Samsung Galaxy S6

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The Samsung Galaxy S6 is a smartphone with a 5.1-inch display, 16MP rear camera, and a 2.1GHz octa-core processor. It runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Price

At the time of it's release in 2015, April, the manufacturer's retail price for a new Samsung Galaxy S6 was about 240 EUR.

The retail price of a new or used/second hand Samsung Galaxy S6 varies widely depending on factors including availability, condition of device, your town or location and market demand. Click here to compare the price of Samsung Galaxy S6 across different regions, markets and countries.

Frequently Asked Questions(FAQs)

What is the battery capacity of the Samsung Galaxy S6?

The Samsung Galaxy S6 has a battery capacity of 2600 mAh

What is the screen size of the Samsung Galaxy S6?

The Samsung Galaxy S6 has a 5.1 inch screen

How to reset or factory restore Samsung Galaxy S6 device?

There are several ways to reset or factory restore a Samsung Galaxy S6 device, but the most common and recommended methods are: 1. Using the recovery menu: * Turn off your Samsung Galaxy S6. * Press and hold the Volume Up and Power buttons at the same time until the Samsung logo appears. * Release the Power button, but continue holding the Volume Up button. * In the recovery menu, select Wipe data/factory data with volume buttons and then press the Power button to confirm. * Wait for the data to be wiped and then reboot your device. 2. Using a computer: * Connect your Samsung Galaxy S6 to your computer using a USB cable. * Launch the Samsung Smart Switch software on your computer. * Click on the "Backup and Restore" tab and then select "factory data reset". * Click on "Back up now" to create a backup of your data. * Disconnect your device from the computer and then turn it off. * Press and hold the Volume and Power buttons at the same time until the Samsung logo appears. * Release the Power button, but continue holding the Volume Up button. * In the recovery menu, select Wipe data/factory data with volume buttons and then press the Power button to confirm. * Wait for the data to be wiped and then reboot your device. 3. Using Samsung Find My Mobile app: * Install and log in to the Samsung Find My Mobile app on your computer or another device. * Select the Samsung Galaxy S6 from the list of devices. * Click on "Remove device" and then on "Erase all user data". * Wait for the data to be wiped and then reboot your device. It's important to note that resetting or factory restoring your Samsung Galaxy S6 will erase all of your data, so make sure to create a backup before performing a reset. Also, resetting your device may take some time and your device may not become available for some time, so be patient.

What is the processor of the Samsung Galaxy S6?

The Samsung Galaxy S6 is powered by a 2.1GHz octa-core Exynos 7420 processor


Specifications

Network

TechnologyGSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bandsGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bandsHSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26
SpeedHSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A Cat6 300/50 Mbps

Launch

Announced2015, March 01. Released 2015, April
StatusDiscontinued

Body

Dimensions143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 in)
Weight138 g (4.87 oz)
BuildGlass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
SIMNano-SIM

Display

TypeSuper AMOLED
Size5.1 inches, 71.5 cm2 (~70.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~577 ppi density)
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4

Platform

OSAndroid 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 8.0 (Oreo), TouchWiz UI
ChipsetExynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPUMali-T760MP8

Memory

Card slotNo
Internal32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM
UFS 2.0

Main Camera

Single16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS
FeaturesLED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS, gyro-EIS

Selfie camera

Single5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
FeaturesDual video call, Auto-HDR
Video1440p@30fps

Sound

LoudspeakerYes
3.5mm jackYes
24-bit/192kHz audio

Comms

WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFCYes
Infrared portYes
RadioNo
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTG

Features

SensorsFingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
ANT+ S-Voice natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)

Battery

TypeLi-Ion 2550 mAh, non-removable
Charging15W wired Wireless (Qi/PMA) (market dependent)
Talk timeUp to 17 h (3G)
Music playUp to 49 h

Misc

ColorsWhite Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz
ModelsSM-G9200, SM-G9208, SM-G9208/SS, SM-G9209, SM-G920A, SM-G920F, SM-G920FD, SM-G920I, SM-G920S, SM-G920T, SM-G920K, SC-05G, SM-G920L, SM-G920, SM-G920R7
SAR1.15 W/kg (head)     1.16 W/kg (body)
SAR EU0.38 W/kg (head)     0.50 W/kg (body)
PriceAbout 240 EUR

Tests

PerformanceBasemark OS II 2.0: 1641Basemark X: 22752
DisplayContrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.124 (sunlight)
CameraPhoto / Video
LoudspeakerVoice 68dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 73dB
Audio qualityNoise -95.6dB / Crosstalk -94.5dB
Battery lifeEndurance rating 73h

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