain are different claims and must be named as published.

Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

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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.samsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s261Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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.samsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeub1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 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

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Launch Android 16 EU user manual 11301404. Later Android 17 manual is not launch OS proof.

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.

2years2Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s947bzkdeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Item 25: 24-month EU supplier guarantee.

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

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