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Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos vs Samsung Galaxy Note5
Comparison between Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos and Samsung Galaxy Note5: 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 S6 Duos | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.5 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 3.6 | 3.5 |
| Camera | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.5 | 3.9 |
| Battery & charging | 1.7 | 2.3 |
Which one is for you?
Samsung Galaxy S6 Duos, if you care about…
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 128 GB
- against 64 GB
- Display Pixel Density
- 576 ppi
- against 515 ppi
- Weight
- 138 g
- against 171 g
- SIM Configurations
- Dual Nano-SIM
- against Single Nano-SIM
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 70.9 %
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Galaxy S6 Duos | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 128 GB Best value | 64 GB |
| CPU Description | Octa-core (4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 and 4×1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) | Octa-core processor with 4 Cortex-A57 cores at 2.1 GHz and 4 Cortex-A53 cores at 1.5 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 3 GB | 4 GB Best value |
Design
| Specification | Galaxy S6 Duos | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Gold | Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 6.8 mm Best value | 7.6 mm |
| Body Width | 70.5 mm | 76.1 mm |
| Body Height | 143.4 mm | 153.2 mm |
| Weight | 138 g Best value | 171 g |
| Usable Surface | 70.9 % | 76.8 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Resistance Features | — | Stylus Support |
Battery
| Specification | Galaxy S6 Duos | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 2,550 mAh | 3,000 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 15 W | 15 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator |
| Talk time | 17 h | 28 h Best value |
| Music playback time | 49 h | 57 h Best value |
Display
| Specification | Galaxy S6 Duos | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 16:9 | 16:9 |
| Display Technology | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 5.1″ | 5.7″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,440 px | 1,440 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,560 px | 2,560 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 576 ppi Best value | 515 ppi |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen, Stylus Support |
Sensors
| Specification | Galaxy S6 Duos | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Front | Front |
Sensor
| Specification | Galaxy S6 Duos | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 S6 Duos | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 5 | Android 5.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5 | 5 |
Connectivity
| Specification | Galaxy S6 Duos | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM Best value | 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, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26 | 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 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, EVDO, 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 | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Hotspot |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.1 | Bluetooth 4.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE, aptX | A2DP, EDR, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, ANT+, Infrared, NFC, microUSB, USB OTG | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, microUSB, USB 2.0, USB OTG, DLNA, ANT+ |
| USB Version | microUSB | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | 1.16 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.48 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.51 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 0.56 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | — | 150 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 50 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | Galaxy S6 Duos | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 3 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio | A2DP, EDR, LE, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | Galaxy S6 Duos | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | SM-G920 | SM-N920, SM-N920P, SM-N920V, SM-N920R, SM-N920W8, SM-N920R4 |
Features
| Specification | Galaxy S6 Duos | Galaxy Note5 |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | Smart voice assistant, Samsung Pay | Smart voice assistant, Voice command |
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