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Series

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

Xiaomi 178Maker spec sheet (PDF)ir.mi.com/static-files/e4830480-8ce9-45f8-a09d-64e40b2bdfacRead 7 October 2026Original Xiaomi corporate results announcement page 5 names Xiaomi 17 Series and distinguishes Pro/Pro Max subfamily.

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

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.

25113PN0EG2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/XIAOMI/P3_Xiaomi%2017/P3_8%E8%AF%AD%E7%BD%91%E9%A1%B5%E7%89%88%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6.pdfRead 5 October 2026English model block expressly identifies 25113PN0EG.

GTIN / EAN

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

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

September 20258Maker spec sheet (PDF)ir.mi.com/static-files/e4830480-8ce9-45f8-a09d-64e40b2bdfacRead 7 October 2026Page 5 paragraph explicitly says maker unveiled Xiaomi 17 Series in September 2025. First model-line announcement month, China. Separate global/UK G-hardware launch February 28, 2026 is stated in exact UK FAQ. No Chinese hardware measurements inherited. Raw PDF 403, independent normal web PDF page fully readable, no bypass.

Status

Available6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026

Available4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/xiaomi-17-series-first-saleRead 7 October 2026Original UK sale table expressly includes 12+256 handset in February 2026, with current UK maker product/buy listing still present. Lifecycle retail available, not a stock guarantee. No China import status inherited.

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 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.

Xiaomi 159Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Xiaomi-17-review-A-compact-Android-smartphone-heralding-a-new-era.1150243.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Xiaomi 17 review explicitly calls Xiaomi 15 its predecessor, corroborated by current maker comparison against Xiaomi 15. Model-line relation only. No 7000 mAh Chinese/512GB review numerical results inherited.20Reviewgsmarena.com/xiaomi_17_series_to_launch_this_month_skipping_16_series_altogether-news-69496.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena reports that Xiaomi skipped the 16 lineup and went straight to the 17 series.

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.

€1,44911Press 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.

€1,00310Maker product pagemi.com/fr/support/terms/xiaomi-17-seriesRead 7 October 2026Original France February 28-March 31, 2026 launch table: exact Xiaomi 17 12+256 Prix de Vente Conseille EUR 1,003, separate early-bird 903. Stored original France consumer total as published, including applicable VAT and charges under maker terms 3.1. Other countries/global starting 999 quote differs, no currency conversion or later-price substitution.11Maker product pagemi.com/fr/about/termsRead 7 October 2026Section 3.1 expressly says listed consumer sale prices include duties, charges and TVA. Supports tax scope for original France exact 12+256 launch price, not a current 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, 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.

GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Alpine Pink, Ice Blue, Black, Venture Green1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Exact international UK 12 GB + 256 GB reference. Specification publishes common 8.06 mm thickness and 191 g weight across Alpine Pink, Ice Blue, Black, Venture Green finishes.

Form factor

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

Bar1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Maker images show conventional 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.

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.

6years16Reviewphonearena.com/reviews/xiaomi-17-review_id7893Read 7 October 2026Exact global 6330 mAh Xiaomi 17 review explicitly states six years of security updates, attributed to Xiaomi. Global launch context is February 2026, independently published in maker AER row. Exact starting day is not stated by the review. Value is the stated six-year promise, not calculated from EOL and not the EU five-year end-of-market regulatory minimum. Five Android generations are not converted to OS years.17Reviewt3.com/tech/phones/xiaomi-17-reviewRead 7 October 2026T3 review also states six years of security updates, attributed to Xiaomi. Same scope as the PhoneArena note.

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 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.

February 203213Maker product pagetrust.mi.com/misrc/updates/phoneRead 7 October 2026Current public maker AER table Xiaomi 17 global row: release 2026-02, securityUpdateEol 2032-02, shippedAndroid 16, future Android 17..21. Guest UI uses public POST /bff/aer-certifications/findAll with orderBy=true/status=1. Row updated March 9, 2026. Month precision only. Original exact 25113PN0EG UK PSTI signed September 28, 2025 separately promises until February 26, 2032, preserved as legal minimum scope. No years computed from dates or five major versions.

Body

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

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

151.1mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

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

71.8mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Thickness

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

8.06mm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Thickness with camera bump

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Folded dimensions

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WeightiHandset weight without accessories. Colour and material differences belong in variants.

