Samsung Galaxy S6 Active

Name: Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 5.0 (2 reviews)

Added: 03.16.15 | Updated: 01.29.20

Model: Galaxy S6 Active
Brand: Samsung
Rating: 5.00 out of 5 (2 votes)
Price: 380 EUR
Year of manufacture: 2015
Dimensions: 146.8 x 73.4 x 8.6 mm
Weight: 170 g
Chipset: Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
Built-in memory: 32/64 GB
Screen: Super AMOLED 5.1 inches
Battery: 3500 mAh
Rear camera: Single, 16MP
Front camera: Single, 5MP

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Common

Brand and model	Samsung Galaxy S6 Active
Other names	For AT&T Also known as Samsung Galaxy S6 active G890
Launch date	2015, June

Price

First price	380 EUR

Design

Height	5.78 in (146.8 mm)
Width	2.89 in ( 73.4 mm)
Depth	0.34 in ( 8.6 mm)
Weight	6 oz (170 grams)
Water resistant	IP68 dust/water proof (up to 1.5m for 30 mins) MIL-STD-810G compliant salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant
Colors	White, Gray
Case	Buy a case from Amazon

Screen

Technology	Super AMOLED
Size	5.1 in
Screen Area	71.7 cm²
Resolution	1440 x 2560 px
Points per inch	576 PPI
Color Depth	16M
Ratio (height:width)	16:9
Ratio (screen:body)	66.5%
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Screen protector	Buy a screen protector from Amazon

Hardware

Chipset	- Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
CPU	- Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU	- Mali-T760MP8

Memory

Internal Memory	32/64 GB, 3 GB RAM
Memory Card Slot	No

Software

Operating System (OS)	Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow); TouchWiz UI
User Interface	TouchWiz UI

Main Camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6'', 1.12µm, AF
Features	LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video Recording	2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps

Selfie camera

Number of Cameras	Single
Specs	-5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)
Video Recording	1080p@30fps

Cellular

Bands	GSM / HSPA / LTE
-2G - GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 -3G - HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 -4G - LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 17(700), 20(800), 29(700), 40(2300)
SIM Card	Nano-SIM
Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps
SAR EU	0.48 W/kg (head) 0.42 W/kg (body)
SAR	1.19 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body)

Connectivity

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
NFC	Yes
USB	microUSB 2.0

Battery

Capacity	3500 mAh
Type	Non-removable Li-Ion
Endurance
Standby - Up to 504 h (3G) Video playback - Up to 24 h (3G) Audio playback - Up to 57 h
Charging	-Qi/PMA wireless charging (market dependent) - -

Audio

Headphone Jack	Yes
Radio	No
Others	-Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic

Sensors

Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate , Infrared blaster

Other specifications

Others	-ANT+ -S-Voice natural language commands and dictation

Performance Benchmark

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	79322 (Position 419 out of 2128)
See the page Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Antutu where you will find details about the Antutu result of the device, rankings, and similar models

Geekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core	249 (Position 1314 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core	979 (Position 1307 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core	1286 (Position 272 out of 1024)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core	4149 (Position 237 out of 1022)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript	3097
See the page Samsung Galaxy S6 Active 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.

Description of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Specs

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active is a robust smartphone designed to withstand the elements, launched in June 2015. It supports GSM, HSPA, and LTE network technologies and is compatible with a range of 2G, 3G, and 4G bands, ensuring connectivity in many regions worldwide. The device features fast data speeds with HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps and LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps, along with both EDGE and GPRS.

The phone runs on the Android operating system, initially shipped with version 5.0.2 Lollipop and is upgradable to 6.0.1 Marshmallow with Samsung's TouchWiz UI overlay. Storage-wise, it lacks a memory card slot but comes with a generous internal storage capacity, offering 32/64 GB variations coupled with 3 GB of RAM.

The Galaxy S6 Active boasts a durable build and is IP68 dust/water-resistant, capable of withstanding up to 1.5 meters of water for 30 minutes. It also meets MIL-STD-810G compliance standards, which protect it against various challenging conditions, including salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, and thermal shocks.

For display, the smartphone features a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, with a sharp resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels and a high pixel density of 576 PPI. It is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The screen has a 16:9 ratio and a 66.5% screen-to-body ratio.

Equipped with a 16 MP rear camera with f/1.9 aperture, auto-focus, and 4K video recording capabilities, the S6 Active is capable of capturing high-quality photos and videos. The front-facing 5 MP camera with f/1.9 aperture is ideal for selfies and video calls, supporting 1080p@30fps video.

The device includes a non-removable 3500 mAh battery, offering up to 504 hours of standby and up to 24 hours of talk time on 3G networks. Further convenience features include ANT+ support, S-Voice natural language commands, and multiple sensors such as an accelerometer, gyro, proximity sensor, compass, barometer, and heart rate monitor. Additional connectivity options include Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, NFC, GPS with A-GPS and GLONASS, and microUSB 2.0. It even supports wireless charging, which is market dependent.

Please explore the detailed features further down this page for a comprehensive understanding of what the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active offers. Also, find out which models users compare it to the most and see how it stacks up against its competitors.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Samsung Galaxy S6 Active cost?

The price of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active varies based on the specific model and storage capacity. As of the latest update, the base model starts at 380 EUR. Prices increase for models with larger storage capacity and additional features.

When did the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active come out?

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active mobile was launched on in these colors: White, Gray.

What is the size and weight of Samsung Galaxy S6 Active ?

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active has dimensions of Height: 146.8 mm Width: 73.4 mm Thickness: 8.6 mm and weighs approximately 170 grams.

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

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 576 ppi.

How much memory and storage does a Samsung Galaxy S6 Active 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 Active is available with internal memory of 32/64 GB, 3 GB RAM.

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

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

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

The device comes with Single front camera setup with specs of 5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide) and features like