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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

Xiaomi 18 Pro2Press articleithome.com/1/006/425.htmRead 14 October 2026Launched together with the Xiaomi 18 Pro. Xiaomi calls the line its digital flagship series.

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.

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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 20262Press articleithome.com/1/006/425.htmRead 14 October 2026Report of the Xiaomi autumn launch event on 23 September 2026.

Status

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

Available1Maker product pagemi.com/shop/buy/detailRead 14 October 2026The store navigation lists Xiaomi 18 Pro Max from 6999 yuan, so it is on sale.2Press articleithome.com/1/006/425.htmRead 14 October 2026Launch report: on sale from launch.

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.

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max17Reviewnotebookcheck.net/New-leak-hints-at-Xiaomi-18-Pro-Max-s-upgraded-display.1248106.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck calls the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max the successor to the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max.

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.

CN2Press articleithome.com/1/006/425.htmRead 14 October 2026China launch. No global or European model has been announced with a price yet.

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

Black, White, Ice Peach Pink, Galaxy Blue2Press articleithome.com/1/006/425.htmRead 14 October 2026Four colours: Starry Blue, Ice Peach Pink and classic black and white. The English names follow Gizmochina. A transparent special edition is not stored.10Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/09/23/xiaomi-18-pro-and-18-pro-max-launched-specs-priceRead 14 October 2026Black, White, Ice Peach Pink and Galaxy Blue, plus a transparent edition that is not stored.

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

Bar2Press articleithome.com/1/006/425.htmRead 14 October 2026Conventional non-folding slab phone with a rear screen.

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.

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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.

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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

163.39mm5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 2026ZOL hands-on repost: body 163.4 x 77.6 x 8.39 mm. Beebom prints 163.39 for the height, which is stored.13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Dimensions 163.39 x 77.6 x 8.39 mm.

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

77.6mm5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 202677.6 mm.

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

8.39mm4Press articlefinance.sina.com.cn/tech/roll/2026-09-23/doc-inisvqcx5287276.shtmlRead 14 October 2026Launch report: 8.39mm or 8.47mm depending on colour. It does not say which colour is thicker. ZOL prints 8.39mm for the Starry Blue review unit. 8.39mm is stored.5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 20268.39 mm for the Starry Blue review unit.

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

235g(8.3 oz)4Press articlefinance.sina.com.cn/tech/roll/2026-09-23/doc-inisvqcx5287276.shtmlRead 14 October 2026Launch report: complete phone weighs 235g or 240g. The 240g figure is the Starry Blue one per ZOL and AnTuTu.5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 2026Starry Blue version weighs about 240g.7Reviewantutu.com/doc/137845.htmRead 14 October 2026Review: Starry Blue version officially weighs 240g.10Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/09/23/xiaomi-18-pro-and-18-pro-max-launched-specs-priceRead 14 October 2026The Pro Max starts at 235 grams.16Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/phones/xiaomi-18-pro-max-hands-onRead 14 October 2026Hands-on spec list: weight 235g or 240g.

Frame

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

Aluminium13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Side: aluminium frame.15Spec databaseximitime.com/smartphones/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Material: Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0 front, aluminium frame.

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

Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3.010Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/09/23/xiaomi-18-pro-and-18-pro-max-launched-specs-priceRead 14 October 2026Xiaomi Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0.

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

Glass5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 2026Starry Blue back is a 0.15mm artificial stone sheet bonded to Dragon Crystal Glass 3.0. Beebom lists a glass back.13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Back: glass.

Dust and water rating

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

IP66, IP68, IP692Press articleithome.com/1/006/425.htmRead 14 October 2026IP66, IP68 and IP69 dust and water protection. Expert Reviews and Beebom print IP68 only.3Press articleithome.com/1/006/481.htmRead 14 October 2026IP66, IP68 and IP69 again in the unboxing report of the transparent special edition.

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

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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

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MIL-STD-810

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SIM capacityiPhysical nano-SIM slots and maximum simultaneously active eSIMs. These counts are alternatives and must not be added to infer total active subscriptions.

Nano-SIMs2Active eSIM capacity2eSIM 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-SIMs212Retailer pagegiztop.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max.htmlRead 14 October 2026Chinese edition with dual nano SIM slots. Ximitime also mentions an eSIM option, which no other source supports.14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 2026Nano+Nano SIM.

