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Samsung Galaxy S6 vs Samsung Galaxy S7

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SamsungGalaxy S6SamsungGalaxy S7
Overview
ReleasedApril 2015March 2016
Display
Screen size5.1″5.1″
Resolution2560 × 14402560 × 1440
Sharpness576 pixels per inch576 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Peak brightness600 nits–
Display typeQuad HD Super AMOLED, 2,560 × 1,440, 16M coloursQuad HD Super AMOLED, 2,560 × 1,440, 16M colours
Pixel density577 ppi577 ppi
Always-on display–Always On Display
Brightness detail600 cd/m² for outdoor visibility–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 4 front and backCorning Gorilla Glass 4 front and back
Performance
ChipExynos 7420Exynos 8890
Memory3 GB4 GB
Storage32 GB, 64 GB, 128 GB32 GB, 64 GB
CPUOcta-core (quad 2.1 GHz + quad 1.5 GHz), 14 nm, 64-bit; 3 GB of LPDDR4 RAMOcta-core (quad 2.3 GHz + quad 1.6 GHz) in the UK; some markets had a quad-core version (2.15 GHz + 1.6 GHz); 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM
GPUMali-T760 MP8Mali-T880 MP12
Storage typeUFS 2.0; 32, 64 or 128 GB; no microSD slotUFS 2.0; 32 GB (24.5 GB available) or 64 GB; microSD up to 200 GB in the UK (later regional product pages list 256 GB)
Cooling–Internal cooling system to keep the phone from overheating in games
Cameras
Main camera16 MP12 MP
Ultra wide cameraNoneNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera5 MP5 MP
Main camera16 MP CMOS, F1.9, Smart OIS, Tracking AF, IR Detect White BalanceDual Pixel 12 MP, F1.7, 1.4 μm pixels, Smart OIS
Front camera5 MP CMOS, F1.95 MP, F1.7
Video recordingUHD 4K (3,840 × 2,160) at 30 fpsUHD 4K (3,840 × 2,160) at 30 fps
Camera featuresQuick 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
Battery2,550 mAh3,000 mAh
Video playback (maker's claim)Up to 13 hoursUp to 15 hours
Wireless chargingYes (wattage not published)Yes (wattage not published)
Battery life detailInternet use up to 10 hours (3G); audio playback up to 49 hours; talk time up to 17 hours (3G); non-removable batteryInternet use up to 11 hours (3G), 13 hours (LTE) or 15 hours (Wi-Fi); audio playback up to 45 hours (62 hours with Always On Display off); talk time up to 22 hours (3G)
Wired chargingAbout 4 hours of use from 10 minutes of charging; 1.5 times faster than the Galaxy S5Fast wired charging over micro-USB
Wireless chargingWPC 1.1 and PMA 1.0 compatibleFast wireless charging (WPC and PMA)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight138 g152 g
Thickness6.8 mm7.9 mm
Height × width143.4 × 70.5 mm142.4 × 69.6 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP68
MaterialsMetal frame with Gorilla Glass 4 front and back3D glass and metal
ColoursWhite Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue TopazBlack Onyx, White Pearl, Gold Platinum and Silver Titanium; Pink Gold later in select markets
Water resistance detail–IP68, up to 1.5 m for 30 minutes
BiometricsTouch-type fingerprint sensor in the home keyFingerprint sensor
SensorsAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, heart rate, proximity, RGB lightAccelerometer, barometer, fingerprint, gyro, geomagnetic, Hall, heart rate, proximity, RGB light
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 5.0 (Lollipop)Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
Connectivity
Mobile network4G LTE Cat 6 (300/50 Mbps); 3G bands 1, 2, 5, 8; GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz4G LTE Cat 9 (450/50 Mbps); 3G; GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM; the SIM tray also holds the microSD card
Wi-FiWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz), VHT80 MIMOWi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 and 5 GHz), VHT80 MU-MIMO
BluetoothBluetooth 4.1Bluetooth 4.2
NFCYesYes, and MST for Samsung Pay
USBUSB 2.0 (micro-USB); 3.5 mm headphone jack; IR remoteUSB 2.0 (micro-USB); 3.5 mm headphone jack
PositioningGPS, Glonass, BeidouGPS, Glonass, Beidou

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