• 5.1" (2560x1440) Super AMOLED
  • 3GB
    Exynos 7420 SoC
    32GB/64GB/128GB Storage
  • 16-MP, f/1.9, OIS 1 Rear Camera
  • 2550 mAh W-Charge

The Samsung Galaxy S6 phone has a 5.1-inch (2560x1440) Super AMOLED screen, a 16MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2550 mAh and the main processor is a Exynos 7420 with 3 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy S6 (Launched 2015-03-01)
Display5.1" 2560x1440 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 28mm 16-MP f/1.9 (Primary) +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP
Computing
  • Exynos 7420 SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB/64GB/128GB Storage
  • None
Battery2550 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP Rating, 138g (4.9oz), 143.4x70.5x6.8 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 inches)
Price (Market)$220
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5.1"
Display/Body Ratio70.9%
Resolution2560x1440
Sharpness (PPI)576 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 4
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel16-MP
Aperturef/1.9
Focal Length (35mm) 28mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • HDR Video
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 720p/120fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2550 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
Talk Time17 hours
Music Playback Time49 hours
Computing
Processor BrandSamsung
Processor NameExynos 7420
Processor ModelExynos 7420
Processor # Cores8
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)quad-core 1.5 & quad-core 2.1 GHz
RAM Options3GB
Internal Storage Options32GB/64GB/128GB
Memory Card TypeNone
Operating System + VersionAndroid 5.0
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT6 301 Mbps
LTE Bandsbi, b2, b3, b4, b5, b7, b8, b12, b17, b18, b19, b20, b26
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • MU-MIMO
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head1.15 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.16 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.38 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.5 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • IR
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • XVID
  • WMV
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • Gesture
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Proximity

Galaxy S6 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy S6 was retailing at around $220 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. the Galaxy S6 has not been rated as water-tight as we do not find an IP-Rating.
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No, the Galaxy S6 does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but it could be different in Asia. We mostly track United States data.
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No, the Galaxy S6 2560x1440 resolution is not 4K.
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Yes, the Galaxy S6 is compatible with Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy S6 supports Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy S6 is a 4G handset that is rated 4G LTE cat6 (301 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy S6 is not a 5G NR smartphone.
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No, the Galaxy S6 does not have a USB-C connector.
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No, the Galaxy S6 does not have a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better
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3DMark Slingshot 3.1

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3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

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GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
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GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

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GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

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Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
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Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S7Samsung Galaxy S6Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge37.54042.54547.550