Apple256 GB
iPhone 16e
6.1″ · OLED · Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
256 GB · White · UK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIMFull product profile
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Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026Apple iPhone 16e vs Samsung Galaxy S25
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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE
- Main camera aperture
- iPhone 16e: Fixed f/1.6 vs Galaxy S25: Fixed f/1.8
- Chipset
- iPhone 16e: Apple A18 · 4-core GPU vs Galaxy S25: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
- Published video playback
- iPhone 16e: 26 hours vs Galaxy S25: 29 hours
- Wireless connectivity
- iPhone 16e: Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC vs Galaxy S25: Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.4 · NFC
Samsung256 GB
Galaxy S25
6.2 inches. Just 162 grams.
256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Navy · UK SM-S931BDBGEUBFull product profile
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THE DIFFERENCES, MADE VISIBLE
Visual facts
Differences first. Select a topic for its graphic, sources and conditions.
How to read this comparison
How to read this comparison
- Manufacturer facts for the exact models shown. Not a quality rating or a test result.
- “Different” means the known values differ, not that one is better.
- Missing or conflicting evidence is marked and never counts as a difference. Source chips hold each fact’s sources and conditions.
SPECIFICATIONS SIDE BY SIDE6 topics
SELECTED TOPIC
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Main camera aperture
A variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. It does not establish measured photo quality.
Galaxy S25
5 g lighter.
Published device weight, without a case.
- iPhone 16e
- 167g
- Galaxy S25
- 162g
Schematic balance · not a physical simulation
Galaxy S25
0.1″ larger diagonal.
Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.
- iPhone 16e
- 6.1″
- Galaxy S25
- 6.2″
Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size
WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?
Full specifications ↓Key differences
17 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 3 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.
Main camera aperture
In Visual factsiPhone 16eFixed f/1.6
Galaxy S25Fixed f/1.8
Sources
Galaxy S25
Aperture is matched to the named Wide lens, not another row or telephoto aperture.
Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsA variable aperture gives physical control over light and depth of field. Aperture alone does not establish photo quality.
Chipset
In Visual factsiPhone 16eApple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Galaxy S25Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Sources
Galaxy S25
UK S25 launch explicitly names Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. No benchmark is inferred.
Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsDifferent hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.
Published video playback
In Visual factsiPhone 16e26 hours
Galaxy S2529 hours
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Up-to manufacturer video estimate; test method and settings differ from Apple and OnePlus, so this does not prove cross-brand mixed-use endurance.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Camera system
iPhone 16eOne 48 MP main camera with optical stabilisation; the 2× framing uses the same sensor, rather than a second camera module
Galaxy S2550 MP main · 12 MP ultra-wide · 10 MP 3× telephoto
Sources
Galaxy S25
Physical lenses are individually identified by the launch table. Cropped optical-quality modes are not extra modules.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBGalaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Display specification
iPhone 16e6.1-inch OLED · 2532 × 1170
Galaxy S256.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 2340 × 1080 · adaptive up to 120 Hz
Sources
Galaxy S25
Exact model diagonal and pixel dimensions; shared adaptive-range claim is from the named UK launch table.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBGalaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Wireless connectivity
iPhone 16eWi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
Galaxy S25Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.4 · NFC
Sources
Galaxy S25
Exact SKU connectivity rows. S26 Bluetooth5.4 is not replaced with Plus/Ultra6.0; regulatory/provider/equipment limits apply.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBThe named Wi-Fi or Bluetooth generations differ. Other radios named by only one source remain unverified on the other; omission from a positive inventory is not absence. Check the exact regional model and compatible equipment.
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Update support
iPhone 16eA fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.
Galaxy S25Seven OS generations · seven years of security updates from first global launch
Sources
iPhone 16e
The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Major-version count and total security duration remain separate; neither is years remaining or hardware lifespan.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBDistinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.
Operating system listed in the retained page
iPhone 16eiOS 26
Galaxy S25Android 15 · One UI 7
Sources
iPhone 16e
Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Launch table wording, not a claim about the latest available or installed release.
Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsLaunch software and update commitments differ. A newer launch version does not establish an exclusive feature.
