Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung Galaxy S6
4.3Average expert rating
Release date April 2015
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Oct 2023
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Nov 2023
81
Dec 2023
68
Jan 2024
60
Feb 2024
53
Mar 2024
47
Apr 2024
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May 2024
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Jun 2024
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Jul 2024
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Aug 2024
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Overview 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.
Technical Specifications
Design
Weight
138 g (4.87 ounces)
Thickness
6.8 mm (0.27 inches)
Width
70.5 mm (2.78 inches)
Height
143.4 mm (5.65 inches)
Color options
White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz
Display
Screen size
5.1"
Display type
OLED/AMOLED
Pixel density
577 ppi
Resolution
1440 x 2560 px
Refresh rate
60Hz
Has branded damage-resistant glass
✔
Has a touch screen
✔
Performance
Internal storage
32GB, 64GB, 128GB
RAM
3GB
Android version
Android 8 Oreo
CPU speed
4 x 2.1 GHz & 4 x 1.5 GHz
GPU clock speed
700 MHz
Has integrated LTE
✔
RAM speed
1552 MHz
Semiconductor size
14 nm
Supports 64-bit
✔
DirectX version
DirectX 11
Has integrated graphics
✔
OpenGL ES version
3.2
Uses big.LITTLE technology
✔
CPU threads
8 threads
Uses HMP
✔
Has TrustZone
✔
OpenCL version
1.2
L2 cache
2 MB
Release date
2015
Has NX bit
✔
L1 cache
48 KB
Bits executed at a time
128
VFP version
4
Cameras
Main camera
16 MP
Front camera
5MP
Has built-in optical image stabilization
✔
Video recording (main camera)
2160 x 30 fps
Wide aperture (main camera)
f/1.9
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
✔
Optical zoom
0x
Number of flash LEDs
1
Has a CMOS sensor
✔
Has manual ISO
✔
Has a serial shot mode
✔
Has a front camera
✔
Has manual white balance
✔
Shoots raw
✔
Has touch autofocus
✔
Can create panoramas in-camera
✔
Operating system
Has theme customization
✔
Has customizable notifications
✔
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
✔
Has voice commands
✔
The browser has word wrap
✔
Supports widgets
✔
More languages supported
125
Has offline voice recognition
✔
Battery
Battery power
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 aptX
✔
Number of microphones
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)
Download speed
450 MBits/s
Upload speed
150 MBits/s
USB version
2
Has NFC
✔
SIM cards
1 SIM
Has a fingerprint scanner
✔
Bluetooth version
4.1
Has a gyroscope
✔
Has GPS
✔
Has a compass
✔
Supports Wi-Fi
✔
Has a cellular module
✔
Has an accelerometer
✔
Has an infrared sensor
✔
Supports ant+
✔
Has a heart rate monitor
✔
Is DLNA-certified
✔
