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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  • 17 Nov 2015

DenisXD, 17 Nov 2015if apple wants super amoled then they officially lost it. S... moreNice bed story. But I don't need one, oldman. I need z5 to rise its test score, every single tests score. Watch your video review?? No thanks, you're not an expert in this case. Why don't you just telling another bed story, you're good at that =))

    Anonymous, 17 Nov 2015Really? But all their recent themes are white. And guess ... morei typed it.. burned in pixels! A thing that happens only on amoled displays.
    I don't care if its brighter and has more pixels (you can't tell the difference between s5 and s6 anyway) when after a year there will be burned in pixels.

    That's why lcd displays are better. It's about durability.

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      • Anonymous
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      • 17 Nov 2015

      DenisXD, 17 Nov 2015if apple wants super amoled then they officially lost it. S... moreLOL. And still nothing but exaggerating and side tracking from the simple fact that the S6'S Amoled display is far superior.
      And as a technology Amoled is overall far superior and surpassing LCD at dramatic rates.
      Amoled is becoming the next level.

      And as much better as it looks in mobiles the bigger the display gets the more obvious its advantages become.

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        • Anonymous
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        • 17 Nov 2015

        AnonD-449070, 15 Nov 2015that's what I find hard to get my head around. GSMArena mus... moreAnd many videos/comparisons show that it has potential but gets beaten in some areas.

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          • Anonymous
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          • 17 Nov 2015

          Dual heatpipes, 15 Nov 2015The Amoled is always black, if you want use the white theme... moreReally? But all their recent themes are white.
          And guess what....last longer. Like the Note 4 for instance.

          Explain to me how with a 5.7 inch QHD Amoled display that is also brighter than most it still has better battery life than most? Even 5 inch 1080p LCD devices that are not as bright.
          And thats including light theme and web browsing.

          Explain that....here. Yes Amoled requires more energy to display white but that is far from the only factore into.things.

          The overall power consumption for Amoled is actually less than LCD.

            AnonD-442781, 16 Nov 2015Apple is known for being secretive. Try finding definitive ... moreif apple wants super amoled then they officially lost it. Super amoled screens WILL suffer from pink burn in pixels after one year. I checked s6 and s6 edge at a booth in a store yesterday and they both had a few pink persistent icons on the screen (icons from the main screen) when you were looking at a white background. Also there was an annoying yellow tint too for some reason, can't say if that was a problem or just by samsung.
            Sony Z3 had absolutely NO burn in pixels, and it was longer there than the s6 and the edge. My friend who wanted to buy s6 got disappointed, saying that he didn't expect to see that happening on such an expensive device and he is considering something that doesn't have a super amoled screen.

            So no.. super amoled screens are NOT better than lcd. I couldn't believe it.. the samsung girl who was working there couldn't say a thing when i show it.. had to shut her nonsense mouth actually, and let me do the talking about it. a few people liked Z3 more after my talking.. didn't took long.

            PS. I'll upload a video to prove it in youtube as soon as my ex visits me within the week. He has a moto 2nd gen able to record in HD, so we will have a walk back to the store.

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              • 16 Nov 2015

              Dual heatpipes, 15 Nov 2015If Apple want to buy they will straightly announce the news... moreApple is known for being secretive. Try finding definitive proof of who makes the glass for the latest iphones if you can. And you think despite not giving information of what they've done for the last couple years, they're going to tell people they are in talks with Samsung?

              Apple themselves have said they are thinking about amoled however, namely their chief designer Jony Ive, who said their screens loom old in comparison. So you do in fact have evidence from both sides.

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                • 15 Nov 2015

                Mobilemaster, 07 Nov 2015OK, but you didn't answer to my question. Why it was that shaky?that's what I find hard to get my head around. GSMArena must be doing something wrong, and being the professionals they are I can't say it's unintentional. I can tell you atleast three youtube videos from well know reviewers showcasing the excellent stabilization of Z5. I can fetch the links for you if you want me to

                  Peace, 15 Nov 2015This post does nothing but breed hate and resentment among ... morePS4 is better than xgone XD

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                    • 15 Nov 2015

                    This post does nothing but breed hate and resentment among people.

                    I'm asking of you all, please stop this war - it's only destroying us. Haven't we learned anything from the ugly Console Wars?

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                      • 15 Nov 2015

                      Dual heatpipes, 14 Nov 2015Whatever you say, the Performance test score can not show t... morehooohohohoho... hoohohoho.... oo maaan you're so funny.
                      can't accept the truth? or can't bear seeing the logic?

                      one camera score that says sony is better, is the true score.
                      the other scores that say sony is the worst, are the false score.

                      hoooohoho.. hohoho...hooohohooo i'm laughing at you right now.

                        Anonymous, 14 Nov 2015Lolololololololol. .. Oh well I like the Sony so any text ... moreThe Amoled is always black, if you want use the white theme the battery consumption will become poor.

                          If Apple want to buy they will straightly announce the news, Apple No need to be so passive, but is the South Korea announce it is unusual, because the South Korea is well know in marketing strategy.
                          https://zh.wikipedia.org/zh-tw/%E4%B8%89%E6%98%9F%E5%AF%AB%E6%89%8B%E9%96%80%E4%BA%8B%E4%BB%B6

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                            • 14 Nov 2015

                            Dual heatpipes, 14 Nov 2015Can you read who announce the RUMOUR ? the answer is Korea,... moreWhy would the USA announcing news about Apple be more reliable than SK announcing news about Samsung? Besides, its Samsung's production in SK, so that's where the talks would happen.

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                              • 14 Nov 2015

                              Dual heatpipes, 14 Nov 2015Can you read who announce the RUMOUR ? the answer is Korea,... moreSamsung themselves have admitted they are negotiating with Apple about supplying displays according to the source. Apple on the other hand have admitted their displays look old when compared to amoled.

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                                • Anonymous
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                                • 14 Nov 2015

                                Dual heatpipes, 14 Nov 2015Whatever you say, the Performance test score can not show t... moreLolololololololol. ..
                                Oh well I like the Sony so any text 5 that says sobering else is better is a lie. But any test that shows it being better is factual.

                                Lololololol

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                                  • Anonymous
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                                  • 14 Nov 2015

                                  Dual heatpipes, 14 Nov 2015the Z5 have the best display you don't know because you onl... moreLol lol lol lol
                                  Meanwhile the Xperia disparity comes out of box unnatural.
                                  But the so can be set to accurate mode and is the most accurate display them.

                                  You can adjust the Sony one too but is not as precise.

                                  But you already knew this. You are just playing games

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                                    • Anonymous
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                                    • 14 Nov 2015

                                    meh, 14 Nov 2015so you said that score means nothing? It means your z5's h... morePlus most people could tell shock was which by the crop

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                                      • Anonymous
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                                      • 14 Nov 2015

                                      lek, 14 Nov 2015you ruin my sleep, for nothing. your z5's score lower than... moreXperia ui worse than ois? Not in a million years

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                                        • Anonymous
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                                        • 14 Nov 2015

                                        meh, 14 Nov 2015and this is my opinion: Sony was among the bests long time... moreActually while the iPhone display may be better calibrated on some things and the so has the overall best display and is the overall best phone.
                                        The Xperia z phones are among the objective best and only ones that have the tech to come close to the galaxy and definitely beats out the iPhone