Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+: Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S6 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 S6 edge+Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+China · 4GB · 32GB · G9287
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Basics
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Global · 1GB · 16GB
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Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
China · 4GB · 32GB · G9287
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 -- Not available -- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery --Battery

User reviews
User score
8.1
54 reviews
8.7
77 reviews

Technical specifications of the Apple iPhone 6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+

Specs where to buy Apple iPhone 6 Plus Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Global · 1GB · 16GB 		Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ price compare Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
China · 4GB · 32GB · G9287
Inches 5.5" 5.7"
Resolution FHD QHD+
Usable surface 67% useful 76% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Dimensions 77.8 mm
158.1 mm
7.1 mm 		75.8 mm
154.4 mm
6.9 mm
Weight 172 g 153 g
Micro A8
Dual-Core 		Exynos 7420
Octa-Core
RAM 1 GB RAM 4 GB RAM
Storage 16 GB 32 GB
AnTuTu 102.508
v8 		167.917
v9
Battery 2915 mAh 3000 mAh
Main Camera 1
8 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
iSight Camera (6)
1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
IMX240 Exmor RS
Selfie Camera SELF 1.2 Mpx · ƒ/-- SELF 4.9 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS iOS 12 Android 7.0 Nougat

Brand
Brand Apple Samsung
Aliases A1522, A1524 Galaxy S6 edge Plus, SM-G928A, SM-G928F, SM-G928V

Release Date
Release date September 2014,
9 years ago 		August 2015,
8 years ago
State Not available Not available
Market Global China

Design & Materials

Structure

Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
Size
77.8 mm • 158.1 mm • 7.1 mm
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 Print 3D Model
75.8 mm • 154.4 mm • 6.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 172 g 153 g
Usable surface 67 % 76 %
Materials Aluminium alloy Glass
Resistance - -
Colors
Gold

Silver

Gray
Black

White

Gold

Silver

Screen
Diagonal 5.5" 5.7"
Type LCD IPS Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9 16:9
Resolution FHD
1080 x 1920 px 		QHD+
1440 x 2560 px
Density 401 Pixels per inch 515 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
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Dual Edge display
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.1
7.0
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.5
9.5
Is it comfortable?
7.8
8.5
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.0
8.6
Number of reviews
54 reviews
77 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Apple A8 Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420
CPU 2x Cyclone v2 1,4 GHz 4x Cortex-A57 2.1 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz
Type Dual-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 20 nm 14 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU PowerVR GX6250 ARM Mali-T760 MP8

RAM
RAM 1 GB 4 GB
Type -- --

Antutu
Score
102.508
Antutu v8
Overall performance better than 8% of devices
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167.917
Antutu v9
Overall performance better than 39% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 16 GB 32 GB
Type -- --
SD Slot No No

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

Audio

Audio
-
-

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

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.0
8.7
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.1
8.9
What's your experience been with demanding games?
7.9
8.9
Number of reviews
54 reviews
77 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) Sony IMX240 Exmor RS
Type CMOS BSI CMOS
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 1.9
ISO -- 50 - 3200
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,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • Exposure compensation
  • Self-timer
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 1.2 Mpx 4.9 Mpx
Sensor Unknown Unknown
Type -- --
Aperture ƒ/ -- ƒ/ --
Pixel size -- --
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size -- --
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score --
87
Mobile
87
Photo
85
Video

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.0
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
7.6
8.5
Quality of selfies
7.4
8.2
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.3
8.8
Number of reviews
54 reviews
77 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)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B26 (850)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B39 (TDD 1900)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Single Sim Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano 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 4.2 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile)
  • EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
  • HFP (Hands-Free Profile)
  • HID (Human Interface Profile)
  • HSP (Headset Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile)
  • OPP (Object Push Profile)
  • PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile)

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

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • Proprietary
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

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 		0.291 W/Kg on head
0.572 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 		1.140 W/Kg on head
1.450 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
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.7
8.6
Quality of the GPS
8.6
9.0
And the WiFi?
8.6
8.6
Number of reviews
54 reviews
77 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
2915 mAh
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3000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Ion
Fast charge No No
Others
  • Non-removable
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-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
  • 9%
    Less than half day
  • 20%
    Less than a day
  • 41%
    One day
  • 30%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
54 reviews
77 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • iOS 12
    iOS 12 , 4 years ago
  • Android 7.0 Nougat
    Android 7.0 Nougat, 7 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
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 70%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 27%
    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
  • 8%
    Never
  • 10%
    Once a year
  • 62%
    Every six months
  • 21%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
54 reviews
77 reviews
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