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

6.9in(17.5 cm)4Press articlefinance.sina.com.cn/tech/roll/2026-09-23/doc-inisvqcx5287276.shtmlRead 14 October 20266.9 inch 1.5K display with 0.99mm bezels.5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 20266.9 inch flat screen.

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

1208 × 2624px5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 2026Front screen 2624 x 1208.11Press article9to5google.com/2026/09/23/xiaomi-18-pro-official-specs-featuresRead 14 October 20266.9-inch, 2624x1208, 120Hz front display.16Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/phones/xiaomi-18-pro-max-hands-onRead 14 October 20266.9in, 2624 x 1208, 120Hz LTPO AMOLED.

Pixel density

409.1ppi=CalculatedFrom Screen size and Resolution

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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.

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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.

LTPO OLED2Press articleithome.com/1/006/425.htmRead 14 October 2026Super Pixel 2.0 screen with the M11 emitter and LTPO 1 to 120 Hz adaptive refresh.

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

Super Pixel 2.0 LTPO AMOLED2Press articleithome.com/1/006/425.htmRead 14 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

120Hz2Press articleithome.com/1/006/425.htmRead 14 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

1Hz2Press articleithome.com/1/006/425.htmRead 14 October 20265Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 20261 to 120 Hz LTPO adaptive refresh.7Reviewantutu.com/doc/137845.htmRead 14 October 2026Front screen 1 to 120 Hz LTPO.10Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/09/23/xiaomi-18-pro-and-18-pro-max-launched-specs-priceRead 14 October 20261 to 120Hz adaptive refresh.

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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300Hz12Retailer pagegiztop.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max.htmlRead 14 October 2026300Hz touch sampling.13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Touch sampling rate 300Hz.

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.

4,000nits2Press articleithome.com/1/006/425.htmRead 14 October 20264000 nits peak brightness. ZOL calls it local peak brightness.5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 2026Local peak brightness 4000 nits.

Minimum brightness

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1nit5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 2026Eye care section: brightness can go down to 1 nit.

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.

12bits12Retailer pagegiztop.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max.htmlRead 14 October 202612bit colors on the display line.13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Display bit rate 12-bit.

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+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid12Retailer pagegiztop.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max.htmlRead 14 October 2026Display line: HDR10+, HDR Vivid and Dolby Vision. Ximitime and Smartprix list Dolby Vision and HDR10+ too.14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 2026Rear display line lists Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid and HDR10+. Giztop confirms them for the main display.

PWM dimming frequency

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2,160Hz5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 2026Full-brightness 2160Hz PWM dimming plus DC dimming. AnTuTu and Smartprix agree. One Sina summary says 3840Hz and is marked as AI generated.7Reviewantutu.com/doc/137845.htmRead 14 October 2026Full-time DC dimming and 2160Hz high-frequency PWM.14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 20262160Hz PWM.

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.

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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 hole14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 2026Punch-hole front camera.

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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2.9in(7.4 cm)4Press articlefinance.sina.com.cn/tech/roll/2026-09-23/doc-inisvqcx5287276.shtmlRead 14 October 2026Rear screen 2.9 inch with 120Hz.

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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976 × 596px5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 2026Rear screen 976 x 596 at 400 PPI.7Reviewantutu.com/doc/137845.htmRead 14 October 2026Rear screen 976 x 596.11Press article9to5google.com/2026/09/23/xiaomi-18-pro-official-specs-featuresRead 14 October 20262.9-inch, 976x596, 120Hz rear display.

Cover screen refresh rate

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120Hz4Press articlefinance.sina.com.cn/tech/roll/2026-09-23/doc-inisvqcx5287276.shtmlRead 14 October 2026Rear screen supports a 120Hz refresh rate.7Reviewantutu.com/doc/137845.htmRead 14 October 2026Rear screen 1 to 120 Hz at 400 PPI.

Cover screen type

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OLED10Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/09/23/xiaomi-18-pro-and-18-pro-max-launched-specs-priceRead 14 October 20262.9-inch OLED rear display up to 120Hz and 4000 nits.

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 179Measurementbenchmarks.ul.com/hardware/phone/Xiaomi+18+Pro+Max+reviewRead 14 October 2026UL device database lists Android 17. HyperOS 4 is built on it per AnTuTu.

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.

