Galaxy Note 5 vs Galaxy S6 edge
Side-by-side specs, benchmarks and the SpecEagle AI verdict.
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AI Verdict
The Galaxy Note 5 takes the overall edge with a 52/100 to 50/100 SpecEagle score, leading on Display, Performance, Battery, Value. The Galaxy S6 edge counters on value.
SpecEagle subscores
76
Display
74
56
Camera
56
42
Performance
40
52
Battery
46
74
Build
74
46
Value
44
Category wins: Galaxy Note 5 4 · 0 Galaxy S6 edge
Benchmarks
Test
A · Samsung
B · Samsung
AnTuTu v10
142,000▲
140,000
Geekbench 6 Single
360
360
Geekbench 6 Multi
1,100
1,100
3DMark Solar Bay
2.0
2.0
Full specifications
A · Samsung
B · Samsung
Type
Super AMOLED, 60 Hz
Super AMOLED, 60 Hz, dual-curved
Size
5.7 inches
5.1 inches
Resolution
2,560 × 1,440 px (518 ppi)
2,560 × 1,440 px (577 ppi)
Protection
Gorilla Glass 4
Gorilla Glass 4
A · Samsung
B · Samsung
Main
16 MP, f/1.9, OIS
16 MP, f/1.9, OIS
Selfie
5 MP, f/1.9
5 MP, f/1.9
Video
4K @ 30 fps
4K @ 30 fps
Features
Live broadcast to YouTube
Quick launch double-tap
A · Samsung
B · Samsung
Chipset
Exynos 7420 (14 nm)
Exynos 7420 (14 nm)
CPU
8 cores
8 cores
GPU
Mali-T760 MP8
Mali-T760 MP8
RAM
4 GB
3 GB
Storage
32 GB / 64 GB
32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB
A · Samsung
B · Samsung
Capacity
3,000 mAh
2,600 mAh
Wired
15 W
15 W
Wireless
9 W
5 W
Choose Galaxy Note 5 if…
- Glass-and-metal redesign with a refined S Pen.
- Sharp QHD AMOLED display.
- Fast Exynos 7420; 4 GB RAM.
- Wireless charging built in.
Choose Galaxy S6 edge if…
- Striking dual-curved-glass design — a Samsung turning point.
- Sharp QHD AMOLED display.
- Fast Exynos 7420 for its time.
- Premium glass-and-metal build.