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

191g(6.7 oz)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Frame

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

Aluminium3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17Read 7 October 2026Design section explicitly Micro-curved aluminum frame. External frame material. Body FAQ also names internal metal/PBT/glass-fiber bezel constituents, not a claim entire frame contains only aluminium.

Front

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

Xiaomi Shield Glass1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 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/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26-ultraRead 30 September 2026

Glass6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Body Q2 explicitly states Panda-X glass back shell. Claimed material across listed global finishes, not inferred from finish names.

Dust and water rating

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

IP681Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Water resistance depth

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

4m1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026IP68 static-freshwater immersion under stated laboratory depth, up to 30 minutes and water-to-product temperature delta 5°C/5K or less. Not a normal-use guarantee.

Water resistance time

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

30min1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Same manufacturer IP68 freshwater/depth/temperature conditions.

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 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.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Two physical nano-SIM slots. Dual active eSIM is an alternative, not added to physical counts. Carrier availability may differ.

Stylus

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

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Stylus name

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

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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.

6.9in(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

6.3in(16 cm)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Resolution

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

1220 × 2656px1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Pixel density

498ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

463.9ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

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.

19.6:96Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Screen Q1 publishes 19.6:9. Maker rounded designation, not calculated from pixel dimensions.

Display type

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.

OLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Display type (as published)

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

CrystalRes OLED1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

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

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

120Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

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

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.

1Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

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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300Hz1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 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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800nits6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Screen Q9 explicitly labels maximum manual brightness (Typ) 800 nits. This is the maker normal/manual-mode claim, separate from HBM and local peak. No reviewer measurement transferred.

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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1,000nits6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Screen Q9 publishes global HBM 1000 nits. Claimed, not measured.

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

2,600nits1Maker 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.

3,500nits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Maker peak multi-scenario 3500 nits, window size unspecified.

Minimum brightness

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1nit6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Screen Q10 publishes 1 nit minimum. Claimed, not measured.

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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12bits1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

DCI-P3 coverage

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100%6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Screen Q13 explicitly states 100% DCI-P3 gamut coverage. Not volume.

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

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.

HDR10, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Playback formats only. HEVC in Video/Audio playback is not a recorded-video codec claim.

PWM dimming frequency

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Always-on display

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.

Yes6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Exact Xiaomi 17 UK FAQ Screen Q20 explicitly supports Always-on display. Manufacturer model claim. No actual model-specific ten-second limitation found. Another phone implementation is not transferred.

Front camera cutout

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

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

Android 166Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Operating System Q1 first-batch answer: Xiaomi HyperOS 3 based on Android 16. Current maker AER row separately confirms shippedAndroid 16, not current installed build.

Software

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

Xiaomi HyperOS 31Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

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

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Chipset

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.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 51Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Process

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.

3nm1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

CPU cores

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.

86Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026SOC Q3 explicitly eight cores for this phone, corroborating existing two Prime/six Performance rows.

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 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.

BXiaomi 17

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Prime	4.6
6	Performance	3.62

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Exact phone specification publishes each group count and maximum clock. Generic chipset clocks are not substituted.

Max CPU clock

4.74GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

4.6GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

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.

Adreno 8401Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Generic original maker GPU label is supplemented by exact phone FAQ SOC Q9 explicit Adreno 840.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026SOC Q9 directly identifies installed Adreno 840. More precise exact maker phone nomenclature than generic Adreno GPU in specification. No chip database model guessed.

NPU performance

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Memory

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RAM

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.

12GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 20264Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/xiaomi-17-series-first-saleRead 7 October 2026Exact 12 GB + 256 GB product row.

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

Not available

LPDDR5X1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

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 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.

256GB1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Nominal marketed decimal GB, exact sold RAM/storage pair.4Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/terms/xiaomi-17-series-first-saleRead 7 October 2026Same exact RAM/storage pair. No GBP launch price converted into USD/EUR.

Storage type

Not available

UFS 4.11Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Memory card

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.

None6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Storage Q6/Q7 explicitly deny expandable storage and SD card. Memory extension uses internal storage and is not a physical card slot.

Max card size

Not available

Not available

Rear cameras

11 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 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.

