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Launch report · Samsung

Galaxy S6 Active: A rugged S6 with a bigger battery, swapping glass for toughness.

SpecEagle Editorial·Jun 2015·$695·Score 56/100

The Galaxy S6 Active traded the standard S6's glass for a rugged IP68/MIL-STD body and a meaningfully bigger battery, while keeping the flagship Exynos 7420 and QHD AMOLED. It was arguably the most practical S6 for many users, even if carrier-locked.

Key specs at launch

Display
5.1" QHD SAMOLED
Chipset
Exynos 7420
Memory
3 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
16 MP OIS
Battery
3,500 mAh
Weight
151 g
What stands out
  • Bigger 3,500 mAh battery than the S6.
  • IP68 + MIL-STD-810G ruggedness.
  • Same fast Exynos 7420 and QHD AMOLED.
  • Active key + wireless charging.
What to watch
  • No microSD (followed the S6).
  • Mono speaker.
  • AT&T-exclusive in the US.
  • Bulkier than the standard S6.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel (1st gen, 2016)
$649 · score 86/100