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)ⓘ Note: Scores are automatically calculated using available specifications and may not always perfectly reflect real-world performance or user experience.
✓︎ 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
🔋 Battery & Design
Battery
2,600 mAh
May need midday charging with heavy use
Type
Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable
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)
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Colors
White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum