Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge vs Samsung Galaxy S6 edge
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note Edge and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Galaxy Note Edge | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.1 | 7.3 |
| Performance & hardware | 2.1 | 2.9 |
| Camera | 4.6 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.3 | 1.8 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy Note Edge, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,000 mAh
- against 2,600 mAh
- Usable Surface
- 77.2 %
- against 71.7 %
- Expandable Storage
- Yes
- against No
- Music playback time
- 67 h
- against 50 h
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, if you care about…
- Storage Type
- UFS 2.0
- against eMMC 5.0
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 577 ppi
- against 524 ppi
- Weight
- 132 g
- against 174 g
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Note Edge | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 | Samsung Exynos 7420 |
| Processor Process Size | 28 nm | 14 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 420 | Mali-T760 MP8 |
| Storage Type | eMMC 5.0 | UFS 2.0 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.7 GHz Best value | 2.1 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 128 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 45,830 | 166,453 |
| CPU Description | Quad-core 2.7 GHz Krait 450 | Octa-core: 4 × 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 and 4 × 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| Processor Type | Quad-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | No | Yes Best value |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 3 GB |
| Expandable Storage | Yes Best value | No |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Note Edge | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | White, Black, Gold, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.3 mm | 7 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 82.4 mm | 70.1 mm |
| Body Height | 151.3 mm | 142.1 mm |
| Weight | 174 g | 132 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 77.2 % Best value | 71.7 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Note Edge | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh Best value | 2,600 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable, Removable | Battery Level Indicator, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 18 h | 18 h |
| Music playback time | 67 h Best value | 50 h |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Note Edge | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:10 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.6″ Best value | 5.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,600 px Best value | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px | 2,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 524 ppi | 577 ppi Best value |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 3.799 :1 | 4.124 :1 Best value |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, Touchscreen, Stylus Support | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Note Edge | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Note Edge | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, UV Sensor, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Note Edge | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 4.4 | Android 5 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 4 | 5 Best value |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Note Edge | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Micro-SIM, Single SIM | Single Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, LTE B28 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, Infrared, NFC, microUSB, USB OTG, TV-out, DLNA | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, microUSB, USB OTG, ANT+, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.58 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.34 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.24 W/kg Best value | 0.33 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.33 W/kg Best value | 0.59 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 450 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Note Edge | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy Note Edge | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-N9150, SM-N915A, SM-N915D, SM-N915F, SM-N915FY, SM-N915G, SM-N915K, SM-N915L, SM-N915P, SM-N915R4, SM-N915S, SM-N915T, SM-N915V, SM-N915W8, SM-N915X, SC-01G | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy Note Edge | Galaxy S6 edge |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Voice command, Voice recognition | Smart voice assistant, Samsung Pay |
