Galaxy S5 vs Galaxy S6
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S5 and the Galaxy S6 — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S5 vs Galaxy S6: the key differences
The Galaxy S6 arrived in 2015, 1 year after the Galaxy S5 (2014), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S6 runs the Exynos 7420 (14 nm), while the Galaxy S5 uses the Snapdragon 801 / Exynos 5422.
- ◆Memory: the Galaxy S6 offers more RAM — up to 3 GB vs 2 GB.
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy S5 has the larger battery, 2,800 mAh vs 2,550 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S5 — 5.1″ Full HD Super AMOLED; Galaxy S6 — 5.1″ Quad HD Super AMOLED.
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S5 — 16 MP ISOCELL, Phase Detection AF; Galaxy S6 — 16 MP with OIS, f/1.9.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S6 is lighter at 138 g (vs 145 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy S5 shipped with Android 4.4.2 (up to 6.0.1); Galaxy S6 with Android 5.0.2 (up to 7.0).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S5 — $660; Galaxy S6 — $650.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S5 | Galaxy S6 |
|---|---|---|
| Release | April 2014 | April 2015 |
| Display | 5.1″ Full HD Super AMOLED | 5.1″ Quad HD Super AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080 × 1920 (432 ppi) | 1440 × 2560 (577 ppi) |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 801 / Exynos 5422 | Exynos 7420 (14 nm) |
| RAM | 2 GB | 3 GB |
| Storage | 16 / 32 GB + microSD | 32 / 64 / 128 GB |
| Main camera | 16 MP ISOCELL, Phase Detection AF | 16 MP with OIS, f/1.9 |
| Front camera | 2 MP | 5 MP |
| Battery | 2800 mAh, removable | 2550 mAh, wireless charging |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 (up to 6.0.1) | Android 5.0.2 (up to 7.0) |
| Water resistance | IP67 | — |
| Dimensions | 142.0 × 72.5 × 8.1 mm | 143.4 × 70.5 × 6.8 mm |
| Weight | 145 g | 138 g |
| Build | Plastic, IP67 | Glass + aluminum |
| Launch price | $660 | $650 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.