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Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Samsung Galaxy S25

Real specs. Clear sources.Exact variants · Checked 4 Sept 2026
Samsung256 GB

Galaxy S26

6.3″ · Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 120 Hz · Samsung Exynos 2600

UK SM-S942BZKGEUB · Black · 256 GBFull product profile
Galaxy S26 Front Black Black
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DIFFERENCES AT A GLANCE

Chipset
Galaxy S26: Samsung Exynos 2600 vs Galaxy S25: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Typical battery capacity
Galaxy S26: 4,300 mAh vs Galaxy S25: 4,000 mAh
Galaxy S26 first, Galaxy S25 second. Different is not better: see every verified difference below.
See the 7 verified differences
Samsung256 GB

Galaxy S25

6.2 inches. Just 162 grams.

256 GB · 12 GB RAM · Navy · UK SM-S931BDBGEUBFull product profile
Galaxy S25 in Navy, front and rearNavy
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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
01 / 06

Chipset

A different chip or core configuration is a hardware change, not a measured performance uplift.

Galaxy S26Samsung Exynos 2600

UK S26/S26+ launch table explicitly names Exynos 2600. Other regional Snapdragon configurations are not substituted.

Galaxy S25Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy

UK S25 launch explicitly names Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. No benchmark is inferred.

Explore the full specifications
Galaxy S26

0.1″ larger diagonal.

Bigger is a preference, not a quality score.

Galaxy S26
6.3″
Galaxy S25
6.2″

Relative diagonals · illustrative shape, not actual size

DATA INCOMPLETE

Camera details matter.

Dedicated telephoto reach. No digital or crop zoom.

Galaxy S26
Not verified
Galaxy S25
3×

Lens illustration · not an image-quality test

DATA INCOMPLETE

Playback on paper.

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

Galaxy S26
Not verified
Galaxy S25
Up to 29h

Arcs on a shared 0–40 h scale · not mixed-use battery life

WHAT CHANGES BETWEEN THEM?

Key differences

Full specifications ↓

7 verified differences, most decision-relevant first. 2 are also drawn in Visual facts above. 1 manufacturer description restating separately listed fields is grouped below. Missing information stays separate.

Galaxy S26Samsung Exynos 2600
Galaxy S25Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy
Sources
Galaxy S26

UK S26/S26+ launch table explicitly names Exynos 2600. Other regional Snapdragon configurations are not substituted.

Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tables
Galaxy S25

UK S25 launch explicitly names Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. No benchmark is inferred.

Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditions

Different hardware. A chip name or generation does not quantify real-world performance.

Typical battery capacity

In Visual facts
Galaxy S264300 mAh
Galaxy S254000 mAh
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer value from Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

Direct typical capacity, separate from rated minimum.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

Capacity, charger power and bypass operation describe different capabilities. They do not establish measured runtime or a comparable charging time; check the exact test conditions and accessories.

Software support

Galaxy S26Manufacturer security-update period valid until 28 February 2033
Galaxy S25Seven OS generations · seven years of security updates from first global launch
Sources
Galaxy S26

Security support is separate from the number of major OS upgrades and installed software version.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy 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-S931BDBGEUB

Distinguish Android upgrades from security coverage. A total term from launch is not the support remaining from today or from purchase.

Battery and charging

Galaxy S264300 mAh (typical)
Galaxy S254000 mAh typical · up to 29 hours local video · up to 50% charge in around 30 minutes with a 25 W adapter
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claims. Exact source test conditions and capacity basis are retained; no independent endurance result is inferred. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Video Playback Time (Hours). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Removable. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Energy Efficiency Class. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy 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 conditions

Manufacturer claims for the stated mode and equipment. Read each test condition; this is not measured everyday battery life.

Main display diagonal (full rectangle)

Galaxy S266.3 in
Galaxy S256.2 in
Sources
Galaxy S26

Exact manufacturer Display / Size (Main_Display): 159.3mm (6.3" full rectangle) / 155.9mm (6.1" rounded corners). Main-display full-rectangle diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area. Cover/sub displays remain separate.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

Check the exact configuration and source conditions for your use.

