Apple iPhone 6S (128GB) vs Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB)

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Side by side comparison between Apple iPhone 6S vs Samsung Galaxy S10e phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/19/2019 10:51 PM, updated: 9/27/2024 2:49 AM

Compare Samsung Galaxy S10e X Apple iPhone 6S (128GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

4.7"
IPS

750x1334

12
MP

5mp

2GB
RAM

Dual-core

1715
mAh

(Non removable)

28Points Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB) Compare Apple iPhone 6S X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.8"
AMOLED

1080x2280

12.2
MP

10mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3100
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

4 Advantages Apple iPhone 6S (128GB)	vs	28 Advantages Samsung Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB)
+NVMe (SSD)Advantage Fastest write and read storage.	vs	UFS 2.1
+143 grams (5.01 ounces)5% Lighter	vs	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
+7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)11% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
1.51GHz 64bit Dual-core (14nm)	vs	+2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)151% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
2GB LPDDR4	vs	+6GB LPDDR4X2 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
Not supported	vs	+Until 1TB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards
TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	vs	+Dynamic AMOLEDAdvantage Dynamic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid
Not supported	vs	+HDR10+Advantage The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details
750x1334 pixels	vs	+1080x2280 pixels146% Higher resolution screen
326 PPI	vs	+435 PPI33% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
4.7"	vs	+5.8"23% Larger screen
(back) 12MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP136% Higher resolution main camera
EIS: Digital stabilization	vs	+OIS: Optical stabilizationAdvantage Image stabilization prevents blurry photos and helps in recording motion video
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.2 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.5 (aperture)47% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 5MP	vs	+(front) 10MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
(front) HD (1280x720)	vs	+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)8 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera
2300000 apps (App Store)	vs	+3500000 apps (Google Play Store)52% More apps available to download and use
(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps	vs	+(4G LTE-A) 2000 Mbps6 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+ANT+Advantage Sensors help you use the device
Not supported	vs	+Face unlock 2DAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
1715 mAh	vs	+3100 mAh81% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+2 slots (Dual-SIM) (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
Not supported	vs	+FMAdvantage The radio lets you listen to your songs and sports in general
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] is newer and faster
Not supported	vs	+DLNAAdvantage With DLNA technology you can access and play media files on TV, tablet or DLNA compatible device.
4.2 + A2DP	vs	+5.0 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.0 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
USB 2.0 proprietary connector	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Not supported	vs	+IP68 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

29 Common items in both devices

128GB (114GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)

Aluminum body, glass front / Aluminum frame, glass front/back

60Hz

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras

BSI sensor

+22 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB)
Other model names	iPhone 6s A1633, iPhone 6s A1688 CDMA	Galaxy S10E (Snapdragon) SM-G9700 Dual-Sim 6GB RAM
Country or region available	(Global, International)	China, Hong Kong
Brand	Apple	Samsung
Release date	9/25/2015, Announced: 9/9/2015	3/8/2019, Announced: 2/20/2019
Depth	7.1 millimeters (0.28 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	67.1 x 138.3 millimeters (2.64 x 5.44 in)	69.9 x 142.2 millimeters (2.75 x 5.6 in)
Weight	143 grams (5.01 ounces)	150 grams (5.25 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	Aluminum frame, glass front/back
Protection against water and others	Not supported	IP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant
📲 Display
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB)
Display type	TFT LED-Backlit IPS LCD	Dynamic AMOLED
Screen size	4.7" inches	5.8" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~65.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~84.5% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	750x1334 pixels (16:9)	1080x2280 pixels (19:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	326 PPI	435 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Sapphire Glass	Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate	60Hz	60Hz
Display features	Not supported	HDR10+ Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB)
System version	iOS 9.0	Android 9.0 Pie
Firmware update	iOS 15	Android 12
User Interface	feature not registered	One UI 2.0 / 3.1 / 4.1
⚙️ Processor
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB)
Chipset	64bit: Apple A9 (APL0898) (14nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPU	Dual-core, 1 processor: 2x 1.51GHz Twister (Dual-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core) 3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core) 4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	PowerVR GT7600 (6-core, 650MHz)	Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	Basemark OS II: 2195 (2.0)	AnTuTu: 325192 (v7), 389694 (v8) Geekbench: 10081 (v4.4), 2141 (v5.1) GFXBench: 40fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)
💽 Memory and storage
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB)
RAM memory	2GB LPDDR4	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (114GB available) NVMe (SSD)	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Until 1TB microSD, microSDXC (hybrid slot/shares the same SIM-2 slot)
📶 Mobile networks
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (hybrid slot/shares the same microSD slot)
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	2000/316 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900, CDMA 800/1700/1900/2100	CDMA 800, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 A1633 model: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29, 30) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41) A1688 model: LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 27, 28, 29) TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 850/900/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat20 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28) TD-LTE (34, 38, 39, 40, 41) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
📷 Camera
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB)
Back camera (main camera)	12 megapixels	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.212mm1/3.1"1.0µmSuper-Steady-video
Main camera resolution	4608x2592 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.5 (aperture)
Focal length	29mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus on both cameras
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps 720p@960fps
📸 Front camera
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB)
Front camera (secondary)	5 megapixels	10 megapixels
Front camera resolution	2592x1944 pixels	3872x2592 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	HD (1280x720)	4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length	31mm (lens)	26mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	1/3" inches
Pixel size	feature not registered	1.22µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound 32-bit/384kHz Dolby Atmos Tuned by AKG
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones	2 microphones
Radio	Not supported	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MPEG4, H.264, H.265, MOV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, AAC, eAAC, M4A	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB)
USB	USB 2.0 proprietary connector	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Proprietary TV-out	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Not supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (front-mounted) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor ANT+ Barometer Compass Face unlock 2D Fingerprint sensor (side-mounted) Gesture Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB)
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)
Battery capacity	1715 mAh	3100 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	15W (9V/167A) Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Not supported	15W Qi wireless charging (Qi/PMA) 9W Reverse wireless charging
Talk time autonomy	14 hours	feature not registered
Standby	240 hours (10 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Silver, Gold, Space Gray, Rose Gold • Oleophobic coating • Touch ID v2 • Simultaneous HD video and image recording • 3D Touch display • FaceTime • Siri natural language • AirDrop file sharing • iCloud cloud service • NFC Apple Pay only (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX) • WiFi hotspot	• Colors: Prism Black, White, Green, Blue, Canary Yellow, Flamingo Pink • Bixby • Samsung DeX • Samsung Pay (MST, NFC)
☢️ Radiation rate
	iPhone 6S (128GB)	Galaxy S10e (SM-G9700 128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	1.14W/kg (head), 1.14W/kg (body)	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.87W/kg (head), 0.98W/kg (body)	feature not registered