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General

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Series

Galaxy S1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Explore the Galaxy S26 Series lineup

Galaxy S261Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

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

SM-S942B, SM-S942B/DS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/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_2523577_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.

SM-S741B, SM-S741B/DS, SM-S741BZVGEUB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact EU SM-S741B/DS hardware and selected UK 8 GB/256 GB SKU. US and unverified chipset variants are excluded.

GTIN / EAN

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88060993952617Retailer pagefcomputer.dk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-mobiltelefon-256-gb-6-7-50-mp-android-blaabaer-5g-ip68-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact EUB Blueberry 8 GB/256 GB retail SKU SM-S741BZVGEUB explicitly lists EAN 8806099395261. Proshop exact same SKU independently agrees. No other storage or finish GTIN imported. Maker exact page was silent on the identifier.8Retailer pageproshop.nl/Mobiel/Samsung-Galaxy-S26-FE-256GB8GB-Blueberry/3504534Read 7 October 2026Exact 8 GB/256 GB Blueberry SM-S741BZVGEUB identifier corroboration: EAN 8806099395261. No sibling regional or bundle identifier.

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

27 August 20262Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Exact dated maker announcement. Separate from first retail and preorders.

Status

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

Available1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

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

Samsung Galaxy S2514Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26-review-2942p6.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's review compares the Galaxy S26 with last year's Galaxy S25.15Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_vs_galaxy_s25_review_battery_camera_price_compared-news-72229.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison treats the Galaxy S25 series as last year's models for the Galaxy S26 series.

Samsung Galaxy S25 FE9Review3dnews.ru/1149104/obzor-samsung-galaxy-s26-feRead 7 October 2026September 29, 2026 review explicitly calls Galaxy S25 FE the predecessor. Existing same-folder samsung-galaxy-s25-fe target checked. No S26 base-model or S26 Plus succession assumed.20Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Galaxy-S26-FE-arrives-with-minimal-upgrades-over-Galaxy-S25-FE.1380414.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Galaxy S26 FE brings minimal upgrades over its predecessor, the Galaxy S25 FE.21Reviewgsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s26_fe_vs_galaxy_s25_fe_battery_camera_price_compared-news-74772.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena's comparison says the Galaxy S26 FE is close to last year's Galaxy S25 FE and more efficient than its predecessor.

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.

€99911Press 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.

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

EU, GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 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-s26Read 30 September 2026Silver Shadow and Pink Gold are samsung.com exclusives

Blueberry, Graphite, Pistachio2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Exact model-specific maker colour list. Sibling colours are excluded.

Form factor

Bar2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Touchscreen Bar7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Bar1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

OS support period (claimed)iYears of OS updates promised by the maker. Do not convert a number of Android generations into years, or mix an EU minimum counted from end of sale with a launch-based promise.

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Security support period (claimed)iYears of security updates promised by the maker. State when the period starts in the source note. A regulatory minimum counted from end of market placement is a different basis.

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.

7years2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Maker promises seven years of security updates from the global launch date. No end date is calculated from this period and seven OS generations 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 20332Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Security Update Period (Valid until) 28 February 20337Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Software Support: 28 February 2033.

30 September 20331Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact Software Support date, not calculated from release or promised update generations.

Body

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

149.6mm2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

161.6mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Physical specification explicitly uses HxWxD in portrait orientation.

WidthiBody width in portrait orientation.

71.7mm2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

76.9mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Thickness

7.2mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

7.4mm1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Manufacturer body thickness. Reviewer camera-inclusive measurement is omitted because schema lacks a separate measured thickness field.

Thickness with camera bump

10.35mm12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Reviewer directly measured total thickness with the cameras as 10.35 mm on European Exynos 2600 12 GB/256 GB hardware. Maker nominal 7.2 mm body thickness is retained separately.

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Folded dimensions

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

167g(5.9 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

193g(6.8 oz)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Armor Aluminum frame

Aluminium1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Maker durability paragraph identifies aluminium-alloy exterior frame, excluding keys, SIM tray and lens barrels.

Front

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 21Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Footnote: Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 is applied to the front and back

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Maker material footnote identifies Gorilla Glass Victus+ on front and rear.

