Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Apple iPhone 6
Samsung Galaxy S68.9 / 10 (pro rating) 1 have it · 0 want it |
Apple iPhone 68.7 / 10 (pro rating) 0 have it · 0 want it | |
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Design |
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| Device type | Smart phone | Smart phone |
| Operating system | Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop) | iOS (12.x, 11.x, 10.x, 9.x, 8.x) |
| Form factor | Candybar | Candybar |
| Dimensions | 5.65 in x 2.78 in x 0.27 in | 5.44 in x 2.64 in x 0.27 in |
| Weight | 4.87 oz | 4.55 oz |
| Materials | Main body: glass | Main body: aluminum |
| Features | Touch sensitive control keys | |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (touch) | Fingerprint (touch) |
| Keys | ||
| Left side | Yes | Yes |
| Volume control | Volume control, Other | |
| Right side | Yes | Yes |
| Lock/Unlock key | Lock/Unlock key | |
| Available color options | Black, Gold, Blue, White | Gold, Gray, Silver |
Display |
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| Physical size | 5.09 in | 4.7 in |
| Display resolution | Other (1440x2560 pixels) | Other (750x1334 pixels) |
| Technology | Super AMOLED | IPS LCD |
| Screen-to-body ratio | 70.48% | 65.71% |
| Colors | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
| Peak brightness | 500cd/m2 (nit) | |
| Touch screen | Yes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes) | Yes (Capacitive, Multi-touch: Multi-touch: Yes) |
| Features | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor | Oleophobic coating, Scratch-resistant glass, Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware |
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| System chip | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa | Apple A8 |
| Processor model | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core,2100 MHz,64-bit,14nm) | Cyclone ARMv8-A 2nd gen. (Dual-core,1400 MHz,64-bit) |
| 3D Graphics hardware accelerator | Yes (Mali-T760 MP8) | Yes (PowerVR GX6450) |
| RAM | 3 GB | 1 GB |
| Memory architecture | Dual-channel | |
| Type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR3 |
| Built-in storage | 128 GB | 128 GB |
Camera |
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| Camera | Yes (16 megapixels) | Yes (8 megapixels) |
| Flash | Yes (LED) | Yes (Dual LED) |
| Aperture size | F1.9 | F2.2 |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 28mm | 29mm |
| Camera sensor size | 1/2.6" | 1/3" |
| Pixel size | 1.12μm | 1.5μm |
| Hardware Features | Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Autofocus (Phase detection), Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) |
| Software Features | Manual focus, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets | Exposure compensation |
| Shooting Modes | Burst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Scenes, Effects | Burst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama (up to 43 megapixels) |
| Video capture | Yes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 30), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (120 fps)) | Yes (1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (240 fps)) |
| Recording format | MPEG4, H.264 | H.264, MOV |
| Features | Optical image stabilization, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video calling | Time-lapse video, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing |
| Additional camera | Yes (5 megapixels) | Yes (1.2 megapixels) |
| Features | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | |
| Video capture | 2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps) | 1280x720 (720p HD) |
Battery |
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| Capacity | 2550 mAh | 1810 mAh |
| Type | Li-ion | Li-ion |
| Wireless charging | Built-in (Qi, Powermat) | |
| Battery times | Talk time (3G) : 23 hours / Music playback : 57 hours / Video playback : 13 hours | Stand-by time: 10 days (250 hours) / Talk time (3G) : 14 hours / Music playback : 50 hours / Video playback : 11 hours |
| Internet use | ||
| 3G | 10 %01.0f hours | 10 %01.0f hours |
| LTE | 12%01.0f hours | 10%01.0f hours |
| Wi-Fi | 12%01.0f hours | 11%01.0f hours |
Multimedia |
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| Screen mirroring | DLNA, Wireless screen share | |
| Headphones connector | 3.5mm | 3.5mm |
| Additional microphone/s | Yes (Noise cancellation, Video recording) | Yes (Noise cancellation, Video recording) |
| Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
Internet browsing |
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| Safari | ||
| Supports | HTML, HTML5 | HTML, HTML5 |
| Built-in online services support | YouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+ | YouTube (upload) |
Cellular |
