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@@ -121,8 +121,8 @@ Sensitivity presets (both values are ceilings; the pHash one is adapted per scan
 | Policy | pHash ceiling | RGB ceiling | Notes |
 |---|---|---|---|
 | Exact copies only | – | – | byte-identical files, no decoding at all |
-| Balanced (default) | 12 bits | 60 / 192 | the recommended setting |
-| Aggressive | 18 bits | 84 / 192 | catches heavier re-edits |
+| Balanced (default) | 15 bits | 60 / 192 | the recommended setting |
+| Aggressive | 22 bits | 84 / 192 | catches heavier re-edits |
 
 Banding gives *exact* candidate recall for pHash distances up to 7 (see the comment in
 `DuplicateGrouper`).