BackiMaterial of the back cover as the maker names it. Aluminium is a metal back cover, as on a unibody. Silicone is a back the maker calls silicone, even with a leather or fabric look. A mixed back, such as metal with a glass insert, is Other.

Glass1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026

Glass1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact FE maker durability FAQ and footnote explicitly apply Gorilla Glass Victus+ to front and back.

Dust and water rating

IP681Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026

IP682Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026

Water resistance depth

1.5m1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Up 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

1.5m2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026IP68 laboratory fresh-water immersion up to 1.5 m.

Water resistance time

30min1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 20266Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026

30min2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Same footnote specifies up to 30 minutes. Resistance is not permanent.

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/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 8 October 2026Network/Bearer: SIM1+SIM2, SIM1+eSIM or Dual eSIM. Two active subscriptions total.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM onlyNo1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026SIM1+SIM2, SIM1+eSIM or dual eSIM are alternatives with maximum two active subscriptions. Counts are not summed into four active SIMs.

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.

6.3in(16 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 20266.3 inch in the full rectangle, 6.1 inch accounting for the rounded corners2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

6.7in(17 cm)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Full rectangular diagonal, not rounded-corner area.

Resolution

1080 × 2340px2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20262340 x 1080 (FHD+)7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

1080 × 2340px1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Main display in portrait orientation, 1080 pixels wide by 2340 high.

Pixel density

409.1ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

384.7ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

Aspect ratio

19.5:912Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European 12 GB/256 GB device display table publishes 19.5:9.

19.5:911Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe_id12942Read 7 October 2026Exact S26 FE display table explicitly gives 19.5:9 and 2340 x 1080, agreeing with maker reference resolution. No ratio calculated from rounded physical diagonal.

Display type

LTPO OLED2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/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 8 October 202612Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact device specification expressly identifies LTPO. Not inferred solely from the adaptive refresh range.

OLED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026AMOLED expressly identifies OLED. No LTPO inference.

Display type (as published)

Dynamic AMOLED 2X2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Dynamic AMOLED 2X1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 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/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

120Hz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

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

1Hz6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026

60Hz5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 5 October 2026Exact display table explicitly gives 60/120 Hz. No 1 Hz or LTPO inference.

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

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

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

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

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

2,600nits1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 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.

1,900nits2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Exact FE launch display table publishes 1900 nits, corroborated as Samsung-claimed peak in the exact model review. No HDR window size or HBM mode is asserted.6Reviewtechradar.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-reviewRead 5 October 2026Display section expressly identifies 1900 nits as the Samsung-tested claimed peak, qualifying the same numeric maker launch-table claim. Not a reviewer measurement. HDR window size and HBM mode are unstated.

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.

8bits12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact device display specification expressly says 8-bit color depth. Native versus dithered implementation is not claimed.

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DCI-P3 coverage

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

HLG, HDR10, HDR10+12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Device Additional features expressly names HLG, HDR10 and HDR10+ display playback. Recorded HDR is separate.

HDR10+11Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe_id12942Read 7 October 2026Exact S26 FE display Type cell explicitly HDR10+ and Features HDR support. Store verified playback subset HDR10+ only. Camera recording 10-bit HDR does not establish an HDR10+ recording format and is not the evidence for this field. No native panel depth, HDR10, HLG or Dolby Vision inferred.

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.

Yes4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-S741B/DS Android 17 user guide printed page 71 explicitly Always On Display displays information while screen is off. Carrier/model variation caveat retained.

Front camera cutout

Punch hole1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Footnote: viewable area is less due to the rounded corners and camera hole

Punch hole4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Exact device layout shows front camera through display hole.

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

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

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Cover screen refresh rate

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Cover screen type

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Platform

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OS at launch

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

Android 172Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Dated model launch technical table identifies the operating system at launch. Later manual versions do not redefine launch OS.

Software

One UI 913Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-S942B/EUX/doc.htmlRead 8 October 2026Official released history explicitly identifies One UI 9. Launch Android 16 and One UI 8.5 remain historical source/test context.

One UI 92Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 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.

Android 1713Maker product pagedoc.samsungmobile.com/SM-S942B/EUX/doc.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact model EUX official update log and linked English history read. Latest released build S942BXXS4BZIG, September 29, 2026, explicitly Android 17. Released history, not a beta or manual assumption.

