Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Galaxy S5 vs Galaxy Note 4: specs comparison
posted by Peter K.
/ Mar 01, 2015, 11:50 AM
Samsung has seemingly outdone itself with the Samsung Galaxy S6 - never before has a Galaxy had such a premium feel. Without a shadow of a doubt, it's miles ahead of the former flagship in terms of design. Gone is the "glam" design of the Galaxy S5 (whew!), welcome the metal and glass finish of the new flagship, which will undoubtedly attract more fuzz. In the meantime, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was certainly a step forward in terms of design.
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 21 h (1278 min)
the average is 21 days (499 h)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
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"What are you talking about, PhoneArena, this is a specs comparison!", you'd certainly argue. Indeed, you are most right! We wanted to stress on the differences between the design, which gradually continue to the specs sheets of the Galaxies. A Samsung high-end device has never before been under-powered. On the contrary, they have always been on the very edge of the hardware front, crushing a large number of its rivals at the time.
Here's how the Galaxy S6, the Galaxy S5, and the Galaxy Note 4 fare specs-wise.
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Display
Display size
Resolution
Pixel density
Technology
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Super AMOLED
Screen-to-body ratio
70.48 %
69.76 %
74.39 %
Colors
16 777 216
16 777 216
16 777 216
Camera
Rear
Yes
Yes
Yes
Main camera
Hardware Features
Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Phase detection autofocus
Optical image stabilization, Autofocus, Back-illuminated sensor (BSI)
Specifications
Aperture size: F1.9; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 31 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Aperture size: F2.2; Focal length: 31 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.6"; Pixel size: 1.12 μm
Flash
LED
LED
LED
Software Features
Manual focus, HDR, Panorama, Face detection, Smile detection, Voice activation, Burst mode, Scenes, Effects, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Touch to focus, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging
Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, HDR, Panorama, Night mode, Scenes, Effects
Digital image stabilization, Touch to focus, Smile detection, Face detection, Voice activation, Self-timer, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, HDR, Panorama, Macro mode, Night mode, Scenes, Effects
Video recording
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps)
Recording format
MPEG4, H.264
MPEG4, H.264
MPEG4, H.264
Features
Optical image stabilization, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video calling
High Dynamic Range mode (HDR), Continuous autofocus, Digital image stabilization, Video calling, Video sharing
Optical image stabilization, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video calling, Video sharing
Front
5 megapixels
2.1 megapixels
3.7 megapixels
Video capture
2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)
1920x1080 (Full HD)
2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps)
Design
Dimensions
Weight
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
the average is 6 oz (172 g)
Materials
Back: Glass; Frame: Aluminum
Back: Plastic
Back: Plastic; Frame: Aluminum
Resistance
Water, Dust
IP certified
IP 67
Biometrics
Fingerprint (touch)
Fingerprint (swipe)
Fingerprint (swipe)
Features
Touch sensitive control keys
Touch sensitive control keys, Interchangeable covers
Touch sensitive control keys
Hardware & Performance
System chip
Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420
Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 MSM8974-AC
Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 5433
Processor
GPU
Mali-T760 MP8
Adreno 330
Mali-T760 MP6
RAM
Internal storage
128 GB
32 GB
32 GB
Storage expansion
Slot Type
microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD
microSDXC, microSDHC, microSD
OS
Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop), Samsung TouchWiz UI
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4.4, 4.4.2), Samsung TouchWiz UI
Android (6.0 Marshmallow, 5.1 Lollipop, 5.0 Lollipop, 4.4), Samsung TouchWiz UI
Battery
Capacity
2550 mAh
2800 mAh
3220 mAh
Talk time
the average is 21 h (1278 min)
Stand-by time
the average is 21 days (499 h)
Talk time (3G)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
the average is 23 h (1382 min)
Internet use
3G
10 hours
LTE
12 hours
Wi-Fi
12 hours
Music playback
57.00 hours
67.00 hours
82.00 hours
Video playback
13.00 hours
13.00 hours
14.00 hours
Cellular
GSM
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
UMTS
850, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
LTE (FDD)
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20
Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20
Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 17, 20
Data
Connectivity
Mobile Payment
Samsung Pay
Multimedia
Screen mirroring
DLNA, Wireless screen share
MHL
DLNA, MHL, MirrorLink
Samsung Galaxy S6
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5 Comments
1. babyk
Posts: 379; Member since: Nov 03, 2011
worst letdown ever
posted on Mar 01, 2015, 12:25 PM 2
2. JMartin22
Posts: 2311; Member since: Apr 30, 2013
Of course you would think that if you're a troll. But if you aren't, the generic spec sheet is a letdown because it doesn't go into specificity the engineering and quality that went into making these components, and they aren't the same as last year's hardware, just represented by a number. There's various functionality increases over the S5 and Note 4.
posted on Mar 01, 2015, 12:38 PM 1
5. DLAROC
Posts: 7; Member since: Feb 24, 2014
What functionality increases are there? A better cpu and slightly better camera? There is nothing about the build of it that increases functionality.. It just makes it look better, while taking away features that most people praised it for.
posted on Apr 05, 2015, 6:28 PM 0
4. DLAROC
Posts: 7; Member since: Feb 24, 2014
I agree with the first comment. Big let down. And no Im not a troll... I'm a Samsung Galaxy user since the S2. Why make the battery smaller if it's not going to be removable? Why remove an SD card slot? I'll tell you exactly why! To make more money! The smaller battery will increase charging which makes the battery die faster. No SD slot means they can over charge for internal storage (just like Apple). Who would trade very useful features just for the device to look better? Not anyone in their right mind.. They should've just continued with the Alpha and Note 4 build, metal and plastic, and kept all their signature features. Now it's just more similar to the iPhone.. I don't like that.
