Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Samsung Galaxy S7 active
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Samsung Galaxy S6
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Samsung Galaxy S7 active
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Samsung Galaxy S6
Better display
Samsung Galaxy S6
Lighter body
Samsung Galaxy S6
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S6 | Samsung Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2560 | 2560 |
| Resolution Width | 1440 | 1440 |
| PPI | 577 | 576 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 |
| Screen-to-body | 70.7 | 64.3 |
Platform
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S6 | Samsung Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) | Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo) |
| GPU | Mali-T760MP8 | Adreno 530 |
| Chipset Name | Exynos 7420 Octa | Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 |
| Process (nm) | 14 | 14 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 5.0.2 | 6.0 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S6 | Samsung Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | microSDXC (dedicated slot) |
| Variants | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM | 32GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S6 | Samsung Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS, gyro-EIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Wide | 16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, (wide) | 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S6 | Samsung Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1440p@30fps | — |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm, (wide) | 5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S6 | Samsung Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 2550 | 4000 |
| Chemistry | Li-Ion | Li-Ion |
| music play | Up to 49 h | Up to 110 h |
| stand by | — | Up to 384 h (3G) |
| talk time | Up to 17 h (3G) | Up to 32 h (3G) |
| Wired Charging (W) | 15 | 15 |
Body
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S6 | Samsung Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 143.4 | 148.8 |
| Thickness (mm) | 6.8 | 9.9 |
| Weight (g) | 138 | 184.8 |
| Width (mm) | 70.5 | 74.9 |
Launch
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S6 | Samsung Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2015, March 01. Released 2015, April | 2016, June. Released 2016, June |
| Status | Discontinued | Discontinued |
Network
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S6 | Samsung Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41 |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbps | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 Mbps |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S6 | Samsung Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 4.1 | 4.2 |
| infrared port | Yes | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS |
| Radio | No | Stereo FM radio, RDS |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S6 | Samsung Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
Features
| Spec | Samsung Galaxy S6 | Samsung Galaxy S7 active |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S7 active are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Samsung Galaxy S7 active packs a 4000 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Samsung Galaxy S6 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 16 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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