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Chipset

Exynos 26003Maker 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.

Samsung Exynos 25001Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Process

2nm3Maker 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.

3nm5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 5 October 2026Maker launch technical table expressly identifies the installed Exynos 2500 as a 3 nm AP.

CPU cores

102Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/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.

101Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 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

Source7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK 12 GB/256 GB phone CPU Speed table publishes 3.8, 3.26 and 2.76 GHz. Same-model Exynos review explicitly maps one Ultra to 3.8, three Pro to rounded 3.3 and six Pro to rounded 2.8 GHz. Exact maker clock precision is retained, not generic chip maxima.8Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-2600Read 30 September 2026Enhanced CPU architecture: one C1-Ultra, three high-performance C1-Pro and six high-efficiency C1-Pro middle cores. Exact per-group clock mapping is not published in this paragraph, so the three OEM speeds are not assigned to groups.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European 12 GB/256 GB processor table supplies the group mapping. Its rounded Pro clocks agree with exact UK 3.26 and 2.76 GHz. US Snapdragon CPU groups are excluded.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 FE

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
1	Cortex-X925	3.3
2	Cortex-A725	2.74
5	Cortex-A725	2.36
2	Cortex-A520	1.8

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact retained 8/256 UK full table names Exynos 2500, ten cores and clocks 3.3/2.74/2.36/1.8 GHz. Notebookcheck explicitly maps the four groups to 1 X925, 2 A725, 5 A725 and 2 A520, with same clocks. No different regional/faster chip edition or performance score imported.12Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Samsung-Exynos-2500-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.1042413.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Exynos 2500 description explicitly gives 1x Cortex-X925 3.3 GHz, 2x Cortex-A725 2.74 GHz, 5x Cortex-A725 2.36 GHz and 2x Cortex-A520 1.8 GHz. Counts total 10 and all four clocks match exact handset maker table. Rounded clock summary cells are not substituted. No Flip7 benchmark values or supported-device memory facts copied.13Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-2500Read 7 October 2026Chip maker confirms Cortex-X925 and 10 cores in 1+7+2 arrangement. Exact per-subgroup counts/clocks are corroborated by Notebookcheck and handset maker. 3DNews header A720 and prose X5 name are inconsistent and not used for primary core identity.

Max CPU clock

3.8GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

3.3GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

GPU

Xclipse 9608Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-2600Read 30 September 2026GPU section explicitly names Samsung Xclipse 960. Processor is independently confirmed by exact Galaxy S26 comparison table.

Samsung Xclipse 95013Maker product pagesemiconductor.samsung.com/processor/mobile-processor/exynos-2500Read 7 October 2026Installed chip is explicitly Exynos 2500 in exact UK reference. Chip maker explicitly names customized 4th-generation Xclipse 950 GPU/RDNA3. GPU name is the installed component identity, no supported-modem/Wi-Fi/memory maximums or clocks inferred.

NPU performance

Not available

Not available

Memory

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RAM

12GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

8GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Selected exact UK FE full specifications identify 8 GB installed RAM. Exact FE launch matrix pairs 8 GB with 128, 256 and 512 GB. No review test configuration or sibling memory is assumed.

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

LPDDR5X12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Actual installed 12 GB LPDDR5x in the European Exynos device, not a chip-supported memory list.

LPDDR5X9Review3dnews.ru/1149104/obzor-samsung-galaxy-s26-feRead 7 October 2026Exact S26 FE review says installed RAM is 8 GB LPDDR5x and explicitly tested the 8+256 GB version. Manufacturer named-FE FAQ independently says LPDDR5X. Chip supported-memory lists are not the evidence.14Maker product pagesamsung.com/th/smartphones/galaxy-s26/buyRead 7 October 2026Actual public Thai maker FAQ explicitly names S26 FE and installed LPDDR5X. Its questions identify Exynos 2500 and the FE features, despite the generic S26 page URL and selected S942 query. Same-model 8/256 review independently reports LPDDR5x, but its radio suffix is unstated. Used only for descriptive corroboration, not transferred test results or regional radio claims.

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/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026FAQ: 512 GB and 256 GB, both with 12 GB of memory2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026

128, 256, 512GB1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Nominal advertised capacity. Formatted free storage excluded. Each capacity is verified in model launch table or exact sold UK page.

