iPhone 6s vs. Galaxy S6 vs. Xperia Z5: Monster Brawl

23 October, 2015
Some phones just can't be reviewed in a vacuum, the competition between them is so fierce – and their price tags so high – that they have to be compared against each other under a microscope to determine the best one for you. The Apple iPhone 6s and Samsung Galaxy S6 are joined by the Sony Xperia Z5 for this three-way fight.

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  • Anonymous
  • Ibx
  • 27 Oct 2015

Looks like Sony Z5 is Champ 2015

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    • lek
    • PA7
    • 27 Oct 2015

    and don't forget the price.

      Ale, 27 Oct 2015And what makes you believe anyone cares what you think!!!!!... moreWhenever I read your comments I feel like you need medical attention, seriously man why you just try to troll Sony badly and of course fail everytime

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        • lek
        • PA7
        • 27 Oct 2015

        S6 is the winner. 6s better only in performance (just a slight than S6). Z5 better in design and display, which I don't think isn't a big deal in this comparison.

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          • AnonD-391800
          • Bns
          • 27 Oct 2015

          Ale, 27 Oct 2015How am I trolling???? come on you've made the accusation no... moreAnd I believe that you are bias against SD 810, and every device that uses it, because of your predetermined views...in your every post

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            • AnonD-391800
            • Bns
            • 27 Oct 2015

            Ale, 27 Oct 2015Not sure what you mean by " but adreno is a more of a media... moreHere a list for you:
            http://kyokojap.myweb.hinet.net/gpu_gflops/

            At least I provide some real evidence for my claims
            So prove me a fanboy...

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              • Xperia rocks
              • U@H
              • 27 Oct 2015

              Hmmm. Looks like Samsung is now undercutting prices to sell more units. It's predator pricing. But, don't forget Sony & Apple don't reduce prices that often.
              I doubt the quality of Samsung phones nowadays due to that. But, of course it will sell highly due to huge marketing prowess of Samsung. Most of the general public rarely see beyond a banner. & even if you do you have top 3 position in every review covered by Samsung. What a shame :(

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                • bhawani singh
                • 2SB
                • 27 Oct 2015

                Z5 is absolutely great device ever in my life
                Wow
                What a wonderful experience
                Thanks sony

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                  • Ale
                  • gL@
                  • 27 Oct 2015

                  AnonD-72449, 27 Oct 2015I always kept my brightness at about half, sometimes i woul... moreSurprised to hear burn-in is still an issue on modern Amoled display's, I have never kept any of the device's featuring that screen tech long enough for it to be an issue.

                  Listening to the Phone Show Chat podcast recently however I did pick up on the host pointing out that the organic diodes that make up this screen type do die out after sustained use (which makes a lot of sense when you think about it, they are organic after all), especially the blue one's, this results in considerable decolourisation in the image quality of the display.

                  AMOLED it seems whilst having many benefits over traditional LCD tech, also has many flaws, Longevity chief among them.

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                    • Ale
                    • gL@
                    • 27 Oct 2015

                    AnonD-391800, 27 Oct 2015You on the other hand represent everything I hate about wan... moreHow am I trolling???? come on you've made the accusation now back it up!!!!!!

                    I have point you bias out on numerous occasions, it's obvious for anyone to see.

                    Look up the definition of Troll (I can guess with a certain degree of confidence that you'll have to) and see how it applies to me.

                    I am neither bias towards or against any particular brand or platform, and when I comment it's form the experience that I have, yes I only had the Z5 one day.

                    In our previous 'discussion' (and I use that term loosely, as having such with you is impossible) I repeatedly stated that my negative experience with the Z5 was brief and may have been the result of a faulty unit. Brief though that experience was, I was still able to take some impressions away from it.

                    But your response was to ignore that and simply accuse me of lying about the whole thing anyway, clear evidence of paranoia on your part.

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                      • AnonD-72449
                      • s1S
                      • 27 Oct 2015

                      AnonD-442781, 23 Oct 2015I've never had burn-in before, but I think it only happens ... moreI always kept my brightness at about half, sometimes i would turn it up to %75 when watching a video or something but never to full. The first time it happened to me i thought i had a faulty unit.. but as i had more devices with an AMOLED display i started to see a pattern.

                      Recently my father purchased a gently used Nexus 6, and the burn in is already starting to appear sligtly.. Keep in mind it's only about a year old at this point.

                      Most people don't get to experience it because they get rid of their phone and get the newest device on the market as soon as it drops. But i usually keep my smartphones for at least a year, if not longer. I love AMOLED tech, it's so beautiful it's just not reliable to me from previous experience so i always go for IPS tech.

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                        • AnonD-72449
                        • s1S
                        • 27 Oct 2015

                        Anonymous, 24 Oct 2015Excellent choice!! I'm waiting for my iPhone to arrive! ... moreAwesome! You'll love it no doubt about it. I'm loving mine.

