Side by side comparison and review of Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ and Apple iPhone 6s. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory capacities and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect phone. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the phone that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Apple iPhone 6s |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone - refurbished | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | SM-G928C | A1688 | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 154.4 mm | 138.3 mm | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has greater height than Apple iPhone 6s. |
Width | 75.8 mm | 67.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has greater width than Apple iPhone 6s. |
Depth | 6.9 mm | 7.1 mm | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ is narrower than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
Weight | 153 g | 143 g | Apple iPhone 6s is lighter than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
Body Colour | Gold | Black sapphire | Titanium silver | Platinum gold | Space grey | Rose gold | Gold | Silver | |
Body Material | Aluminium | Stainless steel, glass, anodised aluminium | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 0.58 W/kg (body), 0.216 W/kg (head) | 0.98 W/kg (body), 0.87 W/kg (head) | |
Integrated Components | Heart rate sensor | - | |
Connector Type | Micro-USB - 5 pin Micro-USB Type B Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Lightning |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
SIM Card Qty | - | Single-SIM |
DISPLAY | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Apple iPhone 6s |
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Display Type | OLED display | LCD display | |
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Display Technology | Quad HD Super AMOLED | Retina HD display with IPS technology | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.7" | 4.7" | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has larger screen size than Apple iPhone 6s. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2560 x 1440 pixels | 1334 x 750 pixels | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has better screen resolution than Apple iPhone 6s. |
Display Format | QHD | - | |
Pixel Density | 518 ppi | 326 ppi | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has better pixel density than Apple iPhone 6s. |
Max Brightness | - | 500 cd/m² | |
Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | - | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 1400:1 | |
Display Features | - | Dual-domain pixels, Display Zoom, Reachability (screen shifting), Landscape Views | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 (scratch resistant glass) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating |
PROCESSOR | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Apple iPhone 6s |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Samsung Exynos 7420 | Apple A9 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.1 GHz | - | |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
MEMORY | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Apple iPhone 6s |
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RAM | 4 GB | - | |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 32 GB | 16 GB | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 6s. |
User Memory | 25 GB | - |
CAMERA | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Apple iPhone 6s |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 12 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has better camera resolution than Apple iPhone 6s. |
Sensor Type | CMOS | BSI | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.9 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has better lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
Lens Construction | - | 5-element | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has optical stabilisation. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Digital Zoom | 8x | 3x | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has better digital zoom than Apple iPhone 6s. |
Special Effects | Collage | - | |
HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes | Pro mode, Fast Motion mode, Virtual Shot | Burst mode, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Timer mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Apple iPhone 6s has face detection. |
White Balance | Automatic | - | |
Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
Video Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (4K) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Selective Focus, Quick Launch, Smart OIS, Tracking Focus | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Focus Pixels, Cinematic video stabilisation, Live Photo, Playback zoom, Hybrid IR filter, Exposure control, noise reduction, geotagging |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 5 Megapixel | Both phones have the same front camera resolution. |
Sensor Type (Front) | CMOS | BSI | |
Lens Type (Front) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/1.9 | F/2.2 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has better front lens aperture than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. |
HDR Mode (Front) | - | Auto HDR mode | |
Camera Modes (Front) | - | Burst mode, Timer mode | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | - | Face detection | Apple iPhone 6s has face detection. |
Light Source (Front) | - | Retina Flash | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | - | 1280 x 720 (720p) | |
Camera Features (Front) | - | FaceTime HD camera, Exposure control |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Apple iPhone 6s |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | - | |
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Wireless Charging | Yes | - | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ can be charged wirelessly. |
Standby Time | - | 240 hours | |
Talk Time | 1200 minutes | 840 minutes | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ has longer battery life when making calls than Apple iPhone 6s. |
Run Time Details | Talk (WCDMA): up to 1200 min 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 66 hrs Playback (video): up to 15 hrs |
Talk (3G): up to 840 min Standby: up to 240 hrs Active online usage (3G): 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 |
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Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion |
CELLULAR | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Apple iPhone 6s |
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Technology | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | Google Android | iOS 9 | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
Payment Technology | - | Apple Pay | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS |
COMMUNICATIONS | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Apple iPhone 6s |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, LTE Advanced, VoLTE, TDD-LTE, VoWiFi | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 1700 CDMA2000 1X (AWS), 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | |
4G LTE Band | 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 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 27, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | |
4G LTE Frequency | 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+ | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 800 SMR, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
Bluetooth Profiles | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, SAP, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | - | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Apple iPhone 6s |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, MXMF, OGA, 3GA, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA, MP4 | WAV, AAC, AIFF, PCM, Audible, MP3, Apple Lossless, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM, 3G2 | AVI, MOV, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V |
FEATURES | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Apple iPhone 6s |
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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, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, heart rate, geomagnetic sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer | |
Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | TTY compatible, software updates FOTA (Firmware Over The Air), HD Voice, MIMO technology, Ultra Power Saving Mode, notification LED, Google Voice typing function, Dual Curved display, Noise suppression by Audience | Multitasking, FaceTime, AirPlay wireless streaming, AirPrint wireless printing, iCloud Photo Sharing, AirDrop function, Apple TV support (2nd, 3rd), MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, CarPlay function, Family Sharing feature, QuickType keyboard, iCloud Keychain, Spotlight Search, Notification Center, M9 motion coprocessor |
OTHERS | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ | Apple iPhone 6s |
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Included Accessories | Power adapter | USB cable, power adapter, Apple EarPods | |
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Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | |
Max Operating Temperature | - | 35 °C | |
Min Operating Temperature | - | 0 °C | |
Humidity Range Operating | - | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) |