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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  • AnonD-276592
  • vp1
  • 25 Oct 2015

The very old S6 just dominated the latest made in China phones iPhone 6s and Sony Z5.

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    • v4victory
    • myK
    • 25 Oct 2015

    good article. but not sure how you have missed the widespread access of Apple Pay. better fingerprint sensor and the charger can be inserted from either side (usb type). thanks.

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      • AnonD-237822
      • 8kL
      • 25 Oct 2015

      What are you making us believe that s6 camera is better only at night pls save us your defending lies....s6 has the better camera overall 6s better d.range z5 very capable as well

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        • Anonymous
        • 3I{
        • 25 Oct 2015

        Trouble with the camera blindtest is no picture from a pro camera as reference.
        But that was the monster brawl. Will we be getting a phablet fracas?

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          • Ackom
          • IV%
          • 24 Oct 2015

          If I had to choose between these 3 phones then I would probably end up with the Z5, as it seems to have the most practical camera thanks to the dedicated camera button. I like turning on the camera without looking at the phone then straight away snap. Also, the finger print sensor is placed nicely, which makes the phone even more practical. But my new phone would probably be a Lumia 950 :)

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            • AnonD-104705
            • uvN
            • 24 Oct 2015

            [deleted post]I don't agree...
            I have both (phone & Mp3 player) and both have Hi Resolution technology...
            But i feel mp3 player produces better sound thn phone.

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              • Anonymous
              • Xu@
              • 24 Oct 2015

              aaaaa, 24 Oct 2015U knw guys here my own opinion.. There is no such thing as ... moreSonys phone is more pracical and useful and i liked.

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                • osama_82
                • rt0
                • 24 Oct 2015

                galaxy S6 the bast

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                  • AnonD-70006
                  • 4N2
                  • 24 Oct 2015

                  And for those V10 lovers out there, it's in another category, I'm sure they will have a V10, Z5 Premium, and Note shootout. Sorry but the G4 isn't worth considering.

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                    • AnonD-80894
                    • uuj
                    • 24 Oct 2015

                    Considering the price point of iphone 6s and Z5 , they should have been compared with Galaxy S6 edge+

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                      • AnonD-70006
                      • 4N2
                      • 24 Oct 2015

                      Not sure why the noise cancelling doesn't really get mentioned in the Z5. It's a feature that I can't live without now and I bought my MDR-NC31 headphones for $25 (not expensive as the article says). It works without media as well. Looking forward to the new ones (MDR-NC750) and definitely willing to spend the $100 initial price (will actually wait a little as the price usually drops after a couple of months). Wet finger tracking is also a feature not mentioned and if you use your phone where it can get wet (skiing boating etc.) this is a must have. And of course PS4 remote play is fun even if not as useful.

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                        • t7X
                        • 24 Oct 2015

                        U knw guys here my own opinion.. There is no such thing as true flagship, best, fast, or top notch unless the entrire human race agrees with it. All phones are not created and design to live up to a hundred years. Its business! And for me the most important thing to consider is, does it suits your life style? And i think sony answered it. The made it PRACTICAL for me..

                          Did I miss comparison of how long can they record 4k? From what I know S6 5minutes, Z5c 40minutes, Z5?, 6s?. I think that matters.

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                            • Anonymous
                            • 2S%
                            • 24 Oct 2015

                            AnonD-442781, 24 Oct 2015So the S6 is the best all things considered. Only thing act... moreThe mali t760mp8 is actually a little faster than adreno 430

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                              • AnonD-449070
                              • 6P{
                              • 24 Oct 2015

                              Mobilemaster, 24 Oct 2015I don't understand, why on earth the Z5 was that shaky when... moreZ5 has the best stabilization of all, even better than the optical stabilization of S6. watch the video comparison by supersaf on youtube, and you will know what i am talking about

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                                • AnonD-104705
                                • XQK
                                • 24 Oct 2015

                                Sony Mp3 players produces awesome sound...may be best in the world

                                I don't know Why sony not uses same technology in smartphones..

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                                  • AnonD-104705
                                  • XQK
                                  • 24 Oct 2015

                                  appleisdabest, 24 Oct 2015Like always, iPhone is the clear winner.Haaa Haaaaa.....
                                  Gr8

                                    I don't understand, why on earth the Z5 was that shaky when shooting videos.

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                                      • Anonymous
                                      • KAe
                                      • 24 Oct 2015

                                      AnonD-276592, 24 Oct 2015The older S6 beats 2 made in China phones.no it doesn't. in fact s6 is comprehensively beaten by z5 in everything... again s6 has received camera updates since so many months...z5 with just released software beats every phone according to dxomark...i am wondering how much more beastly can the z5 camera be once it receives some firmware updates..

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                                        • Anonymous
                                        • KAe
                                        • 24 Oct 2015

                                        AnonD-454976, 24 Oct 2015I changed my phone from iPhone 6 to s6 edge 3 months. I am ... moreSony offers so many many themes on all of its phones since the last so many years.AGAIN,S6 IS IMPRACTICAL AS IT HAS NO SD CARD(DEAL BREAKER),AMOLED screen that has degradation issues(again deal breaker as my s3 AMOLED display was burnt in particularly the app drawer button on home screen -I have no pc and use my phone for movies,pdf etc etc so long hours on phone display means FASTER AMOLED DEGRADATION ),No FM radio.z5 has everything going for it-please note that gsmarena writes that although z5 has 1000 contrast ratio, it has a new filter that gived blacker blacks!so far good!camera is awesome(I believe dxomark blindly),in fact the best camera on planet now in auto mode...looks refreshing...200gb SD card,FM radio,stereo speakers ( volume can be increased further by turning off clear audio plus according to gsmarena)..matte frosted glass feels WAY WAU BETTER THAN THE GLASS OF S6.Z5 ALL THE WAY FOR ME.