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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

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

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.

XQ-GE543Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original full manual names XQ-GE54 and XQ-GE74. Only XQ-GE54 European reference is represented, independently corroborated by original GE54 SAR and EU fiche.

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.

13 May 20265Press releasesony.com.hk/press/pdf/20260513.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker Hong Kong announcement dated 13 May 2026 confirms the marketed model launch. No Hong Kong hardware values inherited.

Status

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

Available4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original Price and Availability explicitly says the model is available. This does not guarantee present stock.

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.

Sony Xperia 1 VII13Reviewnotebookcheck.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.

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.

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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-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

DE4Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original German review Price and Availability explicitly offers 12 GB/256 GB through Amazon.de. European band table and SAR 0.97/1.09 match XQ-GE54 original manual, SAR and EU fiche. Only DE reference market is represented. UK availability article could not be independently reopened.

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.

Graphite Black5Press releasesony.com.hk/press/pdf/20260513.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker announcement explicitly names Graphite Black. Only this colour reference is represented. Regional capacities, SIM layout and bands are independently European.

Form factor

Bar1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026General Information: Touchscreen Bar.

Bar3Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original full manual front and rear hardware diagrams 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.

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.

6years1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-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.

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.

1 April 20329Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/articles/00304000Read 5 October 2026Published end date for exact model XQ-GE54. 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-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

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

Thickness

7.3mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

8.3mm1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-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-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

200g(7.1 oz)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 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.

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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 Glass Victus 21Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-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-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Same maker footnote identifies rear Gorilla Glass Victus 2.

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

Dust and water rating

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

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

1.5m10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2537290_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Fiche publishes 1.50 m. A duration was not found and is not inferred from IP68.

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.

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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-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-SIMs1Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed pages 11-12: XQ-GE54 accepts one nano-SIM and a separate microSD card. Two active eSIMs or one nano-SIM plus one eSIM are alternatives, not three active subscriptions.

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-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.

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

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

Pixel density

512.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

396.5ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

19.5:97Reviewnotebookcheck.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.

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

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.

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

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

FHD+ HDR OLED1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-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-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

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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-viii-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.

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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-viii-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+, 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.

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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.

Yes7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/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 hole3Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 8 October 2026Printed page 7 exact front-camera diagram shows a display camera hole.

None7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/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 164Press releasenews.samsung.com/de/samsung-galaxy-s26-serie-das-bisher-intuitivste-galaxy-ai-smartphoneRead 5 October 2026Exact launch technical matrix: Android 16.

Android 161Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 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.

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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.

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.

Android 178Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/articles/SX243901Read 5 October 2026Current Sony stable-version table identifies Android 17 for Xperia 1 VIII. Rollout timing varies by operator and region. The Android 17 manual alone was not treated as rollout evidence.

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.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 51Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

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.

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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.

812Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.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 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.

BSony Xperia 1 VIII

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 Prime	4.6
6	Qualcomm Oryon Gen 3 Performance	3.6

Source12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original tested 12 GB/256 GB European review table publishes two 4.6 GHz Prime and six 3.6 GHz Performance cores. Rounded published clocks retained. Faster for-Galaxy clocks are excluded.

Max CPU clock

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4.6GHz=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.

Qualcomm Adreno 84012Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.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-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Exact selected UK configuration: 12 GB. German launch matrix separately establishes 12 GB in both capacities.

12GB1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-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.

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

LPDDR5X12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original review actual test device is 12 GB LPDDR5X and nominal 256 GB. European bands, SIM arrangement and SAR match reference XQ-GE54. This is not inferred from the chipset memory-support list.

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.

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

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.

UFS 4.112Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual 256 GB review unit identifies UFS 4.1. Other capacities are excluded.

Memory card

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

microSD (own slot)7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/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-viii-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 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.

BSony Xperia 1 VIII

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	OIS	Field of view
Main	48	1.9	24	1/1.35 inch	Yes	84°
Telephoto	48	2.8	70	1/1.56 inch	Yes	34°
Ultrawide	48	2	16	1/1.56 inch	Not available	104°

Source1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Effective sensor resolution is stored. Main full-aspect resolution is 52 MP. Telephoto and ultrawide full-aspect resolution is 50 MP, with 48 MP effective and 12 MP still recording. Published rear pixel sizes are explicitly 12 MP binned and are excluded from physical pitch. Exmor T and Exmor RS are sensor families, not exact sensor part numbers. Generic Eye AF does not establish a specific autofocus subtype. Hybrid 17.5x is not physical optical zoom.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original tested-unit camera table explicitly marks OIS for main and 70 mm telephoto lenses. No ultrawide OIS value is inferred. Its rounded 2.9x table versus 3x prose is not used to populate physical optical zoom.

Number of rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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

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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

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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.

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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.

Real-time Eye AF, Real-time Tracking, Creative look, Pro Photo, AI Camera Assistant, S-Cinetone for mobile1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

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.

BSony Xperia 1 VIII

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

Source7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/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.

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.

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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.

Not available

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.

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

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.

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

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).

120fps7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/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 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.

BSony Xperia 1 VIII

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-viii-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 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.

BSony Xperia 1 VIII

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

Source7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Video settings list 4K and Full HD resolution options and front-camera maximum 60 fps.