USB connector and data transfer
iPhone 16eUSB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/s
Galaxy S25USB-C · USB 3.2 Gen 1
Sources
iPhone 16e
Data transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Exact connector and USB generation. No measured transfer rate, USB 3.2 Gen 2 or supplied cable speed is inferred.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Battery and charging
iPhone 16eUp to 26 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; Qi wireless charging
Galaxy S254000 mAh typical · up to 29 hours local video · up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Typical capacity, playback and charge endpoint are different manufacturer claims. Adapter power is not maximum handset input or sustained measured power.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBGalaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsManufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.
Display resolution
iPhone 16e2532 × 1170
Galaxy S252340 × 1080
Sources
Galaxy S25
Exact model pixel dimensions; FHD+ and QHD+ remain different tiers.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Front camera
iPhone 16e12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
Galaxy S2512 MP · f/2.2 · autofocus
Sources
Galaxy S25
The separate Front Camera rows identify pixels, aperture and autofocus.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Dedicated native telephoto reach
iPhone 16e0×
Galaxy S253×
Sources
iPhone 16e
No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor only. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBGalaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Panel technology
iPhone 16eOLED
Galaxy S25Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Sources
Galaxy S25
Explicit panel designation, without independent motion or contrast claims.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Pixel density
iPhone 16e460 ppi
Galaxy S25415.67867603060375 ppi
Sources
Galaxy S25
Calculated pixel density, not a separate manufacturer measurement.
Galaxy S25 256GB — Specifications and Software SupportCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Rear camera modules
iPhone 16e1
Galaxy S253
Sources
Galaxy S25
Named physical camera inventory; optical-quality crops are not extra cameras.
Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsCompare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.
Screen size
iPhone 16e6.1 in
Galaxy S256.2 in
Sources
iPhone 16e
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBCheck the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.
Manufacturer wording of separate fields (1)
Combined manufacturer descriptions whose values are listed as separate differences. Kept here so every verified difference stays in one list.
Dimensions
iPhone 16e146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
Galaxy S25146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
Galaxy S25
Uses the labelled SKU table HxWxD order, not launch width-first positions.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Small physical differences (4)
Height
iPhone 16e146.7 mm
Galaxy S25146.9 mm
Sources
A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Thickness
iPhone 16e7.8 mm
Galaxy S257.2 mm
Sources
Galaxy S25
Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Weight
iPhone 16e167 g
Galaxy S25162 g
Sources
iPhone 16e
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Exact UK device mass, not parcel or differently configured mass.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Width
iPhone 16e71.5 mm
Galaxy S2570.5 mm
Sources
Galaxy S25
Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBA size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.
Configuration & compatibility details (2)
RAM and storage configuration
iPhone 16e256 GB storage
Galaxy S2512 GB RAM · 256 GB storage
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Exact selected SKU table; neither 16 GB / 1 TB Ultra nor another capacity is substituted.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBA configuration choice: the storage tier of each exact variant compared. Most models are sold in several tiers, so this is not a difference between the models.
Regional SIM / network configuration
iPhone 16eUK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIM
Galaxy S25UK SM-S931BDBGEUB · 12 GB / 256 GB · nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
iPhone 16e
US A3212 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsApple — official regional iPhone model identifiersGalaxy S25
Actual retrieved selected-SKU response, not a guessed order code. Identity does not establish current stock or carrier compatibility.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBThese descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.
Missing or non-comparable evidence (44)
Rear 4K recording maximum
iPhone 16e60 fps
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Dolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
The table lists UHD120 under Slow Motion, not ordinary rear 4K capture. A normal-mode maximum needs additional mode-specific evidence.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front 4K recording maximum
iPhone 16e60 fps
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S25
General Video Recording Resolution does not establish the front-camera maximum.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Front camera optical stabilisation
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Rear-system OIS is not transferred to the front lens.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Cinematic mode is not specified. Cinematic video stabilisation is a different feature and cannot establish it.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Battery capacity
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S254000 mAh
Sources
iPhone 16e
Apple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Direct typical capacity, separate from rated minimum.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum wired charging power
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Required adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
25 W is the named adapter in the source test; a maximum sustained handset-input value is not established by that requirement.
Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Maximum refresh rate
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S25120 Hz
Sources
iPhone 16e
The retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Up-to adaptive 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or response-time result.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBGalaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM capacity
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S2512 GB
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Explicit Memory_(GB), distinct from storage.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Storage technology
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
The exact SKU table does not identify a UFS version.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Expandable storage
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
eSIM support
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Explicit embedded-SIM and mixed/dual-eSIM arrangements; provider support remains separate.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published support term
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S257 years
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Promised OS version upgrades
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S257
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Seven generations of OS updates; not the same quantity as years of support.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Action button
iPhone 16eYes
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Apple Intelligence support
iPhone 16eYes
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Feature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published audio playback
iPhone 16e90 hours
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Device unlock
iPhone 16eFace ID
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Bluetooth version
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S255.4
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Exact model row, not a family-wide substitution.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Camera Control
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Camera Control is not listed in the retained specification; no negative capability is inferred.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Cellular modem
iPhone 16eApple C1
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published wired charge test duration
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S2530 minutes
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Around 30 minutes for the stated endpoint, not a comparable 50%-charge time.
Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published wired charge endpoint
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S2550%
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Up-to endpoint in around 30 minutes with a 25 W compatible adapter; mode, start-state and screen conditions remain source-specific.
Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published CPU clock groups
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S254.47 GHz · 3.5 GHz
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Multiple clock groups, not a sustained all-core clock or benchmark.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published CPU core count
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S258
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Exact SKU table; core count alone is not performance.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Crash Detection
iPhone 16eYes
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Calling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Samsung DeX support
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Exact SKU services table says Yes; display, cable and software setup requirements remain.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Dual eSIM support
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Explicit SIM Slot Type includes Dual eSIM.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
HDR peak brightness
iPhone 16e1200 nits
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Headphone jack
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S25No
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Earjack is explicitly USB Type-C; this is retained as a derived connector interpretation rather than native analogue-jack support.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Included accessories
iPhone 16eUSB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
RAM technology
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
The exact SKU table does not identify the LPDDR generation.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published minimum battery endurance cycles
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S252000 cycles
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Manufacturer eco-design cycles; this retained table does not specify the capacity-retention threshold. No percentage is invented.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Outdoor peak brightness
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S252600 nits
Sources
iPhone 16e
No outdoor peak rating is given in the retained page. · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Samsung's S25-series FAQ states 2,600 nits; this is a manufacturer peak claim, not an independent measurement.
Compare Galaxy S25 Series — Display CapabilitiesEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rated minimum battery capacity
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S253885 mAh
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
The manufacturer footnote separately identifies this model’s rated/minimum capacity.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Rear 8K recording maximum
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S2530 fps
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Camera capture maximum, separate from playback-only 8K60 in Audio and Video.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
User-removable battery
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S25No
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
The exact table explicitly states Removable No.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Reverse wireless charging
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
iPhone 16e
Not verified for this exact model.
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Explicit support with Qi/accessory limits; may fail below 30% battery or with certain cases/devices and can affect reception.
Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Emergency SOS via satellite
iPhone 16eYes
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Manufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published security update end date
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S252032-01-31
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Exact model-specific Valid until date, without calculating a support-start date from it.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Stereo support
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
Explicit stereo support; not a measured audio-quality score.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
Published streamed video playback
iPhone 16e21 hours
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
Separate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
No source recorded for this side.
Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
US model distinction
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
No source recorded for this side.
Galaxy S25
This UK SKU does not establish an exact US SKU, chipset, radio or warranty configuration.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
8K recording
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
iPhone 16e
An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.
Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
MagSafe charging maximum
iPhone 16eNot verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
iPhone 16e
The page confirms Qi charging, but no numeric wireless maximum is recorded here. · Qi charging is confirmed; a numeric output rating is unresolved.
iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsGalaxy S25
Named wireless charging generation is not a numeric wattage. No number is inferred from an accessory rating.
Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsEvidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.
11 shared fields have the same recorded value.
