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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Specs
Description
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active features the same 5.1-inch screen that the regular Galaxy S6 is offering. The rugged version of Samsung's latest flagship handset is powered by the same octa-core Exynos 7420 processor, offering a 16 MP rear camera, and a 5 MP front-facing camera. 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory is included. However, the Galaxy S6 Active has a bigger battery (3500 mAh), measuring 146.8 x 73.4 x 8.6 mm - thus being a bit larger and thicker than both the S6 and S6 edge.
This device is also known as Samsung SM-G890
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Specs
DisplayBenchmarks |
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Size | 5.1-inch |
Resolution | 2560 x 1440 px, 577 PPI |
Technology | Super AMOLED |
Screen-to-body | 66.27 % |
Colors | 16 777 216 |
Features | Scratch-resistant glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor |
Hardware |
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System chip | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 |
Processor | Octa-core, 2100 MHz, ARM Cortex-A57 and ARM Cortex-A53, 64-bit |
GPU | Mali-T760 MP8 |
RAM | 3GB (LPDDR4) |
Internal storage | 32GB, available to use: 23 GB, not expandable |
OS | Android (7.0 Nougat, 6.0 Marshmallow, 5.0 Lollipop) |
Device type | Smartphone |
Battery |
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Capacity | 3500 mAh |
Type | Li - Ion, Not user replaceable |
Charging | Qi wireless charging |
Camera |
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Rear | Single camera |
Main camera |
16 MP (OIS, Laser autofocus, CMOS image sensor, BSI sensor) Specifications: Aperture size: F1.9 Sensor size: 1/2.6" Pixel size: 1.12 μm |
Flash | LED |
Video recording |
3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (60 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (120 fps) Features: OIS, HDR, Continuous autofocus, Picture-taking during video recording, Video light, Video calling |
Front | 5 MP (HDR), Video capture: 2560x1440 (QHD) (30 fps) |
Design |
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Dimensions |
5.78 x 2.89 x 0.34 inches (146.8 x 73.4 x 8.6 mm) |
Weight | 5.29 oz(150.0 g) |
Materials | Back: Plastic |
Resistance | Water, Dust, Shock, Vibration, Temperature, Humidity; IP68; MIL-STD-810 certified |
Features | Notification light |
Keys | Left: Volume control, Other; Right: Lock/Unlock key |
Colors | Gray, Blue, White |
Cellular |
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4G (FDD) | Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD) |
3G | Bands 5(850), 2(1900), 1(2100) |
Data Speed | LTE-A Cat 6 (300/50 Mbit/s), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS |
SIM type | Nano SIM |
HD Voice | Yes |
Multimedia |
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Headphones | 3.5mm jack |
Speakers | Earpiece, Loudspeaker |
Features | Album art cover, Background playback, Preset equalizer |
Screen mirroring | DLNA,Wireless screen share |
Additional microphone(s) | Noise cancellation, Video recording |
Connectivity & Features |
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Bluetooth | 4.1 |
Wi-Fi |
802.11 a,b,g,n,ac,dual-band Multiple antennas, MIMO, Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct |
USB | microUSB, USB 2.0, Features: Mass storage device, Charging |
Hearing aid compatible | M3/T3 |
Location | GPS, A-GPS |
Sensors | Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Hall (for flip covers), Gesture, Barometer |
Other | NFC, ANT+, Infrared, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync |
Regulatory Approval |
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FCC approval |
Date approved: May 12, 2015 FCC ID value: A3LSMG890A |
Measured SAR |
Head: 0.29 W/kg Body: 0.17 W/kg Simultaneous Transmission: 1.58 W/kg Wireless Router: 0.40 W/kg |
Phone Features |
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Notifications | Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone |
Other features | Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD |
Availability |
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Officially announced | Jun 08, 2015 |
Carrier Availability
Discontinued
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User Reviews
This phone has been very durable. i love the underwater features. cracked the screen and I was still able to take pics under water and the phone continues to work. do not charge phone until dry or might give funny actions. i wish this phone only had android apps. AT&T and Samsung fill this phone up with pointless apps. I was an IPhone user form the IPhone 3g to the IPhone 5. I was very pleased to switch over to a much more durable product
- Waterproof
- Durable
- Good Battery
- No expandable memory
I switched to the S6 Active after I turned in my second Note 5 due to warranty issues. I wanted to try the Active because of the ruggedized build, as I was tired of always feeling like I had to baby the Note 5. I work in aircraft maintenance so I put this phone through the paces pretty much on a daily basis. Don't get me wrong, I still take good care of the phone but now I'm not so paranoid about it taking a tumble or accidentally getting wet. Another great feature is the battery life. I consider myself a fairly heavy user and I'm normally in the ballpark of 35-50% battery life when I call it a day. I kept a charger in my bag for the Note 5, but in the few months I've had the Active I haven't used it other than to loan it to coworkers. The display is great, it is really sharp and colors are vibrant. I haven't had any issues with the display in direct sun or while using it in a dark room. The speaker is plenty loud and clear except for maybe when the phone volume is all the way up. I've had no issues with call volume and calls are clear and loud enough to hear even in noisier environments. I dont keep a case on my Active, though i probably should. I do however keep a Zagg glass screen protector on it. Ive dropped the phone onto concrete from a few feet. It was accidentally knocked off my toolbox at work by a coworker and other than some light scratches on the corners it's no worse for the wear. I have not tested its water resistance and do not plan to test it intentionally anyway. I really haven't found a downside to the Active yet after a few months of owning it. It's a great phone that should be considered by those who are in the market for a durable and highly capable device.
- Sturdy and well built.
- Great display
- Awesome battery life
- IP68 rating
- Large enough to enjoy the screen but small enough to carry and use comfortably
I love this phone.
I can say that the only thing that holds this phone back in the slightest is touchwiz. It still feels clunky and not that good looking(i don't like the green).
The camera is great in almost any light situation.
The battery is great now that I've had the phone for a while now. I usually get to the end of the day with at least 40% or more left and I feel like I am a moderate to light heavy phone user.
The earpiece is really loud and the speaker on it can get tinny at the top of the volume, but just hit down once and it sounds great and is very loud.
The display is amazing and can be really bright and really dark whenever you need it to.
Don't really have many cons besides the fact that it's an AT&T exclusive, but I'm on AT&T anyway. Also, the side buttons are quite touchy, so I do active them a lot putting my phone in my pocket and getting it out.
- Physical buttons all around, including home and back buttons
- Big Screen
- Waterproof
- Touchy Side Buttons
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