Samsung Galaxy S6 Active

Overview

For the most part, the S6 Active is a clone of the Galaxy S6 featuring the same 5.1-inch 1440p display, Exynos 7420 SoC inside, and 16-megapixel optically stabilized camera. But where they differ is in design. The S6 Active is better suited to survive drops, harsh conditions and liquids. The Active also features a considerably larger battery, which promises to deliver far better battery life than the standard S6.

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Last revision on April 26, 2017

Reviewers Liked

Rugged, water-resistant build
Extra long battery life
Almost identical specs as original S6

Reviewers Didn't Like

No fingerprint scanner
Lacks microSD card slot

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Expert reviews and ratings

By TechSpot on September 02, 2015 90

By TechRadar on July 24, 2015 80

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active's reinforced hard plastic is the humvee to the Galaxy S6's fragile, sports car-like frame. It's fun to use underwater and has a long battery life, but the camo colors are ugly and it's only on...

By Android Authority on July 13, 2015 87

The Galaxy S6 active soars in a few key elements that might make it intriguing enough for people who do not even consider themselves “active.” A long lasting battery, an active key, and a durable exterior enhance all of what made the original S6 one of...

By techspective.net on July 03, 2015 90

The Galaxy S6 Active is a worthy member of the Galaxy S smartphone family. If you really want the fingerprint sensor or you have to have more than 32GB of storage this version isn't the one for you. If you want better battery life and a Galaxy S6 device...

By Tom's Guide on July 02, 2015 80

Those who live on the edge will find the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active a solid companion, with its rugged build, long-lasting battery and excellent camera.

By Brighthand on June 29, 2015 88

Samsung Galaxy S6 active display The Samsung Galaxy S6 active is more ruggedized than the S6. In fact, it's more ruggedized than most other consumer smartphones. It has a bigger battery, excellent buttons, and an extremely useful Active key. The...

By Phone Scoop on June 26, 2015 90

Samsung did a great job with the Galaxy S6 Active. It takes all the appealing facets of the S6/Edge and packages them into a more robust shell. The Galaxy S6 Active is well designed and well made, with quality materials. The phone is a winner in most...

By Pocketnow on June 23, 2015 89

The Galaxy S6 Active is a more durable and more capable smartphone than any Galaxy S that's come before. It goes much further on a single charge than the regular S6, keeping pace with some of the longest-lasting phones in its segment. Even better:...

By Phone Arena on June 19, 2015 92

When the Samsung Galaxy S6 was announced, we were astounded by the new, premium design – a stark departure from previous efforts. In the process, though, the S5's water resistant quality was left out, in favor of a more premium finish. Still, while we...

By cnet on June 18, 2015 90

AT&T customers looking for a sturdier handset will find the Galaxy S6 Active a worthy upgrade to an already top-caliber...

By PC Mag on June 17, 2015 90

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Active adds above-average durability and extended battery life to the already-excellent S6 smartphone...

By MobileTechReview on June 01, 2015 80

If you're a klutz or work in a field where rugged devices make sense, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active is a no-brainer. You get all the goodness of the S6, from super performance to a fantastic Super AMOLED QHD display to one of the best cameras on the...

By techwelike.com on September 08, 2015

For those of you on AT&T, you might enjoy the option of the Galaxy S6 Active. You'll definitely need to backup regularly and/or live on cloud storage due to only having a 32GB storage option. It recommend this phone for athletes, and clumsy people...

By soundandvision.com on July 20, 2015

The S6 Active is currently only available for AT&T in the US, with a price of $200 with a 2-year contract, or non-contract $675 which can be split up into monthly increments via the AT&T Next plan. It does not have an expandable memory (no SD slot) so...

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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active

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