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| Global Score | |
| 78.9 | 80.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 11, 10, 9.0 Pie | Android 5.0 |
| 2019-05-07 | -- |
| 6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 inches | 5.78 x 2.90 x 0.35 inches |
| 5.89 ounces | -- |
| Black, Purple and White | -- |
| Plastic | -- |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 167.00 | $ 245.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6 inches | 5.1 inches |
| 2160 x 1080 pixels | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| OLED | Super AMOLED |
| 402 pixels per inch | 576 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8 | 9.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 chipset | Exynos 7 Octa 7420 chipset |
| Kryo 360, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2000 MHz) processor | 64-bit ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-Core 2100 MHz + Quad-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 4 GB RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 615 GPU | Mali-T760 MP8 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 9.09 | 10.08 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD external memory slot |
| 7.7 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 12.20 MP + 8.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.90 aperture |
| 28.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (240 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 9.79 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 3700mAh Battery | 3500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| 5.68 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 4.1 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | NFC |
| -- | Infra-red port |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Galaxy S6 Active is just a bit better than the Google Pixel 3a XL, having a overall score of 80.9 against 78.9. These phones work with Android OS (operating system), but the Galaxy S6 Active has the previous 5.0 version and Google Pixel 3a XL has Android 11 version. Galaxy S6 Active's design is notably lighter but a little thicker than the Google Pixel 3a XL.
The Galaxy S6 Active counts with a lot better looking display than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has a bit smaller display, it also counts with a better 2560 x 1440 pixels resolution and a higher pixel quantity per inch in the screen. Galaxy S6 Active has a superior hardware performance than Google Pixel 3a XL, because although it has a lower amount of RAM, and they both have 8 cpu cores, the Galaxy S6 Active also counts with a 64-bit processing unit and an additional graphics processing unit.
The Google Pixel 3a XL has much more memory to install applications and games or saving photos and videos than Galaxy S6 Active, because although it has no external SD slot, it also counts with 32 GB more internal memory. Google Pixel 3a XL has a better camera than Galaxy S6 Active, because although it has a lot less MP resolution back camera and a worse video quality, it also counts with a bigger diafragm aperture to take better photography and video in low light situations and a bigger sensor which provides a better image and video quality.
The Google Pixel 3a XL counts with a bit superior battery duration than Samsung Galaxy S6 Active, because it has a 3700mAh battery capacity instead of 3500mAh.
Although Galaxy S6 Active is a better device, it costs a lot more money than Google Pixel 3a XL, and it doesn't have such a good price and quality relation as Google Pixel 3a XL. If you prefer to save a few dollars, you can get the Google Pixel 3a XL, giving up a couple features, but you will get the most out of your money.
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