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Apple iPhone 7    

12 MP Camera | iOS OS
4.7" Screen | 2016 Release

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Samsung Galaxy S6

15 MP Camera | Android OS
5.1" Screen | 2015 Release

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Apple iPhone 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Comparison Overview

In our detailed review, we will be comparing two smartphones with different Operating systems and manufacturers head to head and list out all the pros and cons to help you decide which phone fits your need better. Apple iPhone 7 has a 12.19 MP main camera and 4.7" screen while Samsung Galaxy S6 features a 15.87 MP camera and 5.1" sized screen.

Let's have a brief look at the main features of Apple iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S6 before getting into our more detailed analysis.

Apple iPhone 7 Key Specs

  • iOS 10 Operating System
  • 12.19 MP Rear Camera
  • 7.16 MP Front Camera
  • 3840 x 2160 Video Resolution
  • 4.7" 750 x 1334 pixels Screen
  • IPS
  • 32 GB |128 GB |256 GB Built-in Memory
  • Dimensions: 138.30 x 67.10 x 7.10 mm
  • Weight: 138 g

Samsung Galaxy S6 Key Specs

  • Android 5.0.2 Lollipop|Android 5.1.1 Lollipop|Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Operating System
  • 15.87 MP Rear Camera
  • 4.92 MP Front Camera
  • 3840 x 2160 Video Resolution
  • 5.1" 750 x 1334 pixels Screen
  • Super AMOLED
  • 32 GB |64 GB |128 GB Built-in Memory
  • Dimensions: 143.40 x 70.50 x 6.80 mm
  • Weight: 138 g
  • Replaced Samsung Galaxy S5 Compare

Samsung Galaxy S6 was replaced by Samsung Galaxy S7. You may also be interested in these comparisons:
Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Samsung Galaxy S6
Samsung Galaxy S7 vs Apple iPhone 7

Reasons to choose Apple iPhone 7 over Samsung Galaxy S6
Max CPU Clock Speed2370 MHzvs2100 MHzBetter Performance
Front Camera Resolution7.16 MPvs4.92 MP2.24 MP Higher Resolution Images
Body Volume138.30 x 67.10 x 7.10 mmvs143.40 x 70.50 x 6.80 mm4% Smaller
Reasons to choose Samsung Galaxy S6 over Apple iPhone 7
LCD Size5.1"vs4.7"0.4" Larger Screen
LCD DPI576 vs326 Higher Screen Resolution
Main Camera Resolution15.87 MPvs12.19 MP3.68 MP Higher Resolution Images
Talk time23 hvs12 hLonger Talk Time
Body Thickness6.80 mmvs7.10 mm0.3 mm thinner
InfraredYesvsNoInfrared Connection with compatible devices
Heartrate SensorYesvsNoHeartrate Monitoring
Apple iPhone 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S6: Physical Specs Comparison

Samsung Galaxy S6 is 0.3mm narrower and 0.3mm thinner than Apple iPhone 7 but it is also 3.4mm taller.

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Weight is another important factor especially when deciding on a smartphone hold in your hands or carry around for a long time. Apple iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S6 have exactly the same weight so we don't have a winner here.

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Apple iPhone 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S6: Screen Comparison

Screen size, resolution and quality are some of the most important features to consider when choosing a smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S6's 5.1" Super AMOLED LCD is slightly larger (0.4" ) than the Apple iPhone 7's 4.7" IPS screen.

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Besides comparing the LCD sizes, another specs that we find useful to compare is the ratio of screen area to total surface area of the phone (screen area/total surface area). Apple iPhone 7 and Samsung Galaxy S6 have exactly the same display coverage of 70%- so we don't have a winner here.

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Screen size is only one side of the story, resolution is as important in most cases. Samsung Galaxy S6's 576ppi pixel density is significantly higher (250ppi ) than the Apple iPhone 7's 326ppi pixel density.

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Apple iPhone 7 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
GeneralApple iPhone 7Samsung Galaxy S6
BrandApple Samsung
Operating SystemiOS 10 Android 5.0.2 Lollipop, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop, Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
Number of SIM1 1
Max CPU Clock Speed2370 MHz2100 MHz
CPU Bits64 bit 64 bit
RAM2 GB 3 GB
RAM TypeLPDDR4 LPDDR4
GPU Cores6 8
Release Date2016 2015
Camera
Main Camera Resolution12.19 MP15.87 MP
Front Camera Resolution7.16 MP4.92 MP
Geotagging
HDR
LED Flash
Face Detection
Burst Mode
Panorama Mode
Touch Focus
Optical Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
Dual Camera Recording
Screen
LCD TypeIPS Super AMOLED
LCD Size4.7"5.1"
LCD Resolution750 x 1334 pixels 1440 x 2560 pixels
LCD DPI326 576
Number of Colors24 bit24 bit
Display Protectionn/a Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Proximity Sensor
Multi Touch
Ambient Light Sensor
In Display Fingerprint
Scratch Resistant
Memory
Buit in Memory32 GB , 128 GB , 256 GB 32 GB , 64 GB , 128 GB
External Memory Card Support
Connectivity
Bluetooth Version4.2 4.1
NFC
GPS
Wifi
3G
4G
Infrared
Mobile Hotspot
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion Li-Ion
Talk time12 h23 h
Battery Capacity1960 mah2550 mah
Replaceable BatteryNon-removable Non-removable
Physical specs
Weight138 g138 g
Dimensions138.30 x 67.10 x 7.10 mm 143.40 x 70.50 x 6.80 mm
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