Camera system

Galaxy S2650.0 MP + 10.0 MP + 12.0 MP (Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)); F1.8, F2.4, F2.2 (Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)); Rear Camera - Auto Focus (yes); Rear Camera - OIS (yes); Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 30x (Rear Camera - Zoom); 12.0 MP (Front Camera - Resolution); F2.2 (Front Camera - F Number); Front Camera - Auto Focus (yes); Rear Camera - Flash (yes); UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps (Video Recording Resolution); 240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD (Slow Motion)
Galaxy S2550 MP main · 12 MP ultra-wide · 10 MP 3× telephoto
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Auto Focus. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - OIS. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Zoom. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - Resolution. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - F Number. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - Auto Focus. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Flash. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Video Recording Resolution. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Slow Motion.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
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 conditions

Compare the camera hardware and recording modes. Matching megapixels or zoom do not mean identical cameras.

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Display specification

Galaxy S26159.3 mm (≈6.27-inch, calculated) (6.3" full rectangle) / 155.9mm (6.1" rounded corners) (Size, main display); 2340 x 1080 (FHD+) (Resolution, main display); Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Technology, main display); 16M (Colour Depth, main display); 120 Hz (Max Refresh Rate, main display)
Galaxy S256.2-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X · 2340 × 1080 · adaptive up to 120 Hz
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Main_Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Technology (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Colour Depth (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Max Refresh Rate (Main Display).

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
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 conditions

Check 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

Galaxy S26149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm (height × width × depth)
Galaxy S25146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm (height × width × depth)
Sources
Galaxy S26

Exact manufacturer row Dimension (HxWxD, mm); source axes and millimetre unit retained.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

Uses the labelled SKU table HxWxD order, not launch width-first positions.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Small physical differences (3)
Galaxy S2671.7 mm
Galaxy S2570.5 mm
Sources
Galaxy S26

Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

A size or weight trade-off; it does not establish the better product.

Configuration & compatibility details (2)

Memory and storage

Galaxy S2612 GB physical RAM; 256 GB nominal storage
Galaxy S2512 GB RAM · 256 GB storage
Sources
Galaxy S26

Exact selected manufacturer SKU; available storage is lower. Virtual or storage-backed RAM is not included.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy 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-S931BDBGEUB

A 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 and network configuration

Galaxy S26UK SM-S942BZKGEUB; Number of SIM: Dual-SIM; SIM size: Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM Slot Type: SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; Infra: 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL; 2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900; 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900); 4G FDD LTE: 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); 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500); 5G FDD Sub6: 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); 5G TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500); 5G SDL Sub6: N75(1500+)
Galaxy S25UK SM-S931BDBGEUB · 12 GB / 256 GB · nano-SIM + eSIM
Sources
Galaxy S26

Exact UK manufacturer listing. This does not assert every carrier feature, roaming capability or stock status.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy 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-S931BDBGEUB

These descriptions or measurements differ. Wording alone does not establish a different capability; check the exact configuration.

Missing or non-comparable evidence (114)

Main-camera aperture control

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Fixed f/1.8
Sources
Galaxy S26

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Aperture is matched to the named Wide lens, not another row or telephoto aperture.

Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ordinary rear 4K recording maximum

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy 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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front 4K recording maximum

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

General Video Recording Resolution does not establish the front-camera maximum.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Main camera optical stabilisation

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
Galaxy S26

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

The S25 launch table explicitly attaches OIS to the Wide lens.

Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front camera optical stabilisation

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Rear-system OIS is not transferred to the front lens.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Claimed video playback

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S2529 hours
Sources
Galaxy S26

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy 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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Maximum wired charging power

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy 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 conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Time to 50% wired charge

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S2530 minutes
Sources
Galaxy S26

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

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.

Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Storage technology

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Expandable storage

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Not verified for this exact model.

Galaxy S25 256GB — Specifications and Software Support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless connectivity

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Wi-Fi 7 · Bluetooth 5.4 · NFC
Sources
Galaxy S26

No source recorded for this side.

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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

eSIM support

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
Galaxy S26

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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published support term

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S257 years
Sources
Galaxy S26

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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Promised OS version upgrades

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S257
Sources
Galaxy S26

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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Launch operating system

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Android 15 · One UI 7
Sources
Galaxy S26

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Launch table wording, not a claim about the latest available or installed release.

Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

USB connector and data transfer

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25USB-C · USB 3.2 Gen 1
Sources
Galaxy S26

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy 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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Bluetooth version

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S255.4
Sources
Galaxy S26

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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published wired charge test duration

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S2530 minutes
Sources
Galaxy S26

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 conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published wired charge endpoint

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S2550%
Sources
Galaxy S26

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 conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published CPU clock groups

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S254.47 GHz · 3.5 GHz
Sources
Galaxy S26

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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published CPU core count

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S258
Sources
Galaxy S26

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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Samsung DeX support

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
Galaxy S26

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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Main display resolution

Galaxy S262340 x 1080 (FHD+)
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Main Display).