Storage type

Not available

UFS 4.014Maker product pagesamsung.com/th/smartphones/galaxy-s26/buyRead 7 October 2026Actual named S26 FE FAQ explicitly states 128GB UFS 3.1 and 256GB UFS 4.0. Base reference 256 stores 4.0, 128 row stores 3.1 and 256 repeats 4.0 as the per-variant marker. 512 stays unknown. The 8/256 review agrees 4.0, but its unproved all-capacity 4.0 wording is not adopted. Chip controller support is not installed device technology.

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.

None11Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe_id12942Read 7 October 2026Exact S26 FE hardware table explicitly Storage expansion: not expandable, across listed 8/128, 8/256, 8/512 versions. Maker EU guide shows nano-SIM/eSIM hardware, no incompatible shared microSD inference.

Max card size

Not available

Not available

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	Autofocus	OIS	Optical zoom	Sensor
Main	50	1.8	23	1/1.56"	Dual Pixel PDAF	Yes	Not available	Samsung GN3
Ultrawide	12	2.2	13	1/2.55"	Not available	Not available	Not available	Not available
Telephoto	10	2.4	69	1/3.94"	Not available	Yes	3×	Samsung 3K1

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Maker gives 50 MP F1.8, 10 MP F2.4, 12 MP F2.2, AF and OIS, Optical Zoom 3x3Maker 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.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European Exynos 2600 12 GB/256 GB camera table explicitly gives main Samsung GN3 at 23 mm, telephoto Samsung 3K1 at 69 mm, and ultrawide at 13 mm, all equivalent focal lengths. Existing maker lens roles and specifications are retained.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 FE

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	OIS	Optical zoom	Field of view
Main	50	1.8	Yes	Not available	84°
Ultrawide	12	2.2	Not available	Not available	123°
Telephoto	8	2.4	Yes	3×	32°

Source2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Exact launch physical lens table gives main 50 MP, ultrawide 12 MP and physical 8 MP 3x telephoto, with OIS on main and telephoto. Optical-quality crops add no lens.

Number of rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

50MP=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.

3×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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

30×1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026FAQ: up to 30x digitally with 3x Optical Zoom2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

30×1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 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 8 October 2026Camera table: Rear Camera - Flash Yes. Emitter count and LED subtype are not stated in this table, so they are not guessed.

LED1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact retained UK rear-camera Flash cell Yes, combined with allowed independent LED descriptor. No front flash inferred.9Review3dnews.ru/1149104/obzor-samsung-galaxy-s26-feRead 7 October 2026Exact S26 FE camera table calls the rear flash a single LED flash. Stored LED type only, no dual-tone or emitter count inferred. Maker exact reference confirms rear flash Yes.

Camera features

Horizon Lock1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Camera, Super Steady with Horizontal Lock. Original secondary-only Laser AF/auto-HDR/Best Face list removed.

Portrait, Portrait video, Pro, Pro video, Food, Panorama, Slow motion, Hyperlapse, Motion photo, Filters, Nightography, Photo Assist, My FanCam2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Exact dated FE launch explicitly Nightography, Photo Assist and My FanCam, plus Super Steady with horizontal lock. Some editing/AI features require Samsung account/network and have output watermark/accuracy limits. No every-camera optical-quality assertion.4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Exact EU guide printed pages 39-40 explicitly Portrait/Portrait Video, Pro/Pro Video, Food, Panorama, Slow Motion, Hyperlapse, Motion photo and filters. Nightography/Photo Assist/My FanCam separately have direct model launch evidence. AI edits do not add physical cameras or guarantee every feature without account/network.

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

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/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 8 October 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.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 FE

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-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Native recording and slow-motion cells only. Highest documented capture rate per resolution includes slow motion. Playback-only 4K60 or 8K60 is excluded. No every-lens claim.

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

Not available

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.

Not available

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

HEVC, H.2644Owner'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.

Gyro EIS14Maker product pagesamsung.com/th/smartphones/galaxy-s26/buyRead 7 October 2026Named FE camera-upgrade FAQ explains Super Steady uses accelerometer/gyro correction and adds gravity data for 360-degree Horizontal Lock on S26 FE. UK maker launch independently names Super Steady with horizontal lock. Store gyro_eis capability for that mode, no guarantee for every lens/resolution/fps. No mechanical OIS inference from video playback.

