| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $350.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 80 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2015, June. Released 2015, June |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 146.8 x 73.4 x 8.6 mm (5.78 x 2.89 x 0.34 in) |
| Weight | 170 g (6.00 oz) | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | |
| Features |
IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min) MIL-STD-810G compliant salt, dust, humidity, rain, vibration, solar radiation, transport and thermal shock resistant |
|
| Display | Type | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.1 inches, 71.7 cm2 (~66.5% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | |
| Platform | OS | Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow), TouchWiz UI |
| Chipset | Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
| GPU | Mali-T760MP8 | |
| Memory | Card slot | No |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM | |
| Features | UFS 2.0 | |
| Main Camera | Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS, gyro-EIS | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide) |
| Features | No | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | |
| Infrared port | Yes | |
| Features | Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate |
| Features |
ANT+ S-Voice natural language commands and dictation |
|
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 3500 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging |
15W wired Wireless (Qi) (market dependent) |
|
| Stand-by | Up to 504 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 24 h (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 57 h | |
| Misc | Colors | White, Gray |
| Models | SM-G890A | |
| SAR | 1.19 W/kg (head) 1.58 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.48 W/kg (head) 0.42 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 350 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Battery (old) | Endurance rating 109h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung Galaxy S6 active
Advantages
- High-contrast AMOLED screen with punchy saturation and smooth motion
- Convenient wireless charging capability for cord-free desk replenishment
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
- Fixed internal storage configuration without expandable MicroSD card support
Tailored to serve as an indispensable productivity companion, the Samsung Galaxy S6 active merges sleek aesthetics with purposeful, distraction-free utility. Front and center is a luminous AMOLED screen measuring 5.1 inches , designed to display dense spreadsheets, complex web documents, and long email threads with razor-sharp typography and minimal eye fatigue.
Multitasking agility and heavy application switching are propelled by the Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm). Whether managing multiple communication channels, editing photos on the fly, or streaming heavy video feeds, the hardware responds with instantaneous speed and composed thermal efficiency. Document digitization and impromptu snapshots are handled effortlessly by the primary camera—centered on a 16MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS)—which delivers sharp edge resolution and rapid autofocus lock.
Workday peace of mind is underpinned by a 3500mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds alongside wireless charging convenience to ensure you never run dry during crucial meetings or extended business travel. Summing up, the Samsung Galaxy S6 active represents a consummate workhorse built for professionals seeking uncompromised mobile reliability.
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