Detailed comparison and review of Apple iPhone 6s Plus and Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare sizes, functions, but also other key features of both phones and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the phone that best fits your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple iPhone 6s Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| Product Type | Smartphone - refurbished | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | A1687 | SM-A520F | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 158.2 mm | 146.1 mm | Apple iPhone 6s Plus has greater height than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| Width | 77.9 mm | 71.4 mm | Apple iPhone 6s Plus has greater width than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| Depth | 7.3 mm | 7.9 mm | Apple iPhone 6s Plus is narrower than Apple iPhone 6s Plus. |
| Weight | 192 g | 159 g | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is lighter than Apple iPhone 6s Plus. |
| Body Colour | Space grey | Gold | Silver | Rose gold | Gold-sand | Peach-cloud | Black-sky | Blue mist | Sand gold | |
| Body Material | Stainless steel, glass, anodised aluminium | Metal, glass | |
| Protection | - | Dustproof, waterproof | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68 | |
| SAR Value | 0.98 W/kg (body), 0.93 W/kg (head) | 1.39 W/kg (body), 0.522 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm Lightning |
Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
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| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Single-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Apple iPhone 6s Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| Display Type | LCD display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | Retina HD display with IPS technology | Super AMOLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.5" | 5.2" | Apple iPhone 6s Plus has larger screen size than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 1920 x 1080 pixels | 1920 x 1080 pixels | Both phones have the same screen resolution. |
| Display Format | Full HD | Full HD | |
| Pixel Density | 401 ppi | - | |
| Max Brightness | 500 cd/m² | - | |
| Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
| Contrast Ratio | 1300:1 | - | |
| Display Features | Dual-domain pixels, Display Zoom, Reachability (screen shifting) | - | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Fingerprint-resistant oleophobic coating | - |
| PROCESSOR | Apple iPhone 6s Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Apple A9 | - | |
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| Clock Speed | - | 1.9 GHz | |
| Processor Core Qty | - | 8-core | |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Apple iPhone 6s Plus has 64-bit architecture. |
| MEMORY | Apple iPhone 6s Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| RAM | - | 3 GB | |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 16 GB | 32 GB | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has more internal memory than Apple iPhone 6s Plus. |
| User Memory | - | 23.1 GB | |
| Supported Flash Memory Cards (Expandable Memory) | - | microSDHC, microSDXC - up to 256 GB |
| CAMERA | Apple iPhone 6s Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better camera resolution than Apple iPhone 6s Plus. |
| Sensor Type | BSI | CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture | F/2.2 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better lens aperture than Apple iPhone 6s Plus. |
| Lens Construction | 5-element | - | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Apple iPhone 6s Plus has optical stabilisation. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Digital Zoom | 3x | - | |
| Special Effects | Auto HDR | - | |
| HDR Mode | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes | Burst mode, Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Timer mode | Food mode | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Apple iPhone 6s Plus has face detection. |
| Light Source | LED light | LED light | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Sapphire crystal lens cover, Cinematic video stabilisation, Focus Pixels, Cinematic video stabilisation, Live Photo, Playback zoom, Hybrid IR filter, Exposure control, noise reduction, geotagging | Quick Launch |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 5 Megapixel | 16 Megapixel | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front camera resolution than Apple iPhone 6s Plus. |
| Sensor Type (Front) | BSI | CMOS | |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.2 | F/1.9 | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) has better front lens aperture than Apple iPhone 6s Plus. |
| HDR Mode (Front) | Auto HDR mode | - | |
| Camera Modes (Front) | Burst mode, Timer mode | - | |
| Face Recognition (Face ID) | Face detection | - | Apple iPhone 6s Plus has face detection. |
| Light Source (Front) | Retina Flash | Display flash | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1280 x 720 (720p) | - | |
| Camera Features (Front) | FaceTime HD camera, Exposure control | - |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple iPhone 6s Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | - | 3000 mAh | |
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| Standby Time | 384 hours | - | |
| Talk Time | 1440 minutes | 960 minutes | Apple iPhone 6s Plus has longer battery life when making calls than Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017). |
| Run Time Details | Talk (3G): up to 1440 min Standby: up to 384 hrs Active online usage (3G): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 12 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 12 hrs Playback (video): up to 14 hrs Playback (audio): up to 80 hrs |
Talk (WCDMA): up to 960 min Active online usage (3G): up to 13 hrs Active online usage (LTE): up to 16 hrs Active online usage (Wi-Fi): up to 18 hrs Playback (video): up to 19 hrs Playback (audio): up to 53 hrs Playback (audio (Always On Display Off)): up to 78 hrs |
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| Battery Technology | Lithium Ion | - |
| CELLULAR | Apple iPhone 6s Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
| Operating System | iOS 9 | Android 6.0.1 (Marshmallow) | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | - | |
| Payment Technology | Apple Pay | Samsung Pay | |
| Navigation | A-GPS, GLONASS | GPS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Apple iPhone 6s Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, DC-HSDPA, LTE Advanced, VoLTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 1900 CDMA2000 1X, 1700 CDMA2000 1X (AWS), 2100 CDMA2000 1X (AWS) | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | - | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | - | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 27, Band 28, Band 29, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 17, Band 20, Band 28, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 800 SMR, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 700 APT, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, ANT+/ANT | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 4.2 | |
| Bluetooth Profiles | - | HFP, HSP, OPP, PAN, A2DP, AVRCP, HID, PBAP, MAP, DIP, HOGP | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
| MEDIA | Apple iPhone 6s Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, AAC, AIFF, PCM, Audible, MP3, Apple Lossless, AAC-LC, HE-AAC, Audible AAX, Audible AAX+, protected AAC | WAV, WMA, AAC, AMR, MP3, FLAC, XMF, OGG, MIDI, M4A, AWB, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | AVI, MOV, M-JPEG, MPEG-4, H.264, M4V | MKV, FLV, AVI, MPEG-4, WMV, ASF, 3GP, M4V, WebM |
| FEATURES | Apple iPhone 6s Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, call timer, conference call, flight mode, vibrating alert | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, 3-axis gyro sensor, digital compass, barometer | Accelerometer, proximity sensor, barometer, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor, geomagnetic sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
| Additional Phone Features | Multitasking, FaceTime, AirPlay wireless streaming, AirPrint wireless printing, iCloud Photo Sharing, AirDrop function, MIMO technology, Wi-Fi Calling, iBeacon microlocation, CarPlay function, Family Sharing feature, QuickType keyboard, Dynamic Lock Screen, iCloud Keychain, Spotlight Search, Notification Center, M9 motion coprocessor, Apple TV support (2nd or later) | Fast Charging |
| OTHERS | Apple iPhone 6s Plus | Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) |
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| Included Accessories | USB cable, power adapter, Apple EarPods | Power adapter | |
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| Compliant Standards | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) | IP68 | |
| Max Operating Temperature | 35 °C | - | |
| Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | - | |
| Humidity Range Operating | 5 - 95% (non-condensing) | - |
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