Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge. The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Apple iPhone 6 PlusApple iPhone 6 PlusGlobal · 1GB · 16GB
Samsung Galaxy Note EdgeSamsung Galaxy Note EdgeGlobal · 3GB · 32GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Global · 1GB · 16GB
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Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Global · 3GB · 32GB
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Score
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Design and Screen score 2.3Design & Materials 2.5Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 2.3Performance & Hardware 2.5Performance & Hardware
Camera score 2.3Camera 2.5Camera
Connectivity score 2.3 Connectivity 2.5 Connectivity
Battery score 2.3 Battery 2.5 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.1
54 reviews
7.9
10 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

Specs where to buy Apple iPhone 6 Plus Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Global · 1GB · 16GB 		stores to buy Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Global · 3GB · 32GB
Inches 5.5" 5.6"
Resolution FHD WQHD+
Usable surface 67% useful 73% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 8:5
Dimensions 77.8 mm
158.1 mm
7.1 mm 		82.4 mm
151.3 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 172 g 174 g
Micro A8
Dual-Core 		SnapD. 805
Quad-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 102.508
v8 		64.919
v6
Battery 2915 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
iSight Camera (6)
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
S5K2P2XX
Selfie Camera SELF 1.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 3.9 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS iOS 12 Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand
Brand Apple Samsung
Aliases A1522, A1524 --

Release Date
Release date September 2014,
9 years ago 		September 2014,
9 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Size
77.8 mm • 158.1 mm • 7.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
82.4 mm • 151.3 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 172 g 174 g
Usable surface 67 % 73 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Polycarbonate
Resistance - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray
Black

White

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.6"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 8:5
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		WQHD+
1600 x 2560 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 539 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Brightnes 500 cd/m² (typ)
  • 1300:1 contrast ratio
  • Retina HD display
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Oleophobic (lipophobic) coating
  • Without Notch
  • Scratch resistant
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.1
7.8
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.5
8.5
Is it comfortable?
7.8
7.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.0
8.0
Number of reviews
54 reviews
10 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A8 Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084
CPU 2x Cyclone v2 1,4 GHz 4x Krait 450 2.7 GHz
Type Dual-Core Quad-Core
Manufacturing 20 nm 28 nm
64 Bits Yes No

Graphics
GPU PowerVR GX6250 Qualcomm Adreno 420

RAM
RAM 1 GB 3 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
102.508
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 8% of devices
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64.919
Antutu v6
Overall performance better than 10% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No Yes ,
Independent SD slot

Security
Fingerprint Yes, on the front Yes, on the front

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Hall
  • Heart Rate
  • UV light sensor

Audio

Audio
-
-

Others
Notifications LED LED Notifications --
Cooling system No No
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.0
8.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.1
9.0
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
8.0
Number of reviews
54 reviews
10 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Rear camera Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 8 Mpx 16 Mpx
Sensor Apple iSight Camera (6) Samsung S5K2P2XX
Type CMOS BSI ISOCELL
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
ISO -- 100 - 2000
Pixel size 1.47 µm 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.0" 1/2.6"

Features
Flash Dual LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps 		Yes,
60 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.2 Mpx 3.9 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score -- --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
9.4
Quality of nighttime photos
7.6
7.8
Quality of selfies
7.4
7.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.3
8.6
Number of reviews
54 reviews
10 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G -- --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B13 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B20 (800)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Single Sim
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Micro SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 4.0 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 4.1
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Wi-Fi
  • Cell ID
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Proprietary
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

 0.910 W/Kg on head
0.990 W/Kg on body 		--
American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

 1.140 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body 		--

Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • TV-Out
  • UMA
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • DLNA
  • VoLTE
  • TV-Out
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
8.9
Quality of the GPS
8.6
9.3
And the WiFi?
8.6
9.2
Number of reviews
54 reviews
10 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2915 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No Yes
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 11%
    Less than half day
  • 9%
    Less than a day
  • 24%
    One day
  • 44%
    More than one day
  • 11%
    Two days or more
  • 20%
    Less than half day
  • 10%
    Less than a day
  • 30%
    One day
  • 40%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
54 reviews
10 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iOS 12
    iOS 12 , 4 years ago
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) -- Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 13%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 70%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 17%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 10%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 80%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 2%
    Never
  • 6%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 50%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 60%
    Every six months
  • 30%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
54 reviews
10 reviews
Prices
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