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Samsung Galaxy S6 phone review — specs and Genze score

Samsung Galaxy S6 Specifications

Versions: G920F (Europe); G920FD (Philippines, Pakistan, Russia, Ukraine); G920FQ (Turkey); G920I (LATAM, Singapore, India, Australia, New Zealand); G920A (AT&T); G920T (T-Mobile); G920S/K (Korea); G9200 (Hong Kong); G9208 (China); G9208/SS (China); G9209 (China)

Samsung

Released 2015, Mar 1

3 GB RAM · Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)

  • 138g, 6.8mm thickness
  • Android 5.0.2, up to Android 7, TouchWiz UI
  • 32GB/64GB/128GB storage, no card slot

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Genze and community ratings are both shown on a /10 scale. Genze is derived from internal model scores and price rules; community averages come from approved reviews (1–10 per category).

Category Genze /10 Users /10
Battery 5
Display 6.5
Performance 4.1
Camera 6.9
Body 6
Gaming 5.2
Software 4.4
Connectivity 1.6
Sensors 7.2
Software updates
Clean software
Heating
Media
Genze total: 5.2/10

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Quick specifications

5.1"

1440x2560 pixels

16MP

2160p

3GB RAM

Exynos 7420 Octa

2550mAh

15W5W

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5.2 /10
Performance 4.1/10
Battery 5/10
Display 6.5/10
Camera 6.9/10
Body 6/10
Gaming 5.2/10
Software 4.4/10
Connectivity 1.6/10
Sensors 7.2/10
14 nm 2.10 GHz BT 4.1 2015

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Full specifications

Technology GSM / HSPA / LTE
2G bands GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100
4G bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26
Speed HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps
Announced 2015, March 01. Released 2015, April
Status Discontinued
Dimensions 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 in)
Weight 138 g (4.87 oz)
Build Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
SIM Nano-SIM
Type Super AMOLED
Size 5.1 inches, 71.5 cm2 (~70.7% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~577 ppi density)
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 4
OS Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to Android 7, TouchWiz UI
Chipset Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
CPU Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
GPU Mali-T760MP8
Card slot No
Internal 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM
??? UFS 2.0
Single 16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12??m, AF, OIS
Features LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS, gyro-EIS
Single 5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34??m
Features HDR
Video 1440p@30fps
Loudspeaker Yes
3.5mm jack Yes
??? 24-bit/192kHz audio
WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth 4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX
Positioning GPS, GLONASS, BDS
NFC Yes
Infrared port Yes
Radio No
USB microUSB 2.0, OTG
Sensors Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
??? ANT+

S-Voice natural language commands and dictation

Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified)
Type Li-Ion 2550 mAh, non-removable
Charging 15W wired

Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
Talk time Up to 17 h (3G)
Music play Up to 49 h
Colors White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz
Models SM-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
SAR 1.15 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body)
SAR EU 0.38 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body)
Price About 240 EUR
Performance Basemark OS II 2.0: 1641
Basemark X: 22752
Display Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.124 (sunlight)
Camera Photo / Video
Loudspeaker Voice 68dB / Noise 66dB / Ring 73dB
Audio quality Noise -95.6dB / Crosstalk -94.5dB
Battery (old) Endurance rating 73h

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Frequently asked questions

Is Samsung Galaxy S6 worth buying in 2026?

Samsung Galaxy S6 is worth considering if its strengths match your priorities. Genze scores it 5.2/10 for its class. Read owner reviews and compare alternatives before you buy.

Is Samsung Galaxy S6 good for gaming?

Samsung Galaxy S6 scores 52/100 on our gaming index (chipset, display smoothness, and thermals). Casual and mid-tier titles usually run well; for competitive esports, compare frame stability and heating against phones in the same price band.

What is the battery capacity of Samsung Galaxy S6?

Samsung Galaxy S6 has a 2,550 mAh battery. Real-world endurance depends on chipset efficiency, display, and usage.

What display size does Samsung Galaxy S6 have?

Samsung Galaxy S6 features a 5.10-inch display. See the Display section for resolution, refresh rate, and panel details.

How much RAM does Samsung Galaxy S6 have?

Samsung Galaxy S6 is available with 3 GB RAM variants. Storage options are listed in the Memory section.

What is the Genze score for Samsung Galaxy S6?

Genze rates Samsung Galaxy S6 5.2/10 based on performance, display, camera, battery, body build, and value versus phones in the same price tier.

Where do these specifications come from?

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer and carrier sources, reviewed by our editors where possible, and enriched with Genze scores and community feedback. GenZe Rank is not responsible for errors or omissions. Regional variants, firmware updates, and retailer listings may differ from what is shown here—always confirm critical details on the official product page before you buy.

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