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Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Samsung Galaxy S6

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SamsungGalaxy S5SamsungGalaxy S6
Overview
ReleasedApril 2014April 2015
Display
Screen size5.1″5.1″
Resolution1920 × 10802560 × 1440
Sharpness432 pixels per inch576 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness–600 nits
Display typeFull HD Super AMOLED, 1,920 × 1,080, 16M coloursQuad HD Super AMOLED, 2,560 × 1,440, 16M colours
Pixel density–577 ppi
Brightness detail–600 cd/m² for outdoor visibility
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla GlassCorning Gorilla Glass 4 front and back
Performance
ChipSnapdragon 801Exynos 7420
Memory2 GB3 GB
Storage16 GB, 32 GB32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB
CPU2.5 GHz quad-core Krait 400; 2 GB of RAMOcta-core (quad 2.1 GHz + quad 1.5 GHz), 14 nm, 64-bit; 3 GB of LPDDR4 RAM
GPUAdreno 330Mali-T760 MP8
Storage type16 or 32 GB; microSD card slot up to 128 GBUFS 2.0; 32, 64 or 128 GB; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera16 MP16 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera2 MP5 MP
Main camera16 MP CMOS, phase-detection autofocus as fast as 0.3 seconds, LED flash16 MP CMOS, F1.9, Smart OIS, Tracking AF, IR Detect White Balance
Front camera2 MP CMOS5 MP CMOS, F1.9
Video recordingUHD 4K (3,840 × 2,160) at 30 fpsUHD 4K (3,840 × 2,160) at 30 fps
Camera featuresHDR; Selective FocusQuick Launch (double-press the home key); Auto Real-time HDR (front and rear); Low Light Video; Virtual Shot; Slow Motion; Fast Motion; Pro Mode; Selective Focus
Battery and charging
Battery2,800 mAh2,550 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 13 hoursUp to 13 hours
Wireless chargingNoneYes (wattage not published)
Battery life detailInternet use up to 11 hours (3G), 10 hours (LTE) or 12 hours (Wi-Fi); audio playback up to 67 hours; talk time up to 21 hours (3G); Ultra Power Saving Mode; removable batteryInternet use up to 10 hours (3G); audio playback up to 49 hours; talk time up to 17 hours (3G); non-removable battery
Wired charging–About 4 hours of use from 10 minutes of charging; 1.5 times faster than the Galaxy S5
Wireless chargingWireless charging requires a separate Samsung charging back cover and padWPC 1.1 and PMA 1.0 compatible
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight145 g138 g
Thickness8.1 mm6.8 mm
Height × width142 × 72.5 mm143.4 × 70.5 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67–
MaterialsGorilla Glass front, removable plastic backMetal frame with Gorilla Glass 4 front and back
ColoursCharcoal Black, Copper Gold, Electric Blue, Shimmery WhiteWhite Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz
Water resistance detailIP67 dust and water resistant; up to 1 m for 30 minutes in fresh water, with covers closed–
BiometricsFinger Scanner (swipe sensor in the home key)Touch-type fingerprint sensor in the home key
SensorsGesture, fingerprint, heart rate, Hall, accelerometer, geomagnetic, gyro, light, barometer, proximityAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, heart rate, proximity, RGB light
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 4.4.2 (KitKat)Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE Cat 4 (150/50 Mbps) on bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8 and 20; 3G bands 1, 2, 5, 8; GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz; Download Booster4G LTE Cat 6 (300/50 Mbps); 3G bands 1, 2, 5, 8; GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
SIMMicro-SIMNano-SIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz), VHT80, 2×2 MIMOWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz), VHT80 MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 4.0 LE; ANT+Bluetooth 4.1
NFCYesYes
USBUSB 3.0 (micro-USB) with MHL 2; 3.5 mm headphone jack; IR remoteUSB 2.0 (micro-USB); 3.5 mm headphone jack; IR remote
PositioningGPS, Glonass, BeidouGPS, Glonass, Beidou

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