Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA)
The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA) is a balanced everyday device, powered by the Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm), suited to light-to-moderate use (2015).
2015 · Lower-mid-range · Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop)ⓘ Grades compare this device against others in its own market segment (Mid-range), not against every device on the site.
⚡ Quick Specs
Size5.1" · 142 x 70.1 x 7.1 mm (5.59 x 2.76 x 0.28 in)
ChipsetExynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
RAM3GB
Storage128GB | 32GB | 64GB
⚖️ Compare With
✓︎ Pros
✓Razor-sharp 576 PPI display — text and images look crisp
✓5.1" OLED/AMOLED display with deep blacks and vibrant colours
✓Lightweight at 132g — easy to carry
✓3.5mm headphone jack for wired audio without adapters
⊗ Cons
✗Smaller 2,600 mAh battery — may need midday charging
✗Entry-level Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) — struggles with demanding apps
✗Only 3GB RAM — apps may reload frequently
⚠️ Not ideal for
Heavy usage daysMobile gamingHeavy multitaskingMultitasking
⚙️ Performance
Chipset
Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)
Entry-level — basic tasks only
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)
OS
Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI
RAM
3GB
Apps may reload frequently
💻 Display
Sharpness
576 ppi
Razor-sharp — text is crystal clear
Panel
Super AMOLED
OLED: perfect blacks, vivid colours, power-efficient
📷 Camera
Main Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS, gyro-EIS
Main Camera Features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
🔋 Battery
Capacity
2,600 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
📱 Design & Build
Weight
132g
Very light — comfortable for long use
Dimensions
142 x 70.1 x 7.1 mm (5.59 x 2.76 x 0.28 in)
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame
Colors
White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
📶 Network
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps, EV-DO Rev.A 3.1 Mbps
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 - G925V
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - G925V
📡 Connectivity
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
No, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA) does not support 5G — it supports GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA) has NFC for contactless payments and pairing.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA) supports wireless charging (15W wired Wireless).
No reverse wireless charging mentioned for the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA).
Yes, up to 15W (15W wired Wireless).
No, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA) does not support a memory card.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA) SIM configuration: Nano-SIM.
Yes, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA) has a 3.5mm headphone jack.
Speaker setup: Yes.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA) ships with Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 5.1 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UI.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA) uses microUSB 2.0, OTG.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA) supports Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge (USA) has 4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX.
