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15R vs Galaxy S26 Ultra

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OnePlus256 GB

15R

6.83″ · 165 Hz · Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Mint Breeze · UK 5011116965
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Display94
Camera91
Battery93
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Samsung256 GB

Galaxy S26 Ultra

Native 5x zoom. Built-in S Pen.

Galaxy S26 Ultra in Cobalt Violet, front and rear with S Pen
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01 / 06

Pixel density

Pixels per inch describe display density. This is not an overall display-quality or colour-accuracy score.

Galaxy S26 Ultra498.01 ppi

Samsung does not publish PPI. This value is calculated from its published 3120x1440 resolution and 6.9-inch full-rectangle diagonal.

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Galaxy S26 Ultra

1g lighter.

Published device weight, without a case.

15R
215g
Galaxy S26 Ultra
214g

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Galaxy S26 Ultra

0.07″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

15R
6.83
Galaxy S26 Ultra
6.9

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

15R
Not verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra
5×

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

Up-to claims. Different test methods; no endurance winner.

15R
Not verified
Galaxy S26 Ultra
Up to 31h

Shared 40-hour scale · not mixed-use battery life

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15R Galaxy S26 Ultra
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15R: Required display inputs are incomplete.

Galaxy S26 Ultra: Scores Samsung-published 2,600-nit peak brightness and 120Hz, plus 498.01 ppi calculated from its published resolution and full-rectangle diagonal. Brightness is not independently measured.