Xiaomi HyperOS 42Press articleithome.com/1/006/425.htmRead 14 October 2026Ships with HyperOS 4.

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.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 62Press articleithome.com/1/006/425.htmRead 14 October 20263Press articleithome.com/1/006/481.htmRead 14 October 2026First phone with the sixth-generation Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme, 2nm, CPU up to 5GHz.

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.

2nm8Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-8-Elite-Extreme-Gen-6-Product-Brief.pdfRead 14 October 2026General specifications: 2nm process technology, part number SM8975.

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.

88Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-8-Elite-Extreme-Gen-6-Product-Brief.pdfRead 14 October 20262 Prime cores plus 6 Performance cores.

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.

BXiaomi 18 Pro Max

Count	Core	Max clock (GHz)
2	Qualcomm Oryon Prime	5
6	Qualcomm Oryon Performance	4

Source5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 2026OFFSET PoP packaging and a 5513 mm2 ring cold pump. CPU speed up to 5GHz.8Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-8-Elite-Extreme-Gen-6-Product-Brief.pdfRead 14 October 2026Custom Qualcomm Oryon CPU: 2 Prime cores up to 5.0 GHz and 6 Performance cores up to 4.0 GHz. Device-reported clock readings differ slightly and are not stored.

Max CPU clock

3.8GHz=CalculatedFrom CPU configuration

5GHz=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.

Adreno 8508Maker spec sheet (PDF)qualcomm.com/content/dam/qcomm-martech/dm-assets/documents/Snapdragon-8-Elite-Extreme-Gen-6-Product-Brief.pdfRead 14 October 2026The brief names an Adreno GPU with matrix cores and no model number. The model Adreno 850 comes from the UL Benchmarks device page and Beebom.9Measurementbenchmarks.ul.com/hardware/phone/Xiaomi+18+Pro+Max+reviewRead 14 October 2026UL device database lists the Adreno 850 GPU for this phone.13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Adreno 850.14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 2026The page prints Adreno without a model number.

NPU performance

Not available

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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

12, 16GB10Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/09/23/xiaomi-18-pro-and-18-pro-max-launched-specs-priceRead 14 October 2026Up to 16GB LPDDR5X in 12GB and 16GB versions.12Retailer pagegiztop.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max.htmlRead 14 October 202612GB and 16GB. The page also says LPDDR6, which conflicts with Gizmochina and AnTuTu and is not used.

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.

LPDDR5X7Reviewantutu.com/doc/137845.htmRead 14 October 2026Review: 9600Mbps LPDDR5X memory.10Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/09/23/xiaomi-18-pro-and-18-pro-max-launched-specs-priceRead 14 October 2026LPDDR5X.13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026LPDDR5X.

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

256 GB, 512 GB, 1 TB10Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/09/23/xiaomi-18-pro-and-18-pro-max-launched-specs-priceRead 14 October 2026256GB, 512GB and 1TB. Storage is stored as decimal GB so 1TB is 1000.12Retailer pagegiztop.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max.htmlRead 14 October 2026256GB, 512GB and 1TB. The page also says UFS 5.0, which conflicts with AnTuTu (UFS 4.1) and is not used.

Storage type

Not available

UFS 4.17Reviewantutu.com/doc/137845.htmRead 14 October 2026Review: UFS 4.1 flash.10Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/09/23/xiaomi-18-pro-and-18-pro-max-launched-specs-priceRead 14 October 2026UFS 4.1.13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026UFS 4.1.

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.

None14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 2026Memory card not supported.

Max card size

Not available

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Rear cameras

12 of 14 differ

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

ASamsung Galaxy S26

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	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.

BXiaomi 18 Pro Max

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	200	1.67	23	1/1.28 inch	0.61	Quad PD	Yes	Not available	Not available	Light Hunter 960L
Periscope telephoto	200	2.4	75	1/1.56 inch	Not available	PDAF	Yes	3.2×	Not available	Samsung ISOCELL HP5
Ultrawide	50	2.4	17	1/2.88 inch	0.61	PDAF	Not available	Not available	102°	Not available

