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Samsung Galaxy S6

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Pros

  • It looks great indoors and holds up well even in direct sunlight
  • Video quality was excellent in initial testing
  • call blocking

Cons

  • Galaxy S6 s design
  • it can still look a little tacky
  • the home key is slightly raised

Key specs

  • 16 Mpx
  • 5.1 in
  • 2560, 1440 px
  • Super AMOLED
  • 576 ppi
  • 2550 mAh
  • 8-core
  • 5 Mpx

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Samsung Galaxy S6 - Variants

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Galaxy S6 32GB
Internal storage:
  • 32 GB
Galaxy S6 128GB
Internal storage:
  • 128 GB
Galaxy S6 64GB
Internal storage:
  • 64 GB

Samsung Galaxy S6 - Pros & Cons

Samsung Galaxy S6

Pros

  • It looks great indoors and holds up well even in direct sunlight
  • Video quality was excellent in initial testing
  • call blocking
  • easy mode and Do Not Disturb
  • S6 definitely feels more comfortable in your pocket
  • Pictures are very sharp with rich colors
  • the software is pretty solid
  • Samsung has really done amazing work here
  • stamina is pretty fantastic regardless
  • long journey toward a genuinely clean and restrained design
  • handsome enough on its own and feels better in the hand to boot

Cons

  • Galaxy S6 s design
  • it can still look a little tacky
  • the home key is slightly raised
  • It now sits awkwardly at the base of the phone
  • The graphics-heavy Google Earth app came next
  • the S6 looks too much like the iPhone 6 to ignore
  • the camera protrudes a bit from the back
  • Enlarge Image Skin tones look a little unnatural and reds lack some richness
  • nosebleed-high screen pixel density
  • a scene and navigate within the first image
  • the themes available are much cop

Samsung Galaxy S6 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
5.1 in
Best:
Asus FonePad 8
Screen size: 8 in
IconBattery capacity
2550 mAh
Best:
Doogee BL12000
Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
IconPixel density
576 ppi
Best:
Sony Xperia Z6
Pixel density: 891 ppi
IconCPU clock speed
2.1 GHz
Best:
Motorola Moto G100
CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

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Samsung Galaxy S6 - Full Specifications

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Hardware
Operating systemAndroid 5.0
CPU clock speed2.1 GHz
CPU cores8-core
CPU modelSamsung Exynos Octa 7420
GPU modelARM Mali-T760
RAM memory3 GB
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Rear camera
Primary sensor size1/2.6"
Primary sensor resolution16.0 Mpx
Primary lens aperture1.9 f
Video recordingyes
Highest video resolution4096 x 2160 px
Maximum FPS at the highest resolution30.0 fps
Maximum FPS (regardless of res.)120.0 fps
Max resolution (highest frame rate)1280 x 720 px
Autofocusyes
Burst Modeyes
Digital zoomyes
Face detectionyes
Geo-taggingyes
Gesture Shotyes
HDR Captureyes
LED Flashyes
Optical image stabilizationyes
Panoramayes
Slow-Moyes
Smile detectionyes
Touch focusyes
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Storage
Internal storage
  • 128 GB
  • 32 GB
  • 64 GB
Memory card readerno
Maximum card storage128GB
Types of memory card supportedNo memory slot
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Dimensions
Height5.65 in
Width2.78 in
Depth0.27 in
Weight4.87 oz
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Other features
Built-in stereo speakersyes
IRyes
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Cellular
Wireless network (Wi-Fi)yes
Wireless networking standard
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11ac
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
Data transmissionHSPA+
Navigation systemGLONASS
2G GSMyes
GSM frequencies
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
3G UMTSyes
UMTS frequences
  • 850 MHz
  • 1700 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
4G LTEyes
LTE frequencies
  • 800 MHz
  • 850 MHz
  • 900 MHz
  • 1800 MHz
  • 1900 MHz
  • 2100 MHz
  • 2600 MHz
Mobile hotspotyes
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Display
Screen size5.1 in
Touchscreenyes
Number of colors16.7M
Panel typeOLED
Resolution2560 x 1440 px
TechnologySuper AMOLED
Pixel density576.0 ppi
Screen materialCorning Gorilla Glass 4.0
Dual screen supportyes
Scratch resistant displayyes
HDRno
Multi touchyes
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Front camera
Primary resolution5.0 Mpx
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Blue
  • Gold
  • Green
  • Grey
  • Pink
  • Silver
  • White
Material
  • Aluminum
  • Glass
Water resistantno
Shock resistantno
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Sensors
Accelerometeryes
Proximityyes
Digital compassyes
Ambient light sensoryes
Fingerprintyes
Gyroscopeyes
Barometeryes
Hearth rate monitoryes
ANT+yes
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Connectivity
Dual sim supportno
Sim card sizeNano-SIM
DLNA certifiedyes
Bluetoothyes
Bluetooth version4.1
Bluetooth profile
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
Bluetooth codec
  • aptX
  • SBC
NFCyes
Charging connection
  • USB
  • Wireless
Headphone connection3.5 mm
USB version2.0
USB On-The-Go (OTG)yes
Video outputMHL
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Battery
Replaceable batteryno
Battery typeLithium ion
Battery capacity2550.0 mAh
Talk time17.0 h
Fast chargingyes
Fast charging standardSamsung Adaptive Fast Charge
Wireless charging yes
Wireless charging standard
  • PMA
  • QI

