Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Microsoft Lumia 950
Samsung Galaxy S68.9 / 10 (pro rating) 1 have it · 0 want it |
Microsoft Lumia 9507.0 / 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) | Windows (10 Mobile) |
Form factor | Candybar | Candybar |
Dimensions | 5.65 in x 2.78 in x 0.27 in | 5.71 in x 2.88 in x 0.32 in |
Weight | 4.87 oz | 5.29 oz |
Materials | Main body: glass | Main body: plastic |
Features | Touch sensitive control keys | Touch sensitive control keys |
Biometrics | Fingerprint (touch) | |
Keys | ||
Left side | Yes | |
Volume control | ||
Right side | Yes | Yes |
Lock/Unlock key | Volume control, Camera shutter, Lock/Unlock key | |
Available color options | Black, Gold, Blue, White | Black, White |
Display |
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Physical size | 5.09 in | 5.2 in |
Display resolution | Other (1440x2560 pixels) | Other (1440x2560 pixels) |
Technology | Super AMOLED | AMOLED |
Screen-to-body ratio | 70.48% | 69.77% |
Colors | 16 777 216 | 16 777 216 |
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 | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 3), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware |
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System chip | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa | Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 |
Processor model | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core,2100 MHz,64-bit,14nm) | ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53 (Hexa-core,1800 MHz,64-bit) |
3D Graphics hardware accelerator | Yes (Mali-T760 MP8) | Yes (Adreno 418) |
RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB |
Memory architecture | Dual-channel | Dual-channel |
Type | LPDDR4 | LPDDR3 |
Built-in storage | 128 GB | 32 GB |
Memory card support | Yes (up to 200 GB) | |
Type | microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD | |
Camera |
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Camera | Yes (16 megapixels) | Yes (20 megapixels) |
Flash | Yes (LED) | Yes (Tricolor LED) |
Aperture size | F1.9 | F1.9 |
Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 28mm | 26mm |
Camera sensor size | 1/2.6" | 1/2.4" |
Pixel size | 1.12μm | 1.12μm |
Hardware Features | Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) | Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI) |
Software Features | Manual focus, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging | Touch to focus, Face detection, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging |
Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets | Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets |
Shooting Modes | Burst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Scenes, Effects | Burst mode, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Panorama, Effects |
Video capture | Yes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 30), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (720p HD) (120 fps)) | Yes (3840x2160 (4K) (Frame rate: Frame rate: 30), 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (60 fps)) |
Recording format | MPEG4, H.264 | MPEG4, H.264 |
Features | Optical image stabilization, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video calling | Optical image stabilization, Continuous autofocus, Video light, Video calling, Video sharing |
Additional camera | Yes (5 megapixels) | Yes (5 megapixels) |
Features | High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) | |
Video capture | 2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps) | 1920x1080 (1080p HD) |
Battery |
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Capacity | 2550 mAh | 3000 mAh |
Type | Li-ion | |
Wireless charging | Built-in (Qi, Powermat) | Built-in (Qi) |
Battery times | Talk time (3G) : 23 hours / Music playback : 57 hours / Video playback : 13 hours | Talk time: 23 hours / Stand-by time: 12 days (288 hours) / Talk time (3G) : 18 hours / Music playback : 67 hours / Video playback : 10 hours |
Internet use | ||
3G | 10 %01.0f hours | |
LTE | 12%01.0f hours | |
Wi-Fi | 12%01.0f hours | |
Multimedia |
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Screen mirroring | DLNA, Wireless screen share | Wireless screen share, MHL |
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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Microsoft Edge | ||
Supports | HTML, HTML5 | HTML, HTML5 |
Built-in online services support | YouTube (upload), Picasa/Google+ | Facebook, YouTube (upload), Twitter |
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), UMTS (850, 900, 1700/2100, 1900, 2100 MHz), LTE (FDD) (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 28 ), LTE (TDD) (Bands 38, 40 ) |
Data | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s |
2G Data | EDGE, GPRS | EDGE, GPRS |
nano-SIM | Yes | Yes |
HD Voice | 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 |
Organizer | Calendar, Alarm, Document viewer, Calculator, World clock, Stopwatch, Countdown timer | Calendar, Alarm, To-Do, Document viewer (Office, PDF), Calculator, Wallet, Notes |
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, Microsoft Direct Push e-mail, Push e-mail |
Instant messaging | Yes | Yes |
Services | Hangouts / Google Talk | Skype |
Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD | |
Hearing Aid Compatibility | Yes | |
Hearing Aid Compatibility rating | M3, T3 | |
Connectivity |
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Bluetooth | Yes (4.1) | Yes (4.1) |
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), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP), Generic Attribute Profile (GATT), Handsfree (HFP), HID over GATT Profile, Human Interface Device (HID), Message Access Profile (MAP), Object Push (OPP), Personal Area Networking Profile (PAN), Phone Book Access (PBAP) |
Wi-Fi 802.11 | Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band) | Yes (a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band) |
Dual antennas, MIMO | MIMO | |
Mobile Hotspot | Yes | Yes |
Wi-Fi Direct | Yes | |
USB | Yes (USB 2.0) | Yes (USB 3.1) |
Features | Mass storage device, USB charging | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Connector type | microUSB | USB Type-C (reversible) |
Mobile Payment | Samsung Pay | |
Charging connector | microUSB | USB Type-C (reversible) |
NFC, ANT+, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | NFC, UMA (Wi-Fi Calling), Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync | |
Positioning | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass | GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BeiDou, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning |
Navigation | Yes (Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation, Points of interest (POI)) | |
Regulatory Approval |
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Regulatory Approval | Yes | Yes |
FCC ID value | A3LSMG920A | PYASTT |
FCC ID link | link | link |
Date approved | ||
US SAR | ||
Head | 0.49 W/kg | 0.87 W/kg |
Body | 0.96 W/kg | 0.93 W/kg |
Simultaneous Transmission | 1.25 W/kg | 1.6 W/kg |
Wireless Router | 1.04 W/kg | 1.24 W/kg |
Availability |
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Officially announced | Yes ( | )Yes ( | )
Market status | Available | Available |
Release date | ||
Shopping information |
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MSRP price | €899 | |
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 ( ))AT&T (Discontinued ( | ))