Source5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 2026Main: 200MP LOFIC, 1/1.28 inch, 23mm equivalent, f/1.67, OIS, 4-in-1 binning. Telephoto: 200MP Samsung HP5, 1/1.56 inch, 75mm equivalent, 3.2x optical, f/2.4 with OIS, 12cm close focus. Ultrawide: 50MP, 17mm equivalent.7Reviewantutu.com/doc/137845.htmRead 14 October 2026Main Light Hunter 960L 1/1.28 inch f/1.67 with OIS and LOFIC. Telephoto Samsung HP5 1/1.56 inch 75mm equivalent f/2.4 with OIS and 12cm focus. Plus a 50MP ultrawide.10Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/09/23/xiaomi-18-pro-and-18-pro-max-launched-specs-priceRead 14 October 2026200MP 1/1.28 inch Light Hunter 960 main, 200MP 1/1.56 inch periscope with 3.2x optical zoom, 50MP ultrawide.11Press article9to5google.com/2026/09/23/xiaomi-18-pro-official-specs-featuresRead 14 October 2026200MP main, 200MP 3.2x telephoto, 50MP 102-degree ultrawide.12Retailer pagegiztop.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max.htmlRead 14 October 2026Main f/1.67, 23mm equivalent, 1/1.28 inch, 4-in-1 2.44 um output (0.61 um native), OIS and QPD focus. Telephoto 1/1.56 inch, 75mm, 3.2x, 12cm. Ultrawide 50MP, f/2.4, 17mm equivalent, 102 degrees, AF.13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Main 0.61 um. Telephoto 1/1.56 inch, 75mm, f/2.4, 3.2x, PDAF, OIS. Ultrawide 1/2.88 inch, 17mm, 102 degrees, 0.61 um, PDAF.14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 2026Main 23mm, 1/1.28 inch, 0.61 um, OIS. Telephoto 1/1.56 inch, PDAF, OIS, 3.2x optical. Ultrawide 17mm, 102 degrees, 1/2.88 inch, 0.61 um, PDAF.16Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/phones/xiaomi-18-pro-max-hands-onRead 14 October 2026200MP (f/1.7), 200MP (f/2.4) 3.2x telephoto, 50MP (f/2.4) ultrawide. The main aperture of f/1.67 follows ZOL and AnTuTu.

Number of rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

Main camera

50MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

200MP=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

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

3×=CalculatedFrom Physical rear cameras

3.2×=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

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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.

Dual LED, dual tone13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Dual LED dual tone flash.14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 2026Flash: dual LED.

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.

Leica Summilux lens, LOFIC main sensor, Telephoto macro from 12 cm, Open Gate video, Legendary Moment AI imaging5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 2026Camera section: Leica Summilux optics, LOFIC main sensor with 16.2 EV single-exposure range, 12cm telephoto macro, Open Gate video and the Legendary Moment cloud imaging mode.

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.

BXiaomi 18 Pro Max

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
7680	4320	30
3840	2160	120
1920	1080	960
1280	720	1,920

Source12Retailer pagegiztop.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max.htmlRead 14 October 2026Rear video: 8K 30fps. 4K 30/60/120fps. 1080p 30/60fps. 720p 30fps. Slow motion: 1080p 120/240/960fps and 720p up to 1920fps. The highest stated rate per resolution is stored.

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 Vision5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 2026Video section: 4K Open Gate recording with the main camera high dynamic range.12Retailer pagegiztop.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max.htmlRead 14 October 2026Camera features list Dolby Vision.13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Dolby Vision recording.

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.

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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.

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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, Gyro EIS13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Hybrid stabilisation and gyro-EIS on the rear video.

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

1,920fps12Retailer pagegiztop.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max.htmlRead 14 October 2026720p slow motion up to 1920fps.

Front camera

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

ASamsung Galaxy S26

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Sensor optical format	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.

BXiaomi 18 Pro Max

Role	Resolution (MP)	Aperture (f/)	Focal length (35 mm equivalent) (mm)	Autofocus	Field of view
Main	50	2.2	21	PDAF	90°

Source7Reviewantutu.com/doc/137845.htmRead 14 October 2026Front camera 50MP with autofocus.12Retailer pagegiztop.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max.htmlRead 14 October 2026Front 50MP, f/2.2, 90 degree wide view, autofocus. The page footer table prints 26mm and 0.7um, which conflicts with Smartprix and Beebom (21mm), so focal length follows those two.14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 2026Front 50MP f/2.2, 21mm, autofocus.16Reviewexpertreviews.co.uk/technology/phones/xiaomi-18-pro-max-hands-onRead 14 October 202650MP (f/2.2) selfie camera.

