Pros & Cons
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- Gorgeous new design.
- Fastest processor and highest-quality display you can get on an Android phone.
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- No expandable memory.
Samsung Galaxy S6 (Verizon Wireless) Specs
| Battery Life (As Tested) | 7 hours, 13 (LTE video streaming) minutes |
| CPU | Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa-Core |
| Dimensions | 5.65 by 2.78 by 0.27 inches |
| Screen Resolution | 2,560 by 1,440 pixels |
| Screen Size | 5.1 |
Inside and out, the revitalized Galaxy S6 puts its predecessor to shame and injects a much-needed sense of excitement back into Samsung's flagship line. It's arguably the first worthwhile major Android smartphone of the year, pushing ahead of the competition with improvements to core features like display quality, camera performance, and design. The S6 ($199.99 with contract) earns our Editors' Choice award on Verizon Wireless.
We've already reviewed the Galaxy S6 on T-Mobile, so head over to that review for a full rundown on design, features, and performance. For this review, we'll focus on the carrier software load and network performance.
Call Quality and Network Performance
The Galaxy S6 supports the full array of Verizon's wireless spectrum, from 3G CDMA to 4G LTE, along with GSM networks for global roaming. Call quality was great in my tests, with strong volume and natural tones in the earpiece. Transmissions through the mic were very clear, too, and noise cancellation effectively dampened moderate street noise. Samsung brought back the audio tuning feature, which you can use to adjust the tone to your liking—keep in mind, this impacts both call quality and media audio quality. The S6 also supports Verizon's HD Voice and video calling features.Editors' Note: The slideshow below is of the T-Mobile Galaxy S6, which is physically identical to the Verizon model.
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