BXiaomi 17

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view	Sensor
Main	50	1.67	23	1/1.31 inch	1.2	PDAF	Yes	Not available	85.5°	Light Fusion 950
Telephoto	50	2	60	1/2.75 inch	0.64	PDAF	Yes	2.6×	39.5°	Samsung JN5
Ultrawide	50	2.4	17	1/2.87 inch	Not available	Fixed	Not available	Not available	102°	OV50M

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Original main/tele OIS, lens lengths and sensor names preserved. Exact maker FAQ adds native main/tele pitches and AF/FOV details. Ultrawide native pitch omitted due internal same-sensor conflict.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Camera Q4/Q7/Q8/Q10/Q11: main native 1.2 um (binned 2.4), 85.5 degrees, PDAF+contrast+laser. Tele native 0.64 um (binned 1.28), 39.5 degrees, PDAF+contrast+laser, explicit 2.6x optical. Single enum stores PDAF, other methods retained in this note. Ultrawide 1/2.87 inch and fixed focus. Ultra 0.64 um answer omitted because same named OV50M front is 0.612 um and original OmniVision OV50M brief says 0.61 um. No claim guessed from binning, and no lens added for laser focusing sensor.

Number of rear cameras

4=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

200MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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

5×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

2.6×=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.

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

60×1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Flash

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.

Single LED, single colour temperature6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Camera Q17 single LED with single colour temperature. Maker takes precedence over secondary Dual-LED listings.

Camera features

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.

Dynamic shot, Supermoon, Photo watermark, Leica Vibrant, Leica Authentic, Dolby Vision, Motion capture, Parameter presets, Auto night mode, Motion tracking focus, Source tracking, Bokeh, Master-lens system, Beautify, Fastshot, Pro, Time-lapse, Documents, Slow motion, Long exposure, Panorama, Timer, Audio shutter, Tap to take a photo, Timed burst, Gridlines, Straighten6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Camera Function Support List Q3 literal rear list. Auto night mode Q21 applies Photo/Portrait, not video. Dolby Vision video capability remains separately sourced, no display-HDR inference.

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 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.

BXiaomi 17

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
7680	4320	30
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	960
1280	720	1,920

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Original spec advertises slow-motion 1080p 960 fps and 720p 1920 fps. These are stored as the highest stated rates. Native versus interpolated capture is not proved. Ordinary 8K30 and 4K60 recording is also listed, with 1080p60 and 720p30 as lower ordinary rates.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Camera Function Q1 ordinary capture 8K30/4K60/1080p60/720p30. Q2 advertises rear 1080p960 and 720p1920 slow motion, stored as the highest stated rates. Q2 does not prove native versus interpolated capture. Ordinary 60/30 are documented lower rates.

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.

Not available

Dolby Vision1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Log recording

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.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

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

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.

Not available

Video stabilisation

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.

OIS, EIS6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Camera Q15 video section: main and telephoto OIS + EIS, ultrawide EIS only. Front Q28 separately supports EIS. OIS presence in photos alone is not used as video proof. Per-lens scope retained here.

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

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

Not available

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 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.

BXiaomi 17

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Pixel size (µm)	Autofocus	Field of view	Sensor
Main	50	2.2	21	1/2.87 inch	0.612	PDAF	90°	OV50M

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Original OV50M/front resolution preserved. Exact maker FAQ identifies PDAF plus contrast AF, native 0.612 um and 1/2.87 inch optical format. No binned pitch substituted.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Camera Q21/Q22/Q23 expressly state 1/2.87 inch, native 0.612 um and 1.224 um 4-in-1, autofocus Phase Detection + Contrast. PDAF classification directly proved, no generic AF guess. Original sensor brief 0.61 um is consistent at rounded precision. No inferred front OIS.

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

ASamsung 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.

BXiaomi 17

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	120
1280	720	120

Source1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Ordinary 4K60/1080p60/720p30 in original spec. Exact base FAQ now adds front 1080p/720p120 slow-motion recording, separately sourced. No Ultra front mode copied.6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Exact Camera Function Q2 front recording slow-motion 720p120/1080p120, ordinary Q1 4K60. Highest stated front recording rates per resolution, distinct from rear 960/1920 advertising and from Ultra model. Original OmniVision sensor brief supports 1080p120 readout, but chipset capability alone is not used as device proof.

Front autofocus

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

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

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

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.