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.

BXiaomi 18 Pro Max

Width (px)	Height (px)	Highest capture rate (fps)
3840	2160	60
1920	1080	60
1280	720	30

Source12Retailer pagegiztop.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max.htmlRead 14 October 2026Front: 4K 30/60fps, 1080p 30/60fps, 720p 30fps.

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 8 October 2026

Yes2Press articleithome.com/1/006/425.htmRead 14 October 2026Three-speaker stereo.4Press articlefinance.sina.com.cn/tech/roll/2026-09-23/doc-inisvqcx5287276.shtmlRead 14 October 2026Three-speaker stereo.5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 2026Symmetrical three-speaker design.

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.

No14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 20263.5mm jack: no.

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.

Three-speaker stereo, Dolby Atmos13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos.15Spec databaseximitime.com/smartphones/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos.

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.

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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, UMTS, LTE, 5G13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Technology: 5G, GSM, LTE FDD, LTE TD, WCDMA.

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.

B2, B3, B5, B812Retailer pagegiztop.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max.htmlRead 14 October 20262G GSM B2/B3/B5/B8 on the Chinese edition. Beebom agrees.13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 20262G bands 2, 3, 5, 8.

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, B6, B8, B1912Retailer pagegiztop.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max.htmlRead 14 October 2026WCDMA B1/B2/B4/B5/B6/B8/B19. Beebom agrees. The 4G and 5G lists differ between Giztop, Beebom and Smartprix and are not stored.13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 20263G bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19.

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.

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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.

Not available

5G modes

Not available

SA, NSA14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 20265G bands listed as SA and NSA.15Spec databaseximitime.com/smartphones/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 20265G SA/NSA.

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.

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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.

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Satellite

Not available

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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 712Retailer pagegiztop.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max.htmlRead 14 October 2026Equipped with Wi-Fi 7.13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be.14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 7.15Spec databaseximitime.com/smartphones/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7.

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

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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

6.013Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth 6.14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 2026Bluetooth v6.0.15Spec databaseximitime.com/smartphones/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Bluetooth 6.0.

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.

SBC, AAC, aptX, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive, LDAC, LC3, LHDC 5.0, MIHC13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026AAC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, LC3, LDAC, LHDC 5.0, MIHC, SBC. Only the aptX HD, aptX Adaptive and LHDC 5 entries are confirmed by a second source (Ximitime and Smartprix).15Spec databaseximitime.com/smartphones/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive and LHDC 5.

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

Yes13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026NFC supported.15Spec databaseximitime.com/smartphones/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026NFC: yes.

Ultra-wideband

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Yes2Press articleithome.com/1/006/425.htmRead 14 October 20263Press articleithome.com/1/006/481.htmRead 14 October 2026UWB ultra-wideband connectivity is listed.10Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/09/23/xiaomi-18-pro-and-18-pro-max-launched-specs-priceRead 14 October 2026UWB, 5G-A, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC are listed.

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, QZSS, NavIC13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026AGNSS, BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS.14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 2026GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, BeiDou, NavIC.

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-C14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 2026USB-C connector.

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 3.2 Gen 113Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 1 with DisplayPort and OTG.14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 2026USB-C v3.2.15Spec databaseximitime.com/smartphones/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026USB Type-C 3.2.

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.

Yes13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Ports: DisplayPort over USB-C.15Spec databaseximitime.com/smartphones/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026USB Type-C 3.2 with DisplayPort and OTG.

IR blaster

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Yes14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 2026IR blaster: yes.15Spec databaseximitime.com/smartphones/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Infrared: yes.

FM radio

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No14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 2026FM radio: no.

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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Ultrasonic, under-display5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 20263D ultrasonic fingerprint sensor under the display.12Retailer pagegiztop.com/xiaomi-18-pro-max.htmlRead 14 October 2026In-display fingerprint reader. ZOL and Qualcomm call it 3D ultrasonic.

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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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, Proximity sensor, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer14Spec databaseus.smartprix.com/mobiles/xiaomi-18-pro-max-ppd1po69y440Read 14 October 2026Accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass, barometer. Ximitime lists the same five.15Spec databaseximitime.com/smartphones/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, gyro, compass and barometer.

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

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AI button5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 2026Independent AI physical key on the side. Short press, long press and custom actions.7Reviewantutu.com/doc/137845.htmRead 14 October 2026Independent AI physical key.

