Samsung Galaxy J6

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Samsung Galaxy J6
Display
5.6-inch Super AMOLED
720 x 1480 (HD+) resolution
Platform
Exynos 7870 Octa (14nm)
Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
Camera
13MP Rear (f/1.9)
8MP Front (f/1.9) with LED flash
Battery
3000mAh non-removable
Up to 21 hours 3G talk time
Connectivity
LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Bluetooth 4.2, GPS, FM Radio
Memory
3GB RAM / 32GB Internal
microSDXC dedicated slot
Timeline & Release
The Samsung Galaxy J6 was announced in May 2018 and released shortly thereafter. It served as a mid-2018 entry-level offering in the Galaxy J series, with regional availability expanding throughout the summer of 2018.
- Announcement: May 2018
- Release: May 2018
- Status: Discontinued
Physical Structure
The device features a polycarbonate body with a sleek, ergonomic frame designed for a comfortable grip. It utilises a 2.5D curved glass screen and is available in several colour finishes.
- Dimensions: 149.3 x 70.2 x 8.2 mm
- Weight: 154 g
- Build: Glass front, plastic back, plastic frame
- Colours: Black, Gold, Blue, Lavender
Display System
The Galaxy J6 utilises a Super AMOLED panel, which was a notable feature for its entry-level price point at the time of release, offering high contrast and vibrant colour reproduction.
- Technology: Super AMOLED
- Size: 5.6 inches
- Resolution: 720 x 1480 pixels (18.5:9 aspect ratio)
- Pixel Density: ~293 ppi
Camera System
The camera system is designed for basic photography, featuring f/1.9 apertures on both front and rear sensors to assist with low-light performance.
- Rear Camera: 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF
- Front Camera: 8 MP, f/1.9
- Video: 1080p @ 30fps
- Features: LED flash, HDR, Panorama, AR stickers
Platform & Software
The device launched with Android 8.0 Oreo and received subsequent updates to Android 9.0 Pie and Android 11. It features Samsung's Experience UI, later updated to One UI.
- Chipset: Exynos 7870 Octa (14nm)
- CPU: Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53
- GPU: Mali-T830 MP1
- OS: Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable
Battery & Charging
The 3000mAh battery is non-removable and supports standard charging via a microUSB 2.0 port.
- Capacity: 3000 mAh
- Charging: 5V / 1A (Standard)
- Playback: Up to 76 hours of audio playback
Connectivity & Sensors
The device includes standard connectivity options for its generation, including a 3.5mm headphone jack and FM radio support.
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct
- Bluetooth: 4.2, A2DP, LE
- USB: microUSB 2.0, OTG
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, proximity, Hall sensor
Summary
The Samsung Galaxy J6 (SM-J600) is a 2018 entry-level smartphone featuring a 5.6-inch Super AMOLED display, an octa-core Exynos 7870 processor, and a 3000mAh battery. It launched with Android 8.0 Oreo and includes a 13MP rear camera, 8MP front camera, and rear-mounted fingerprint sensor.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$192.07 |