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/specsRead 30 September 2026240fps @FHD7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

240fps1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact model Slow Motion cell: 240 fps at FHD (1920x1080). No every-lens claim.

Front camera

2 of 3 differ

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

ASamsung Galaxy S26

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	Autofocus	Sensor
Main	12	2.2	23	1/3.2"	Dual Pixel PDAF	Samsung 3LU

Source2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/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.12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European Exynos 2600 12 GB/256 GB camera table explicitly gives Samsung 3LU and 23 mm equivalent focal length for the 12 MP front camera. No autofocus subtype is inferred from the review AF label.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 FE

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Autofocus	Field of view
Main	12	2.2	Fixed	85°

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact Galaxy S26 FE full specifications identify 12 MP f/2.2 and front autofocus No, represented as fixed focus. Front OIS is not stated.2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Exact FE launch table identifies physical 12 MP f/2.2 front camera with 85-degree FoV. Exact FE full specification says autofocus No, represented as fixed focus.

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

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.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 FE

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

Source11Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe_id12942Read 7 October 2026Exact front-camera row explicitly Video capture: 4K UHD60 fps. Stored only 3840x2160 at 60, no unproved FHD capture rate or rear-to-front transfer. Frame rate is published recording capability, not a regional measured benchmark.

Front autofocus

Yes=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

No=CalculatedFrom Front cameras

Audio

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Stereo speakers

Yes7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

3.5 mm jack

No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Earjack: USB Type-C7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Connectivity Earjack: USB Type-C, not a 3.5 mm socket.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Earjack USB Type-C. Complete manual layout confirms USB-C headphone connector and no 3.5 mm socket.

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, Adapt Sound4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Exact guide Accessibility Hearing enhancements/Adapt sound printed page 103. Dolby Atmos licensing appears in exact guide legal section and independent exact model review expressly names audio feature. No generic codec transport or certification number inferred.9Review3dnews.ru/1149104/obzor-samsung-galaxy-s26-feRead 7 October 2026Exact review explicitly names Dolby Atmos on S26 FE. Exact EU guide has Dolby Atmos licensing and Adapt Sound settings. Stored audio capabilities, not an independently checked Dolby certification-list claim.

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 2026Exact Galaxy S26 device layout on printed pages 9 and 10 labels three physical microphones. Top air vent and speakers are excluded.

24Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Exact SM-S741B/DS device layout printed pages 4–5 shows two distinct top and bottom microphones. Air vent hole is excluded.

Network

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Network

GSM, LTE, 5G2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Exact UK infrastructure table explicitly names GSM, WCDMA, LTE and 5G sub-6. HSPA is not inferred from WCDMA alone.7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Exact UK infrastructure table explicitly names GSM, WCDMA, LTE and 5G sub-6. HSPA is not inferred from WCDMA alone.

GSM, LTE, 5G1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact maker Infra cell explicitly identifies 2G GSM, LTE and 5G Sub6. It also states 3G WCDMA, but the existing enum has no WCDMA/UMTS option. HSPA is not inferred. Exact UMTS bands remain separately stored.

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/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.

GSM 850, GSM 900, DCS 1800, PCS 19001Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 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/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Network/Bearer exact UK model bands. Worldwide union removed. Numeric band plus published MHz kept.

B1, B2, B4, B5, B81Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 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/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 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, B38, B40, B411Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact regional full Network/Bearer table FDD and TDD IDs.

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/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 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, n66, n38, n40, n41, n77, n78, n751Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact EU Sub6 list. S26 FE tab separately lists n75 SDL even though its summary Infra cell omits SDL.

5G modes

Not available

SA, NSA16Spec databasetoppreise.ch/price-comparison/Smartphones/SAMSUNG-Galaxy-S26-FE-256-GB-Blueberry-SM-S741B-p878492Read 7 October 2026Public exact 8/256 Blueberry SM-S741B profile explicitly 5G NSA, 5G SA, 5G Sub6 and lists retained SM-S741BZVGEUB among exact model identifiers. Maker reference confirms matching Sub6 bands. Provider/SIM/firmware affect activation. No throughputs or another regional model radio tests imported.