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Full specifications

All specs71 specifications15RGalaxy S26 Ultra
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Not verifiedClaimed peak brightness · HBM is a different measurement and is not substituted for an unpublished peak figure.
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
2600 nits
Pixel density
498.01 ppi
Maximum refresh rate
165Hz
The 15R supports 144/165 Hz only in specified apps.
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
120Hz
Native telephoto reach
Not verified
8K video recording
NoThe published native video modes reach 4K; no native 8K mode is listed.
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Yes
Claimed video playbackUp-to manufacturer claims. Playback protocols differ.
Not verified
31 hours
Wireless charging
Not verified
Yes
Published support term
7 years
Display specification
Parameters Size: 17.35 cm (6.83 inches, measured diagonally from corner to corner) Resolution: 2800×1272 Pixels (FHD+), 450 ppi Aspect Ratio: 19.8:9 HBM: 1800 nits Refresh Rate: 60/90/120/144/165Hz Adaptive, Maximum 165Hz (144/165Hz only supported in listed apps) Display Cover Glass: Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i 100% DCI-P3 (Typical) 1.07 billion colors (10-bit); Features Sun display Reduce white point Eye comfort reminders Motion cues Eye comfort for gaming Color enhancement Color appearance model
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
RAM and storage configuration
12 GB RAM; 256 GB storage. Operating System: OxygenOS 16.0 based on Android™ 16 Platform: Snapdragon® 8 Gen 5 Mobile Platform CPU: Qualcomm® Oryon™ CPU @3.8GHz GPU: Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU 8-series@1225MHz RAM: 12GB LPDDR5X Ultra Storage: 256GB/512GB/ UFS 4.1 Battery: 7400mAh/27.98Wh (Typical Capacity) Vibration: X-axis linear motor Available configurations: 12GB+256GB / 12GB+512GB
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Camera system
Main Camera Sensor: Sony's IMX906 Megapixels: 50 Lens Quantity: 6P Optical Image Stabilization: Yes Focal Length: 24 mm equivalent Aperture: ƒ/1.8 Field of View: 84° Autofocus: Yes; Ultra-wide Camera Megapixels: 8 Lens Quantity: 5P Focal Length: 16 mm equivalent Aperture: ƒ/2.2 Field of view: 112°; Flash Rear mounted LED monochrome temperature, single light; Video 4K video: 120 fps, 60 fps, 30 fps 1080P video: 120 fps, 60 fps, 30 fps 720P video: 30 fps 4K EIS/OIS video: 120 fps, 60 fps, 30 fps 1080P EIS/OIS video: 120 fps, 60 fps, 30 fps 720P EIS/OIS video: 30 fps 4K SLO-MO video: 120 fps 1080P SLO-MO video: 240 fps, 120 fps 720P SLO-MO video: 480 fps, 240 fps 4K TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps Support cinematic video shooting Support multi-view video shooting Support video zoom shooting; Features Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, PRO, Hypertext, DOC SCANNER; Front Camera Megapixels: 32 Lens Quantity: 5P Focal Length: 25 mm equivalent Autofocus: Yes Aperture: f/2.0; Video 4K video: 30 fps 1080P video: 30 fps 720P video: 30 fps 4K EIS/OIS video: 30 fps 1080P EIS/OIS video: 30 fps 720P EIS/OIS video: 30 fps 4K TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps Support multi-view video shooting; Features Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Battery and charging
7400 mAh UK battery capacity; 80 W SUPERVOOC. 80W SUPERVOOC™
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Dimensions
163.41 × 77.04 × 8.3 mm (height × width × depth); Mint Breeze finish
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Regional SIM / network configuration
UK configuration. LTE/LTE-A 4×4 MIMO, Supports up to UL cat13 (150Mbps) DL cat20 (1600Mbps), depending on carrier support; Band GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA: Band 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 LTE FDD: Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/30/32/66/71 LTE TDD: Band 34/38/39/40/41/42/48 5G NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n13/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n75/n77/n78; Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Display WLAN Tethering Wi-Fi 5GHz 160MHz 2×2 MIMO; Bluetooth Bluetooth® 6.0, Low Energy SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0; NFC NFC Enabled; Positioning GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5). US carrier compatibility and availability need separate confirmation.
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Physical RAM
12 GBVirtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Display resolution
Not verified
Panel technology
Not verifiedNot stated in the checked manufacturer specification; not treated as zero or absent.
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Pixel density
Not verified
Height
Not verified
Form factor
Not verified
UK battery capacity
7400 mAhRegional capacities differ; this value is from the UK technical page.
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Wired charging power
80 WSUPERVOOC conditions and compatible charger/cable apply.
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Front camera
Not verified
Memory card support
Not verifiedNot stated in the checked manufacturer specification; not treated as zero or absent.
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
UK manufacturer reference price
Not verifiedNo dated price for the selected SKU was returned with the checked configuration payload.
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Dimensions — Height
Not verified
Dimensions — Width
Not verified
Dimensions — Thickness
Not verified
Dimensions — Weight
214g (Charcoal Black) 215g (Mint Breeze)
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Display — Parameters
Size: 17.35 cm (6.83 inches, measured diagonally from corner to corner) Resolution: 2800×1272 Pixels (FHD+), 450 ppi Aspect Ratio: 19.8:9 HBM: 1800 nits Refresh Rate: 60/90/120/144/165Hz Adaptive, Maximum 165Hz (144/165Hz only supported in listed apps) Display Cover Glass: Corning® Gorilla® Glass 7i 100% DCI-P3 (Typical) 1.07 billion colors (10-bit)
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Display — Features
Sun display Reduce white point Eye comfort reminders Motion cues Eye comfort for gaming Color enhancement Color appearance model
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Performance — Performance
Operating System: OxygenOS 16.0 based on Android™ 16 Platform: Snapdragon® 8 Gen 5 Mobile Platform CPU: Qualcomm® Oryon™ CPU @3.8GHz GPU: Qualcomm® Adreno™ GPU 8-series@1225MHz RAM: 12GB LPDDR5X Ultra Storage: 256GB/512GB/ UFS 4.1 Battery: 7400mAh/27.98Wh (Typical Capacity) Vibration: X-axis linear motor Available configurations: 12GB+256GB / 12GB+512GB
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Charge — Charge
Not verified
Camera — Main Camera
Sensor: Sony's IMX906 Megapixels: 50 Lens Quantity: 6P Optical Image Stabilization: Yes Focal Length: 24 mm equivalent Aperture: ƒ/1.8 Field of View: 84° Autofocus: Yes
