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| Phone | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (GSM) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (GSM) |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||
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| Display Size |
5.1" diag. 16 : 9 |
5.1" diag. 16 : 9 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
1440 x 2560 pixels (~576 ppi) AMOLED |
1080 x 1920 pixels (~432 ppi) AMOLED |
| Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Battery | 2,600 mAh | 2,800 mAh |
| Processor | 2.1 GHz Samsung Exynos | 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 32 GB * | 32 GB * |
| Main Camera | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - |
| Video Capture | 4K UHD | 4K UHD |
| Front Camera | 5 megapixel | 2 megapixel |
| Weight |
4.66 oz (132g) |
5.11 oz (145g) |
| Dimensions |
5.59" x 2.76" x 0.28" (142 x 70 x 7 mm) |
5.59" x 2.85" x 0.32" (142 x 72 x 8.1 mm) |
| Platform / OS | Android | Android |
| Network Bands | ||
| Data Technology | LTE (Cat 6) | LTE (Cat 4) |
| Features | ||
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Flashlight | Yes | - |
| Ruggedized | - | Yes |
| VR-ready | Yes | - |
| Water-Resistant | - |
Yes IPX7 (snorkeling) |
| Accessibility | ||
| Hearing Aid Compatible |
Yes M4, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
Yes M3, T3 (mostly tele-coil compatible) |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Yes | Yes |
| Infrared (IR) | Yes | Yes |
| MirrorLink | Yes | - |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
| Input | ||
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes |
| Touch Screen |
Yes Capacitive |
Yes Capacitive |
| Memory | ||
| Memory Card Slot | - | Yes |
| Music | ||
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | Yes | Yes |
| Photo & Video | ||
| DLNA | Yes | Yes |
| Miracast | Yes | - |
| TV Output | Yes | Yes |
| Power | ||
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes * |
| Voice | ||
| HD Voice | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes |
| * Some versions only | ||
| Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (GSM) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (GSM) | |
NOTE: Differences are highlighted with bold / black text for visual clarity only.
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| Phone | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (GSM) | Samsung Galaxy S5 (GSM) |