5G mmWave

No2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Neither the UK (SM-S942B) nor the US (SM-S942U) spec tab lists any 5G mmWave band, while the S26 Ultra US tab does7Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Infra and 5G bands list sub-6 only for this European reference model.

No1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Infra expressly identifies Sub6, exact EU hardware only.

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 72Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/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 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Wi-Fi bands

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Bluetooth

5.42Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 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 Codec12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact device Additional features explicitly lists these supported Bluetooth audio codecs. US Snapdragon capabilities are not substituted.

LDAC9Review3dnews.ru/1149104/obzor-samsung-galaxy-s26-feRead 7 October 2026Verified subset only: exact 8+256 S26 FE review explicitly supports LDAC, agreeing with named maker FE FAQ. AptX is disputed between regional maker FAQ and this reviewer and is not stored either way. SBC/AAC/SSC/UHQ/LC3 remain unproved for this exact reference rather than copied from another Samsung model.14Maker product pagesamsung.com/th/smartphones/galaxy-s26/buyRead 7 October 2026FAQ explicitly supports LDAC and APTX. Only LDAC is stored because the exact-model reviewer agrees LDAC but says aptX absent. AptX and unbridged regional firmware difference remain external.

NFC

Yes2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Ultra-wideband

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Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

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

Yes12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact phone table explicitly names GPS L1/L5, Galileo E1/E5a and QZSS L1/L5. Not inferred from constellation count.

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Connector

USB-C2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 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/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

USB 2.01Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

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.

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IR blaster

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FM radio

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Features and sensors

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

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Optical, under-display9Review3dnews.ru/1149104/obzor-samsung-galaxy-s26-feRead 7 October 2026Exact S26 FE 8+256 review explicitly describes an optical sensor embedded in the screen. Named maker FE FAQ independently says Optical Fingerprint Recognition. The generic repair calibration chapter alone is not proof for every model.14Maker product pagesamsung.com/th/smartphones/galaxy-s26/buyRead 7 October 2026FAQ explicitly names S26 FE under-screen Optical Fingerprint Recognition, matching exact-model review and EU guide placement. Generic multi-model repair calibration text was not used alone.

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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2D9Review3dnews.ru/1149104/obzor-samsung-galaxy-s26-feRead 7 October 2026Exact S26 FE review explicitly says face recognition uses the front camera without additional sensors. PhoneArena independently identifies 2D Face unlock. Exact EU user guide documents face recognition. No depth camera or 3D security claim.11Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe_id12942Read 7 October 2026Exact device Biometrics row says 2D Face unlock and Optical in-screen fingerprint, independently agreeing with current review and model-specific guide.

Sensors

Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor2Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint sensor, Gyro sensor, Geomagnetic sensor, Hall sensor, Light sensor, Proximity sensor1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact FE full sensor list, including barometer and Hall sensor. A-series lists are excluded.

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

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Haptic motor

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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.

4,175mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026Footnote: rated capacity is 4175 mAh. The typical value 4300 mAh is the marketed figure (IEC 61960)5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2523577_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026English fiche item 10, exact European /DS model rated capacity.

4,755mAh3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s741bzvgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Rendered exact SM-S741B/DS Product Information Sheet page 1 item 10 gives 4755 mAh rated capacity, separate from 4900 mAh typical.

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

4,300mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 20262Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 20267Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026

4,900mAh1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 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-ion12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Exact European device battery specification says Lithium-Ion. Unqualified 16.77 Wh beside typical 4300 mAh is not treated as rated energy.

Li-ion15Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Fresh exact SM-S741B/BDS/U/U1 repair guide printed pages 170–173 battery photographs explicitly show Li-ion. Rendered printed page 170 inspected independently. Label is Not For Sale training/design artwork, not an inspected retail cell or measured performance. Tiny capacity/Wh text is not relied on. The chemistry is a maker design descriptor for this model.

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	30

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026FAQ: up to 30 hours of video playback. The comparison block and the US spec tab say 31, the UK spec tab says up to 302Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/specsRead 30 September 2026Video Playback Time (Hours) Up to 307Maker product pagesearchapi.samsung.com/v6/front/b2c/product/spec/detailRead 8 October 2026Battery spec: up to 30 h S26, 31 h Ultra. Local 720p video, Bluetooth earphones, LTE default settings.

