Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Specs

9.8

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

Pros

  • Supports wireless charging
  • Rugged device
  • High pixel density screen (577 PPI)
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I have it 8 users
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Display

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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) Screenshots
Device type: Smartphone

Battery

Capacity: 3500 mAh
Type: Li - Ion, Not user replaceable
Charging: Qi wireless charging

Camera

Rear: Single camera Camera samples
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)
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

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

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

Phone features

Notifications: Haptic feedback, (MP3)
Other features: Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD

Regulatory Approval

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

Availability

Officially announced: Jun 08, 2015
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Carrier Availability

Discontinued

AT&T

News

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User Reviews

Overall User Rating
Build quality
9.3
Camera quality
9.3
Performance
9
Display
10
Battery life and charging
9.5
Rating breakdown (out of 10)
10
Great Durable phone
Phone owned for more than a year

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

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10
Awesome Phone, Outstanding Battery Life
Phone owned for less than a year

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.

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10
Love it, why AT&T doesn't advertise this phone more puzzles me!
Phone owned for less than 3 months

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.

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