Front autofocus

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

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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.

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

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

Audio features

Not available

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

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.

37Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed hardware diagram on pages 9-10 labels main, second and voice-priority microphones. Three physical microphones, not beamforming channels.

Network

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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, UMTS, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-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-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 19001Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-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-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

B1, B2, B4, B5, B81Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer 2100/B1, 1900/B2, 1700/B4, 850/B5 and 900/B8 notation retained as band identifiers.

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

n1, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n75, n77, n78, n791Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

5G modes

Not available

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

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.

Not available

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

Not available

Not available

Satellite

Not available

Not available

Wi-Fi calling

Not available

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Connectivity

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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 71Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 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 GHz1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

6.01Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

6.01Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Manufacturer says Bluetooth 6.0 or later. Only the explicitly stated minimum version is stored.

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, LDAC, aptX Adaptive1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-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-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

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

Ultra-wideband

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

Not available

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, QZSS1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 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.

Not available

Connector

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

USB-C1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-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-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026Connectivity: USB 3.2 Gen 1, separate from connector shape.

USB 3.2 (5 Gbps)1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-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.

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.

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

IR blaster

Not available

Not available

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.

Side button7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/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.

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.

None12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original Input Devices section explicitly identifies the phone as without Face Unlock.

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, Gyroscope, Proximity sensor, Barometer, Compass, Ambient light sensor12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.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-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 motor12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.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.

4,755mAh2Maker 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.

4,850mAh10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2537290_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-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

Not available

Rated battery energyiRated pack energy in watt-hours. Do not calculate it from rounded voltage or mAh. Typical energy, when different, belongs in the source note.

Not available

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Battery type

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

BSony Xperia 1 VIII

Not available

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.

Not available

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.

USB Power Delivery1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-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

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.

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

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.

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Wireless standardsiDevice wireless charging standard or qualification. Qi2 Ready needs a compatible magnetic case and does not mean built-in handset magnets.

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Qi1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-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.

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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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.

No7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/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.

3,209points7Reviewnotebookcheck.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.

3,542points12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original July 2026 European 12 GB/256 GB unit running Android 16. Geekbench 6-series CPU single-core. Current table heading says 6.7, but original run minor version, firmware and performance mode are not individually stated.

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.

9,631points12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same original Android 16, 12 GB/256 GB unit. Geekbench 6-series CPU multi-core, not another chipset edition. Original minor version and mode are 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.

7,206points7Reviewnotebookcheck.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.

6,574points12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same European Android 16, 12 GB/256 GB unit. Ordinary Wild Life Extreme score 6574. Unlimited 6496 and stress-test stability are distinct. Ordinary binary version, run loop and performance mode 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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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.

2,195nits12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Same test configuration. Original display table gives APL18 peak 2195 cd/m² using X-Rite i1Pro 3. HDR peak 2215 and full-screen averages are distinct. Auto/manual mode and firmware are not stated, so this is not a sustained full-screen claim.

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.

240Hz12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Why-this-lightweight-top-of-the-line-smartphone-is-better-than-its-specs-suggest-Sony-Xperia-1-VIII-Review.1340527.0.htmlRead 5 October 2026Original review detects 240 Hz PWM on same test unit, shown across brightness samples. It is not a maker dimming claim or a universal frequency at every setting.

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.

A10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2537290_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.

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.

51h10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2537290_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Fiche publishes 51 hours. Label is 51 h 7 min and API decimal is 51.12 hours. Whole-hour fiche precision is retained. Standardized EU test, not ordinary active-use 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.

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.

1,400cycles10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2537290_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original fiche and label explicitly state 1400 cycles. API encoded value 14 is not the actual cycle count.

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.

A10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2537290_EN.pdfRead 5 October 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.

D10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2537290_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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0.97W/kg11Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5073/0fb219fb3a73cec0d48f8e259fc2fff9/50735151M.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original XQ-GE54 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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1.09W/kg11Maker spec sheet (PDF)sony.com/electronics/support/res/manuals/5073/0fb219fb3a73cec0d48f8e259fc2fff9/50735151M.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-s26-plus-black-256gb-sm-s947bzkdeubRead 5 October 2026

ASHA and HAP protocol support1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-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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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.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specifications2Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Exact working maker full-specification page retained. Separate marketing page timed out on independent reopening.

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.sony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specifications1Maker product pagesony.co.uk/electronics/support/mobile-phones-tablets-mobile-phones/xperia-1-viii-256gb/specificationsRead 5 October 2026Original manufacturer full specifications for the 256 GB European reference. No separate technical sheet was found. The original manual and EU fiche were also opened.

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.

helpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdf7Owner's manualhelpguide.sony.net/mobile/xperia-1m8/v1/en/print.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original full Help Guide for XQ-GE54/XQ-GE74, 224 pages. Reference hardware is restricted to XQ-GE54 paragraphs.

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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253729010EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2537290_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact registered model XQ-GE54. Original fiche and label independently opened. Placement date is not 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.

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.

2years10EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2537290_EN.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original fiche states supplier commercial guarantee 24 months for exact EEA model XQ-GE54. This applies to the EEA source market. No UK warranty period or statutory consumer rights are inferred.

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