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Samsung Galaxy S6#1594

Released: 2015

Samsung Galaxy S6

Overall Score

63.7

Category Breakdown

Overall(#1594)63.7
Performance(#4855)60.3
Camera(#968)50.0
Display(#1880)79.5
Battery(#1424)61.5
Build(#795)79.8

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Short Review

  • The Samsung Galaxy S6 features a sleek design with glass front and back, supported by an aluminum frame, measuring 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm and weighing 138 grams.
  • Its 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display offers a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, delivering sharp visuals at approximately 577 ppi.
  • Powered by the Exynos 7420 Octa chipset, it includes an octa-core CPU and 3GB of RAM, ensuring smooth performance for multitasking and demanding applications.
  • The rear camera boasts a 16 MP sensor with f/1.9 aperture, optical image stabilization, and 4K video recording capabilities, while the 5 MP front camera is suitable for selfies.
  • The battery capacity is 2550 mAh, supporting 15W wired and wireless charging.
  • Running on Android 5.0.2 with TouchWiz UI, it is upgradable to Android 8.0.
  • Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, and microUSB 2.0.
  • Notably, the device lacks water resistance and stereo speakers but retains a headphone jack.
  • Available in multiple colors, it combines premium materials with solid performance.
  • Overall, the Galaxy S6 remains a well-rounded smartphone option.

Specifications

General

Release Date2015
Announced2015, March 01
DescriptionVersions: 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)

Display

Size5.1"
TypeSuper AMOLED
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~577 ppi density)
PPI1440
Refresh Rate60Hz
Peak BrightnessN/A
HDR Support✗
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4

Performance

ChipsetExynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T760MP8
Memory32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM
Expandable Storage✗
Card SlotNo

Camera

Main Camera16 MP
Main Camera Details16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Front Camera5 MP
Front Camera Details5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
Video Recording4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video1440p@30fps
OIS✓
Night Mode✗
RAW Support✗

Battery

Capacity2550 mAh
Battery DetailsLi-Ion 2550 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details15W wiredWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging✗
Wireless Charging✓

Build & Design

Dimensions143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 in)
Weight138 g
MaterialsGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Water ResistanceN/A
ColorsWhite Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz
Foldable✗

Connectivity

SIMNano-SIM
NetworkGSM / HSPA / LTE
Network SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
5G✗
4G✓
WiFiWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC✓
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster✗
Headphone Jack✓
Radio✗
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS

Software

Operating SystemAndroid 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI
OS VersionAndroid 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI

Security

Fingerprint✓
Face Unlock✗
SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2

Audio

Stereo Speakers✗
LoudspeakerYes
Audio JackYes