• 5.1" (2560x1440) Super AMOLED
  • 3GB
    Exynos 7420 SoC
    32GB/64GB/128GB Storage
  • 16-MP, f/1.9, OIS 1 Rear Camera
  • 2550 mAh W-Charge

The Samsung Galaxy S6 phone has a 5.1-inch (2560x1440) Super AMOLED screen, a 16MP main camera and a 5MP selfie camera. The battery capacity is 2550 mAh and the main processor is a Exynos 7420 with 3 GB of RAM.

Specifications Highlights
ProductGalaxy S6 (Launched 2015-03-01), Price: 220 USD at Amazon
Display5.1" 2560x1440 Super AMOLED
Rear Camera(s)
  • 28mm 16-MP f/1.9 (Primary) +OIS
Selfie Camera(s)
  • 5-MP
Computing
  • Exynos 7420 SoC
  • 3GB RAM
  • 32GB/64GB/128GB Storage
  • None
Battery2550 mAh, Wireless Charging
DesignIP Rating, 138g (4.9oz), 143.4x70.5x6.8 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 inches)
Price (Market)$220
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Display
TypeSuper AMOLED
Diagonal (inches)5.1"
Display/Body Ratio70.9%
Resolution2560x1440
Sharpness (PPI)576 PPI
Display Glass TypeGorilla Glass 4
Features
  • Multitouch
Color Depth24 bit (16,777,216 Colors)
Primary Camera
Megapixel16-MP
Aperturef/1.9
Focal Length (35mm) 28mm
Sensor SizeSmall
Hardware Features
  • OIS
  • Flash
  • HDR Photo
  • HDR Video
Video Resolutions
  • 2160p/30fps
  • 1080p/60fps
  • 720p/120fps
Battery
Battery TypeLi-Ion
Battery Capacity (mAh)2550 mAh
Battery Features
  • Fast Charge
  • Wireless Charging Integrated
Talk Time17 hours
Music Playback Time49 hours
Computing
Processor BrandSamsung
Processor NameExynos 7420
Processor ModelExynos 7420
Processor # Cores8
Main Processor Frequency (GHz)quad-core 1.5 & quad-core 2.1 GHz
RAM Options3GB
Internal Storage Options32GB/64GB/128GB
Memory Card TypeNone
Operating System + VersionAndroid 5.0
Communications
LTE Category (Download)LTE CAT6 301 Mbps
LTE Bandsbi, b2, b3, b4, b5, b7, b8, b12, b17, b18, b19, b20, b26
Modem Features
  • GPRS
  • EDGE
  • LTE
WiFi Speed
  • a
  • b
  • g
  • n
  • ac
WiFi Features
  • MU-MIMO
  • Hotspot
  • Dual-band
  • WiFi Direct
Bluetooth VersionBluetooth 4.0
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP
  • BT LE
NFC Features
  • NFC Supported
Connector TypeMicro USB
Connector Features
  • USB OTG
SAR US Head1.15 W/Kg
SAR US Body1.16 W/Kg
SAR EU Head0.38 W/Kg
SAR EU Body0.5 W/Kg
Sim Card 0
NameSIM0
SIM TypeNano SIM
Multimedia
Multimedia Features
  • IR
Audio Alerts
  • VIBRATION
  • MP3
  • WAV
Audio Features
  • Loudspeaker
  • 3.5mm Port
  • Phone Noise Cancellation
Audio Formats
  • MP3
  • WAV
  • WMA
  • FLAC
Video Formats
  • MP4
  • XVID
  • WMV
Sensors
  • Accelerometer
  • Barometer
  • Compass
  • Gesture
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Gyroscope
  • Heart Rate
  • Proximity

Galaxy S6 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The last time we checked, the Galaxy S6 was retailing at around $220 online. Things may have changed a bit since.
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No. Our data shows that the Galaxy S6 is NOT water-tight an has no IP-Rating rating.
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No, the Galaxy S6 does not have dual-SIMs as far as we know, but things could be different in Asia. We mostly track USA data.
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No, the Galaxy S6 resolution of (2560x1440) is not defined as 4K.
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Yes, the Galaxy S6 has Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy S6 has Qi Wireless Charging.
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Yes, the Galaxy S6 is a 4G-LTE handset that is rated 4G LTE cat6 (301 Mbps).
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No, the Galaxy S6 does not work on 5G NR networks.
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No, the Galaxy S6 is not a USB-C device.
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No, the Galaxy S6 does not have a removable battery.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Specs & Speed Benchmarks

Antutu

Higher is better

3DMark Slingshot 3.1

Higher is better

3DMark Unlimited Icestorm

Higher is better

GFXBench Manhattan (Offscr.)

Higher is better

GFXBench Manhattan 3.1 (Offscr.)

Higher is better

GFXBench T-Rex (Offscr.)

Higher is better

Battery Capacity (mAh)

Higher is better

Battery Charge Speed (mAh/mn)

Higher is better