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Main display size

Galaxy S26159.3mm (6.3" full rectangle) / 155.9mm (6.1" rounded corners)
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Main_Display).

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Main display technology

Galaxy S26Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Technology (Main Display).

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Main display resolution

Galaxy S262340 x 1080 (FHD+)
Galaxy S252340 × 1080
Sources
Galaxy S26

Exact manufacturer Display / Resolution (Main Display): 2340 x 1080 (FHD+). Original manufacturer main-display scope retained; not an independent picture-quality score.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

Exact model pixel dimensions; FHD+ and QHD+ remain different tiers.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

One source states less detail or a rounded figure. This is not a verified difference; check the exact configuration.

Dual eSIM support

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
Galaxy S26

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Explicit SIM Slot Type includes Dual eSIM.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Front camera

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S2512 MP · f/2.2 · autofocus
Sources
Galaxy S26

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

The separate Front Camera rows identify pixels, aperture and autofocus.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Headphone jack

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25No
Sources
Galaxy S26

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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Ingress protection

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25IP68
Sources
Galaxy S26

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Controlled submersion up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish and is not a permanent waterproof guarantee.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

RAM technology

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published minimum battery endurance cycles

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S252000 cycles
Sources
Galaxy S26

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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

NFC

Galaxy S26Yes
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Exact source capability wording, scoped to NFC. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
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 peak brightness

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S252600 nits
Sources
Galaxy S26

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy 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 Capabilities

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Pixel density

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25415.67867603060375 ppi
Sources
Galaxy S26

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Calculated pixel density, not a separate manufacturer measurement.

Galaxy S25 256GB — Specifications and Software Support

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rated minimum battery capacity

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S253885 mAh
Sources
Galaxy S26

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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear camera modules

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S253
Sources
Galaxy S26

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Named physical camera inventory; optical-quality crops are not extra cameras.

Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Rear 8K recording maximum

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S2530 fps
Sources
Galaxy S26

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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Reverse wireless charging

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
Galaxy S26

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 conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published security update end date

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S252032-01-31
Sources
Galaxy S26

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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio and Video — Audio Playing Format

Galaxy S26MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APE
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio and Video — Stereo Support

Galaxy S26Yes
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio and Video — Video Playing Format

Galaxy S26MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Audio and Video — Video Playing Resolution

Galaxy S26UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fps
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery — Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical)

Galaxy S264300
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery — Energy Efficiency Class

Galaxy S26A
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery — Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles

Galaxy S261200
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Battery — Video Playback Time (Hours)

Galaxy S26Up to 30
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Front Camera - Auto Focus

Galaxy S26Yes
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Front Camera - F Number

Galaxy S26F2.2
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Front Camera - Resolution

Galaxy S2612.0 MP
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Rear Camera - Auto Focus

Galaxy S26Yes
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)

Galaxy S26F1.8, F2.4, F2.2
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Rear Camera - Flash

Galaxy S26Yes
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Rear Camera - OIS

Galaxy S26Yes
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)

Galaxy S2650.0 MP + 10.0 MP + 12.0 MP
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Rear Camera - Zoom

Galaxy S26Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor), Digital Zoom up to 30x
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Slow Motion

Galaxy S26240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Camera — Video Recording Resolution

Galaxy S26UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — Bluetooth Version

Galaxy S26Bluetooth v5.4
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — Earjack

Galaxy S26USB Type-C
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — Location Technology

Galaxy S26GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — MHL

Galaxy S26No
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — NFC

Galaxy S26Yes
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — PC Sync.

Galaxy S26Smart Switch (PC version)
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — USB Interface

Galaxy S26USB Type-C
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — USB Version

Galaxy S26USB 3.2 Gen 1
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — Wi-Fi

Galaxy S26802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Connectivity — Wi-Fi Direct

Galaxy S26Yes
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Colour Depth (Main Display)

Galaxy S2616M
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Display — Max Refresh Rate (Main Display)

Galaxy S26120 Hz
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ECO Design — Recyclability (%)

Galaxy S2613.6
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ECO Design — Recycled Content (%)

Galaxy S2621.2
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Cobalt (g)

Galaxy S2610 ≤
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Gold (g)

Galaxy S26< 0.02
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Neodymium (g)

Galaxy S260.2 ≤
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Tantalum (g)

Galaxy S260.01 ≤ < 0.1
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

General Information — Form Factor

Galaxy S26Touchscreen Bar
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Network/Bearer — 2G GSM