COMPARE THE DETAILS
Full specifications
All specs80 specificationsiPhone 16eGalaxy S25
iPhone 16eGalaxy S25WeightDiffers
Sources
167g
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
162g
Exact UK device mass, not parcel or differently configured mass.
WidthDiffers
Sources
71.5mm
70.5mm
Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.
ThicknessDiffers
Sources
7.8mm
7.2mm
Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.
DimensionsDiffers
Sources
146.7 × 71.5 × 7.8 mm (height × width × depth)
146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm (height × width × depth)Uses the labelled SKU table HxWxD order, not launch width-first positions.
HeightDiffers
Sources
146.7 mm
146.9 mmLabelled height.
Form factor
Sources
slab
slabExplicit Touchscreen Bar form.
Colour
Sources
Galaxy S25No source recorded
White
Not verified
Screen sizeDiffers
Sources
6.1″
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
6.2″
Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
Not verifiedOutdoor peak brightness · No outdoor peak rating is given in the retained page. · Outdoor peak claim, not HDR peak or sustained full-screen brightness.
2600 nitsSamsung's S25-series FAQ states 2,600 nits; this is a manufacturer peak claim, not an independent measurement.
Pixel densityDiffers
Sources
460 ppi
415.68 ppi
Calculated pixel density, not a separate manufacturer measurement.
Maximum refresh rate
Not verifiedThe retained Apple page does not specify a numeric maximum; omission is not converted to 60 Hz.
120HzUp-to adaptive 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or response-time result.
Display specificationDiffers
6.1-inch OLED · 2532 × 1170
6.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 2340 × 1080 · adaptive up to 120 HzExact model diagonal and pixel dimensions; shared adaptive-range claim is from the named UK launch table.
Display resolutionDiffers
Sources
2532 × 1170
2340 × 1080Exact model pixel dimensions; FHD+ and QHD+ remain different tiers.
HDR peak brightness
Sources
Galaxy S25No source recorded
1200 nits
Not verified
Native telephoto reachDiffers
No dedicated lensDedicated native telephoto reach · No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor only. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
3×Dedicated telephoto reach · Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.
Rear camera modulesDiffers
Sources
1
3
Named physical camera inventory; optical-quality crops are not extra cameras.
8K video recording
Sources
Not verified8K recording · An omitted 8K mode is not recorded as an explicit incompatibility.
Yes8K recording · The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.
Camera systemDiffers
One 48 MP main camera with optical stabilisation; the 2× framing uses the same sensor, rather than a second camera module
50 MP main · 12 MP ultra-wide · 10 MP 3× telephotoPhysical lenses are individually identified by the launch table. Cropped optical-quality modes are not extra modules.
Front cameraDiffers
Sources
12 MP TrueDepth · f/1.9 · autofocus
12 MP · f/2.2 · autofocusThe separate Front Camera rows identify pixels, aperture and autofocus.
Front camera autofocus
Sources
Yes
YesExplicit front autofocus Yes.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Yes
YesThe S25 launch table explicitly attaches OIS to the Wide lens.
Rear-system optical stabilisation
Sources
YesOptical stabilisation is established for the main camera; this does not assert OIS for every rear lens.
YesExplicit rear-system Yes; not proof every lens has OIS.
Rear camera autofocus
Sources
YesContinuous autofocus is explicitly listed for rear video recording; it does not quantify focusing speed or accuracy.
YesExplicit rear-system autofocus; no focus-speed score is inferred.
Main-camera aperture controlDiffers
Sources
Fixed f/1.6
Fixed f/1.8Aperture is matched to the named Wide lens, not another row or telephoto aperture.
Ordinary rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsDolby Vision rear recording mode. Supported mode, not a measured quality or sustained-performance score.
Not verifiedThe table lists UHD120 under Slow Motion, not ordinary rear 4K capture. A normal-mode maximum needs additional mode-specific evidence.
Front 4K recording maximum
Sources
60 fpsFront-camera recording mode only.
Not verifiedGeneral Video Recording Resolution does not establish the front-camera maximum.
Optical-quality reach
2×Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
2×Main-sensor/crop claim, not an additional native lens.
