Samsung Galaxy S6: specs, release date, camera, screen, size, reviews

Added 11.04.14 | Updated 08.12.21

Key Features of the Samsung Galaxy S6

  • Model: Galaxy S6
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 4.15 out of 5 (27 votes)
  • Release Date:  March 19, 2024
  • Price: 280 EUR
  • Processor: Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • Storage and memory: 32/64/128 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 5.1 inc
  • Main Camera:  Single, 16MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 5MP

Table of contents

Description of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Specs

The Samsung Galaxy S6 is a high-end smartphone that was first released in March 2015. It features a sleek design with a front and back glass body, reinforced by a sturdy aluminum frame. Available in various colors including White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, and Blue Topaz, the Galaxy S6 has a weight of 138 grams and measures 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm in dimensions. It comes equipped with a 5.1-inch capacitive touchscreen Super AMOLED display, boasting a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels and a high pixel density of 577 PPI.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Detailed Specifications in Table

Common | Price | Design | Screen | Hardware | Memory | Software | Main Camera | Selfie camera | Cellular | Connectivity | Battery | Audio | Sensors | Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S6 Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy S6

Other names

Versions: G920F (Europe); G920FD (Philippines, Pakistan, Russia, Ukraine); G920FQ (Turkey); G920I (LATAM, Singapore, India, Australia, New Zealand); G920A (AT&T); G920T (T-Mobile); G920S/K (Korea); G9

Launch date

19 March 2024

Samsung Galaxy S6 PricePrice

First price

280 EUR

Samsung Galaxy S6 dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.65 inc (143.4 mm)

Width

2.78 inc ( 70.5 mm)

Depth

0.27 inc ( 6.8 mm)

Weight

4.87 oz (138 grams)

Build materials

Front/back glass (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame

Water resistant

Colors

White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz

Samsung Galaxy S6 screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

5.1 inc

Screen Area

71.5 cm2

Resolution

1440 x 2560 px

Points per inch

577 PPI

Color Depth

16M

Ratio (height:width)

16:9

Ratio (screen:body)

70.7%

Screen Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 4

Samsung Galaxy S6 ProcessorHardware

Chipset

- Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)

Processor CPU

- Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)

Graphics processor GPU

- Mali-T760MP8

Samsung Galaxy S6 Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

32/64/128 GB, 3 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

No

Samsung Galaxy S6 SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo); TouchWiz UI

User Interface

TouchWiz UI

Samsung Galaxy S6 main camera specsMain Camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6'', 1.12µm, OIS, AF

Features

LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama

Video Recording 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, dual-video rec.
DxOMark Rating82 (Position 268 out of 296)
DxOMark Photos81
DxOMark Video83

Samsung Galaxy S6 selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1'', 1.34µm

Features

Dual video call, Auto-HDR

Video Recording 1440p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy S6 Cellular BandsCellular

Bands GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
-3G - HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
-4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 18(800), 19(800), 20(800), 26(850)
SIM Card Nano-SIM
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps
SAR EU 0.38 W/kg (head)     0.50 W/kg (body)    
SAR 1.15 W/kg (head)     1.16 W/kg (body)    

Samsung Galaxy S6 wifi bluetooth gps nfcConnectivity

Wi-Fi Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
GPS Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes
USB microUSB 2.0, USB Host

Samsung Galaxy S6 Battery type and CapacityBattery

Capacity

2550 mAh

Type

 Non-removable Li-Ion

Endurance

Video playback - Up to 17 h (3G)
Audio playback - Up to 49 h

Charging

-Qi/PMA wireless charging (market dependent)
-
-

Samsung Galaxy S6 sound and multimediaAudio

Headphone Jack Yes
Radio No
Others -24-bit/192kHz audio
-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 , Infrared blaster

Other specifications

Others

-ANT+
-S-Voice natural language commands and dictation
--Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)

Performance Benchmark

Samsung Galaxy S6 antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score112456 (Position 280 out of 2128)

See the page Samsung Galaxy S6 Antutu where you will find details about the Antutu result of the device, rankings, and similar models

Samsung Galaxy S6 geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 6 Single Core185 (Position 552 out of 565)
GeekBench 6 Multi Core750 (Position 519 out of 564)
GeekBench 6 OpenCL698 (Position 283 out of 324)
GeekBench 5 Single Core236 (Position 1335 out of 1887)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core899 (Position 1385 out of 1876)
GeekBench 4 Single Core1257 (Position 281 out of 1025)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core3945 (Position 277 out of 1023)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript2854
GeekBench 4 Battery1615

See the page Samsung Galaxy S6 Geekbench where you will find details about the Geekbench result of the device, rankings, and similar models.

Disclaimer: This information is based on public data and official specifications from Samsung. However, there may be differences in specifications.

Compare Samsung Galaxy S6 with other models:

Show More Models 📱

Samsung Galaxy S6 video reviews

Video Thumbnail

Samsung Galaxy S6 Reviews and Opinions

Rate this smartphone
4.15 / 5
(27)


There are no comments yet. Be the first to comment.


Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy S6 cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy S6 varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 280 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy S6 come out?

Samsung Galaxy S6 mobile was launched on March 19, 2024 in these colors: White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy S6 ?

The Samsung Galaxy S6 has dimensions of Height: 143.4 mm Width: 70.5 mm Thickness: 6.8 mm and weighs approximately 138 grams.

What is the screen size and resolution of Samsung Galaxy S6?

When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 5.1 inches diagonally offering a resolution of 1440 x 2560 px at a pixel density of 577 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy S6 have?

Device comes with chipset Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) with processor Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53). Samsung Galaxy S6 is available with internal memory of 32/64/128 GB, 3 GB RAM.

What are the main camera specifications and megapixels of the Samsung Galaxy S6?

The device have a Single rear camera setup with specs of 16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6'', 1.12µm, OIS, AF and features like LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama

What are the front camera specs and MP of the Samsung Galaxy S6?

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1'', 1.34µm and features like Dual video call, Auto-HDR