Galaxy S26GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Network/Bearer — 3G UMTS

Galaxy S26B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Network/Bearer — 4G FDD LTE

Galaxy S26B1(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)
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Network/Bearer — 4G TDD LTE

Galaxy S26B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Network/Bearer — 5G FDD Sub6

Galaxy S26N1(2100), N2(1900), N3(1800), N5(850), N7(2600), N8(900), N12(700), N20(800), N25(1900), N26(850), N28(700), N66(AWS-3)
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Network/Bearer — 5G SDL Sub6

Galaxy S26N75(1500+)
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Network/Bearer — 5G TDD Sub6

Galaxy S26N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Network/Bearer — Infra

Galaxy S262G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Network/Bearer — Number of SIM

Galaxy S26Dual-SIM
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Network/Bearer — SIM size

Galaxy S26Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Network/Bearer — SIM Slot Type

Galaxy S26SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

OS

Galaxy S26Android
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Physical specification — Dimension (HxWxD, mm)

Galaxy S26149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Physical specification — Weight (g)

Galaxy S26167
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Processor — CPU Speed

Galaxy S263.8GHz, 3.26GHz, 2.76GHz
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Processor — CPU Type

Galaxy S26Deca-Core
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Sensors

Galaxy S26Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Services and Applications — Bluetooth® Hearing Aid Support

Galaxy S26Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid(ASHA)
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Services and Applications — Gear Support

Galaxy S26Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds4, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds3 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch Active
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Services and Applications — Mobile TV

Galaxy S26No
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Services and Applications — Samsung DeX Support

Galaxy S26Yes
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Services and Applications — SmartThings Support

Galaxy S26Yes
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Software Support — Security Update Period (Valid until)

Galaxy S2628 February 2033
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Storage/Memory — Available Storage (GB)

Galaxy S26220.1
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Storage/Memory — Memory_(GB)

Galaxy S2612
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Storage/Memory — Storage (GB)

Galaxy S26256
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.

Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specifications
Galaxy S25

No source recorded for this side.

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Stereo support

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
Galaxy S26

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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

US model distinction

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

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-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

8K recording

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
Galaxy S26

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.

Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUB

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Wireless charging

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Yes
Sources
Galaxy S26

Not verified for this exact model.

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy S25

Named wireless charging support with WPC-compatible equipment, not a guaranteed charging rate.

Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

Published wireless charging maximum

Galaxy S26Not verified
Galaxy S25Not verified
Sources
Galaxy S26

No source recorded for this side.

Galaxy 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 conditions

Evidence is missing or conflicting on at least one side. This is not a verified difference.

11 shared fields have the same recorded value.

