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Samsung INR18650-25R or Samsung ICR18650-26H

Two models side by side: measurements taken by the author in their reviews, and their conclusions. The better value in each row is highlighted.

In brief: Based on review measurements: Capacity: Samsung INR18650-25R (2500 mAh vs. 2486); Capacity at high current: Samsung INR18650-25R (2500 mAh vs. 2319); Test current: Samsung INR18650-25R (20 A vs. 5.2).

Model	Samsung INR18650-25R2019Read review →	Samsung ICR18650-26H2019Read review →
Capacity, mAh	2500	2486
Capacity at high current, mAh	2500	2319
Test current, A	20	5.2
Review conclusion	Recommended	Not recommended

Only in one review: Current 20 A (Samsung INR18650-25R); Energy 7.5 Wh (Samsung ICR18650-26H); Resistance 48 mΩ (Samsung ICR18650-26H); Temperature rise 60 °C (Samsung ICR18650-26H).

Samsung INR18650-25R: The cell delivered about 2500 mAh in most test modes and was surpassed only by the new VTC5D.

Samsung ICR18650-26H: The sample was judged counterfeit: capacity at 2C was below the original, and its contact and discharge curve differed.

Figures were taken from the review text and checked against the quoted passages. Measurement conditions differ between reviews, so read the reviews yourself before buying. Prices at the time of review.