Samsung Galaxy S6 - Q&A (23)

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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How long will a Galaxy S6 last?
    ettie.altenwerth
    over 1 year ago
    About Samsung Galaxy S6 Battery Life For moderate usage, the Galaxy S6 battery life will last around 17 hours off one charge.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung S6 a 3G or 4G?
    tynisha.satterfield
    over 1 year ago
    Users can choose to enjoy 4G or 3G network ^ with either SIM 1 or SIM 2 without changing the SIM card. For details of the latest OS version, please visit the firmware upgrade page.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is a S6 waterproof?
    jacqueline
    over 1 year ago
    You don't want to get the normal S6 wet, but the S6 Active can be submerged in a meter of water for up to 30 minutes and walk away just fine. It can also withstand a 4-foot drop without worry, which is something the standard S6 might crack or shatter under.
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung still supporting Galaxy S6?
    jay
    over 1 year ago
    Samsung officially dropped support for the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 series more than two years ago. The two lineups have enjoyed a couple of Android OS updates and numerous security patches throughout their lifetime, but surprisingly enough, their legacy is not entirely over.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do you soft reset a Samsung Galaxy S6?
    ben_greenfelder
    over 1 year ago
    If your Galaxy S6 has become frozen and will not respond to anything, try a soft reset. A soft reset will restart the device and will not erase any data. Press and hold the “Power” and “Volume Down” buttons for about 10 seconds until the device powers off.
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  • 0
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    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is the S6 waterproof?
    denver.osinski
    over 1 year ago
    It's water resistant and shock proof You don't want to get the normal S6 wet, but the S6 Active can be submerged in a meter of water for up to 30 minutes and walk away just fine. It can also withstand a 4-foot drop without worry, which is something the standard S6 might crack or shatter under.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    loreta
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy s6 3g or 4g?
    ester_littel
    about 2 years ago
    Users can choose to enjoy 4G or 3G network
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  • 0
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    mai.johnson
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy s6 have sd card slot?
    yulanda
    about 2 years ago
    No. It does not include any SD card slot
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  • 0
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    edmund
    about 2 years ago
    Can samsung galaxy s6 screen record?
    clifford
    about 2 years ago
    Yes. It can
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  • 0
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    nathanael
    about 2 years ago
    Can samsung galaxy tab s6 make phone calls?
    dario.yost
    about 2 years ago
    With the Call & text on other devices feature, you can make and receive calls on your tablet as long as it's signed into the same Samsung account as your phone. You can also send messages.
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  • 0
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    beau.beer
    about 2 years ago
    Can samsung galaxy tab s6 charge wirelessly?
    leslie
    about 2 years ago
    The tablet does NOT support wireless charging as the back is made of metal not glass and would interfere with the wireless charging coils. The tablet does not have a IP68 rating and therefore is NOT water resistant/proof.
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  • 0
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    aretha
    about 2 years ago
    How long should a samsung galaxy s6 battery last?
    mia
    about 2 years ago
    In terms of the actual battery life of the Samsung Galaxy S6, in moderate usage you'll get a full working day of around 17 hours out of it.
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  • 0
    Votes
    kathrine.herzog
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy s6 waterproof?
    sammy_stehr
    about 2 years ago
    It's water resistant and shock proof
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    hyacinth_reilly
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy s6 a 4g phone?
    lera.walter
    about 2 years ago
    Users can choose to enjoy 4G or 3G network ^ with either SIM 1 or SIM 2 without changing the SIM card.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    misti.ferry
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy s6 have hotspot?
    arlie.labadie
    about 2 years ago
    Samsung's new flagship smartphones are capable of sharing their connection with other devices like laptops, tablets or even portable gaming system thanks to their personal hotspot feature. When you use the Galaxy S6 as a personal hotspot you can connect other devices to the Internet.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    Is Samsung S6 good phone?
    keneth
    over 1 year ago
    The phone is fantastic fast when compared to other peers and loaded with a 3GB RAM and a 64 bit octa core processor, no lag, multitasking is like a cakewalk with a buttery smooth touch. The display being super AMOLED (2560x1440) and a ppi of 577 is the best in the current market and better than the Note4.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    How do I factory reset my Galaxy S6 with buttons?
    kennith
    over 1 year ago
    With the device powered off, press and hold the Power/Lock, Home, and Volume up buttons simultaneously until the Android Recovery screen appears. Press the Volume-down button until Wipe data/factory reset is highlighted, then press the Power/Lock button.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    Productz
    over 1 year ago
    What are the problems with Samsung Galaxy S6?
    pamala_daniel
    over 1 year ago
    Issue: Battery life is poor. The 2,550mAh-rated battery in the Galaxy S6 is not the biggest battery on the block, and a number of users are having issues with poor battery performance. The phone is quick to charge, but it's also quick to drain, and a lot of people are not making it through the day without a top-up.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    violet_vonrueden
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy tab s6 have a headphone jack?
    merlin
    about 2 years ago
    No, the Galaxy Tab S6 does not have a headphone jack
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    margene
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy s6 have a headphone jack?
    kimberely
    about 2 years ago
    No. It does not have any headphone jack
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  • 0
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    robt_hand
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy tab s6 lite support dex?
    nedra
    about 2 years ago
    Samsung has finally added support for DeX mode on the Galaxy Tab S6 Lite with the latest One UI 3.1 update.
    Helpful?
  • 0
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    pat_sporer
    about 2 years ago
    Does samsung galaxy s6 support fast charging?
    lezlie
    about 2 years ago
    It supports 15W fast charging, which would be on the slow side even for a smartphone, but given the tablet's power pack is twice the size of those in most handsets, it can take a long time to power-up the device.
    Helpful?
  • 0
    Votes
    boyce.senger
    about 2 years ago
    Is samsung galaxy s6 phone 5g compatible?
    cedric_waters
    about 2 years ago
    Yes. It is 5G enabled
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung - Editorial Reviews (30)