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| Network technology | GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20 ) | GSM (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz), CDMA (800, 1700/2100, 1900 MHz), UMTS (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28 ) |
| Data | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS | LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS |
| 2G Data | EDGE, GPRS | EDGE, GPRS, EV-DO Rev.A, EV-DO Rev.B |
| nano-SIM | Yes | Yes |
| HD Voice | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | |
| Global roaming | Yes | Yes |
Phone features |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer |
| Notifications | Service lights, Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones, Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone |
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID | Unlimited entries, Caller groups, Multiple numbers per contact, Search by both first and last name, Picture ID, Ring ID, Video ID |
| Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer | Calendar, Alarm, Calculator, Wallet, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer, Notes, Memo |
| Messaging | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input | SMS, MMS, Threaded view, Predictive text input |
| Yes | Yes | |
| Supports | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange | IMAP, POP3, SMTP, Microsoft Exchange |
| Instant messaging | Yes | Yes |
| Services | Hangouts / Google Talk | |
| Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording | |
| Hearing Aid Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
| Hearing Aid Compatibility rating | M3, T3 | M3, T4 |
Connectivity |
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| Bluetooth | Yes (4.1) | Yes (4.2) |
| Profiles/ Protocols | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Attribute Protocol, Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Device ID Profile (DID), Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Headset (HSP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Message Access Profile (MAP), Multi-Channel Adaptation Protocol, Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Scan Parameters Profile, Security Manager Protocol, Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), SIM Access (SAP) | Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP), Attribute Protocol, Audio/Video Control Transport Protocol (AVCTP), Audio/Video Distribution Transport Protocol (AVDTP), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Battery Service, Bluetooth Network Encapsulation Protocol (BNEP), Current Time Service, Generic Access (GAP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Generic Audio/Video Distribution (GAVDP), Handsfree (HFP), Human Interface Device (HID), Logical Link Control and Adaptation Protocol, Message Access Profile (MAP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP), Security Manager Protocol, Serial Port (SPP), Service Discovery Protocol (SDP), Time Profile |
| Wi-Fi 802.11 | Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band) | Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band) |
| Dual antennas, MIMO | ||
| Mobile Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | |
| USB | Yes (USB 2.0) | Yes |
| Features | Mass storage device, USB charging | USB charging |
| Connector type | microUSB | Proprietary |
| Mobile Payment | Samsung Pay | Apple Pay |
| Charging connector | microUSB | Proprietary |
| NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync, AirDrop | |
| Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
Regulatory Approval |
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| Regulatory Approval | Yes | Yes |
| FCC ID value | A3LSMG920A | BCG-E2817A |
| FCC ID link | link | link |
| Date approved | ||
| US SAR | ||
| Head | 0.49 W/kg | 1.18 W/kg |
| Body | 0.96 W/kg | 1.19 W/kg |
| Simultaneous Transmission | 1.25 W/kg | 1.59 W/kg |
| Wireless Router | 1.04 W/kg | 1.19 W/kg |
Availability |
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| Officially announced | Yes () | Yes () |
| Market status | Available | Available |
| Release date | ||
Shopping information |
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| Accessories | Apple EarPods with Remote and Mic, Lightning to USB Cable, USB Power Adapter, Documentation | |
| MSRP price | €899 | $849 |
US carrier availability |
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| Carrier | T-Mobile (Discontinued ()), Verizon (Discontinued ()), AT&T (Discontinued ()), Sprint (Discontinued ()), U.S. Cellular (Discontinued ()), Boost Mobile (Available ()), Cricket (Discontinued ()), MetroPCS (Discontinued ()), Southern LINC (Available ()) | Verizon (Available ()), Sprint (Discontinued ()), AT&T (Available ()), T-Mobile (Discontinued ()), U.S. Cellular (Discontinued ()), Boost Mobile (Available ()), Virgin Mobile (Available ()), Cricket (Available ()) |
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