Rear 8K recording maximum
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
30 fpsCamera capture maximum, separate from playback-only 8K60 in Audio and Video.
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.Differs
Sources
26 hours
Published video playback · Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
29 hours
Published local-video playback · Up-to manufacturer video estimate; test method and settings differ from Apple and OnePlus, so this does not prove cross-brand mixed-use endurance.
Wireless charging
Sources
Yes
YesNamed wireless charging support with WPC-compatible equipment, not a guaranteed charging rate.
Battery and chargingDiffers
Up to 26 hours video playback; around 50% charge in 30 minutes with a 20 W or higher USB-C adapter; Qi wireless chargingApple test and accessory conditions apply. The adapter rating is not an established maximum phone input wattage. This is not independent battery testing.
4000 mAh typical · up to 29 hours local video · up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapterTypical capacity, playback and charge endpoint are different manufacturer claims. Adapter power is not maximum handset input or sustained measured power.
Published streamed video playback
Sources
Galaxy S25No source recorded
21 hoursSeparate Apple streaming test; do not equate it with local video playback.
Not verified
Published audio playback
Sources
Galaxy S25No source recorded
90 hoursApple up-to audio playback test.
Not verified
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
30 minutesApple fast-charge claim using a 20 W or higher adapter and USB-C cable; adapter is sold separately. Test variables affect the result.
30 minutesUp to 50% in around 30 minutes, 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable, starting at 0% with services, features and display off.
Typical battery capacity
Sources
Not verifiedApple does not publish a capacity in the retained technical specifications.
4000 mAhDirect typical capacity, separate from rated minimum.
Wireless PowerShare
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
YesExplicit support with Qi/accessory limits; may fail below 30% battery or with certain cases/devices and can affect reception.
Rated minimum battery capacity
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
3885 mAhThe manufacturer footnote separately identifies this model’s rated/minimum capacity.
Published wired charge endpoint
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
50%Up-to endpoint in around 30 minutes with a 25 W compatible adapter; mode, start-state and screen conditions remain source-specific.
Published wired charge test duration
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
30 minutesAround 30 minutes for the stated endpoint, not a comparable 50%-charge time.
User-removable battery
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
NoThe exact table explicitly states Removable No.
Published minimum battery endurance cycles
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
2000 cyclesManufacturer eco-design cycles; this retained table does not specify the capacity-retention threshold. No percentage is invented.
Published support term
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
7 yearsPublished security update term · Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.
Update supportDiffers
Sources
A fixed end-of-support date has not been verified. Check current Apple software compatibility before buying.The technical specification is not a promise of a particular number of future operating-system upgrades.
Seven OS generations · seven years of security updates from first global launchMajor-version count and total security duration remain separate; neither is years remaining or hardware lifespan.
Launch operating systemDiffers
Sources
iOS 26Specification-page wording only; this is not a claim about the currently installed version or an end-of-support date.
Android 15 · One UI 7Launch table wording, not a claim about the latest available or installed release.
Apple Intelligence support
Sources
Galaxy S25No source recorded
YesFeature availability depends on software, language and region. This does not establish measured AI performance.
Not verified
Promised OS version upgrades
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
7Seven generations of OS updates; not the same quantity as years of support.
ChipsetDiffers
Sources
Apple A18 · 6-core CPU · 4-core GPU · 16-core Neural Engine
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyUK S25 launch explicitly names Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. No benchmark is inferred.
RAM and storage configurationConfiguration
Sources
256 GB storageApple does not publish RAM capacity in these technical specifications; the separate RAM field remains unknown.
12 GB RAM · 256 GB storageExact selected SKU table; neither 16 GB / 1 TB Ultra nor another capacity is substituted.
Compared regional modelConfiguration
UK A3409 · nano-SIM + eSIM · dual eSIMUS A3212 has no physical SIM tray. Its cellular-band support has not been verified for this UK record. Retailer searches do not establish regional equivalence.
UK SM-S931BDBGEUB · 12 GB / 256 GB · nano-SIM + eSIMActual retrieved selected-SKU response, not a guessed order code. Identity does not establish current stock or carrier compatibility.
