Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB) vs NGM Forward Active

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Side by side comparison between Samsung Galaxy A6 vs NGM Forward Active phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

7/17/2018 11:20 PM, updated: 3/16/2020 9:35 PM

Compare NGM Forward Active X Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB) 22Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.6"
AMOLED

720x1480

16
MP

16mp

3GB
RAM

Octa-core

3000
mAh

(Non removable)

03Points NGM Forward Active Compare Samsung Galaxy A6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.7"
TFT

720x1280

13
MP

5mp

1GB
RAM

Quad-core

3200
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB)

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!

22 Advantages Samsung Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB)	vs	3 Advantages NGM Forward Active
+1.6GHz 64bit Octa-core (14nm)45% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	1.5GHz 32bit Quad-core
+3GB LPDDR32 times More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	1GB
+32GB (22GB available)100% More internal storage for applications and files	vs	16GB (11GB available)
+Until 256GB microSD, microSDXCAdvantage More external storage for files using memory cards	vs	Not supported
+162 grams (5.67 ounces)14% Lighter	vs	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
+7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)3% Thinner	vs	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
+Super AMOLEDAdvantage Super AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	TFT LCD
+720x1480 pixels16% Higher resolution screen	vs	720x1280 pixels
+294 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	258 PPI
+(back) 16MP25% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(back) 13MP
+LED flash on both camerasAdvantage The LED flash on both cameras helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+HDR photo on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas	vs	HDR photo only main camera
+(front) 16MP2 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 5MP
+(front) Full HD (1920x1080)125% More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) HD (1280x720)
+Android 10Advantage Android 10 is newer and safer	vs	Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
+4G LTE-AAdvantage The 4G LTE-A network is newer and faster	vs	3G+ HSPA+
+(4G LTE-A) 300 Mbps13 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files	vs	(3G+ HSPA+) 21 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted)Advantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+GyroscopeAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+Active noise cancellationAdvantage More noise-canceling microphones allow for better quality in calls and audio for recorded videos	vs	Not supported
+4.2 + A2DPAdvantage Bluetooth 4.2 + A2DP is newer and faster	vs	4.0 + A2DP
+HTML, XHTML, HTML5Advantage Better sites viewing on the internet	vs	HTML, XHTML
5.6"	vs	+5.7"2% Larger screen
3000 mAh	vs	+3200 mAh7% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Not supported	vs	+Dragontrail GlassAdvantage Protection against scratches on the screen lets you carry your phone with your keys

20 Common items in both devices

16 million

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus / Autofocus

Full HD (1920x1080)

Capacitive

Multitouch

Accelerometer

+13 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB)	NGM Forward Active
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Model	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB)	Forward Active
Other model names	Galaxy A6 2018 SM-A600G/Dual-sim (32GB + 3GB RAM)	NGM Forward Active Dual Sim
Country or region available	Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Thailand, Vietnam	feature not registered
Brand	Samsung	NGM
Release date	5/22/2018	11/1/2013
Depth	7.7 millimeters (0.3 inches)	7.9 millimeters (0.31 inches)
Size (width x height)	70.8 x 149.9 millimeters (2.79 x 5.9 in)	81 x 163.5 millimeters (3.19 x 6.44 in)
Weight	162 grams (5.67 ounces)	184 grams (6.44 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front	feature not registered
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB)	NGM Forward Active
Display type	Super AMOLED	TFT LCD
Screen size	5.6" inches	5.7" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~75% (screen-to-body ratio)	~67.6% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	720x1480 pixels	720x1280 pixels
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)	294 PPI	258 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Not supported	Dragontrail Glass
Refresh rate	feature not registered	feature not registered
Display features	feature not registered	feature not registered
🤖 Operating System
	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB)	NGM Forward Active
System version	Android 8.0 Oreo	Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean
Firmware update	Android 10	feature not registered
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB)	NGM Forward Active
Chipset	64bit: Samsung Exynos 7870 (14nm)	32bit: MediaTek MT6589WT
CPU	Octa-core, 1 processor: 8x 1.6GHz ARM Cortex-A53 (Octa-core)	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A7 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-T830 MP1 (700MHz)	PowerVR SXG544
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB)	NGM Forward Active
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	1GB
Internal storage	32GB (22GB available) eMMC 5.1	16GB (11GB available)
External storage	Until 256GB microSD, microSDXC (dedicated slot)	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB)	NGM Forward Active
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card (dedicated slot)	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	2 slots (Dual-SIM) Standard mini-SIM (2FF)
Maximum Download / Upload	300/50 Mbps	21/5.76 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G
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	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat6 (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,8,12,13,17,20,28,66) TD-LTE (Bands 38,40,41)	Not supported
Primary 5G network	Not supported	Not supported
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	GPRS, EDGE
📷 Camera
	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB)	NGM Forward Active
Back camera (main camera)	16 megapixels	13 megapixels
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (primary)	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps	Full HD (1920x1080) 30 fps
Flash	LED flash on both cameras	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	Autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	EIS: Digital stabilization	feature not registered
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Not supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo only main camera
Camera extras	feature not registered	feature not registered
📸 Front camera
	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB)	NGM Forward Active
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	5 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	2592x1944 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	HD (1280x720)
Front flash	LED	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	feature not registered
Focal length	feature not registered	feature not registered
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	feature not registered	feature not registered
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB)	NGM Forward Active
Loudspeaker	Supported	Supported
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	Not supported
Radio	FM	FM
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, MKV	MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV
Audio formats	MP3, OGG, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, AAC+
🔌 Connectivity
	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB)	NGM Forward Active
USB	MicroUSB 2.0	MicroUSB 2.0
Audio output	3.5mm jack	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	Not supported
Bluetooth	4.2 + A2DP	4.0 + A2DP
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 b/g/n [wifi4] (2.4GHz)
DLNA	Not supported	Not supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging
NFC	Not supported	Not supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB)	NGM Forward Active
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB)	NGM Forward Active
Battery type	Li-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3000 mAh	3200 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	Wired charging
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	feature not registered
Talk time autonomy	20 hours	18.3 hours
Standby	feature not registered	460 hours (19.2 days)
➕ Other features
	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB)	NGM Forward Active
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder	Voice dialing, Voice recorder
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
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender • Infinity display 18.5:9 • Always-on display • Dolby Atmos sound (headphones only) • Samsung Pay • ANT+	• Colors: Black, White • Smart gestures • Asphalt 6 Game (full) • Languages: Italian, English, French, German, Spanish • WiFi display • WiFi hotspot • Java framework
☢️ Radiation rate
	Galaxy A6 (SM-A600G/DS 32GB/3GB)	NGM Forward Active
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	0.487W/kg (head), 1.386W/kg (body)	0.831W/kg (body)