Samsung Galaxy A6

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5.6" Super AMOLED
Exynos 7870 Octa
16MP Rear Camera
16MP Front Camera
3000mAh Battery
3GB/4GB RAM
149.9 x 70.8 x 7.7 mm
LTE Cat.6
Micro USB 2.0
3.5mm Headphone Jack

Display

5.6-inch Super AMOLED

720 x 1480 (HD+) resolution

Platform

Exynos 7870 Octa-core 1.6GHz

Mali-T830 MP1 GPU

Camera

16MP Rear (f/1.7) with LED Flash

16MP Front (f/1.9) with LED Flash

Battery

3,000mAh non-removable

Up to 18 hours video playback

Connectivity

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac

Bluetooth 4.2/5.0, NFC, ANT+

Memory

3GB/4GB RAM

32GB/64GB internal storage

The Samsung Galaxy A6 was officially announced on May 2, 2018, and released to global markets in early May 2018. It was positioned as a mid-range device with a focus on design and camera features.

  • Announcement: May 2, 2018
  • Release: Early May 2018
  • Canonical Model Family: SM-A600 series
  • Regional variants: SM-A600F, SM-A600F/DS, SM-A600FN, SM-A600G, SM-A600A (AT&T), SM-A600T

The Galaxy A6 features a sleek metal design with smooth curves, engineered for a comfortable grip and improved durability.

  • Dimensions: 149.9 x 70.8 x 7.7 mm
  • Weight: 162 g
  • Materials: Metal and plastic construction
  • Colours: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender (availability varies by region)

The device utilises an Infinity Display design with an 18.5:9 aspect ratio, providing a bezel-reduced viewing experience.

  • Type: Super AMOLED
  • Size: 5.6-inch
  • Resolution: 720 x 1480 pixels (HD+)
  • Pixel Density: 294 ppi
  • Features: 2.5D curved glass, multi-touch support

Both the front and rear cameras are equipped with 16MP sensors, with the front camera featuring an adjustable LED flash for low-light selfies.

  • Rear Camera: 16MP (f/1.7), autofocus, LED flash, 1080p @ 30fps video
  • Front Camera: 16MP (f/1.9), fixed focus, LED flash, 720p @ 30fps video
  • Features: HDR, panorama, face detection, touch focus, and various scene modes

The Galaxy A6 runs on the Exynos 7870 chipset, which utilises a 14nm process for power efficiency.

  • Processor: Octa-core 1.6GHz Cortex-A53
  • GPU: Mali-T830 MP1
  • OS: Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 9.0 (Pie)
  • Software Features: Bixby Vision, Bixby Home, App Pair for multitasking, and Samsung Pay (NFC-dependent)

The device is powered by a 3,000mAh battery, which is non-removable.

  • Capacity: 3,000mAh
  • Charging: Micro USB 2.0 (5V/1A)
  • Usage: Up to 18 hours of video playback

The Galaxy A6 includes a comprehensive suite of sensors and connectivity options suitable for its mid-range positioning.

  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2/5.0, NFC (optional), ANT+
  • Ports: Micro USB 2.0, 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, light, hall, gyro, compass
  • Location: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou

The Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) is a mid-range smartphone that balances a premium metal design with a vibrant Super AMOLED display. While it offers solid camera performance for its class, it is limited by its 720p display resolution and older Micro USB connectivity. It remains a functional device for users prioritising display quality and build aesthetics within the 2018 mid-range segment.

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— views Research contribution by specs.global