Galaxy S6Full Specs & Is It Worth It?
- ✓BeastScore 64 / 100 — solid all-rounder
- ✗Below-average refresh rate display
- ✗Smaller battery (2,550 mAh)
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Key Specifications
Galaxy S6 Quick Answers
How much does the Galaxy S6 weigh?
The Galaxy S6 weighs 138 g and measures 143.4 × 70.5 × 6.8 mm.
What is the Galaxy S6 battery capacity?
The Galaxy S6 has a 2,550 mAh battery, with 15W wired charging and 9W wireless.
How big is the Galaxy S6 screen?
The Galaxy S6 has a 5.1-inch display (Super AMOLED, 60Hz).
When was the Galaxy S6 released?
The Galaxy S6 was released in 2015.
Galaxy S6 Full Specifications
| Display & Screen | |
| Display Type | Super AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 5.1" |
| Resolution & Density | 2560x1440 (577 ppi) |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 784 nits peak |
| Screen Protection | Scratch-resistant glass |
| Platform & Performance | |
| Processor / Chipset | High performance SoC |
| CPU | Multi-core |
| GPU | Integrated Graphics |
| Operating System | Android 5.0 |
| Memory & Storage | |
| RAM | 3 GB LPDDR |
| Internal Storage | 32GB / 64GB / 128GB |
| Storage Speed | High-speed storage |
| Cameras & Optics | |
| Main Camera | 16 MP, f/1.9, OIS |
| Telephoto Zoom | None (Digital zoom only) |
| Ultrawide Camera | N/A |
| LiDAR / Depth | None |
| Selfie Camera | 5 MP, f/1.9 |
| Battery & Charging | |
| Battery Capacity | 2,550 mAh |
| Wired Fast Charging | 15W |
| Wireless Charging | 9W wireless |
| Body & Build | |
| Dimensions | 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm |
| Weight | 138 g |
| Build Materials | Glass front, metal frame |
| Water & Dust Resistance | Not certified |
| Connectivity & Ports | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 4.1 |
| USB | Micro-USB 2.0 |
| NFC | Yes |
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