Samsung Galaxy S6 Active

Added 03.16.15 | Updated 01.29.20

Key Features of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active

  • Model: Galaxy S6 Active
  • Brand: Samsung
  • Rating: 5.00 out of 5 (2 votes)
  • Release Date:  June 20, 2024
  • Price: 380 EUR
  • Processor: Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
  • Storage and memory: 32/64 GB
  • Screen: Super AMOLED 5.1 inc
  • Main Camera:  Single, 16MP
  • Selfie Camera:  Single, 5MP

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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active specs

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

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Release dateCommon

Brand and model

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active

Other names

For AT&T Also known as Samsung Galaxy S6 active G890

Launch date

20 June 2024

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active PricePrice

First price

380 EUR

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active dimension, size, weightDesign

Height

5.78 inc (146.8 mm)

Width

2.89 inc ( 73.4 mm)

Depth

0.34 inc ( 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

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active screenScreen

Technology Super AMOLED
Size

5.1 inc

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

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active 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 Active Memory and storageMemory

Internal Memory

32/64 GB, 3 GB RAM

Memory Card Slot

No

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active SoftwareSoftware

Operating System (OS)

Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow); TouchWiz UI

User Interface

TouchWiz UI

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active main camera specsMain 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

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active selfie camera specsSelfie camera

Number of Cameras

Single

Specs

-5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)

Video Recording 1080p@30fps

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Cellular BandsCellular

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)    

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active 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
NFC Yes
USB microUSB 2.0

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Battery type and CapacityBattery

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)
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active sound and multimediaAudio

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

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active antutu score Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score79322 (Position 419 out of 2129)

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

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active geekbench ScoreGeekbench Score

GeekBench 5 Single Core249 (Position 1314 out of 1884)
GeekBench 5 Multi-Core979 (Position 1307 out of 1873)
GeekBench 4 Single Core1286 (Position 272 out of 1025)
GeekBench 4 Multi-Core4149 (Position 237 out of 1023)
GeekBench 4 RenderScript3097

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.

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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.

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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 June 20, 2024 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