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Camera — Ultra-wide Camera
Megapixels: 8 Lens Quantity: 5P Focal Length: 16 mm equivalent Aperture: ƒ/2.2 Field of view: 112°
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Camera — Flash
Rear mounted LED monochrome temperature, single light
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Camera — Video
4K video: 120 fps, 60 fps, 30 fps 1080P video: 120 fps, 60 fps, 30 fps 720P video: 30 fps 4K EIS/OIS video: 120 fps, 60 fps, 30 fps 1080P EIS/OIS video: 120 fps, 60 fps, 30 fps 720P EIS/OIS video: 30 fps 4K SLO-MO video: 120 fps 1080P SLO-MO video: 240 fps, 120 fps 720P SLO-MO video: 480 fps, 240 fps 4K TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps Support cinematic video shooting Support multi-view video shooting Support video zoom shooting
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Camera — Features
Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Cinematic, SLO-MO, Long Exposure, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE, HI-RES, Google Lens, PRO, Hypertext, DOC SCANNER
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Camera — Front Camera
Megapixels: 32 Lens Quantity: 5P Focal Length: 25 mm equivalent Autofocus: Yes Aperture: f/2.0
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Camera — Video
4K video: 30 fps 1080P video: 30 fps 720P video: 30 fps 4K EIS/OIS video: 30 fps 1080P EIS/OIS video: 30 fps 720P EIS/OIS video: 30 fps 4K TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps 1080P TIME-LAPSE: 30 fps Support multi-view video shooting
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Camera — Features
Photo, Video, Portrait, Night, Panorama, Dual-view video, TIME-LAPSE
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Connectivity — LTE/LTE-A
4×4 MIMO, Supports up to UL cat13 (150Mbps) DL cat20 (1600Mbps), depending on carrier support
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Connectivity — Band
GSM: 850/900/1800/1900MHz WCDMA: Band 1/2/4/5/6/8/19 LTE FDD: Band 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/18/19/20/25/26/28/30/32/66/71 LTE TDD: Band 34/38/39/40/41/42/48 5G NR: n1/n2/n3/n5/n7/n8/n12/n13/n20/n25/n26/n28/n30/n38/n40/n41/n48/n66/n71/n75/n77/n78
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Connectivity — Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Display WLAN Tethering Wi-Fi 5GHz 160MHz 2×2 MIMO
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Connectivity — Bluetooth
Bluetooth® 6.0, Low Energy SBC, AAC, LDAC, aptX, aptX HD, LHDC 5.0
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Connectivity — NFC
Not verified
Connectivity — Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1C+B2a), Galileo (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Sensors — Sensors
Proximity sensor Ambient light sensor Color temperature sensor E-compass Accelerometer Gyroscope Infrared remote control
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Ports — Ports
USB 2.0 USB Type-C Support standard Type-C earphones Dual nano-SIM slot
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Buttons — Buttons
Interface uses virtual navigation buttons and navigation gestures.
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Audio — Audio
Not verified
Multimedia — HDR Supported
Not verified
Multimedia — Audio Supported Formats
MP3, AAC, AMR, APE, OGG, FLAC, WAV, MIDI, WMA
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Multimedia — Video Supported Formats
MP4, 3GP, MKV, MOV, AVI, FLV, HEVC, AVC, VP9, VP8, AV1, WEBM, TS, M2TS, ASF
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Multimedia — Image Supported Formats
JPEG, BMP, PNG, DNG, HEIF, AVIF, WEBP, GIF, WBMP, ICO
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Eco-design — Compatibility with removable memory cards
Not verified
Eco-design — Weight range of critical raw materials and environmentally relevant materials
1) Cobalt in the battery: above 10 g 2) Tantalum in capacitors: less than 0.01 g 3) Neodymium in loud speakers & vibration motors & and other magnets: above 0.2 g 4) Gold in all components: less than 0.02 g
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Eco-design — Recyclability rate Rcyc
Not verified
Eco-design — Percentage of recycled content for the product or a part
Not verified
Eco-design — Minimum battery endurance in cycles in number of cycles
Not verified
In The Box — In The Box
OnePlus 15R USB Data Cable SIM Ejector Tool Quick Guide Safety Guide
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
Not verified
Note — Note
1. Relevant product parameter descriptions have been addressed on the corresponding pages and will not be repeated here. For details, please refer to the specific instructions on each page. 2. Due to the mobile phone system file occupying space (including Android system and pre-installed apps), the available memory capacity is less than this value. Storage capacity will vary based on software version and may vary from device to device. 3. Photo pixels of different camera modes may vary, please refer to the actual situation. Video pixels of different shooting modes may also vary, please refer to the actual situation. 4. The OnePlus 15R battery has a typical capacity of 7400 mAh (27.98 Wh) and a rated capacity of 7250 mAh (27.41 Wh). The data is based on the OnePlus Test Laboratory calculation, and due to different individual usage habits, machine aging and other factors, the experience may vary, please refer to the actual experience. 5. Product pictures and content on the page are for illustrative purposes only. The actual results (including but not limited to appearance, color, size) and the screen display content (including but not limited to background, UI, and picture) may vary; 6. Numbers are theoretical, obtained under a controlled test environment (see each specific description) and provided by the supplier or the OnePlus laboratory. Actual performance may vary due to individual product differences, software versions, use conditions and environmental factors. Please refer to the actual experience. 7. Due to the real-time changes in product batches and supply factors, in order to provide accurate information on product information, specifications, and product characteristics, OnePlus may adjust and revise the text descriptions, picture effects, and other content on the above pages in real time to match the reality of the product performance, specifications, index, parts and other information; in the event that page modifications and adjustments are necessary, no special notice will be given. 8. The operating system information is for reference only, subject to the actual product. If updated, no further notice will be given. 9. The highest reported SAR value: Head SAR: 0.991W/kg; Body SAR: 1.289W/kg.
SourceOnePlus UK 15R complete technical specifications
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OnePlus 15R

