Samsung Galaxy S6 specs, comparisons, faq, opinions
Samsung Galaxy S6 overview
Samsung Galaxy S6 is a smartphone that runs on Android. It was released on 2015, April. Samsung Galaxy S6 has 5.1 inch, Super AMOLED, a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. It uses Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) chipset, Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU, Mali-T760MP8 GPU. Samsung Galaxy S6 supports 2G, 3G, 4G networks with Nano-SIM. It has 16MP Single main camera, 5MP Single selfie camera. Samsung Galaxy S6 uses Li-Ion 2550 mAh, non-removable battery which supports wireless charging. The price of Samsung Galaxy S6 is about 268.8 USD.
Score the key features of Samsung Galaxy S6 compared to the other phones on the market:
- CPU Cores: 95 / 100 points
- Camera pixels: 55 / 100 points
- Screen resolution: 96 / 100 points
- Battery capacity: 65 / 100 points
- Price: 32 / 100 points
Samsung Galaxy S6 full specifications
VERSIONS:G920F|G920FD|G920FQ|G920I|G920A|G920T |
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| Versions: G920F (Europe); G920FD (Philippines, Pakistan, Russia, Ukraine); G920FQ (Turkey); G920I (LATAM, Singapore, India, Australia, New Zealand); G920A (AT&T); G920T (T-Mobile); G920S/K (Korea); G9200 (Hong Kong); G9208 (China); G9208/SS (China); G9209 (China) | |
NETWORK |
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| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps |
LAUNCH |
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| Announced | 2015, March 01. Released 2015, April |
| Status | Discontinued |
BODY |
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| Dimensions | 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 in) |
| Weight | 138 g (4.87 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) | |
DISPLAY |
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| Type | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.1 inches, 71.5 cm2 (~70.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~577 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
PLATFORM |
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| OS | Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI |
| Chipset | Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| GPU | Mali-T760MP8 |
MEMORY |
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| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM |
| UFS 2.0 | |
MAIN CAMERA |
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| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS, gyro-EIS |
SELFIE CAMERA |
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| Single | 5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm |
| Features | Dual video call, Auto-HDR |
| Video | 1440p@30fps |
SOUND |
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| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
COMMUNICATIONS |
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| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| Infrared port | Yes |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, USB On-The-Go |
FEATURES |
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| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 |
| ANT+ S-Voice natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) | |
BATTERY |
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| Type | Li-Ion 2550 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | Fast charging 15W Qi/PMA wireless charging - market dependent |
| Talk time | Up to 17 h (3G) |
| Music play | Up to 49 h |
MISCELLANEOUS |
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| Colors | White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz |
| Models | SM-G9200, SM-G9208, SM-G9208/SS, SM-G9209, SM-G920A, SM-G920F, SM-G920FD, SM-G920I, SM-G920S, SM-G920T, SM-G920K, SC-05G, SM-G920L, SM-G920 |
| SAR | 1.15 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body) |
| SAR EU | 0.38 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body) |
| Price | About 268.8 USD |
TESTS |
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| Performance | Basemark OS II 2.0: 1641Basemark X: 22752 |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.124 (sunlight) |
| Camera | Photo / Video |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 68dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 73dB |
| Audio quality | Noise -95.6dB / Crosstalk -94.5dB |
| Battery life | Endurance rating 73h |
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Frequently asked questions:
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How much does Samsung Galaxy S6 cost?
The reference price of the Samsung Galaxy S6 is about 268.8 USD (in 2015). This price may vary slightly depending on the market and region.
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Where can I buy a Samsung Galaxy S6 phone?
The Samsung Galaxy S6 phone was manufactured in 2015 and you can hardly buy it now.
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Does Samsung Galaxy S6 support 5G?
No, it does not support 5G.
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Does Samsung Galaxy S6 support NFC (Near-Field Communication)?
Yes, it supports NFC.
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What are the dimensions of the Samsung Galaxy S6, what are the sizes?
The size of the Samsung Galaxy S6 is 70.5 x 143.4 x 6.8 mm (width x height x thickness).
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What is the weight of Samsung Galaxy S6?
The weight of the Samsung Galaxy S6 is 138g.
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What type of screen does Samsung Galaxy S6 use?
The screen of Samsung Galaxy S6 is Super AMOLED.
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What is the screen size of Samsung Galaxy S6? What is its screen ratio?
The screen size of Samsung Galaxy S6 is 5.1 inches. The screen ratio is 70.7% (the higher the screen ratio, the less excess space).
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What is the screen resolution of Samsung Galaxy S6? What is PPI (Pixels Per Inch)?
The screen resolution of the Samsung Galaxy S6 is 1440 x 2560 pixels, 576 PPI.
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What operating system does Samsung Galaxy S6 use?
Samsung Galaxy S6 uses Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI operating system.
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What CPU does Samsung Galaxy S6 use? Which chipset?
Samsung Galaxy S6 uses Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) CPU, Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) chipset, Mali-T760MP8 GPU.
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What is the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy S6? What type of battery does Samsung Galaxy S6 use?
The battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy S6 is 2550 mAh. Samsung Galaxy S6 uses a Li-Ion battery.
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Does Samsung Galaxy S6 support wireless charging?
Yes, it supports wireless charging.
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Does Samsung Galaxy S6 have fast charging?
Yes, it supports fast charging.
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How many MP (megapixels) is the main camera of Samsung Galaxy S6?
The main camera of Samsung Galaxy S6 is 16.0 MP.
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What type of SIM card does Samsung Galaxy S6 use?
Samsung Galaxy S6 uses Nano-SIM.
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Is Samsung Galaxy S6 waterproof?
No, it's not waterproof.
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Which country's Samsung Galaxy S6 phone?
Galaxy S6 is a phone of Samsung, a brand from South Korea.
