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Samsung Galaxy S6

Name: Samsung Galaxy S6
Brand: Samsung
SKU: neoteo-device-85756

4.1 NeoScore #4303 of 6182

Launched April 2015

Overview

NeoScore

4.1

#4303 of 6182

Design & display: 6.9
Performance & hardware: 3.6
Camera: 4.9
Connectivity: 4.2
Battery & charging: 2.2

Strengths

Weak points

Battery & charging2.2
Performance & hardware3.6
Connectivity4.2

Display: 5.1″Super AMOLED1,440 × 2,560 px60 Hz
Design: 138 g70.5 mm143.4 mm6.8 mm
Performance: Samsung Exynos 7420Octa-Core3 GB RAM128 GB
Battery: 2,550 mAh15 W
Cameras: 16 Mpx · f/1.9selfie 5 Mpx · f/1.9
Network: 4G3G2G
Software: Android 5

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Technical specifications

Performance

Processor Model: Samsung Exynos 7420
Processor Process Size: 14 nm
Graphics GPU: Mali-T760 MP8
Storage Type: UFS 2.0
Maximum CPU Clock: 2.1 GHz
Maximum Storage Capacity: 128 GB
CPU Description: Octa-core: 4 × 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 and 4 × 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53.
Processor Type: Octa-Core
64-Bit Processor: Yes
RAM Capacity: 3 GB
Expandable Storage: No

Design

Body Colors: White, Black, Gold, Blue
Body Thickness: 6.8 mm
Body Width: 70.5 mm
Body Height: 143.4 mm
Weight: 138 g
Usable Surface: 70.7 %
Body Materials: Glass, Aluminium Alloy
Foldable: No
Rugged Build: No

Battery

Battery Capacity: 2,550 mAh
Battery Type: Li-Ion
Fast Charge Power: 15 W
Battery Features: Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable
Wireless charging power: 5 W
Talk time: 17 h
Music playback time: 49 h

Display

Display Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Display Technology: Super AMOLED
Display Diagonal: 5.1″
Display Horizontal Resolution: 1,440 px
Display Vertical Resolution: 2,560 px
Display Pixel Density: 577 ppi
Display Refresh Rate: 60 Hz
Display Contrast Ratio: 4.124 :1
Display Features: Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen
Integrated Projector: No

Sensors

Fingerprint Sensor Placement: Front

Sensor

Sensor Features: Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Heart Rate Sensor, SpO2 Sensor

Software

Operating System: Android 5
OS Family: Android
OS Version: 5
Direct OS Updates: No

Connectivity

SIM Configurations: 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
Cellular Technologies: 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 Features: Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 4.1
Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, LE, aptX
Navigation Systems: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou
Connectivity Features: 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB OTG, microUSB, ANT+, DLNA
USB Version: USB 2.0
SAR American Head: 1.15 W/kg
SAR American Body: 1.16 W/kg
SAR (EU) head: 0.38 W/kg
SAR (EU) body: 0.5 W/kg
Max. download speed: 450 Mbps
Max. upload speed: 150 Mbps

Audio

Microphone Count: 2
Audio Features: A2DP, LE, aptX, Loudspeaker, 24-bit/192kHz Audio

Features

Built-in functions: Smart voice assistant, Samsung Pay

Technical index

NeoScore

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4.06 /10

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Galaxy S6

Design & display

6.9

Display Technology Super AMOLED: 8.7
Display Refresh Rate 60 Hz: 5.0
Display Pixel Density 577 ppi: 10.0
Display Features Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen: 0.0
Weight 138 g: 10.0
Usable Surface 70.7 %: 3.7
Body Thickness 6.8 mm: 10.0

Performance & hardware

3.6

RAM Capacity 3 GB: 2.0
Storage Type UFS 2.0: 4.0
Processor Process Size 14 nm: 3.0
Maximum Storage Capacity 128 GB: 5.5
Maximum CPU Clock 2.1 GHz: 4.4

Camera

4.9

Sensor Size 1/2.6″: 3.7
Aperture f/1.9: 7.5
Optical Image Stabilization Yes: 10.0
Resolution 16 Mpx: 6.2
Optical Zoom 0 x: 0.0
Camera Features LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Burst Mode, Continuous Autofocus, Manual Exposure, Manual ISO, Manual White Balance, Phase-Detection Autofocus, RAW Capture, Touch Focus: 0.0

Connectivity

4.2

Connectivity Features 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, NFC, USB OTG, microUSB, ANT+, DLNA: 1.5
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: 7.0
Wi-Fi Standards Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac): 5.0
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.1: 2.5
Navigation Systems GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou: 6.0
SIM Configurations Single Nano-SIM: 4.0

Battery & charging

2.2

Battery Capacity 2,550 mAh: 2.4
Fast Charge Power 15 W: 3.0
Wireless charging power 5 W: 3.0
Battery Features Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable: 0.0

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Design & display: 6.88
Performance & hardware: 3.59
Camera: 4.89
Connectivity: 4.15
Battery & charging: 2.21

NeoScore rank: #4303 / 6182

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