Samsung·Flagship · Released Apr 2015
Galaxy S6
The 2015 reset — Samsung swapped plastic for glass and metal.
48/ 100 SpecEagle score
From
$650
Color · Black Sapphire
Display
5.1" QHD AMOLED
Chipset
Exynos 7420
Memory
3 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
16 MP · f/1.9
Battery
2,550 mAh
Weight
138 g
AI Snapshot
The 2015 Galaxy that ditched plastic for good.
The Galaxy S6 marked Samsung’s shift to premium glass-and-metal design. Its small sealed battery and ended support place it in the past.
Subscores · 0–100
Display72
Camera56
Performance40
Battery44
Build72
Value44
- First all-glass-and-metal Galaxy S — a major design upgrade.
- Sharp QHD AMOLED display.
- Fast 14 nm Exynos 7420.
- Slim and light.
Full specifications
Type
Super AMOLED, 60 Hz
Size
5.1 inches
Resolution
2,560 × 1,440 px (577 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 4
Main
16 MP, f/1.9, OIS
Selfie
5 MP, f/1.9
Video
4K @ 30 fps
Features
Quick launch double-tap
Benchmarks
vs 2025 flagship class average
AnTuTu v10
Δ class avg -93.4%
This
138,000
Class avg
2,100,000
Geekbench 6 Single
Δ class avg -87.8%
This
355
Class avg
2,900
Geekbench 6 Multi
Δ class avg -87.1%
This
1,080
Class avg
8,400
3DMark Solar Bay
Δ class avg -96.9%
This
2.0 fps
Class avg
64.0 fps
Frequently asked questions
When was the Galaxy S6 released?
The Galaxy S6 was released in Apr 2015.
What is the Galaxy S6 screen size and type?
The Galaxy S6 has a 5.1" QHD AMOLED display.
What chipset does the Galaxy S6 use?
The Galaxy S6 is powered by the Exynos 7420 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Galaxy S6 have?
The Galaxy S6 ships with 3 GB · 32 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Galaxy S6 battery capacity?
The Galaxy S6 has a 2,550 mAh battery.
What is the Galaxy S6 main camera?
The Galaxy S6 has a 16 MP · f/1.9 main camera.
Does the Galaxy S6 have 5G?
The Galaxy S6 does not support 5G (4G LTE only).
Is the Galaxy S6 waterproof?
The Galaxy S6 has no official ingress-protection rating.