Samsung Galaxy S6 Plus vs Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra

One of these devices is still rumored — its specs are not official yet and may change before launch.

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra: Based on announced specs — scored in 6 categories.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Plus

Samsung Galaxy S6 Plus

Samsung · Phone

5.2/ 10 — Below average

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Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra

Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra

Samsung · Phone Rumored

8.2/ 10 — Good

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Which is better?

  • Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra wins clearly over Samsung Galaxy S6 Plus — 8.2 overall against 5.2.
  • Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra takes 6 of the 6 categories both phones are scored in.
  • Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra has the bigger battery — 5,700 mAh against 3,000 mAh.
  • Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra gives you the larger screen — 6.9 inches against 5.5 inches.
  • On paper, Samsung Galaxy S27 Ultra has the higher-resolution main camera — 200 MP against 16 MP.

Category scores

CategorySamsung Galaxy S6 PlusSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Performance3.59.0Better
Camera4.67.2Better
Display7.48.4Better
Battery4.48.6Better
Software6.67.4Better
Audio6.5—
Call Quality6.28.3Better

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SpecificationSamsung Galaxy S6 PlusSamsung Galaxy S27 Ultra
Launch
Launch statusCancelledRumored
Announced date2015—
Expected release window—2027
Platform
OSAndroidAndroid
OS versionAndroid 5.0.2 (Lollipop), TouchWiz UIAndroid 17
Chipset (as published)Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm)Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (for Galaxy)
CPUOcta-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53)Octa-core
GPUMali-T760MP8Adreno 850
Memory
Memory variants (RAM/storage)4 GB RAM + 32 GB12 GB RAM + 256 GB · 12 GB RAM + 512 GB · 16 GB RAM + 1 TB
Card slot—None
Display
Display size5.5″6.9″
Resolution1,080 × 1,920 pixels1,440 × 3,120 pixels
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Display protectionTo be confirmed—
Refresh rate—120 Hz
Battery
Battery capacity3,000 mAh5,700 mAh
Wired charging15W60W
Wireless chargingYesYes
Body & build
ColoursWhite Pearl, Black Sapphire—
SIMNano-SIMNano-SIM + eSIM
Dimensions—163.8 × 78.3 × 8 mm
Connectivity
BluetoothBluetooth 4.1Bluetooth 6
NFCYesYes
USBmicroUSB 2.0, OTGUSB Type-C 3.2
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, BDS—
Wi-Fi—Wi-Fi 7
Audio
3.5mm jackYes—
Features
SensorsAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, BarometerAccelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass, Barometer
Fingerprint—Ultrasonic (under-display)
Network
Network technologies2G, 3G, 4G5G
Camera
Rear cameras16 MP wide (f/1.9, OIS)200 MP wide (OIS) · 50 MP ultrawide · 50 MP periscope (OIS)
Front cameras5 MP wide (f/1.9)16 MP
Video (max)4K@30fps—
Additional specifications
Main Camera · FeaturesLED flash, auto-HDR, panoramaOIS, PDAF, LED flash
Selfie Camera · Single5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide)16 MP

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