Storage capacity
Sources
256 GB
256 GBExplicit internal capacity; available free space changes with software.
RAM capacity
Sources
Not verifiedNot published in the retained official specifications; do not copy a third-party estimate.
12 GBExplicit Memory_(GB), distinct from storage.
Panel technologyDiffers
Sources
OLED
Dynamic AMOLED 2XExplicit panel designation, without independent motion or contrast claims.
eSIM only (UK configuration)
No
NoExplicit physical Nano-SIM support.
Ingress protection claim
Sources
IP68Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
IP68Controlled submersion up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish and is not a permanent waterproof guarantee.
USB connector and data transferDiffers
Sources
USB-C · USB 2 up to 480 Mb/sData transfer standard; rated maximum is not a measured transfer result. Cable capability matters.
USB-C · USB 3.2 Gen 1Exact connector and USB generation. No measured transfer rate, USB 3.2 Gen 2 or supplied cable speed is inferred.
Device unlock
Sources
Galaxy S25No source recorded
Face ID
Not verified
Wireless connectivityDiffers
Sources
Wi-Fi 6 · Bluetooth 5.3 · NFC
Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.4 · NFCExact SKU connectivity rows. S26 Bluetooth5.4 is not replaced with Plus/Ultra6.0; regulatory/provider/equipment limits apply.
Included accessories
Sources
Galaxy S25No source recorded
USB-C charge cable (1 m) and documentation; power adapter and EarPods not included
Not verified
Action button
Sources
Galaxy S25No source recorded
Yes
Not verified
Emergency SOS via satellite
Sources
Galaxy S25No source recorded
YesManufacturer-listed capability. Service availability, regional restrictions and setup requirements apply; no network compatibility is inferred.
Not verified
Crash Detection
Sources
Galaxy S25No source recorded
YesCalling for help requires mobile data or Wi-Fi calling; this is not a guarantee that every crash is detected.
Not verified
Cellular modem
Sources
Galaxy S25No source recorded
Apple C1
Not verified
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
NoEarjack is explicitly USB Type-C; this is retained as a derived connector interpretation rather than native analogue-jack support.
Published CPU core count
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
8Exact SKU table; core count alone is not performance.
Published CPU clock groups
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
4.47 GHz · 3.5 GHzMultiple clock groups, not a sustained all-core clock or benchmark.
Published security update end date
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
2032-01-31Exact model-specific Valid until date, without calculating a support-start date from it.
Bluetooth version
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
5.4Exact model row, not a family-wide substitution.
eSIM support
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit embedded-SIM and mixed/dual-eSIM arrangements; provider support remains separate.
Dual eSIM support
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit SIM Slot Type includes Dual eSIM.
Stereo support
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit stereo support; not a measured audio-quality score.
Samsung DeX support
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
YesExact SKU services table says Yes; display, cable and software setup requirements remain.
Show unverified (9)Not verified or conflicting for both phones. Kept for completeness; never counted as a difference.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
Not verifiedRequired adapter wattage does not establish maximum device input power.
Not verified25 W is the named adapter in the source test; a maximum sustained handset-input value is not established by that requirement.
Published wireless charging maximum
Sources
Not verifiedThe page confirms Qi charging, but no numeric wireless maximum is recorded here. · Qi charging is confirmed; a numeric output rating is unresolved.
Not verifiedNamed wireless charging generation is not a numeric wattage. No number is inferred from an accessory rating.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verifiedNot stated for the front camera in the retained official specifications.
Not verifiedRear-system OIS is not transferred to the front lens.
Cinematic mode recording maximum
Sources
Galaxy S25No source recorded
Not verifiedCinematic mode is not specified. Cinematic video stabilisation is a different feature and cannot establish it.
Not verified
Camera Control
Sources
Galaxy S25No source recorded
Not verifiedCamera Control is not listed in the retained specification; no negative capability is inferred.
Not verified
Expandable storage
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM technology
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe exact SKU table does not identify the LPDDR generation.
Storage technology
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe exact SKU table does not identify a UFS version.
