Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy Note5 vs Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note5 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 Note5 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 7.0 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 4.1 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.4 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy Note5, if you care about…
- Talk time
- 28 h
- against 20 h
Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+, if you care about…
- Weight
- 153 g
- against 171 g
- Body Thickness
- 6.9 mm
- against 7.6 mm
- Music playback time
- 66 h
- against 57 h
- Max. download speed
- 450 Mbps
- against 150 Mbps
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Samsung Exynos 7420 | Samsung Exynos 7420 |
| Processor Process Size | 14 nm | 14 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-T760 MP8 | Mali-T760 MP8 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.0 | UFS 2.0 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.1 GHz | 2.1 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 64 GB | 64 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A57 cores at 2.1 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. | Octa-core (4 × 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 and 4 × 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 4 GB | 4 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | Black, Gold, Silver, White, Pink |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 6.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 75.8 mm |
| Body Height | 153.2 mm | 154.4 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 153 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 76.8 % Best value | 75.6 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Stylus Support | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Talk time | 28 h Best value | 20 h |
| Music playback time | 57 h | 66 h Best value |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ | 5.7″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px | 2,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 515 ppi | 518 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen, Stylus Support | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor |
Software
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Single Nano-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 B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B13 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 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 B20 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, EVDO, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | 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 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, EDR, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, DLNA, ANT+ | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, microUSB, USB OTG, ANT+, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | microUSB |
| SAR American Head | 1.16 W/kg Best value | 1.22 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | 1.48 W/kg | 1.48 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.51 W/kg | 0.22 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.56 W/kg Best value | 0.58 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 450 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-N920, SM-N920P, SM-N920V, SM-N920R, SM-N920W8, SM-N920R4 | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 edge+ |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Smart voice assistant, Voice command | Voice command, Samsung Pay |
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