BSamsung Galaxy S26 FE

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	29

Source1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026Exact maker FE claim of up to 29 hours video playback. Test conditions are not stated in the opened source. No flagship 720p/Bluetooth-earphone conditions are borrowed.

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.

25W6Press releasenews.samsung.com/us/samsung-unveils-galaxy-s26-series-most-intuitive-galaxy-ai-phone-yetRead 30 September 2026

45W5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 5 October 2026Model launch table expressly states 45 W wired handset charging, separately from its following 45 W adapter requirement.

Wired charging standards

Quick Charge 2.0, AFC, USB Power Delivery6Press 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.

QC2.0, AFC, PD5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 5 October 2026Exact maker launch footnote lists QC2.0 and AFCPD. The combined AFCPD label is read as AFC and PD. Labels are otherwise kept as published, without guessing separate protocol revisions.

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

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.

Yes5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 5 October 2026

Wireless charging power

15W6Press 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.

15W5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 5 October 2026Exact model launch table identifies 15 W Fast Wireless Charging.

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 30 September 2026Article explains all Galaxy S26 models are Qi2 Ready and require a magnetic case. Not full native-magnet Qi2 certification.

Qi2Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 7 October 2026Final maker FE charging table expressly 15W Fast Wireless Charging compatible with WPC. Combined with exact-family public WPC BPP protocol evidence supports plain Qi, not retail magnetic Qi2.2 certification. Separate final 15W capability preserved, not replaced by preliminary 5W profile maximum.17Certification listjpsapi.wirelesspowerconsortium.com/products/qi/27292Read 7 October 2026Official WPC QI27292 names Galaxy S26 FE and SM-S741*, version 2.2.1, BPP, June 6, 2026, max load 5W and May be sold to consumers: No. Parent approved plain Qi using final maker WPC-compatible charging plus this preliminary family BPP protocol evidence. No retail Qi2.2 magnetic/MPP qualification, handset magnets or 5W final handset maximum inferred.

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 30 September 2026Galaxy S26 family lacks built-in magnets. The separately sold case supplies magnetic alignment.

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

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Reverse wired

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Yes11Spec databasephonearena.com/phones/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe_id12942Read 7 October 2026Exact S26 FE battery table explicitly lists Reverse wired charging. No output watts, cable requirements or charging another handset speed are stated. Generic USB version does not establish this fact. Publisher USB 3.2 entry conflicts with maker USB 2.0 and is not adopted.

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.

No5Press releasenews.samsung.com/uk/samsung-galaxy-s26-fe-delivering-the-latest-flagship-experience-focused-on-what-matters-mostRead 5 October 2026Maker launch footnote expressly says adapter sold separately.19Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/buyRead 7 October 2026Current UK maker FE buy/FAQ explicitly no travel adapter, independently agreeing with existing model launch adapter-sold-separately statement. No free promotional charger assumed.

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.

3,197points9Measurementtomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/galaxy-s26-performance-face-off-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-vs-exynos-2600Read 30 September 2026Geekbench 6.6 table, Galaxy S26 Exynos 2600 unit, single-core. Snapdragon S26 and S26+ rows are excluded.

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

11,065points9Measurementtomsguide.com/phones/samsung-phones/galaxy-s26-performance-face-off-snapdragon-8-elite-gen-5-vs-exynos-2600Read 30 September 2026Geekbench 6.6 table, Galaxy S26 Exynos 2600 unit, multi-core. Review configuration not specified.

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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.

7,122points12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Standard Wild Life Extreme 7122 on European Exynos 2600 12 GB/256 GB device with Android 16 and One UI 8.5. Unlimited and stress-loop results excluded. Exact application version and firmware 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.

3,296,169points12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026AnTuTu v11 total 3296169 on European Exynos 2600 12 GB/256 GB, Android 16 and One UI 8.5. Exact minor and firmware are not stated. Not directly compared with v10 without qualification.

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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.

