Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6
There is no bigger rivalry than that between Samsung and Apple. When the two tech
giants aren’t suing each other over patents, they’re poking fun at each other’s products in
attack ads and at launch events. However, with its new metallic design and mobile
payment system, not to mention switching from Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor to
their own proprietary components, the Galaxy S6 has a lot in common with the iPhone 6.
We take a look at the similarities and differences between Samsung and Apple’s flagships
and reveal which is doing it better.Battle of the Sixes
Samsung Galaxy S6 iPhone 6
The S6 has the same 5.1-inch screen size as
the S5, but has upped the resolution from full
HD to quad HD, with 575ppi.DISPLAY
The iPhone 6 has a 4.7-inch display with a pixel
density of 326 ppi, while the iPhone 6 Plus
offers a 5.5-inch full HD screen.The most beautiful Galaxy ever, Samsung has
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aluminium frame with Gorilla Glass sides, while
retaining its signature design language.DESIGN
Apple has long been a master of design, but the
iPhone 6 has been rocked by so-called
‘bendgate’ with users able to bend them in half.The 16MP rear camera has a dual-flash, while
the front has 5MP. It can shoot 4K video and
has lots of image-enhancing features.CAMERA
On paper Apple trails behind Samsung, with an
8MP rear camera and 1.2MP on the front.
However, the reality is that the iPhone still
shoots a great picture.Packing an octa-core Exynos 7420 processor
and 3GB RAM, as well as a streamlined version
of Touchwiz, S6 performance is fast and fluid.PERFORMANCE
The iPhone 6 runs on Apple’s own 64-bit A
chip, believed to be only 1.38GHz dual core and
1GB RAM, but still remains zippy to use.Slimmer design means the 2550mAh battery is
smaller than the S5’s 2800mAh. The battery
can no longer be removed but charges
wirelessly and much faster.BATTERY
The iPhone 6 only has a 1810mAh battery, which
charges using Apple’s propriety Lightning cable.
The operating system lacks the battery-saving
modes Samsung device’s boast....but can it compete with Android?
Winner
Samsung Galaxy S
Samsung’s flagship is clearly light-years ahead of Apple in terms of specs, with a brighter, richer
screen, faster processor and longer-lasting battery. However, Apple has proven time and time
again that usability often counts for more than what’s under the hood, so time will tell whether the
S6’s sleek new look and streamlined OS can win over fans.Nexus 6
Even with its gargantuan size,
the matte plastic Nexus 6 is
outshined by the S6’s metal
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superior screen (577ppi versus
the Nexus’ 493ppi) and its
64-bit processor benchmarks
faster. However, both offer
wireless charging.LG Flex 2
One of the few phones more
visually striking than the S
Edge, the curved Flex 2 also
has a 3000mAh battery and
runs near stock Lollipop.
However, it’s 5.5-inch screen is
only 403ppi, it only has a 13MP
camera and also no wireless
charging, which is a shame.HTC One (M9)
HTC have been perfecting the
metal chassis for years so they
can easily match the S6 for
clean, modern style, while
trumping it with a 20MP rear
camera. Though it lacks the
built-in memory that the S
has, the M9 supports
microSDs of up to 128GB.Feature
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