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| Phone | Samsung Galaxy S6 (CDMA) | Samsung Galaxy S6 active | Samsung Galaxy S5 Active | Samsung Instinct S30 |
| Current U.S. Carriers | (none) | (none) | (none) | (none) |
| Global Availability | Released | Released | Released | Released |
| Specifications | ||||
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| Display Size |
5.1" diag. 16 : 9 |
5.1" diag. 16 : 9 |
5.1" diag. 16 : 9 |
3.2" diag. 16 : 9 |
| Display Resolution & Type |
1440 x 2560 pixels (~576 ppi) AMOLED |
1440 x 2560 pixels (~576 ppi) AMOLED |
1080 x 1920 pixels (~432 ppi) AMOLED |
240 x 432 pixels (~154 ppi) LCD (TFT/TFD) |
| Display Refresh | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | 60 Hz | ? |
| Battery | 2,550 mAh | 3,500 mAh | 2,800 mAh | 1,000 mAh |
| Processor | 2.1 GHz Samsung Exynos | 2.1 GHz Samsung Exynos 7420 | 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 | ? |
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | 2 GB | ? |
| Storage | 32 GB * | 32 GB | 16 GB | ? raw hardware |
| Main Camera | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel | 2 megapixel |
| Wide Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Tele Camera | - | - | - | - |
| Video Capture | 4K UHD | 4K UHD | 4K UHD | ? |
| Front Camera | 5 megapixel | 5 megapixel | 2 megapixel | - |
| Weight |
4.87 oz (138g) |
5.29 oz (150g) |
6 oz (170g) |
3.88 oz (110g) |
| Dimensions |
5.65" x 2.78" x 0.27" (143 x 71 x 6.8 mm) |
5.78" x 2.9" x 0.35" (147 x 74 x 8.9 mm) |
5.72" x 2.89" x 0.35" (145 x 73 x 8.9 mm) |
4.61" x 2.16" x 0.52" (117 x 55 x 13.2 mm) |
| Form Factor | Slab | Slab | Slab | Slab |
| Platform / OS | Android | Android | Android | (proprietary) |
| Network Bands |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 20, 29, 30 WCDMA: 1, 2, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
4G LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 17 WCDMA: 1, 2, 5 GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
CDMA: 850, 1900 |
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| Data Technology | LTE (Cat 4) | LTE (Cat 6) | LTE (Cat 4) | EVDO r0 |
| Features | ||||
| Fingerprint Reader | Yes | - | - | - |
| Flashlight | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| GPS / Location | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Ruggedized | - | Yes | Yes | - |
| VR-ready | Yes | - | - | - |
| Water-Resistant | - |
Yes IPX8 (SCUBA) |
Yes IPX7 (snorkeling) |
- |
| Accessibility | ||||
| Adjustable Text Size | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
| Hearing Aid Compatible | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Multiple Languages | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
| TTY/TDD (Digital) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | ||||
| Bluetooth |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
Yes Classic Audio |
| Infrared (IR) | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| MirrorLink | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Mobile Hotspot | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
Yes Micro-USB |
- |
| Wi-Fi |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
Yes 5 (802.11 a,ac,b,g,n) |
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| Contacts | ||||
| Picture ID | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Ringer ID | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Voice Dialing | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Customization | ||||
| Custom Graphics | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Custom Ringtones | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Real-Music Ringers | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Data & Network | ||||
| Data Tethering | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| WAP / Web Browser | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Input | ||||
| Predictive Text Entry | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
| Side Keys | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Stylus | - | - | - | Yes |
| Touch Screen | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | ||||
| Memory Card Slot | - | - | Yes | Yes |
| Messaging | ||||
| Email Client | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Instant Messaging | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| MMS | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
| Text Messaging Templates | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
| Music | ||||
| Headphone Jack (3.5mm) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Music Player | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Photo & Video | ||||
| DLNA | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Miracast | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| TV Output | Yes | - | Yes | - |
| Power | ||||
| Fast Charging | - | Yes | - | - |
| Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | - | - |
| Productivity | ||||
| Alarm | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Calculator | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Calendar | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Voice Memo | n/a | n/a | n/a | - |
| Software | ||||
| Games | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Java (J2ME) | n/a | n/a | n/a | Yes |
| Voice | ||||
| HD Voice | Yes | Yes | Yes | - |
| Speaker Phone | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Samsung Galaxy S6 (CDMA) | Samsung Galaxy S6 active | Samsung Galaxy S5 Active | Samsung Instinct S30 | |
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| Phone | Samsung Galaxy S6 (CDMA) | Samsung Galaxy S6 active | Samsung Galaxy S5 Active | Samsung Instinct S30 |