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Full specifications

All specs139 specificationsGalaxy S26Galaxy S25
167g
Manufacturer value from Weight (g); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
162g
Exact UK device mass, not parcel or differently configured mass.
71.7mm
Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.
70.5mm
Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.
7.2mm
Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.
7.2mm
Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.
149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2 mm (height × width × depth)Exact manufacturer row Dimension (HxWxD, mm); source axes and millimetre unit retained.
146.9 × 70.5 × 7.2 mm (height × width × depth)Uses the labelled SKU table HxWxD order, not launch width-first positions.
Physical specification — Weight (g)
Sources
167Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Cobalt (g)
Sources
10 ≤Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Tantalum (g)
Sources
0.01 ≤ < 0.1Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Neodymium (g)
Sources
0.2 ≤Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
ECO Design — Weight of Critical Raw Material - Gold (g)
Sources
< 0.02Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
slabExact manufacturer General Information / Form Factor: Touchscreen Bar. Shared form normalization: Touchscreen Bar→slab, Folder→foldable, Flip→flip. Original manufacturer designation is retained; no form is inferred from a model name.
slabExplicit Touchscreen Bar form.
Manufacturer colour
Sources
BlackExact manufacturer catalogue modelCode SM-S942BZKGEUB, fmyChipType=COLOR: Black. Storage/radio options and display colour depth are separate fields.
Not verified
149.6 mmExact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.
146.9 mmLabelled height.
6.3″
Main display diagonal (full rectangle) · Exact manufacturer Display / Size (Main_Display): 159.3mm (6.3" full rectangle) / 155.9mm (6.1" rounded corners). Main-display full-rectangle diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area. Cover/sub displays remain separate.
6.2″
Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.
Published peak brightnessManufacturer peak claims use different test conditions.
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
2600 nitsSamsung's S25-series FAQ states 2,600 nits; this is a manufacturer peak claim, not an independent measurement.
Pixel density
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
415.68 ppiCalculated pixel density, not a separate manufacturer measurement.
120Hz
Maximum main display refresh rate · Exact manufacturer Display / Max Refresh Rate (Main Display): 120 Hz. Published maximum main-display refresh rate, separate from a touch sampling rate or a measured gaming result.
120Hz
Up-to adaptive 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or response-time result.
159.3 mm (≈6.27-inch, calculated) (6.3" full rectangle) / 155.9mm (6.1" rounded corners) (Size, main display); 2340 x 1080 (FHD+) (Resolution, main display); Dynamic AMOLED 2X (Technology, main display); 16M (Colour Depth, main display); 120 Hz (Max Refresh Rate, main display)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Main_Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Technology (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Colour Depth (Main Display). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Max Refresh Rate (Main Display).
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.
Main display size
Sources
159.3mm (6.3" full rectangle) / 155.9mm (6.1" rounded corners)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Size (Main_Display).
Not verified
Main display resolution
Sources
2340 x 1080 (FHD+)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Resolution (Main Display).
Not verified
Main display technology
Sources
Dynamic AMOLED 2XManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Display. Source field: Technology (Main Display).
Not verified
Display — Colour Depth (Main Display)
Sources
16MManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Display — Max Refresh Rate (Main Display)
Sources
120 HzManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
2340 x 1080 (FHD+)Exact manufacturer Display / Resolution (Main Display): 2340 x 1080 (FHD+). Original manufacturer main-display scope retained; not an independent picture-quality score.
2340 × 1080Exact model pixel dimensions; FHD+ and QHD+ remain different tiers.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3×Dedicated telephoto reach · Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.
Rear camera modules
Sources
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
3Named physical camera inventory; optical-quality crops are not extra cameras.
8K video recording
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verified8K recording · Not verified for this exact model.
Yes8K recording · The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.
50.0 MP + 10.0 MP + 12.0 MP (Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)); F1.8 , F2.4 , F2.2 (Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)); Rear Camera - Auto Focus (yes); Rear Camera - OIS (yes); Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 30x (Rear Camera - Zoom); 12.0 MP (Front Camera - Resolution); F2.2 (Front Camera - F Number); Front Camera - Auto Focus (yes); Rear Camera - Flash (yes); UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fps (Video Recording Resolution); 240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHD (Slow Motion)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Auto Focus. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - OIS. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Zoom. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - Resolution. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - F Number. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Front Camera - Auto Focus. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Rear Camera - Flash. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Video Recording Resolution. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Camera. Source field: Slow Motion.
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.
YesExact source capability wording, scoped to Rear Camera - Auto Focus. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
YesExplicit rear-system autofocus; no focus-speed score is inferred.
YesExact source capability wording, scoped to Rear Camera - OIS. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
YesExplicit rear-system Yes; not proof every lens has OIS.
YesExact source capability wording, scoped to Front Camera - Auto Focus. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
YesExplicit front autofocus Yes.
Camera — Rear Camera - Resolution (Multiple)
Sources
50.0 MP + 10.0 MP + 12.0 MPManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Camera — Rear Camera - F Number (Multiple)
Sources
F1.8 , F2.4 , F2.2Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Camera — Rear Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Camera — Rear Camera - OIS
Sources
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Camera — Rear Camera - Zoom
Sources
Optical Zoom 3x, Optical quality Zoom 2x (Enabled by Adaptive Pixel sensor) , Digital Zoom up to 30xManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Camera — Front Camera - Resolution
Sources
12.0 MPManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Camera — Front Camera - F Number
