Samsung’s Galaxy S6 and its eye-watering spec sheet make it arguably the best Android flagship of the moment. So how does it stack up against the its major rival, the iPhone 6? Between them, Apple and Samsung totally dominate the smartphone market. But which phone is better? Find out in this Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6 comparison.
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6: design
Samsung’s designs are known to be more about function than form. There’s nothing wrong with them, but Apple phones look more premium. However, the Galaxy S6 has changed that with its Gorilla Glass 4 and aluminum body. This marks a big change for plastic-loving Samsung. The glossy Galaxy S6 looks much more premium, even if a little too iPhone-like.
This design difference is significant, though. It means that the Galaxy S6 battery is non-removeable and also that it doesn’t have expandable memory via microSD. The iPhone has always had these restrictions, making the iPhone 6 and Galaxy S6 more similar in comparison to previous Samsung flagships.
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6: display
The Galaxy S6 sports a 5.1-inch QHD Super AMOLED screen with an insane pixel density of 577 ppi. With 70 percent more pixels than the Galaxy S5, the Galaxy S6 display is one of the best money can buy right now. The screen is sharp and its colors are vibrant and heavy on contrast.
In comparison, the iPhone 6 has a 4.7-inch IPS LCD with 720 x 1334 resolution at 326 ppi. Op paper, it doesn’t offer as much, but the viewing experience on both devices is brilliant. However, the Galaxy S6 definitely takes the lead on the display front – it’s got much more to offer.
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6: processor
Sure, the Galaxy S6 is blazing fast. It has a beefy octa-core processor – four 2.1 GHz cores and four 1.5 GHz cores – to push all of those pixels. The S6’s processing power is helped along with 3 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and comes with three storage options: 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB.
We ran a benchmark test on the Galaxy S6 using AnTuTu and Geekbench 3. Samsung’s flagship ran impressive scores, peaking at 50,000 in AnTuTu and scoring very well in Geekbench, too.
As ever, Apple uses its own processor in the iPhone 6. This time it’s the Apple A8 processor; an ARM v8-based system on a chip with dual cores clocked at 1.4 GHz. Graphics come courtesy of a quad-core PowerVR GX6450.
Apple’s control over not just the hardware, but the entire operating system, means that it can optimize its devices to squeeze surprising performance out of seemingly modest hardware. We’ve seen underpowered iPhones give more powerful Android devices a thrashing in lab tests. However, the Galaxy S6 has a slight margin here – its hardware is top-notch.
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6: storage
The Galaxy S6 offers three levels of storage; 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB. But remember – there is no microSD card slot in the latest Galaxy device. The iPhone 6 comes in three versions: 16 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB. Its storage isn’t expandable either.
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6: cameras
The Galaxy S6 sports a 16 MP rear camera with OIS and a wide-angle 5 MP front-facing camera. It also offers automatic real-time HDR and Smart Optical Image Stabilization, which also works while filming video. The camera app also has a Quick Launch function, activated with a double press of the Home button.
The iPhone 6 has an 8 MP rear camera with software image stabilization (if you want optical you’ll need to buy the iPhone 6 Plus), phase detection autofocus and a dual LED flash. It’s capable of HD video of 1080p at 60 fps. The front-facing camera is 1.2 MP with face detection and HDR.
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6: software
TouchWiz has been rebuilt and improved on the Galaxy S6. Its over-cluttered design has been cleaned up – and it’s about time. It is now simpler, has fewer menu options and less scrolling is needed. The Galaxy S6 shipped with Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. In comparison. Apple’s iPhone 6 comes with the latest iOS, which is iOS 8.
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6: battery life
The Galaxy S6 battery is not huge, which is interesting considering it has so many pixels to push with that QHD display. However, Samsung has said that the 2,550 mAh cell does the job. If you’re unhappy with the battery’s performance after a while, though, you won’t be able to switch it yourself as it’s non-removeable.
The iPhone’s battery is smaller, at 1810 mAh, but once again there’s been some extensive improvements to the phone’s energy efficiency. While the battery is only marginally bigger than the iPhone 5S (which has 1570 mAh), and the screen is much bigger than before, it has better battery life than expected.
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6: price
The Galaxy S6 costs around 800 USD for 32 GB, 900 USD for 64 GB and 1000 USD for 128 GB. The iPhone 6 is 649 USD, 749 USD and 849 USD for 16 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB versions.
Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6: early verdict
We’re not quite comparing apples and oranges here, but the way the smartphone market is right now, many people have picked sides and won’t be shaken. If you’re aboard the Android bus, then the Galaxy S6 is a great choice. But if, in comparison, you prefer Apple’s aesthetic, then the iPhone 6 is the one for you. Between them, though, these are arguably the best smartphones you can buy, so you can’t really lose. It’s simply a matter of personal taste.
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