No12Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/xiaomi-17_id12857Read 7 October 2026Multimedia Headphones row expressly No 3.5 mm jack. Exact maker FAQ Audio Q2 separately identifies Type-C output. Physical port fact only, no database wrong BT 5.4 or October dates inherited.

Audio features

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.

Dolby Atmos, Hi-Res Audio, Hi-Res Audio Wireless, Snapdragon Sound, LE Audio, Auracast, ASHA hearing-aid protocol1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 20266Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Audio Q6 Snapdragon Sound, Bluetooth Q2 LE Audio/Auracast, Hearing Aid Q1 ASHA/LEA. Existing Dolby Atmos/Hi-Res claims preserved. These do not establish ANSI hearing-aid acoustic/telecoil rating.

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

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.

41Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Network

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Network

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.

GSM, UMTS, LTE, 5G2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/XIAOMI/P3_Xiaomi%2017/P3_8%E8%AF%AD%E7%BD%91%E9%A1%B5%E7%89%88%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6.pdfRead 5 October 2026RED declaration explicitly names GSM/LTE/5G NR. The maker spec page lists 3G bands, so UMTS is stored. HSPA is not inferred from UMTS.

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

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.

B2, B3, B5, B81Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

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

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.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B6, B8, B191Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

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

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.

B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B66, B71, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B481Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 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(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.

n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n75, n77, n781Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026NR n-prefixed bands from exact UK international specification. No China/India regional union.

5G modes

Not available

SA, NSA6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Network Q1 and Q2 explicitly list SA and NSA for the exact global phone. No mmWave inferred from chipset.

5G mmWave

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.

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

Yes6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Network Q9 expressly supports VoWiFi. Actual service depends on carrier.

Connectivity

6 of 13 differ

Wi-Fi

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 71Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026Highest exact maker regional capability. Local regulation/network/OTA conditions apply.

Wi-Fi bands

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

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Wireless Communication Q1 explicitly names 2.4/5/6 GHz, with region, network and OTA conditions. Exact global model safety manual also lists 6 GHz operating bands. No Chile-specific legal frequency limits transferred.

Bluetooth

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

6.01Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

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

SBC, AAC, aptX, 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.

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, LC3, MIHC, LHDC 1.0, LHDC 2.0, LHDC 3.0, LHDC 4.0, aptX Lossless1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 20266Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Bluetooth Q2 names LHDC 1-5 in addition to prior six codecs and LC3/MIHC. Audio Q7 expressly supports aptX Lossless. LE Audio/Auracast/ASHA are features/protocols, not substituted for codec names. Exact global hardware, no different-region claim.

NFC

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

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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

No6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Wireless Communication Q9 explicitly denies UWB.

Positioning

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

GPS (L1+L5), Galileo (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), BeiDou, QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

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

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.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Connector

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-C1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

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

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

3.2 Gen 16Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Ports Q1 Type-C USB 3.2 Gen 1 handset port. Standard Information included USB-A/C cable is USB 2.0 and does not limit handset port specification.

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

Yes6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Wired Screen Cast Q1 explicitly supports DisplayPort 1.2 Alt Mode. Not inferred from connector shape or Miracast.

IR blaster

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

FM radio

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No6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026System Application Components Q7 explicitly denies FM radio.

Features and sensors

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

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.

Ultrasonic, under-display1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

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

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2D6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026System Application Components Q1 explicitly 2D AI facial recognition. Not depth-based authentication.

Sensors

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

Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass, Flicker sensor, Laser focus sensor, Barometer, Hall sensor1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 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 motor13Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Blocks-prying-eyes-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-Ultra-review.1278349.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Input devices section explicitly identifies a linear vibration motor.

X-axis linear vibration motor6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Sensors Q11 explicitly X-axis 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.

4,855mAh1Maker 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.

6,160mAh6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Battery Q1 expressly publishes rated 6160 mAh and typical 6330 mAh for a manufacturer-described dual-cell battery. Published pack-equivalent capacity, not a summed cell rating or Wh calculation. Matches official exact-model EPREL.14EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2523882/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 10 rated 6160 mAh, maker phone FAQ independently same. Typical 6330 separate.

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

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

6,330mAh1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 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-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.

