Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 97.6 | 80.9 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | Samsung |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 5.0 |
| 2019-09-27 | -- |
| 6.33 x 4.64 x 0.27 inches | 5.78 x 2.90 x 0.35 inches |
| 9.74 ounces | -- |
| Cosmos black and Space silver | -- |
| -- | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 1980.00 | $ 245.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 7.3 inches | 5.1 inches |
| 2152 x 1536 pixels | 1440 x 2560 pixels (Quad HD / 2K) |
| Dynamic AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 362 pixels per inch | 576 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | Capacitive, Multi-touch |
| 8 | 9.9 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 chipset | Exynos 7 Octa 7420 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | 64-bit ARM Cortex-A57 (Quad-Core 2100 MHz + Quad-Core 1500 MHz) processor |
| 12 GB RAM | 3 GB (1600 MHz) RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Mali-T760 MP8 (650 MHz) GPU |
| 9.72 | 10.08 |
| Storage | |
| 512 GB internal memory | 32 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSD external memory slot |
| 17.6 | 5.8 |
| Camera | |
| 12.00 MP + 10.00 MP | 16.00 MP + 5.00 MP |
| f/1.50 aperture | f/1.90 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | -- |
| 0.39 inches (1/2.55") sensor | 0.38 inches (1/2.6") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (60 fps) (4K) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (4K) video resolution |
| 1280 x 720 (960 fps) (HD) slow motion video | -- |
| 10.23 | 8.47 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE (4G), HSPA, HSUPA, UMTS, EDGE, GPRS and GSM |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 10.7 | 6.6 |
| Battery Life | |
| 4380mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 3500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 6.24 | 5.44 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0, EDR | 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
The Galaxy Fold is a lot better than the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active, with a overall score of 97.6 against 80.9. Both phones we are comparing have Android OS, but Galaxy Fold has newer 9.0 Pie version while Samsung Galaxy S6 Active has Android 5.0 version, so it provides some extra features. Galaxy S6 Active has just a bit better processing power than Galaxy Fold, because although it has a smaller amount of RAM, and they both have a Octa-Core processing unit, the Galaxy S6 Active also counts with a 64-bit processing unit and an additional graphics processor.
The Galaxy S6 Active features a lot better display than Galaxy Fold, because although it has a really smaller display, it also counts with a little higher resolution of 2560 x 1440px and a way higher pixel density. The Samsung Galaxy Fold counts with a way better camera than Samsung Galaxy S6 Active, because although it has a lower 3840x2160 (4K) video resolution and a back camera with much less MP, it also counts with a larger sensor taking higher quality photos and a lot larger diafragm aperture to capture better images in low light environments.
Galaxy Fold counts with a much better storage capacity to install applications and games than Galaxy S6 Active, because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with more internal storage capacity. The Samsung Galaxy Fold counts with superior battery lifetime than Galaxy S6 Active, because it has 4380mAh of battery capacity.
Although Galaxy Fold is a better device, it costs a lot more than the Galaxy S6 Active, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as Galaxy S6 Active. If you prefer to save some dollars, you can get the Galaxy S6 Active, letting go a couple features and specs, but you will get the most out of your savings.
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