US model distinction
Sources
iPhone 16eNo source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThis UK SKU does not establish an exact US SKU, chipset, radio or warranty configuration.
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How we calculate scoresApple iPhone 16e
256 GB · checked 16 Oct 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight167 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Published device mass; not shipping or accessory-inclusive mass.
AppleWidth71.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Thickness7.8 mmManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Display size6.1 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Marketed diagonal. Rounded corners reduce the viewable area.
AppleClaimed video playback26 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple up-to playback claim under its stated test conditions; not an independent endurance result.
AppleClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Manufacturer charging claim. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
ApplePublished total supportNot verified
Not published
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Reverse wireless chargingNot verified
Not published
Headphone jackNot verified
Not published
Expandable storageNot verified
Not published
IP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple claim: up to 6 metres for up to 30 minutes under IEC 60529; not a guarantee against damage during ordinary use.
ApplePixel density460 ppiManufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Native telephoto reach0×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
No dedicated telephoto lens: the complete physical camera inventory contains the Fusion main sensor only. Apple explicitly says the same main sensor also enables the 2× Telephoto framing. Zero denotes absence of a dedicated telephoto module, not zero camera zoom or a quality score.
AppleClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Apple describes the Fusion main sensor as also enabling 12MP 2× Telephoto framing. This is a crop of the same 48MP main sensor, not a separate telephoto lens, continuous optical zoom or an independent image-quality measurement.
AppleRear camera modules1Manufacturer claim · high confidenceApple
Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
- iPhone 16e — Apple UK technical specificationsApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- Apple — official regional iPhone model identifiersApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
- iPhone 16e — official image and finish/configuration evidenceApple · accessed 13 Oct 2026
Samsung Galaxy S25
256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026
Specifications & verification
Weight162 gManufacturer claim · high confidence
Exact UK device mass, not parcel or differently configured mass.
SamsungWidth70.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence
Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.
SamsungThickness7.2 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence
Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.
SamsungDisplay size6.2 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.
SamsungPeak brightness2,600 nitsManufacturer claim · medium confidence
Samsung's S25-series FAQ states 2,600 nits; this is a manufacturer peak claim, not an independent measurement.
Samsung UKClaimed video playback29 hoursManufacturer claim · high confidence
Up-to manufacturer video estimate; test method and settings differ from Apple and OnePlus, so this does not prove cross-brand mixed-use endurance.
SamsungClaimed charging rate1.67% per minuteCalculated from sources · low confidence
Up to 50% in around 30 minutes, 25 W adapter and 3 A USB-C cable, starting at 0% with services, features and display off. 50 divided by 30 minutes; not a sustained charging rate.
SamsungPublished total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence
Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.
SamsungWireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Named wireless charging support with WPC-compatible equipment, not a guaranteed charging rate.
SamsungReverse wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
Explicit support with Qi/accessory limits; may fail below 30% battery or with certain cases/devices and can affect reception.
SamsungHeadphone jackNoCalculated from sources · medium confidence
Earjack is explicitly USB Type-C; this is retained as a derived connector interpretation rather than native analogue-jack support.
SamsungIP ratingIP68Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Controlled submersion up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish and is not a permanent waterproof guarantee.
SamsungPixel density415.68 ppiCalculated from sources · high confidence
Calculated pixel density, not a separate manufacturer measurement.
sqrt(2340² + 1080²) divided by the published 6.2-inch full-rectangle diagonal.
Samsung Business UKMaximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence
Up-to adaptive 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or response-time result.
SamsungSamsungNative telephoto reach3×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.
SamsungSamsungClaimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Main-sensor/crop claim, not an additional native lens.
SamsungSamsungRear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidence
Named physical camera inventory; optical-quality crops are not extra cameras.
Samsung8K recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence
The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.
SamsungManufacturer list price£859.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung Newsroom UK
All sources6
- Galaxy S25 256GB — Specifications and Software SupportSamsung Business UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- Compare Galaxy S25 Series — Display CapabilitiesSamsung UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Sets the Standard of AI Phone as a True AI CompanionSamsung Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
- Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
- Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
- Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKUSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
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