BlackBerry Priv
#1565
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
#1223Category Breakdown
BlackBerry Priv
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
Performance
62.967.5
Camera
82.694.7
Display
81.884.3
Battery
87.084.8
Build
72.492.5
Connectivity
61.964.0
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
57.061.4
Summary
- The BlackBerry Priv features a 5.4-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, while the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has a larger 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with the same resolution but a slightly lower pixel density of 518 ppi.
- In terms of performance, the Priv is powered by a Snapdragon 808 chipset with a hexa-core CPU, whereas the S6 edge+ utilizes the more advanced Exynos 7420 octa-core processor, providing better overall performance.
- The Priv's rear camera is 18 MP with OIS, capable of 4K video, while the S6 edge+ has a 16 MP rear camera with OIS and more video recording options, including HDR.
- The Priv has a 3410 mAh battery, offering longer life compared to the S6 edge+'s 3000 mAh battery, but the latter supports faster charging.
- Both devices run on Android Lollipop, with the Priv upgradable to Marshmallow and the S6 edge+ to Nougat, but the S6 edge+ features Samsung's TouchWiz UI for a different software experience.
- Build quality is also notable, with the Priv using a plastic back and frame, while the S6 edge+ employs a glass back and aluminum frame, resulting in a more premium feel.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
BlackBerry Priv
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
General
Release Date
2015
2015
Announced
2015
2015
Description
N/A
Versions: G928F (Europe); G928G (India); G928T (T-Mobile); G928A (AT&T); G928I (Australia, New Zealand, Singapore)
Display
Size
5.4"
5.7"
Type
AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~540 ppi density)
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~518 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1440
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 (20 nm)
Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
CPU
Hexa-core (4x1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 & 2x1.8 GHz Cortex-A57)
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU
Adreno 418
Mali-T760MP8
Memory
32GB 3GB RAM
32GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
18 MP, f/2.2, 27mm (wide), 1/2.4", PDAF, OIS
16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
Main Camera Features
Schneider-Kreuznach optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Front Camera
2 MP
5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
Selfie Video
720p
1440p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3410 mAh
3000 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3410 mAh, non-removable
Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
15W wiredWireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
147 x 77.2 x 9.4 mm (5.79 x 3.04 x 0.37 in)
154.4 x 75.8 x 6.9 mm (6.08 x 2.98 x 0.27 in)
Weight
192 g
153 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, plastic frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Colors
Black
Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan, White Pearl, Pink
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
1.22 W/kg (head) 1.48 W/kg (body)
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / HSPA / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps/ LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth
4.1, A2DP, EDR, LE
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
NFC
✓
✓
USB
microUSB 2.0 (SlimPort 4K)
microUSB 2.0, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow)
Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), TouchWiz UI
Fingerprint
✗
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Accelerometer, altimeter, gyro, ToF proximity, compass
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2