Detailed comparison and review of Apple iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy S6. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple iPhone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S6 |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | A1586 | SM-G920F | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 138.1 mm | 143.4 mm | Samsung Galaxy S6 has greater height than Apple iPhone 6. |
| Width | 67 mm | 70.5 mm | Samsung Galaxy S6 has greater width than Apple iPhone 6. |
| Depth | 6.9 mm | 6.8 mm | Samsung Galaxy S6 is narrower than Apple iPhone 6. |
| Weight | 129 g | 138 g | Apple iPhone 6 is lighter than Apple iPhone 6. |
| Body Colour | Silver | Gold | Space grey | Blue | White pearl | Black sapphire | Platinum gold | Topaz blue | Black | Cosmo Black | Astral white | |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, glass, anodised aluminium | Aluminium | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
| SAR Value | 0.98 W/kg (body), 0.97 W/kg (head) | 0.499 W/kg (body), 0.382 W/kg (head) | |
| Integrated Components | - | Heart rate sensor | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Lightning |
Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| DISPLAY | Apple iPhone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S6 |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Retina HD display with IPS technology | Quad HD Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 4.7" | 5.1" | Samsung Galaxy S6 has larger screen size than Apple iPhone 6. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1334 x 750 pixels | 2560 x 1440 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S6 has better screen resolution than Apple iPhone 6. |
| Display Format | - | QHD | |
| Pixel Density | 326 ppi | 577 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S6 has better pixel density than Apple iPhone 6. |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Contrast Ratio | 1400:1 | - | |
| Display Features | Dual-domain pixels, Display Zoom, Reachability (screen shifting) | - | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Apple iPhone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S6 |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Apple A8 | Exynos 7 Octa | |
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| Processor Number | - | 7420 | |
| Clock Speed | - | 2.1 GHz | |
| Processor Core Qty | - | 8-core | |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Apple iPhone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S6 |
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| RAM | 1 GB | 3 GB | Samsung Galaxy S6 has more RAM than Apple iPhone 6. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | Samsung Galaxy S6 has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 6. |
| User Memory | - | 25.3 GB |
| CAMERA | Apple iPhone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S6 |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 8 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S6 has better camera resolution than Apple iPhone 6. |
| Sensor Type | BSI | - | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy S6 has better lens aperture than Apple iPhone 6. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Apple iPhone 6 has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | 3x | - | |
| Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 3sec | - | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, panoramic pictures, Time-lapse mode | Pro mode, wide selfie mode, Fast Motion mode, Virtual Shot | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection, smile detection | - | Apple iPhone 6 has face detection. |
| White Balance | - | Automatic | |
| Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, auto exposure, Cinematic video stabilisation, Focus Pixels, exposure compensation, noise reduction, blink detection, tap to control exposure for video or stills | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Smart OIS, Tracking Focus |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 1.2 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S6 has better front camera resolution than Apple iPhone 6. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | - | CMOS |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple iPhone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S6 |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | - | 2550 mAh | |
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| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy S6 can be charged wirelessly. |
| Standby Time | 250 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 840 minutes | 1020 minutes | Samsung Galaxy S6 has longer battery life when making calls than Apple iPhone 6. |
| Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 840 min Standby: up to 250 hrs Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 10 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 10 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 11 hrs Playback (video): up to 11 hrs Playback (audio): up to 50 hrs |
Active online usage (WCDMA): up to 10 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 11 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs Playback (audio): up to 49 hrs Talk (WCDMA): up to 1020 min Playback (video): up to 13 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
| CELLULAR | Apple iPhone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S6 |
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| Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | iOS 8 | Google Android | |
| User Interface | - | Samsung TouchWiz | |
| Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Now | |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | - | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Apple iPhone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S6 |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, VoLTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 1700 CDMA2000 1X (AWS), 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 26 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 850+ | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Infrared (IrDA), IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, HOGP | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Communication Features | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | Mobile Email client, Internet browser | |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | WhatsApp, Facebook Messenger, Google+ Hangouts, SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Apple iPhone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S6 |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AIFF, PCM, Audible, MP3, Apple Lossless, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | AVI, MOV, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V, HEVC | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | |
| Sound Enhancements | - | SoundAlive |
| FEATURES | Apple iPhone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S6 |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Personal Information Management | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, countdown timer, stopwatch, alarm clock | Calendar, synchronization with PC, calculator, reminder, stopwatch, alarm clock | |
| Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, E-911 compliant, multitasking, AirPlay wireless streaming, AirPrint wireless printing, iCloud Photo Sharing, AirDrop function, Apple TV support (2nd, 3rd), Wi-Fi Calling, M8 motion coprocessor, iBeacon microlocation, CarPlay function, Family Sharing feature, QuickType keyboard, 64-bit architecture, Handoff | Text-to-Speech (text recognition), intelligent typing (SWYPE), Android Beam, infrared remote control, S Finder, Easy Mode, MIMO technology, Private Mode, Ultra Power Saving Mode, Download booster, Google Voice typing function, Wi-Fi Calling, Quick connect, MirrorLink support, 64-bit architecture |
| OTHERS | Apple iPhone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S6 |
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| Included Accessories | USB cable, power adapter, Apple EarPods | Power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | WPC, PMA | |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - | |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - | |
| Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) | - |
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