Sources
F2.2Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Camera — Front Camera - Auto Focus
Sources
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Camera — Rear Camera - Flash
Sources
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Camera — Video Recording Resolution
Sources
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@30fpsManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Camera — Slow Motion
Sources
240fps @FHD, 120fps @FHD, 120fps @UHDManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
2×Main-sensor/crop claim, not an additional native lens.
Main-camera aperture control
Sources
Not verified
Fixed f/1.8Aperture is matched to the named Wide lens, not another row or telephoto aperture.
Main camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Not verified
YesThe S25 launch table explicitly attaches OIS to the Wide lens.
Front camera
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verified
12 MP · f/2.2 · autofocusThe separate Front Camera rows identify pixels, aperture and autofocus.
Rear 8K recording maximum
Sources
Galaxy S26No 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.
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
29 hoursPublished 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
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
YesNamed wireless charging support with WPC-compatible equipment, not a guaranteed charging rate.
4300 mAh (typical)Manufacturer claims. Exact source test conditions and capacity basis are retained; no independent endurance result is inferred. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Video Playback Time (Hours). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical). Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Removable. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Energy Efficiency Class. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles.
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.
4300 mAhManufacturer value from Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
4000 mAhDirect typical capacity, separate from rated minimum.
Battery — Video Playback Time (Hours)
Sources
Up to 30Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Battery — Battery Capacity (mAh, Typical)
Sources
4300Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
NoManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer claims. Exact source test conditions and capacity basis are retained; no independent endurance result is inferred. Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown. Manufacturer section: Battery. Source field: Removable.
NoThe exact table explicitly states Removable No.
Battery — Energy Efficiency Class
Sources
AManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Battery — Minimum Battery Endurance in Cycles
Sources
1200Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Wireless PowerShare
Sources
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
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verified
3885 mAhThe manufacturer footnote separately identifies this model’s rated/minimum capacity.
Time to 50% wired charge
Sources
Not verified
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.
Published wired charge endpoint
Sources
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
Not verified
30 minutesAround 30 minutes for the stated endpoint, not a comparable 50%-charge time.
Published minimum battery endurance cycles
Sources
Galaxy S26No 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
Galaxy S26No 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.
Manufacturer security-update period valid until 28 February 2033Security support is separate from the number of major OS upgrades and installed software version.
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.
Audio and Video — Stereo Support
Sources
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Services and Applications — Gear Support
Sources
Galaxy Ring, Galaxy Buds Core, Galaxy Buds4 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds Pro, Galaxy Buds Live, Galaxy Buds+, Galaxy Buds4, Galaxy Buds3, Galaxy Buds2, Galaxy Buds, Galaxy Buds3 FE, Galaxy Buds FE, Galaxy Fit3, Galaxy Fit2, Galaxy Watch FE, Galaxy Watch Ultra, Galaxy Watch8, Galaxy Watch7, Galaxy Watch6, Galaxy Watch5, Galaxy Watch4, Galaxy Watch3, Galaxy Watch, Galaxy Watch Active2, Galaxy Watch ActiveManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Services and Applications — Samsung DeX Support
Sources
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Services and Applications — Bluetooth® Hearing Aid Support
Sources
Android Audio Streaming for Hearing Aid(ASHA)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Services and Applications — SmartThings Support
Sources
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Software Support — Security Update Period (Valid until)
Sources
28 February 2033Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Launch operating system
Sources
Not verified
Android 15 · One UI 7Launch table wording, not a claim about the latest available or installed release.
Promised OS version upgrades
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verified
7Seven generations of OS updates; not the same quantity as years of support.
Samsung Exynos 2600UK S26/S26+ launch table explicitly names Exynos 2600. Other regional Snapdragon configurations are not substituted.
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite for GalaxyUK S25 launch explicitly names Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy. No benchmark is inferred.
12 GB physical RAM; 256 GB nominal storageExact selected manufacturer SKU; available storage is lower. Virtual or storage-backed RAM is not included.
12 GB RAM · 256 GB storageExact selected SKU table; neither 16 GB / 1 TB Ultra nor another capacity is substituted.
UK SM-S942BZKGEUB; Number of SIM: Dual-SIM; SIM size: Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM; SIM Slot Type: SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIM; Infra: 2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDL; 2G GSM: GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900; 3G UMTS: B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900); 4G FDD LTE: 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); 4G TDD LTE: B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500); 5G FDD Sub6: 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); 5G TDD Sub6: N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500); 5G SDL Sub6: N75(1500+)Exact UK manufacturer listing. This does not assert every carrier feature, roaming capability or stock status.
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.
12 GBManufacturer value from Memory_(GB); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
12 GBExplicit Memory_(GB), distinct from storage.
256 GBManufacturer value from Storage (GB); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.
256 GBExplicit internal capacity; available free space changes with software.
NFC
Sources
YesExact source capability wording, scoped to NFC. It does not assert the feature on every camera module or every carrier.
Not verified
Wi-Fi
Sources
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAM
Not verified
Bluetooth version
Sources
Bluetooth v5.4
Not verified
Published operating system
Sources
Android
Not verified
NoExact manufacturer SIM type: Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM. Regional operator support remains separate.
NoExplicit physical Nano-SIM support.
