Galaxy S6 Edge+ vs Galaxy S8+
A side-by-side look at the Galaxy S6 Edge+ and the Galaxy S8+ — how their displays, chipsets, cameras, batteries and full specifications compare, so you can see what changed and which one fits you.
Galaxy S6 Edge+ vs Galaxy S8+: the key differences
The Galaxy S8+ arrived in 2017, 2 years after the Galaxy S6 Edge+ (2015), and moves the line forward in several areas.
- ◆Processor: the Galaxy S8+ runs the Snapdragon 835 / Exynos 8895 (10 nm), while the Galaxy S6 Edge+ uses the Exynos 7420 (14 nm).
- ◆Battery: the Galaxy S8+ has the larger battery, 3,500 mAh vs 3,000 mAh.
- ◆Display: Galaxy S6 Edge+ — 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED (dual-edge); Galaxy S8+ — 6.2″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED (Infinity).
- ◆Main camera: Galaxy S6 Edge+ — 16 MP with OIS, f/1.9; Galaxy S8+ — 12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7, OIS.
- ◆Weight: the Galaxy S6 Edge+ is lighter at 153 g (vs 173 g).
- ◆Software: Galaxy S6 Edge+ shipped with Android 5.1 (up to 7.0); Galaxy S8+ with Android 7.0 (up to 9.0).
- ◆Launch price: Galaxy S6 Edge+ — $799; Galaxy S8+ — $849.
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Full specification comparison
| Specification | Galaxy S6 Edge+ | Galaxy S8+ |
|---|---|---|
| Release | August 2015 | April 2017 |
| Display | 5.7″ Quad HD Super AMOLED (dual-edge) | 6.2″ Quad HD+ Super AMOLED (Infinity) |
| Resolution | 1440 × 2560 (518 ppi) | 1440 × 2960 (529 ppi) |
| Chipset | Exynos 7420 (14 nm) | Snapdragon 835 / Exynos 8895 (10 nm) |
| RAM | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage | 32 / 64 GB | 64 GB + microSD |
| Main camera | 16 MP with OIS, f/1.9 | 12 MP Dual Pixel, f/1.7, OIS |
| Front camera | 5 MP | 8 MP with autofocus |
| Battery | 3000 mAh, wireless charging | 3500 mAh |
| OS | Android 5.1 (up to 7.0) | Android 7.0 (up to 9.0) |
| Water resistance | — | IP68 |
| Dimensions | 154.4 × 75.8 × 6.9 mm | 159.5 × 73.4 × 8.1 mm |
| Weight | 153 g | 173 g |
| Build | Glass + aluminum | Glass + metal |
| Launch price | $799 | $849 |
Bold values indicate a difference between the two models.