iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S6
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S6
Why is iPhone XS better than Samsung Galaxy S6?
Bigger battery capacity: 2658 mAh vs 2550 mAh
Faster CPU speed: 2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz vs 4 x 2.1 GHz & 4 x 1.5 GHz
More RAM memory capacity: 4GB vs 3GB
More internal storage: 64GB, 256GB, 512GB vs 32GB, 64GB, 128GB
More megapixels front camera: 7MP vs 5MP
Has a larger display diagonal: 5.8" vs 5.1"
The phone is 3 years and 5 months newer
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S6
Why is Samsung Galaxy S6 better than iPhone XS?
More megapixels main camera: 16 MP vs 12 MP & 12 MP
Better display resolution: 1440 x 2560 px vs 1125 x 2436 px
Lighter: 138 g (4.87 ounces) vs 177 g (6.24 ounces)
Narrower: 70.5 mm (2.78 inches) vs 70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
Shorter: 143.4 mm (5.65 inches) vs 143.6 mm (5.65 inches)
More color options: White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz vs Space Gray, Silver, Gold
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S6
Height
143.6 mm
(5.65 inches)
Width
70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
177 g
(6.24 ounces)
Height
143.4 mm
(5.65 inches)
Width
70.5 mm
(2.78 inches)
Thickness
6.8 mm
(0.27 inches)
Screen size
5.1"
Weight
138 g
(4.87 ounces)
Height
143.6 mm
(5.65 inches)
Width
70.9 mm
(2.79 inches)
Thickness
7.7 mm
(0.3 inches)
Screen size
5.8"
Weight
177 g
(6.24 ounces)
Height
143.4 mm
(5.65 inches)
Width
70.5 mm
(2.78 inches)
Thickness
6.8 mm
(0.27 inches)
Screen size
5.1"
Weight
138 g
(4.87 ounces)
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S6
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S6
Score 4.3
Score 4.3
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S6
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S6
Score 4.3
Score 4.3
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Samsung Galaxy S6
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Samsung Galaxy S6
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Samsung Galaxy S6
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Samsung Galaxy S6
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iPhone XS
The Apple iPhone XS offers a premium experience with its 5.8-inch Super Retina OLED display, providing vibrant colors and deep blacks, perfect for watching videos and browsing. Powered by the A12 Bionic chip, it delivers fast performance and smooth multitasking, ideal for gaming, apps, and daily use.
The 12MP dual-camera system captures sharp photos, supports Smart HDR, and records 4K video, while the 7MP front camera ensures excellent selfies and FaceTime quality. Face ID provides secure unlocking, and the sleek glass design supports wireless charging. With water and dust resistance, the iPhone XS combines power, style, and durability in a compact form.
Samsung Galaxy S6
The Samsung Galaxy S6 is a sleek and powerful device, ideal for those who appreciate premium design and performance. It features a 5.1-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display that delivers vibrant colors and sharp visuals, perfect for media consumption and gaming. Powered by the Exynos 7420 Octa-core processor with 3GB of RAM, it handles multitasking and apps with ease.
The 16MP rear camera offers excellent image quality with features like optical image stabilization and HDR, making it great for capturing stunning photos and videos. The 5MP front camera is perfect for high-quality selfies and video calls. With a 2550mAh battery, it supports fast charging, keeping you powered throughout the day.