Processor — CPU Speed
Sources
3.8GHz, 3.26GHz, 2.76GHzManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Processor — CPU Type
Sources
Deca-CoreManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Storage/Memory — Memory_(GB)
Sources
12Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Storage/Memory — Storage (GB)
Sources
256Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Storage/Memory — Available Storage (GB)
Sources
220.1Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Network/Bearer — Number of SIM
Sources
Dual-SIMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Network/Bearer — SIM size
Sources
Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Network/Bearer — SIM Slot Type
Sources
SIM 1 + SIM 2 / SIM 1 + eSIM / Dual eSIMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Network/Bearer — Infra
Sources
2G GSM, 3G WCDMA, 4G LTE FDD, 4G LTE TDD, 5G Sub6 FDD, 5G Sub6 TDD, 5G Sub6 SDLManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Network/Bearer — 2G GSM
Sources
GSM850, GSM900, DCS1800, PCS1900Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Network/Bearer — 3G UMTS
Sources
B1(2100), B2(1900), B4(AWS), B5(850), B8(900)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Network/Bearer — 4G FDD LTE
Sources
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)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Network/Bearer — 4G TDD LTE
Sources
B38(2600), B39(1900), B40(2300), B41(2500)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Network/Bearer — 5G FDD Sub6
Sources
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)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Network/Bearer — 5G TDD Sub6
Sources
N38(2600), N40(2300), N41(2500), N77(3700), N78(3500)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Network/Bearer — 5G SDL Sub6
Sources
N75(1500+)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Connectivity — USB Interface
Sources
USB Type-CManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Connectivity — USB Version
Sources
USB 3.2 Gen 1Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Connectivity — Location Technology
Sources
GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, QZSSManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Connectivity — Earjack
Sources
USB Type-CManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Connectivity — MHL
Sources
NoManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Connectivity — Wi-Fi
Sources
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, EHT320, MIMO, 4096-QAMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Connectivity — Wi-Fi Direct
Sources
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Connectivity — Bluetooth Version
Sources
Bluetooth v5.4Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Connectivity — NFC
Sources
YesManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Connectivity — PC Sync.
Sources
Smart Switch (PC version)Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
OS
Sources
AndroidManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
General Information — Form Factor
Sources
Touchscreen BarManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Sensors
Sources
Accelerometer, Barometer, Fingerprint Sensor, Gyro Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, Light Sensor, Proximity SensorManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Physical specification — Dimension (HxWxD, mm)
Sources
149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Audio and Video — Video Playing Format
Sources
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBMManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Audio and Video — Video Playing Resolution
Sources
UHD 8K (7680 x 4320)@60fpsManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Audio and Video — Audio Playing Format
Sources
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, DFF, DSF, APEManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
ECO Design — Recycled Content (%)
Sources
21.2Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
ECO Design — Recyclability (%)
Sources
13.6Manufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Services and Applications — Mobile TV
Sources
NoManufacturer claim in the exact SM-S942BZKGEUB specification. Source wording, unit and scope retained; unlisted conditions remain unknown.
Not verified
Dynamic AMOLED 2XExact manufacturer Display / Technology (Main Display): Dynamic AMOLED 2X. Original manufacturer main-display scope retained; not an independent picture-quality score.
Dynamic AMOLED 2XExplicit panel designation, without independent motion or contrast claims.
3.5 mm headphone jack
Sources
Galaxy S26No 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.
Ingress protection claim
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
IP68Controlled submersion up to 1.5 m freshwater for 30 minutes; resistance can diminish and is not a permanent waterproof guarantee.
Published CPU core count
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verified
8Exact SKU table; core count alone is not performance.
Published CPU clock groups
Sources
Galaxy S26No 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
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verified
2032-01-31Exact model-specific Valid until date, without calculating a support-start date from it.
USB connector and data transfer
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verified
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.
Wireless connectivity
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verified
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.
Bluetooth version
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verified
5.4Exact model row, not a family-wide substitution.
eSIM support
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit embedded-SIM and mixed/dual-eSIM arrangements; provider support remains separate.
Dual eSIM support
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit SIM Slot Type includes Dual eSIM.
Stereo support
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verified
YesExplicit stereo support; not a measured audio-quality score.
Samsung DeX support
Sources
Galaxy S26No 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.
Expandable storage
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
Not verifiedNot verified for this exact model.
RAM technology
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe exact SKU table does not identify the LPDDR generation.
Storage technology
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThe exact SKU table does not identify a UFS version.
US model distinction
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedThis UK SKU does not establish an exact US SKU, chipset, radio or warranty configuration.
Maximum wired charging power
Sources
Not verified
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 verified
Not verifiedNamed wireless charging generation is not a numeric wattage. No number is inferred from an accessory rating.
Front camera optical stabilisation
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedRear-system OIS is not transferred to the front lens.
Ordinary rear 4K recording maximum
Sources
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verified
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
Galaxy S26No source recorded
Not verified
Not verifiedGeneral Video Recording Resolution does not establish the front-camera maximum.
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Samsung Galaxy S26

