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Technical data sheets

Basics

Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung Galaxy S6
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
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Score

Ki Cost-effective
Score
-- Not available
Design and Screen score --Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score --Performance & Hardware
Camera score --Camera
Connectivity score -- Connectivity
Battery score --Battery

User reviews

User score
8.5
237 reviews

Technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S6

Specs where to buy Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6
Global · 3GB · 32GB · Dual SIM
Inches 5.1"
Resolution QHD
Usable surface 71% useful
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Dimensions 70.5 mm
143.4 mm
6.8 mm
Weight 138 g
Micro Exynos 7420
Octa-Core
RAM 3 GB RAM
Storage 32 GB
AnTuTu 112.248
v7
Battery 2550 mAh
Main Camera 1
16 Mpx · ƒ/1.9
S5KSPS
Selfie Camera SELF 5 Mpx · ƒ/--
Bands
OS Android 6.0 Marshmallow

Brand

Brand Samsung
Aliases --

Release Date

Release date March 2015,
9 years ago
State Not available
Market Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung Galaxy S6
Size
70.5 mm 143.4 mm 6.8 mm
Print 3D Model
Weight 138 g
Usable surface 71 %
Materials Glass
Resistance -
Colors
Black

White

Blue

Gold

Screen

Diagonal 5.1"
Type Super AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 16:9
Resolution QHD
1440 x 2560 px
Density 576 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Without Notch
  • Color LED Notifications
  • LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.3
Do you think it's a nice phone?
9.0
Is it comfortable?
8.6
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
8.4
Number of reviews
237 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor

Model Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420
CPU 4x Cortex-A57 2.1 GHz + 4x Cortex-A53 1.5 GHz
Type Octa-Core
Manufacturing 14 nm
64 Bits Yes

Graphics

GPU ARM Mali-T760 MP8

RAM

RAM 3 GB
Type --

Antutu

Score
112.248
Antutu v7
Overall performance better than 4% of devices

Storage

Capacity 32 GB
Type --
SD Slot No

Security

Fingerprint Yes, on the front

Sensors

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

Audio

Audio
-

Others

Notifications LED Color LED Notifications
Cooling system No
Gaming buttons No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
8.2
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.8
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.4
Number of reviews
237 reviews

Camera

Main

No. of cameras Rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard
Resolution 16 Mpx
Sensor Samsung S5KSPS
Type CMOS BSI
Aperture ƒ/ 1.9
ISO --
Pixel size 1.12 µm
Pixel Binning --
Sensor size --

Features

Flash LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
120 fps
Others
  • Digital zoom
  • 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
Resolution 5 Mpx
Sensor Unknown
Type --
Aperture ƒ/ --
Pixel size --
Pixel Binning --
Sensor size --
Others
--

DxOMark Score

DxOMark Score --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.3
Quality of nighttime photos
8.1
Quality of selfies
8.3
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.6
Number of reviews
237 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G --
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card

Dual SIM Dual Sim Full Active
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11ac
Others
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

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

Navigation

Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou

USB

USB
  • Charging
  • Host
  • Mass Storage

SAR

European measurement

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

0.382 W/Kg on head
0.499 W/Kg on body
American measurement

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

1.150 W/Kg on head
1.160 W/Kg on body

Others

Others
  • NFC
  • Audio Jack
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Infrared
  • Tethering.
  • ANT+
  • Mirrorlink

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.6
Quality of the GPS
8.8
And the WiFi?
8.8
Number of reviews
237 reviews

Battery

Battery

Capacity
2550 mAh
Type Li-Ion
Fast charge Yes
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 13%
    Less than half day
  • 45%
    Less than a day
  • 31%
    One day
  • 10%
    More than one day
  • 1%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
237 reviews

Software

Software

Operating System
  • Android 6.0 Marshmallow
    Android 6.0 Marshmallow, 8 years ago
Google Services (official) Yes

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 3%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 63%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 34%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 10%
    Never
  • 17%
    Once a year
  • 47%
    Every six months
  • 26%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
237 reviews