Haptic motor

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0916C X-axis linear motor4Press articlefinance.sina.com.cn/tech/roll/2026-09-23/doc-inisvqcx5287276.shtmlRead 14 October 20260916C linear motor.5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 20260916C extra-large X-axis linear 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.

4,175mAh1Maker 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.

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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

8,500mAh2Press articleithome.com/1/006/425.htmRead 14 October 20268500 mAh Xiaomi Jinshajiang battery. The report does not say whether this is a typical or a rated value.3Press articleithome.com/1/006/481.htmRead 14 October 20268500 mAh Jinshajiang battery.7Reviewantutu.com/doc/137845.htmRead 14 October 20268500 mAh Jinshajiang stacked battery.

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.

Silicon-carbon5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 2026Silicon-carbon anode with 32% silicon, 4.55V high-voltage system, 946Wh/L.10Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/09/23/xiaomi-18-pro-and-18-pro-max-launched-specs-priceRead 14 October 2026Silicon-carbon battery.

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.

BXiaomi 18 Pro Max

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Maximum wired charging power (claimed)iManufacturer-stated handset charging input maximum. An adapter rating, power needed to achieve maximum speed, common-charger requirement or reviewer peak draw does not establish this value.

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

100W4Press articlefinance.sina.com.cn/tech/roll/2026-09-23/doc-inisvqcx5287276.shtmlRead 14 October 2026100W wired charging.5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 2026100W wired charging.7Reviewantutu.com/doc/137845.htmRead 14 October 2026100W wired and 50W wireless charging, 100W PPS compatible.10Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/09/23/xiaomi-18-pro-and-18-pro-max-launched-specs-priceRead 14 October 2026100W wired charging.

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.

USB PD 2.0, USB PD 3.0, PPS, QC 2.0, QC 3.0, QC 3+5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 2026Compatible with the 100W PPS protocol.13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026PD2.0, PD3.0, PPS, QC2.0, QC3.0, QC3+.

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.

Yes4Press articlefinance.sina.com.cn/tech/roll/2026-09-23/doc-inisvqcx5287276.shtmlRead 14 October 202650W wireless charging.

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.

50W4Press articlefinance.sina.com.cn/tech/roll/2026-09-23/doc-inisvqcx5287276.shtmlRead 14 October 202650W wireless charging.5Reviewnews.mydrivers.com/1/1153/1153598.htmRead 14 October 202650W wireless charging.7Reviewantutu.com/doc/137845.htmRead 14 October 202650W wireless charging.10Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/09/23/xiaomi-18-pro-and-18-pro-max-launched-specs-priceRead 14 October 202650W 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.

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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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Yes10Press articlegizmochina.com/2026/09/23/xiaomi-18-pro-and-18-pro-max-launched-specs-priceRead 14 October 2026Both phones support 27W wired reverse charging. Other outlets call the 27W figure wireless reverse charging, so the power is not stored.13Spec databasegadgets.beebom.com/mobile/xiaomi-18-pro-maxRead 14 October 2026Reverse wired charging supported at 27W.

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.

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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.

4,443,544points6Measurementantutu.com/doc/137845.htmRead 14 October 2026AnTuTu V12.0.1 (OB-1) total 4,443,544 on a Starry Blue 16GB+1TB unit with HyperOS 4.0.7.0.XEOCNXM.D01 (China ROM). CPU 1,159,810, GPU 1,629,180, MEM 684,064, UX 970,490. Not comparable with AnTuTu 10 and 11 scores.

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.

896nits6Measurementantutu.com/doc/137845.htmRead 14 October 2026Manual maximum 597 nits in normal mode and 896 nits in sunlight mode, measured by the AnTuTu reviewer on the 16GB+1TB unit. Window size and meter are not stated. The sunlight mode value is stored.

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

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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.

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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.

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Drop resistance class

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

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Repairability class

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

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

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SAR body (US)iHighest published body SAR under the US 1 g tissue method. Do not substitute the limb result or EU 10 g result.

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

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

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

Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid (ASHA)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.

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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.

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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.mi.com/shop/buy/detail1Maker product pagemi.com/shop/buy/detailRead 14 October 2026Xiaomi China store page for the phone. The product description loads by script and no specification text could be read from it.

Spec sheet

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

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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.

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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

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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.

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