                        And really? That's horrible... A lot of people nowadays don't keep a smartphone long so they never get to see how bad the burn in is lol But on my old Galaxy Nexus it was unbearable! AMOLED displays just don't age well, that has been proven.

                        Hope you receive your new Iphone soon! Take care of it and enjoy!

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                          • AnonD-391800
                          • Bns
                          • 27 Oct 2015

                          Ale, 27 Oct 2015And what makes you believe anyone cares what you think!!!!!... moreYou on the other hand represent everything I hate about wannabe troll smartasses. You know, ones that allegdly buy a phone and return it the day after, getting to know in depth all the flaws and pluses, as to be able to call all other real users by the infamous "fanboy" term...
                          As if that by some kind of magic makes their claims more immature...
                          Jezzz, some people...

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                            • Ale
                            • gL@
                            • 27 Oct 2015

                            AnonD-391800, 27 Oct 2015Ale, the troll force is strong with you... Now we get to h... moreNot sure what you mean by " but adreno is a more of a media consumers delight. And exynos mali one is behind both"

                            If you look at the following article, you'll see that the Mali-t760mp8 in the galaxy S6 actually outperforms the Adreno 430 in the HTC One M9 when comparing off-screen results.

                            http://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_galaxy_s6_vs_htc_one_m9-review-1233p5.php

                            So in conclusion when comparing the 3 GPU's, it's actually proven that the Adreno 430 is overall the weakest performer.

                            Not that it really matters in regards to you, your support for the 430 is based solely on the fact that it is the GPU within the Z5. Had Sony chosen to go with a an SOC from another vendor (Mediatek or someone like them), then it would be whatever GPU was included in that SOC you would be droning on about being the best.

                            It all circles back to fanboyism with you doesn't it?!?!?!

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                              • AnonD-96745
                              • tZ0
                              • 27 Oct 2015

                              Omg omg omg fanboyss fight! Grab a popcorn. I'm with Z5 though. :p

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                                • AnonD-391800
                                • Bns
                                • 27 Oct 2015

                                Ale, 27 Oct 2015And what makes you believe anyone cares what you think!!!!!... moreAle, the troll force is strong with you...
                                Now we get to hear about honor, and nexus and...
                                Is this not a thread about z5/6s/s6?

                                We are comparing these 3 phones, my points stand
                                But your insatiative need to troll and oppose my points keeps you going off this threads course.

                                I like that one " sonys marketing trick"...pure troll modus operandi :-)

                                Oh and like that one about gpu...you are right about that, but A9's gpu still does not support 4K sceen res. Its a gamers delight, but adreno is a more of a media consumers delight. And exynos mali one is behind both

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                                  • Ackom
                                  • KZ8
                                  • 27 Oct 2015

                                  Ale, 27 Oct 2015When people start making intelligent comments that lead me ... moreThe best thing to do is just ignore those comments. It will create less problems.

                                  PS: I'm not only referring to you.

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                                    • Ale
                                    • gL@
                                    • 27 Oct 2015

                                    Whatever, 27 Oct 2015So U understood 2 person's perception of the world by their... moreIt's my only indication, so I'll go by what is available, after all as the saying goes 'first impressions are often the most important'

                                    Ultimately though they are silly comments, I have simply expressed my opinion of this in an (i'll admit) somewhat overly dramatic way.

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                                      • Ale
                                      • gL@
                                      • 27 Oct 2015

                                      AnonD-428933, 27 Oct 2015Why is it that you Geeks at GSM ARENA never miss a chance t... moreAnd yet you seem interested (or should I say Geeky) enough to both read the article and comment on it.

                                      And where are GSMArena telling people to base there choice on benchmarks alone???

                                      They are not, benchmarks are just indications of performance, but your right they don't tell the full story. However GSMArena and many other review sites that use such tools go out of their way to tell people this, at the end of the day.

                                      At the end of the day, if a GSMArena reviewer were to write such an article as this but ignore any benchmark tests or tech stats and just give us his (or her) own opinion on such things you have mentioned i.e. "aesthetics, sturdiness, ease of use and affordability", then all that would happen is that said reviewer would express their opinion and perhaps state their preferred device based on these factors and then get promptly heckled and abused for that opinion by the fanboy nuts that comment on these forums.

                                      Which is pretty much what happens now anyway it would seem.

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                                        • AnonD-428933
                                        • PSc
                                        • 27 Oct 2015

                                        Why is it that you Geeks at GSM ARENA never miss a chance to praise phones built by Apple or Samsung. In the end, it is not the Benchmark Test Results that decide which phone we should choose over what but the aesthetics, sturdiness, ease of use and affordability combined.