Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge specs

Samsung really thought things through when it rolled out metal frames, glass backs and fresh design on the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge — but it doesn't seem that they had to skimp on the specs. The new devices are powerful and check most of the boxes folks are looking for nowadays — read along for the full sheet.
Category | Specification |
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Operating System | Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with TouchWiz |
Display | S6: 5.1-inch QHD (2560x1440) 577ppi Super AMOLED S6 edge: 5.1-inch QHD (2560x1440) 577ppi Super AMOLED with dual curved edges |
Processor | Octa-core 4x2.1GHz + 4x1.5GHz 64-bit 14nm Samsung Exynos processor |
Storage | 32GB, 64GB, 128GB (non-expandable) |
RAM | 3GB LPDDR4 |
Rear Camera | 16MP, OIS, ƒ/1.9, auto real-time HDR, low-light video, high clear zoom, IR detect white balance, virtual shot, slow motion, fast motion, pro mode, selective focus |
Front Camera | 5MP, ƒ/1.9, auto real-time HDR, low-light video |
Network | LTE Category 6 (300/50Mbps) |
Connectivity | 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), HT80 MIMO(2x2), 620Mbps, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile hotspot Bluetooth 4.1 LE, A2DP, atp-X, ANT+ GPS, GLONASS, NFC, IR remote, USB 2.0 |
Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light, barometer, compass, fingerprint, gyroscope, hall, heart rate monitor, HRM, proximity |
Charging | USB 2.0, Powermat wireless (PMA 1.0, 4.2W output), Qi wireless (WPC 1.1, 4.6W output) |
Battery | S6: 2550mAh (non-removable) S6 edge: 2600mAh (non-removable) |
Dimensions | S6: 143.4mm x 70.5mm x 6.8mm / 5.65-inches x 2.78-inches x 0.27-inches S6 Edge: 142.1mm x 70.1mm x 7.0mm / 5.59-inches x 2.76-inches x 0.28-inches |
Weight | S6: 138g / 4.87oz S6 edge: 132g / 4.66oz |
Video | Formats: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM, VP9 |
Audio | Codecs: MP3, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis, FLAC, OPUS Formats: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA |
Samsung software features | Download Booster, OneDrive (115GB free storage for 2 years), OneNote, Private Mode, Quick Connect, S Health 4.0, S Finder, S Voice, Samsung Pay, Smart Manager, Sound Alive+, Themes |
Samsung security | One-touch fingerprint scanner, KNOX management software |
Google Mobile Services | Chrome, Drive, Gmail, Google Settings, Google+, Hangouts, Maps, Photos, Play Books, Play Games, Play Movies and TV, Play Newsstand, Play Store, Voice Search, YouTube |
Colors | S6: white, black, gold, blue S6 edge: white, black, gold, dark green |
Note: Not all storage size or colors may be available in every market worldwide.
Specs have you impressed? Be sure to read our in-depth hands-on preview of the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge for the full story.
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