• 5.1" (2560x1440) Super AMOLED
  • 3GB
    Exynos 7420 Octa SoC
    64GB Storage
  • 16-MP, f/1.9, OIS 1 Rear Camera
  • 3500 mAh

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active phone has a 5.1-inch (2560x1440) Super AMOLED screen, a 16MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 3500 mAh and the main processor is a Exynos 7420 Octa with 3 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy S6 Active (Launched 2015-06-01)
Display5.1" 2560x1440 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 16-MP f/1.9 (Primary) +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP
Computing
  • Exynos 7420 Octa SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 64GB Storage
  • None
Battery3500 mAh
DesignIP Rating, 170g (6oz), 146.8x73.4x8.6 mm (5.78 x 2.89 x 0.34 inches)
Price (Market)$249
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5.1"
Display/Body Ratio66.5%
Resolution2560x1440
Sharpness (PPI)576 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel16-MP
Aperturef/1.9
Sensor SizeSmall
Autofocus Features
  • Phase Detection
  • Contrast
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 720p/120fps
Battery
Battery Capacity (mAh)3500 mAh
Talk Time24 hours
Music Playback Time57 hours
Computing
Processor BrandSamsung
Processor NameExynos 7420 Octa
Processor # Cores4
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)1.5 GHz
RAM Options3GB
Internal Storage Options64GB
Memory Card TypeNone
Operating System + VersionAndroid 5.0.2
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT6 301 Mbps
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
SAR US Head1.19 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.58 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.48 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.42 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • DIVX
  • XVID
  • WMV
  • H.264
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Proximity

Galaxy S6 Active Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy S6 Active was retailing at around $249 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. the Galaxy S6 Active is not water-proof as we do not find an IP-Rating.
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No, the Galaxy S6 Active does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but it could be different in Asian markets. We mainly track United States data.
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No, the Galaxy S6 Active resolution of (2560x1440) is not defined as 4K.
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No, Galaxy S6 Active does not have Wireless Charging.
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No, the Galaxy S6 Active does not feature Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy S6 Active is a 4G device that is rated 4G LTE cat6 (301 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy S6 Active does not work on 5G networks.
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No, the Galaxy S6 Active is not a USB-C phone.
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No, the Galaxy S6 Active does not have a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Geekbench 4 Single

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S6 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S7 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S8 Active12001250130013501400145015001550160016501700175018001850

Geekbench 4 Multi

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy S7 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S6 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S8 Active3500400045005000550060006500

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2015)Gionee S6 ProSamsung Galaxy S6 ActiveMotorola Droid Turbo 2Samsung Galaxy Note 5Samsung Galaxy S7 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S8 Active051015202530354045505560

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2015)Gionee S6 ProSamsung Galaxy S6 ActiveSamsung Galaxy Note 5Motorola Droid Turbo 2Samsung Galaxy S7 ActiveLG G5Samsung Galaxy S8 Active0510152025303540

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better
Samsung Galaxy J7 (2015)Gionee S6 ProSamsung Galaxy S6 ActiveMotorola Droid Turbo 2Samsung Galaxy Note 5LG G5Samsung Galaxy S7 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S8 Active102030405060708090100110

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better
LG G5Gionee S9Lenovo S5Samsung Galaxy J7 (2015)Samsung Galaxy Note 5Gionee S6 ProSamsung Galaxy S6 ActiveMotorola Droid Turbo 2Samsung Galaxy S7 ActiveSamsung Galaxy S8 ActiveXiaomi Redmi Note 4225025002750300032503500375040004250