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Specs
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S6
Design
Weight
177 g (6.24 ounces)
138 g (4.87 ounces)
Thickness
7.7 mm (0.3 inches)
6.8 mm (0.27 inches)
Width
70.9 mm (2.79 inches)
70.5 mm (2.78 inches)
Height
143.6 mm (5.65 inches)
143.4 mm (5.65 inches)
Is weather-sealed (splashproof)
✔
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Ingress Protection (IP) rating
IP68
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Waterproof depth rating
2 m
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Volume
78.4 cm³
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Is dustproof and water-resistant
✔
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Color options
Space Gray, Silver, Gold
White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz
Lowest potential operating temperature
0 °C
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French Repairability Index
4.7
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Maximum operating temperature
35 °C
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Display
Screen size
5.8"
5.1"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
458 ppi
577 ppi
Resolution
1125 x 2436 px
1440 x 2560 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
60Hz
Brightness (typical)
625 nits
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Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
✔
Supports HDR10
✔
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Supports Dolby Vision
✔
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Contrast ratio
1000000:1
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Has a touch screen
✔
✔
Performance
Internal storage
64GB, 256GB, 512GB
32GB, 64GB, 128GB
RAM
4GB
3GB
Android version
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Android 8 Oreo
CPU speed
2 x 2.5 GHz & 4 x 1.6 GHz
4 x 2.1 GHz & 4 x 1.5 GHz
GPU clock speed
-
700 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
✔
RAM speed
2133 MHz
1552 MHz
Semiconductor size
7 nm
14 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
✔
DirectX version
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DirectX 11
Has integrated graphics
✔
✔
OpenGL ES version
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3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
✔
CPU threads
6 threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
-
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
✔
Maximum memory bandwidth
34.1 GB/s
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OpenCL version
-
1.2
L2 cache
8 MB
2 MB
DDR memory version
4
-
Release date
2018
2015
Has NX bit
✔
✔
L1 cache
128 KB
48 KB
Number of transistors
6900 million
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Turbo clock speed
2.49GHz
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Bits executed at a time
-
128
VFP version
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4
Cameras
Main camera
12 MP & 12 MP
16 MP
Front camera
7MP
5MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 60 fps
2160 x 30 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/2.4 & f/1.8
f/1.9
Has a dual-tone LED flash
✔
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Has a BSI sensor
✔
✔
Has continuous autofocus when recording movies
✔
✔
Has phase-detection autofocus for photos
✔
✔
Supports slow-motion video recording
✔
✔
Has a built-in HDR mode
✔
✔
Has a flash
✔
✔
Has manual exposure
✔
✔
Has a dual-lens (or multi-lens) main camera
✔
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Optical zoom
2x
0x
Number of flash LEDs
2
1
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
✔
Has manual focus
✔
-
Has a front camera
✔
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
✔
Shoots raw
-
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
✔
Wide aperture (front camera)
f/2.2
-
Has timelapse function
✔
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Pixel size (main camera)
1.4 µm & 1 µm
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Operating system
Has theme customization
-
✔
Has Wi-Fi password sharing
✔
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Has battery health check
✔
-
Can offload apps
✔
-
Has customizable notifications
✔
✔
Has scrolling screenshots
✔
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Supports split screen
-
✔
Supports instant markup
✔
✔
Supports PiP and PaP
-
✔
Has sharing intents
✔
✔
Has a child lock
✔
✔
Is free and open source
-
✔
Tracks the current position of a mobile device
✔
✔
Is a multi-user system
-
✔
Can block app tracking
✔
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Blocks cross-site tracking
✔
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Gets direct OS updates
✔
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Has AirPlay
✔
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Has Quick Start
✔
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The browser has word wrap
✔
✔
Has voice commands
✔
✔
Supports widgets
-
✔
Has offline voice recognition
-
✔
More languages supported
56
125
Battery
Battery power
2658 mAh
2550 mAh
Has wireless charging
✔
✔
Supports fast charging
✔
✔
Charging speed
-
15W
Wireless charging speed
-
5W
Has a battery level indicator
✔
✔
Has a rechargeable battery
✔
✔
Audio
Has stereo speakers
✔
-
Has aptX
-
✔
Number of microphones
3
2
Has a socket for a 3.5 mm audio jack
-
✔
Features
Wi-Fi version
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Download speed
1024 MBits/s
450 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
150 MBits/s
USB version
2
2
Has NFC
✔
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM, 1 eSIM
1 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
-
✔
Bluetooth version
5
4.1
Has a gyroscope
✔
✔
Has GPS
✔
✔
Has a compass
✔
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
✔
Has a barometer
✔
-
Supports Galileo
✔
-
Has a heart rate monitor
-
✔
Has an infrared sensor
✔
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
✔
Supports ant+
-
✔
Uses 3D facial recognition
✔
-
Is DLNA-certified
-
✔
iPhone XS
Samsung Galaxy S6