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Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6S Plus

Mar 2, 2016 11:35AM PST

So I'm upgrading my cellphone from a Galaxy S4, and have narrowed my choices down to these two. I'm not sure which one to go with, since they both seem great, but I'm terribly indecisive.

A bit about me and my habits:
I am a Mac user, recently moved over due to design work. My machine runs both OSX and Windows 10.

I'm a small business owner, and go to and take pictures at a number of events. Being able to take good pictures and video both for our social media sites as well as our website at these events is extremely important. Being able to post them on the fly is also a deep consideration, but certainly not a deal breaker. I'll also be doing a lot more traveling over the next few years, so this is probably the most important factor in my phone right now.

I don't game much on my cell phone, and use a tablet (Tab S4) for when I do game, or as an eReader. I don't need a phone with an amazing processor (one of the reasons why I'm not considering the S7; while really neat spec-wise, and with a far-superior camera and other features, I'm also hesitant to get a phone just as it's coming out due to issues).

Things like a heart-rate monitor and fitness tracking aren't as important to me, as I have a Fitbit that does all of that for me.

So with all that in mind, suggestions are greatly appreciated. Thank you.

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Since the lean is about photos, my choice here is the iPhone
Mar 2, 2016 12:13PM PST
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Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6S Plus
Mar 3, 2016 6:37AM PST

iPhone 6S Plus much better than Samsung Galaxy s6 Happy

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Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6S Plus
Mar 3, 2016 8:59PM PST

Me too,
iPhone 6S Plus looked very chic.

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Style of Galaxy 6
Mar 4, 2016 8:28AM PST

Honestly, I think Samsung Galaxy S6 edge is much more stylish than iPhone 6 plus. Maybe the performance of iPhone 6 Plus is better than Samsung Galaxy S6 edge.

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Switching OS...
Mar 6, 2016 8:43PM PST

I started with a GS3 and have stuck with android ever since. My brief experience with using an iPhone as a daily driver left me longing for my Samsung again.
You listed the things that don't matter to you, so the things that do: battery life, screen size, camera quality?
Camera is very equal. I've always loved the Samsung for pictures. No score there.
Screen size, well of course the iPhone 6plus is bigger. I find it annoyingly out of balance for one handed pictures. Tie for me, you have to decide for yourself if you have big hands and long fingers.
Battery life was the big surprise. The Samsung has a battery saving option in the quick settings. With this on the performance is equal and the smaller battery easily lasts as long. Since Android M may be weeks away, depending on your carrier, this is still a break even. I don't know why the 6 plus doesn't last for a week with the big battery, but it doesn't.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6S Plus vs iPhone
Mar 8, 2016 10:28AM PST

iPhone would be a better choice Happy

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Samsung Galaxy S6
Mar 10, 2016 3:51PM PST

Personally I will choose samsung galaxy S6, with Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 or 810 processor the performance is much better than iPhone 6S. Some reference for comparison between iPhone 6 and Samsung Galaxy S6

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Post was last edited on March 10, 2016 3:55 PM PST

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Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6S
Mar 11, 2016 7:48AM PST

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge only best than Iphone 6s

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Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6S Plus
Mar 12, 2016 6:23AM PST

One of the iPhone 6s Plus' most obvious rivals is Samsung's new curved-screen phablet, the Galaxy S6

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Samsung Galaxy S6
Mar 14, 2016 3:22AM PDT

The Galaxy S6 has the same sized 5.1-inch screen and button placements, but is made of a solid metal frame with Gorilla Glass 4 on both sides giving it a completely different look and feel.

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Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6S Plus
Mar 14, 2016 8:30AM PDT

Iphone 6s is better than all other smartphones because of its performance. iphone never get slow , other phone get hang when so many application are open at a time, although iphone have some issues but its better than others, Thanks

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Samsung Galaxy S6 vs iPhone 6S Plus
Mar 25, 2016 6:04AM PDT

I think iPhone 6S Plus much better than Samsung Galaxy s6 Cool