256 GB · checked 17 Oct 2026

Specifications & verification
Weight167 gManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer value from Weight (g); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.

Samsung
Width71.7 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.

Samsung
Thickness7.2 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Exact manufacturer Physical specification / Dimension (HxWxD, mm): 149.6 x 71.7 x 7.2. Manufacturer source explicitly labels height × width × depth in mm. Device body dimensions.

Samsung
Display size6.3 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Exact manufacturer Display / Size (Main_Display): 159.3mm (6.3" full rectangle) / 155.9mm (6.1" rounded corners). Main-display full-rectangle diagonal; rounded corners reduce viewable area. Cover/sub displays remain separate.

Samsung
Peak brightnessNot verified

Not published

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

eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

Exact manufacturer SIM type: Nano-SIM (4FF), Embedded-SIM. Regional operator support remains separate.

Samsung
IP ratingNot verified

Not published

RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidence

Manufacturer value from Memory_(GB); its exact wording and qualifications are retained below.

Samsung
Pixel densityNot verified

Not published

Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Exact manufacturer Display / Max Refresh Rate (Main Display): 120 Hz. Published maximum main-display refresh rate, separate from a touch sampling rate or a measured gaming result.

Samsung
Native telephoto reachNot verified

Not published

Claimed optical-quality reachNot verified

Not published

Rear camera modulesNot verified

Not published

8K recordingNot verified

Not published

Manufacturer list priceNot verified
All sources3
  1. Samsung UK — exact SM-S942BZKGEUB manufacturer specificationsSamsung · accessed 17 Oct 2026
  2. Galaxy S26 UK launch — separate Ultra and S26/S26+ tablesSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  3. Samsung UK — SM-S942BZKGEUB exact catalogue identity and official gallerySamsung · accessed 17 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.

Samsung
Width70.5 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled width; larger is not automatically preferable.

Samsung
Thickness7.2 mmManufacturer claim · high confidence

Labelled depth, without an invented camera-bump measurement.

Samsung
Display size6.2 inchesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Full-rectangle advertised diagonal; rounded corners and camera hole reduce viewable area.

Samsung
Peak 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 UK
Claimed 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.

Samsung
Claimed 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.

Samsung
Published total support7 yearsManufacturer claim · high confidence

Seven years from first global launch, not seven years from purchase.

Samsung
Wireless chargingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

Named wireless charging support with WPC-compatible equipment, not a guaranteed charging rate.

Samsung
Reverse 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.

Samsung
Headphone 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.

Samsung
Expandable storageNot verified

Not verified

Samsung Business UK
eSIM onlyNoManufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit physical Nano-SIM support.

Samsung
IP 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.

Samsung
RAM12 GBManufacturer claim · high confidence

Explicit Memory_(GB), distinct from storage.

Samsung
Pixel 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 UK
Maximum refresh rate120 HzManufacturer claim · high confidence

Up-to adaptive 120 Hz; not a constant refresh rate or response-time result.

SamsungSamsung
Native telephoto reach3×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Native optical lens maximum, separate from optical-quality crop reach.

SamsungSamsung
Claimed optical-quality reach2×Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Main-sensor/crop claim, not an additional native lens.

SamsungSamsung
Rear camera modules3Manufacturer claim · high confidence

Named physical camera inventory; optical-quality crops are not extra cameras.

Samsung
8K recordingYesManufacturer claim · high confidence

The capture row explicitly lists UHD8K at 30 fps.

Samsung
Manufacturer list price£859.00Reference only · not a live offer or current priceSamsung Newsroom UK
All sources6
  1. Galaxy S25 256GB — Specifications and Software SupportSamsung Business UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  2. Compare Galaxy S25 Series — Display CapabilitiesSamsung UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  3. Samsung Galaxy S25 Series Sets the Standard of AI Phone as a True AI CompanionSamsung Newsroom UK · accessed 3 Sept 2026
  4. Galaxy S25 Navy 256 GB — exact UK SKU SM-S931BDBGEUBSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  5. Galaxy S25 UK launch — model tables and charging conditionsSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
  6. Galaxy S26 Ultra 256 GB Cobalt Violet — exact UK business SKUSamsung · accessed 14 Oct 2026
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