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Samsung Galaxy S6 Review

Main Features

  • Android 5.0.2 Lollipop|Android 5.1.1 Lollipop|Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow Operating System
  • 16 MP Main Camera
  • 5 MP Front Camera
  • 3840 x 2160 Max Video Resolution
  • 5.1" 1440 x 2560 pixels Super AMOLED Screen
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Screen Protection
  • 143.40 x 70.50 x 6.80 mm External Dimensions
  • 138 gr weight
  • Replaced Samsung Galaxy S5
  • Replaced by Samsung Galaxy S7
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Overview

Samsung Galaxy S6 is a Android phone with 15.87MP main camera and 4.92 MP front camera. Galaxy S6 features a 5.1" sized Super AMOLED screen with 1440 x 2560 pixels. Samsung released Galaxy S6 to market in 2015

Samsung replaced the older Samsung Galaxy S5 with this model and later Galaxy S6 was replaced with Samsung Galaxy S7. Follow the links to compare these cameras in detail:

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Samsung Galaxy S6 has an Overall Score of 78/100 and ranked #154 out of 1764 in Android phones, and ranked #155 out of 1867 in all smartphones.

Pros and Cons of Samsung Galaxy S6

Now let's start with comparing Samsung Galaxy S6 to the average smart phone in its class and list out the Pro's in detail.

PROs
Thin ( 6.80 mm) Body
Fast Internet with 4G
Large 5.1 " LCD Screen
576 DPI Crisp Screen
23 h Long Talk Time
High Resolution Main Camera
High Resolution Front Camera
LED Flash
Face Detection
Geotagging
Burst Mode
Panorama Mode
Touch Focus
In-camera HDR
Optical Image Stabilization
Infrared
Digital Compass
Gyroscope
Digital Barometer
Digital Heartrate
Fingerprint Scanning for identification

CONs
No Removable storage
Samsung Galaxy S6 Physical Specs

Samsung Galaxy S6 weighs 138g and has external dimensions of 143.40 x 70.50 x 6.80 mm. Considering that the average weight of all smartphones is 155g, its weight is about average in its class. On the other hand, with a thickness of only 6.80mm, it is quite thin, compared to the average thickness of 8.85mm of its class.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 Screen

Screen size, resolution and quality are some of the most important features to consider when choosing a smartphone. Samsung Galaxy S6 sports a 5.1" sized 24bit Super AMOLED main screen with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels.

The width of the Samsung Galaxy S6 screen is 2.50" and its height is 4.45", giving an Aspect ratio of 1.78.

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The screen-to-body surface ratio of Galaxy S6 is 70%.

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Pixel density (PPI:Pixels per inch) of a display is an indicator of its clarity and level of details. Samsung Galaxy S6 has a pixel density of 576ppi. With a DPI of 576, it has 258 more dots per inch compared to the class average of 576 DPI.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 Detailed Specifications

1. GENERAL
BrandSamsung
ModelGalaxy S6
Number of SIM1
Release Date2015
Operating SystemAndroid 6.0.1 Marshmallow
User InterfaceTouchWiz
CPU4x 2.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A57, 4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Max CPU Clock Speed2100 MHz
CPU Bits64 bit
GPUARM Mali-T760 MP8
GPU Cores8
GPU Frequency772 MHz
RAM3 GB
RAM Frequency1552 MHz
RAM TypeLPDDR4
2. CAMERA
Main Camera Resolution16 MP
Front Camera Resolution5 MP
Geotagging
HDR
LED Flash
Face Detection
Face Unlock
Burst Mode
Panorama Mode
Touch Focus
Optical Image Stabilization
Digital Image Stabilization
Dual Camera Recording
3. BATTERY
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Talk time23 h
Battery Capacity2550 mah
4. SENSORS
Accelerometer
Compass
GPS
Gyroscope
Barometer
Fingerprint Scan
Heartrate Sensor
Thermometer
Humidity Sensor
Pedometer Sensor

5. SCREEN
LCD Size5.1 "
LCD Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels
LCD DPI576
LCD TypeSuper AMOLED
Proximity Sensor
Multi Touch
Ambient Light Sensor
Number of Colors24 bit
Display ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4
In Display Fingerprint
Scratch Resistant
Screen DurabilityGorilla Glass 4
6. MEMORY
Buit in Memory32 GB 64 GB 128 GB
External Memory Card Support
7. CONNECTIVITY
Connection PortMicro USB
Bluetooth Version4.1
NFC
GPS
Wifi
3G
4G
Infrared
Mobile Hotspot
8. PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight138 g
Dimensions143.40 x 70.50 x 6.80 mm
9. NETWORKS
4G (HSPA+)
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Huawei P30 Android 9.0 Pie 39.92MP 165 g 6.1"
Huawei Mate 30 RS Android 10 39.92MP 198 g 6.53"
Huawei Mate 30 Pro 5G Android 10 39.92MP 198 g 6.53"
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