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AT&T Intros the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active

Jun 8, 2015, 9:55 AM by Eric M. Zeman
updated Jun 8, 2015, 9:56 AM

AT&T today announced the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active, a semi-rugged version of Samsung's flagship smartphone. It carries over most features of the standard model, such as the 5.1-inch quad HD display, 16-megapixel camera, and Exynos processor. The phone has an IP68 rating for protection against water and dust. The battery had been enlarged to 3,500mAh, and the S6 Active has activity shortcuts, such as to the flashlight. The phone will be available June 12 for $199.99 with a two-contract or through AT&T next plans. The Next 24 plan costs $23.17 for 30 payments; the Next 18 plan costs $28.96 for 24 payments; and the Next 12 plan costs $34.75 for 20 payments.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 active

5.1" display QHD+ resolution
Samsung Exynos 7420 processor 3 GB RAM
3,500 mAh battery
Headphone Jack (3.5mm), NFC, Wireless Charging, Water-Resistant

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thebriang

Jun 8, 2015, 11:20 AM

Doesnt say anything about SD card or removable battery...

So I'm gonna assume it doesn't have either, but then I never thought it would. The S6 doesn't have them, so it only makes sense that a sealed waterproof device wouldn't have them either.

Meh, almost no one replaces the battery in their smartphone anyway, by the time the battery stops holding a charge they always want a newer cooler phone, not a new battery for their old phone. And if you have a 2amp charger, the S6 will go from 0% battery to 100% in less than 45 minutes so Im betting the S6 Active is similar.

Micro SD, meh, just having one slows down the phone versus actual internal storage speeds. And how many times do most people actually physically remove the SD card anyway? A micro SD is good for when you drop your phone in wate...
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maxymax

This is an example of consumers NOT determining what they want. I know in economics class they pound into everyone's head that corporations listen to their customers as demand, but they really don't. Just like this phone. Everyone wished Samsung ke...
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Genesis730

I have to disagree, batteries typically do not last 2 years in my experience. I also like to shop for extended batteries in order to use my phone for more than a day. As nice as the back of the GS6 is aesthetically, it's also a liability (iPhone 4 & 4...
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Slammer

It's posts like yours that concern me.

A company always looks for ways to save money yet charge the same or more for its products or services. They have R&D personel that read through sites and comment sections to review what people are saying. Po...
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