Silicon-carbon3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17Read 7 October 2026Battery section explicitly high-energy-density silicon-carbon battery with 16% silicon. FAQ lithium-polymer descriptor is cell construction, compatible with silicon-carbon anode. No generic lithium-ion assumption.

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 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.

BXiaomi 17

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	29.2
Audio playback	15.39

Source3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17Read 7 October 2026Exact UK global 6330 mAh Xiaomi 17 overview battery panel directly states 29.2 hours video playback. Maker model-wide lab claim, no up-to/at-least wording added. Footnote 6 says Xiaomi Internal Labs, results vary with software version, environment and phone model. Test RAM/storage, build, brightness, network, audio and playback content undisclosed. No known different tested configuration established, so it is kept as the model-wide claim. Not a reviewer active-use measurement or China 7000 mAh result.18Maker product pagemi.com/fr/product/xiaomi-ultrathin-magnetic-power-bank-5000-15wRead 7 October 2026Maker France page footnote 10 expressly states Xiaomi 17 up to 15.39 hours audio playback as the baseline, and separately about 24.47 hours combined with the external power bank. Only unassisted handset baseline stored, global French model-wide scope. Internal-lab disclaimer footnote 9, playback settings, OS, RAM/storage, audio path, content, network and exact hardware test setup undisclosed. No known different test configuration established. Excludes external-power total, added nine hours and any calculated endurance.19Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-ultrathin-magnetic-power-bank-5000-15wRead 7 October 2026Exact UK maker accessory page footnote 10 independently confirms baseline Xiaomi 17 up to 15.39 hours music playback, separately about 24.47 hours when external power bank used. Only handset baseline stored. Footnote 9 lab tests under wired conditions relates to the extended-power experiment, not a proved headphone connection or charger used in baseline playback. RAM/storage, software, volume, content, network and other baseline conditions undisclosed. No external-power total or calculated difference stored. UK source corroborates France global-model claim.

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.

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

100W3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17Read 7 October 2026Overview expressly says phone supports up to 100 W charging with PPS-compatible adapters, separate from adapter rated output.

Wired charging standards

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.

Xiaomi HyperCharge, USB PD 3.0, USB PD 2.0, QC 3+, QC 3.0, QC 2.0, USB PD PPS1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 20263Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17Read 7 October 2026Overview footnote 7 explicitly supports 100 W phone charging with PPS-compatible adapters. Other device-supported standards are listed in the exact specification.

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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51min6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Exact global UK FAQ Charging Q5 directly states about 51 minutes to charge fully, Xiaomi Internal Labs, results/methods may vary. Maker full-charge claim, approximate. Starting percentage, charger, charging mode, test RAM/storage, software and other settings undisclosed. No invented 0-percent start or reviewer measurement.

Wireless charging

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.

Yes1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Wireless charging power

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.

50W1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

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

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.

Proprietary1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Built-in alignment magnetsiTrue only for alignment magnets built into the handset. A magnetic case or accessory does not make this true.

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.

No18Maker product pagemi.com/fr/product/xiaomi-ultrathin-magnetic-power-bank-5000-15wRead 7 October 2026Exact maker France power-bank page footnote 3 expressly says magnetic charging on Xiaomi 17 Series is compatible only through use of a magnetic protective case. Retained original global Xiaomi 17 has no built-in alignment magnets under this case-only requirement. Optional magnetic case is separate from handset hardware. Based on the exact only-with-case statement, not inferred from photographs or mere accessory availability.

Reverse wireless output poweriPhone output power while charging another device wirelessly, not its wireless input rating.

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22.5W6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Charging Q8 explicitly says reverse wireless charging 22.5 W maximum. Ports Q4 separately says wired reverse 22.5 W. Distinct explicit phone claims, not a wired-to-wireless assumption.

Reverse wired

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Yes3Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17Read 7 October 2026Up to 22.5 W wired reverse charging, only devices verified in Xiaomi Internal Labs.

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

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.

No1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026UK standard retail bundle excludes mains adapter. Recommended or promotional adapters are not standard contents.

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.

3,785points9Measurementtomsguide.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.

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

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.

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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.

7,735points13Reviewnotebookcheck.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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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

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.

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Mixed-use battery life (measured)iReviewer mixed-use active endurance. Identify the test method. Continuous web browsing or video-only tests cannot populate this field.