1,361nits12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Maximum white-grid point 1361 cd/m² measured with X-Rite i1Pro 3. European 12 GB/256 GB device, Android 16 and One UI 8.5. Separate average 1337.2 and HDR results are different conditions. Control mode and firmware build are not stated.

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

240Hz12Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Exynos-and-more-battery-power-make-it-a-star-Samsung-Galaxy-S26-review.1284566.0.htmlRead 8 October 2026Display flicker test reports 240 Hz worst case. European 12 GB/256 GB Exynos device, Android 16 and One UI 8.5. Exact firmware is not stated.

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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/specsRead 30 September 20265EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2523577_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026

A3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s741bzvgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 6.

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.

51h5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2523577_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Item 8, published whole hours under EU standardized test.

50h3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s741bzvgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 8, retaining whole-hour mixed-use publication precision.

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/specsRead 30 September 2026Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles 12005EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2523577_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Item 9, default settings minimum cycles. Not a normal usage guarantee.

1,200cycles3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s741bzvgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 9, default settings.

Drop resistance class

A5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2523577_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026

A3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s741bzvgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Exact FE sheet page 1 item 14 gives class A.

Repairability class

C5EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2523577_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026

C3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s741bzvgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 20.

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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0.498W/kg18Regulatory filingsamsung.com/sar/sarMainRead 7 October 2026Actual exact maker PDP SAR hyperlink supplies SM-S741B/DS. Public client code POST /sar/sarDesc?mType=xml takes modelName, nationCode, languageCode. Read-only model lookup GB/EN returned specific Head SAR 0.498 W/kg under ICNIRP highest certified power in all tested bands. Public location lookup GB/EN gramCode 10 establishes 10 g. Model-specific sarMessage, not generic placeholder message 1 g.

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

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1.319W/kg18Regulatory filingsamsung.com/sar/sarMainRead 7 October 2026Same exact-model GB/EN specific SAR message gives Body SAR 1.319 W/kg and body-worn separation 0 cm, with 10 g confirmed by GB location lookup. Do not substitute 0.5 cm or model U/U1 FCC numbers. US/EN lookup for retained B/DS returned 500, so 1 g fields remain unknown.

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 8 October 2026Services and Applications: Bluetooth Hearing Aid Support, ASHA. This is a supported coupling protocol, not a numerical M/T rating.

Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

In the box

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In the box

Galaxy S26, 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.

Data cable, Ejection pin19Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/smartphones/galaxy-s26/buyRead 7 October 2026Fresh public UK buy-page product data explicitly identifies Galaxy S26 FE Blueberry 256 box image and lists Smartphone, Data Cable and Ejection Pin. Other S26 objects on the same page were excluded. Accessories-only storage removes Smartphone. Exact EUB model is also independently shown on maker Irish same-code purchase page. No promotional extras or adapter.

Links

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Product page

www.samsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s261Maker product pagesamsung.com/us/smartphones/galaxy-s26Read 30 September 2026

www.samsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeub1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 7 October 2026

Spec sheet

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

www.samsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeub1Maker product pagesamsung.com/uk/business/smartphones/galaxy-s/galaxy-s26-fe-blueberry-256gb-sm-s741bzvgeubRead 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.

org.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspx4Owner's manualorg.downloadcenter.samsung.com/downloadfile/ContentsFile.aspxRead 7 October 2026Readable maker English Android 17 Rev.1.0 manual. Cover explicitly identifies SM-S741B/DS. Exact device layouts are printed pages 4–5, rendered and inspected.

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.

25235775EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2523577_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026

270787610EU energy label (EPREL)eprel.ec.europa.eu/fiches/smartphonestablets20231669/Fiche_2707876_EN.pdfRead 7 October 2026Official fiche page 1 identifies SM-S741B/DS. Page 2 explicitly EPREL registration number 2707876 and Union market date September 4, 2026. Existing maker fiche rated 4755 mAh, class A, 50 h, 1200 cycles, repairability C and 24-month guarantee agree. No secondary database unit errors imported.

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_2523577_EN.pdfRead 30 September 2026Item 25: EU supplier guarantee 24 months.

2years3Maker spec sheet (PDF)images.samsung.com/is/content/samsung/p6/common/energylabel/common-energylabel-sm-s741bzvgeub-productfiche.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 1 item 25 gives a 24-month supplier guarantee.

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