256 GB · checked 10 Sept 2026

Your weighted scoreNot availableSelected categories: None.

Comparable evidence is missing in one or more selected categories.

DisplayNot scored

Required display inputs are incomplete.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Comparable display specifications.

CameraNot scored

Camera hardware is listed, but all inputs for the camera-capability model have not been verified.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Complete model-defined camera workflow evidence.

BatteryNot scored

Comparable battery claim inputs are missing.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Playback and charging conditions.

PerformanceNot scored

Comparable independent CPU, GPU and sustained-performance measurements are not available here.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Independent benchmarks.

LongevityNot scored

The published update policy is listed separately; remaining support is not converted into a quality score.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Comparable remaining-support scoring methodology.

Specifications & verification
Weight215 gmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus
Width77.04 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus
Thickness8.3 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus
Display size6.83 inchesmanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus
Peak brightnessNot verified

not published

OnePlus
Claimed video playbackNot verified

not published

Claimed charging rateNot verified

not published

Published total supportNot verified

not published

Wireless chargingNot verified

not published

Reverse wireless chargingNot verified

not published

Headphone jackNot verified

not published

Expandable storageNot verified

not published

OnePlus
eSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus
IP ratingNot verified

not published

RAM12 GBmanufacturer · high confidence

Virtual RAM expansion is not counted as physical memory.

OnePlus
Pixel density450 ppimanufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus
Maximum refresh rate165 Hzmanufacturer · high confidence

The 15R supports 144/165 Hz only in specified apps.

OnePlus
Native telephoto reachNot verified

not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

not published

Rear camera modules2manufacturer · high confidenceOnePlus
8K recordingNomanufacturer · high confidence

The published native video modes reach 4K; no native 8K mode is listed.

OnePlus
Reference MSRPNot verified
All sources2
  1. OnePlus UK 15R complete technical specificationsOnePlus · accessed 2026-09-10
  2. OnePlus UK OnePlus 15R Mint Breeze 12 GB RAM + 256 GB ROM configurationOnePlus · accessed 2026-09-10

Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra

256 GB · checked 4 Sept 2026

Your weighted scoreNot availableSelected categories: None.

Comparable evidence is missing in one or more selected categories.

Display94.3 / 100

Scores Samsung-published 2,600-nit peak brightness and 120Hz, plus 498.01 ppi calculated from its published resolution and full-rectangle diagonal. Brightness is not independently measured.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage
Published peak brightnessSource value: 2600
86.67 × 40% = 34.67

Manufacturer-published peak figure; not an independent measurement.

Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung UKSamsung UK
Pixel densitySource value: 498.01
99.01 × 35% = 34.65

Samsung does not publish PPI. This value is calculated from its published 3120x1440 resolution and 6.9-inch full-rectangle diagonal.

Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung UKSamsung UK
Maximum adaptive refresh rateSource value: 120
100.00 × 25% = 25.00Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung UKSamsung UK

Category score = 34.67 + 34.65 + 25.00 = 94.32

Camera91.3 / 100

A published-capability score, not an image-quality verdict. It counts native 5x reach, Samsung's 10x optical-quality mode, four rear modules, 8K and three named pro workflows.

Selected weight: 1.

medium confidence · 100% model coverage
Native telephoto reachSource value: 5
100.00 × 25% = 25.00

Samsung identifies 3x and 5x as optical zoom and 2x and 10x as Adaptive Pixel optical-quality zoom.

Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung UKSamsung Newsroom UKSamsung DeveloperSamsung Support UK
Published optical-quality reachSource value: 10
100.00 × 15% = 15.00

Samsung identifies 3x and 5x as optical zoom and 2x and 10x as Adaptive Pixel optical-quality zoom.

Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung UKSamsung Newsroom UKSamsung DeveloperSamsung Support UK
Published pro workflowsSource value: 3
75.00 × 35% = 26.25

Counts Samsung Log, Expert RAW and recording to external USB storage. Samsung does not publish genlock support. This measures support, not output quality.

Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung UKSamsung Newsroom UKSamsung DeveloperSamsung Support UK
8K recording availableSource value: 1
100.00 × 5% = 5.00Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung UKSamsung Newsroom UKSamsung DeveloperSamsung Support UK
Native rear camera modulesSource value: 4
100.00 × 20% = 20.00Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung UKSamsung Newsroom UKSamsung DeveloperSamsung Support UK

Category score = 25.00 + 15.00 + 26.25 + 5.00 + 20.00 = 91.25

Battery92.6 / 100

Combines Samsung's up-to 31-hour local-720p-video estimate with its up-to-75%-in-around-30-minutes claim. Different manufacturer test methods make cross-brand confidence low.

Selected weight: 1.

low confidence · 100% model coverage
Manufacturer-claimed local video playbackSource value: 31
88.57 × 65% = 57.57

Samsung's up-to figure is an internal estimate using a locally stored 720p video on pre-release hardware; it is not mixed-use or web-browsing endurance.

Samsung UK
Manufacturer-claimed charging rateSource value: 2.5
100.00 × 35% = 35.00

Derived from Samsung's up-to-75% in around 30 minutes claim with a 60W adapter; it is not a sustained charging rate.

Samsung Newsroom UK

Category score = 57.57 + 35.00 = 92.57

PerformanceNot scored

Samsung publishes chip identity and relative generation-over-generation claims, but no comparable cross-platform benchmark under this methodology.

Selected weight: 1.

Missing: Comparable independently measured CPU benchmark, Comparable independently measured GPU benchmark, Comparable sustained-performance test.

Longevity100.0 / 100

Samsung promises seven OS generations and seven years of security updates from global launch; this scores the published seven-year commitment at the model ceiling.

Selected weight: 1.

high confidence · 100% model coverage
Published software-support durationSource value: 7
100.00 × 100% = 100.00

Samsung promises seven OS generations and seven years of security updates from global launch; its UK business specification lists security support through 28 February 2033.

Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung Business UK

Category score = 100.00 = 100.00

Specifications & verification
Weight214 gmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UKSamsung UK
Width78.1 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UKSamsung UK
Thickness7.9 mmmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UKSamsung UK
Display size6.9 inchesmanufacturer · high confidence

Full-rectangle diagonal; Samsung states 6.7 inches accounting for rounded corners and that actual viewable area is smaller.

Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung UK
Peak brightness2600 nitsmanufacturer · medium confidence

Manufacturer-published peak, not an independent measurement.

Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung UK
Claimed video playback31 hoursmanufacturer · medium confidence

Manufacturer up-to claim; not mixed-use endurance.

Samsung internal estimate on pre-release hardware with a locally stored 720p video, Bluetooth earphones and default settings over LTE.

Samsung UK
Claimed charging rate2.5% per minutecalculated · low confidence

A normalized rate derived from an approximate manufacturer claim, not a sustained measurement. A 60W adapter is required and sold separately.

75 percent divided by approximately 30 minutes.

Samsung Newsroom UK
Published total support7 yearsmanufacturer · high confidence

Seven OS generations and seven years of security updates from global launch; UK security-support date is listed as 28 February 2033.

Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung Business UK
Wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

Samsung lists WPC-compatible Super Fast Wireless Charging; its UK launch table does not state wattage.

Samsung Newsroom UK
Reverse wireless chargingYesmanufacturer · high confidence

Published as Wireless PowerShare, subject to Samsung's compatibility and battery-level limitations.

Samsung Newsroom UK
Headphone jackNomanufacturer · high confidence

Samsung lists the earjack as USB Type-C rather than a 3.5mm socket.

Samsung Business UK
Expandable storageNomanufacturer · high confidence

Samsung's UK comparison table marks Micro SD as N/A.

Samsung UK
eSIM onlyNomanufacturer · high confidence

The UK specification supports nano-SIM and eSIM combinations.

Samsung Business UK
IP ratingIP68manufacturer · high confidence

Samsung's lab claim is up to 1.5m of fresh water for 30 minutes; resistance is not permanent.

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RAM12 GBmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UKSamsung UK
Native telephoto reachmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UKSamsung UK
Claimed optical-quality reach10×manufacturer · high confidence

Samsung's Adaptive Pixel optical-quality mode is not a separate native 10x lens.

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Rear camera modules4manufacturer · high confidenceSamsung Newsroom UKSamsung UK
8K recordingYesmanufacturer · high confidenceSamsung UK
Reference MSRP£1,279.00Samsung Newsroom UKSamsung UK
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