Side-by-side technical data
Samsung Galaxy Note5 vs Samsung Galaxy S6
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy Note5 and Samsung Galaxy S6: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Samsung.
The verdict
Your pick: Samsung Galaxy Note5, ahead on Design & display.
| Category | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 6.9 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.5 | 3.6 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 3.9 | 4.2 |
| Battery & charging | 2.4 | 2.2 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy Note5, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 3,000 mAh
- against 2,550 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 4 GB
- against 3 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 4.2
- against Bluetooth 4.1
- Usable Surface
- 76.8 %
- against 70.7 %
Samsung Galaxy S6, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 577 ppi
- against 515 ppi
- Weight
- 138 g
- against 171 g
- Body Thickness
- 6.8 mm
- against 7.6 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 128 GB Best value |
| 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 Best value | 3 GB |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White | White, Black, Gold, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 7.6 mm | 6.8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 76.1 mm | 70.5 mm |
| Body Height | 153.2 mm | 143.4 mm |
| Weight | 171 g | 138 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 76.8 % Best value | 70.7 % |
| Body Materials | — | Glass, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | Stylus Support | — |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 3,000 mAh Best value | 2,550 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 | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
| Talk time | 28 h Best value | 17 h |
| Music playback time | 57 h Best value | 49 h |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.7″ Best value | 5.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px | 2,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 515 ppi | 577 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 4.124 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen, Stylus Support | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5.1 | Android 5 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 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, 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 |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| 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, Infrared, NFC, USB OTG, microUSB, ANT+, DLNA |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | 1.16 W/kg | 1.15 W/kg Best value |
| SAR American Body | 1.48 W/kg | 1.16 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.51 W/kg | 0.38 W/kg Best value |
| SAR (EU) body | 0.56 W/kg | 0.5 W/kg Best value |
| Max. download speed | 150 Mbps | 450 Mbps Best value |
| Max. upload speed | 50 Mbps | 150 Mbps Best value |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-N920, SM-N920P, SM-N920V, SM-N920R, SM-N920W8, SM-N920R4 | — |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy Note5 | Galaxy S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Smart voice assistant, Voice command | Smart voice assistant, Samsung Pay |