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Full charge time (measured)iReviewer time to a full charge, with start/end percentage and charger identified. A 15/30-minute percentage result is not a full-charge time.

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

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EU label and regulatory

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EU energy class

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

A14EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2523882/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 6 class A.

Battery endurance per cycle (EU test)iStandardized EU endurance test result for the exact registered model. Preserve only the precision the source publishes. This is not a normal mixed-use or video-playback runtime.

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.

64h14EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2523882/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 8 ENDdevice 64 h, EU regulatory test, not active-use score or maker runtime.

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 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.

1,000cycles14EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2523882/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 9 default-settings 1000 cycles.

Drop resistance class

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

A14EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2523882/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 14 class A, 270 falls separately reported.

Repairability class

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

C14EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2523882/fichesRead 7 October 2026Page 1 parameter 20 class C, index 2.63 not a class.

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

Not available

1.08W/kg15Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/c67e0b0b2806e0f425ffcf9f544a6e11aeeb250e9282b282a632635f4cff8104.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original public FCC report FA572906 rev 02, issued September 29, 2025, exact 25113PN0EG/FCC 2AFZZPN0EG. Statement of Compliance page 4 highest SAR table: largest published head 1 g 1.08 W/kg at 0 mm. Whole-table head maximum, not simultaneous 1 g 1.59, hotspot or 10 g value.

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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1.09W/kg15Regulatory filingfccid.io/m/c67e0b0b2806e0f425ffcf9f544a6e11aeeb250e9282b282a632635f4cff8104.pdfRead 7 October 2026Same page 4 body-worn 1 g column maximum 1.09 W/kg at 5 mm, across LTE7/FR1 n71/n41. Not EU 10 g 0.991, hotspot 10 mm or 10 g extremity. Original regulator filing publicly mirrored, no confidential schematics accessed.

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

Not available

0.996W/kg2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/XIAOMI/P3_Xiaomi%2017/P3_8%E8%AF%AD%E7%BD%91%E9%A1%B5%E7%89%88%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6.pdfRead 5 October 2026English EU Regulations RF Exposure section, highest head 10 g SAR, no separation.

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

Not available

0.991W/kg2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/XIAOMI/P3_Xiaomi%2017/P3_8%E8%AF%AD%E7%BD%91%E9%A1%B5%E7%89%88%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6.pdfRead 5 October 2026English EU Regulations RF Exposure section, highest body 10 g SAR, 5 mm separation.

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)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.

ASHA and LEA hearing-aid protocols6Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/faq/details/KA-667475Read 7 October 2026Exact UK FAQ Hearing Aid Q1 explicitly supports hearing-aid connection through ASHA and LEA protocols. Named Bluetooth coupling capability, requiring compatible hearing aids. No ANSI M/T acoustic or telecoil rating, medical clearance or gain claim inferred.

In the box

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In the box

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.

Mobile Phone, USB Type-C Cable, SIM Eject Tool, Protective Case, Safety Information, Quick Start Guide and Warranty Card, Desiccant1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Links

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Product page

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

www.mi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-171Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

www.mi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specs1Maker product pagemi.com/uk/product/xiaomi-17/specsRead 7 October 2026

Manual

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.

gl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/XIAOMI/P3_Xiaomi%2017/P3_8%E8%AF%AD%E7%BD%91%E9%A1%B5%E7%89%88%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6.pdf2Owner's manualgl123.alsgp0.mi-fds.com/gl123/XIAOMI/P3_Xiaomi%2017/P3_8%E8%AF%AD%E7%BD%91%E9%A1%B5%E7%89%88%E8%AF%B4%E6%98%8E%E4%B9%A6.pdfRead 5 October 2026

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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

252388214EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/api/product/2523882/fichesRead 7 October 2026Exact global 25113PN0EG official EU fiche, matching retained UK IP68/4 m/rated 6160/typical 6330 hardware. EU registration testing scope. Page 2 literal registration 2523882. No EU warranty/support/market-introduction promise transferred to UK.

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.

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

2years7Maker product pagemi.com/uk/support/warrantyRead 7 October 2026UK Warranty Notice for Smartphone section 1 provides two-year contractual hardware warranty for official UK purchases. Exact UK product advertises 24-month exclusive service separately. EU fiche 12 months minimum does not replace UK terms.

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