Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Overview
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active is a rugged and durable smartphone that was released in June 2015. It runs on the Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop) operating system, which is upgradable to 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) and features the TouchWiz UI. The phone is powered by an Octa-core processor (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) with an Exynos 7420 Octa chipset and Mali-T760MP8 GPU. It comes with 32/64 GB of internal storage and 3 GB of RAM, but unfortunately, there is no option for external memory expansion.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active boasts a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 protection. The pixel density is an impressive 576 PPI, providing sharp and vibrant visuals. The phone supports 2G, 3G, and 4G networks, as well as Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, and GPS connectivity.
In terms of camera capabilities, the Galaxy S6 Active features a 16 MP main camera with LED flash, auto-HDR, and panorama shooting modes. The front-facing selfie camera is 5 MP. The device is equipped with a 3500 mAh non-removable Li-Ion battery, offering up to 504 hours of standby time, 24 hours of talk time, and 57 hours of music playback.
Pros:
- Rugged and durable design
- Sharp and vibrant Super AMOLED display
- Impressive camera quality
- Long battery life
- Fast performance with Octa-core processor and 3 GB of RAM
Cons:
- No option for external memory expansion
- Older Android operating system version (Lollipop)
- Limited color options (White, Gray)
- No FM radio functionality