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Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6 review: Gone but not forgotten
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Published: 18.05.2015
Samsung Galaxy S6 review: Gone but not forgotten
5.0

The Galaxy S6 was once the Android standard bearer, but its legacy lives on

Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6 review: The first great smartphone of 2015
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CNET
Published: 28.03.2017
Samsung Galaxy S6 review: The first great smartphone of 2015
4.0

The Galaxy S6 takes Samsung's upscale smartphone line to the next design level with a lustworthy metal-and-glass construction in a handset that matches the iPhone 6 one for one.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 02.03.2015
Samsung Galaxy S6
4.5

Samsung's new flagship for 2015, the Galaxy S6 is a phone of the year contender

Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6 review
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TechRadar
Published: 17.11.2017
Samsung Galaxy S6 review
4.5

The best Android phone of 2015 is still good

Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6 Review
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WhistleOut
Published: 27.04.2015
Samsung Galaxy S6 Review
4.5

A sleek new design, great performance and an astounding camera make the new Galaxy S6 a must-have smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 20.06.2022
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (Mobile Phone): 3.9 out of 5 stars from 71 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6 Review | Finder
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finder.com.au
Published: 29.11.2015
Samsung Galaxy S6 Review | Finder

Samsung Galaxy S6 review: a premium smartphone that cuts down on the bloatware and improves the screen and camera for a better overall experience.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6 Review: Not The Next Big Thing, Just A Fantastic Phone
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Gizmodo Australia
Published: 01.04.2015
Samsung Galaxy S6 Review: Not The Next Big Thing, Just A Fantastic Phone

Remember the good old Samsung Galaxy S III? an avalanche of lawsuits. It’s uncannily familiar. It’s also a pretty fantastic...

Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6 And S6 Edge Review
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tomshardware.co.uk
Published: 06.07.2015
Samsung Galaxy S6 And S6 Edge Review

The controversial new Samsung Galaxy S6 sheds its plastic construction, removable battery, expandable storage and environmental protection for slicker looks.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6 review: the change we've been waiting for
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Android Authority
Published: 20.03.2015
Samsung Galaxy S6 review: the change we've been waiting for

Does the Galaxy S6 mark Samsung's return to dominance in the smartphone world? We find out, in our in-depth Samsung Galaxy S6 review!

Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge review: Top-ranking Smartphone has the Edge
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DXOMARK
Published: 27.04.2015
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge review: Top-ranking Smartphone has the Edge

Achieving outstanding scores in DxOMark Mobile industry standard tests, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge becomes the new top-ranked device in our database. In fact, Samsung now occupies the top two spots for Mobile image quality with the Galaxy Note 4 also posting impressive results. We are publishing both the S6 Edge and Note 4 results simultaneously, so let’s start by analyzing the photographic strengths of Samsung’s flagship Smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 23.06.2015
Home review
5.0

Samsung ditches the plastic look and produces a seriously sophisticated smartphone

Samsung Galaxy S6 Samsung Galaxy S6 review: the iPhone killer
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the Guardian
Published: 23.04.2015
Samsung Galaxy S6 review: the iPhone killer

With its super-fast processor, brilliant camera and wireless charging, Samsung’s latest flagship is the best phone it’s ever made

Samsung Galaxy S6 Galaxy S6 Review: The Android Phone to Beat
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Tom's Guide
Published: 08.05.2015
Galaxy S6 Review: The Android Phone to Beat
4.0

The Galaxy S6 combines an eye-popping display, sexy new design and the top smartphone camera, making it the best Android phone.

Samsung Galaxy S6 The Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Review
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anandtech.com
Published: 17.04.2015
The Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge Review

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