Samsung Galaxy S6 Active – Specs, Price, Release Date & Review

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

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active AnTuTu & Geekbench Scores

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active scores 79322 points in AnTuTu 7, powered by the Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) chipset.

Antutu Score

Antutu 7 Score	79322 (Position 419 out of 2128)

Antutu 7 Ranking
413. Elephone A4 Pro	79575
414. Allcall Mix 2	79574
415. iLA iLa X2	79573
416. Oukitel Y1000 Pro	79505
417. Honor 7X	79382
418. LG G5 SE	79326
419. Samsung Galaxy S6 Active	79322
420. Oukitel K6	79314
421. Nokia 3.2	79282
422. Apple iPhone 6	79202
423. UMIDIGI A7	79005
424. Tecno Tecno Spark 6 Air	78945
425. Xiaomi Redmi S2	78926

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

GeekBench 5 Single Core Ranking
1308. Lenovo K13 Note	257
1309. Realme C31	256
1310. vivo Y20	256
1311. Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra ZU680KL	252
1312. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge	252
1313. OnePlus Nord N100	250
1314. Samsung Galaxy S6 Active	249
1315. Ulefone Note 10p	248
1316. LeEco Le 2	248
1317. Meizu PRO 5	248
1318. Meizu MX6	246
1319. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)	244
1320. Samsung Galaxy Note 5	244

GeekBench 5 Multi Core Ranking
1301. Realme C21	982
1302. vivo Y15s 2021	981
1303. Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra	981
1304. Motorola Moto X4	981
1305. Xiaomi Mi Max 2	981
1306. Nokia 6.1	980
1307. Samsung Galaxy S6 Active	979
1308. vivo Y11 (2023)	978
1309. Huawei nova Y70 Plus	978
1310. vivo Y21	978
1311. Blackview BV6600 Pro	977
1312. Meizu M6 Note	977
1313. Umidigi Bison X10G	976

GeekBench 4 Single Core Ranking
266. Motorola Moto Z3 Play	1299
267. Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro	1294
268. vivo X9s	1292
269. Samsung Galaxy S6 edge	1292
270. Lenovo S5 Pro	1288
271. Blackview A90	1287
272. Samsung Galaxy S6 Active	1286
273. Samsung Galaxy Note5 Duos	1278
274. Motorola One Power	1274
275. Motorola Moto X Force	1271
276. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium	1266
277. Motorola Moto G7	1260
278. Meizu Note 8	1259

GeekBench 4 Multi Core Ranking
231. Samsung Galaxy A8 (2016)	4204
232. Asus Zenfone 3 Zoom ZE553KL	4188
233. ZTE nubia M2	4172
234. Xiaomi Mi A1	4171
235. Samsung Galaxy J7 V	4162
236. Motorola Moto G5S Plus	4161
237. Samsung Galaxy S6 Active	4149
238. Tecno Phantom 9	4143
239. Oppo A54s	4130
240. BLU J5L	4121
241. OnePlus 3T	4117
242. Xiaomi Mi A2 Lite	4115
243. TECNO Phantom 6 Plus	4113

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.

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.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Release Date

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active was officially announced and released on June, 2015. It is available in White, Gray.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Price

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active starts at 380 EUR. Here are the prices for all storage versions:

Version	Price
32/64 GB	380 EUR
3 GB RAM	380 EUR

A 6GB version of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active is not officially available — 3GB is the maximum storage option.

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?

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active was released on June, 2015.

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

What colors does the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active come in?

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active is available in the following colors: White, Gray.

What is the AnTuTu score of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active?

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active scores 79322 points in AnTuTu 7.