Samsung Galaxy A6+ (2018) EU

32 GB, Black, 6", Dual SIM + SD, 16 Mpx, 4G
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Product details

The new Galaxy A6 and A6+ (2018) in modern design has everything you need. Bright lenses and high image resolution for fantastic image quality.
The sharp Super AMOLED display provides even more pleasant operation and unique film experiences. With the fingerprint sensor and face recognition, fast access and security are also guaranteed. Photograph like a pro with the Galaxy A6+ and admire your photos. The integrated dual back camera enables even more brilliant photos with BOKEH effect. With two lenses, 2-fold optical zooming is also possible. The result - unprecedented image quality. The Super AMOLED display ensures absolute colour fastness and perfect legibility for top-quality photos and films. With the 18.5:9 format you can enjoy movies in large format and thanks to the split-screen mode two apps can be used at the same time. The Galaxy A6 | A6+ remembers locations where it was connected to the WLAN. When you leave this location, the WLAN connection is automatically disconnected and the next time you visit the site, the WLAN connection is automatically disconnected. The battery consumption is reduced and the data connection is more stable. For even faster and easier access, your smartphone can be unlocked using face recognition in addition to the fingerprint sensor.

Key specifications

Memory
3 GB
Storage capacity
32 GB
Display size (inches)
6"
Image resolution
2220 x 1080 pixels
Operating system
Android
Capacity
3500 mAh
Number of cameras
Dual Camera
Item number
8721062

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
SM-A605FZ
Release date
16.5.2018

Colour

Colour group
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Smartphone features

Mobile features
3.5mm jack socket
Fingerprint

Operating system

Operating system
Android
Operating System Version
Android 8.0 (Oreo)

Display properties

Display size (inches)
6"
Screen technology
AMOLED
Image resolution
2220 x 1080 pixels
Aspect ratio
18.5:9
Refresh rate
30 Hz
Pixel density
411 ppi
Colour depth
24 bits

Connectivity

Mobile phone standard
4G
Connectivity
Bluetooth
WiFi hotspot
WLAN
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 1 / 802.11b
Wi-Fi 2 / 802.11a
Wi-Fi 3 / 802.11g
Wi-Fi 4 / 802.11n
Bluetooth version
4.2

Camera properties

Number of cameras
Dual Camera
Camera resolution
16 Mpx
Front camera resolution
24 Mpx
Max. Video resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Max. video resolution standard
Full HD
Refresh rate at max. resolution
30p

Interface

USB connector type
USB-C

Processor

Mobile processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 450
Number of processor cores
8 -Core
Processor clock frequency
1.80 GHz

Data storage properties

Memory
3 GB
Storage capacity
32 GB
Max. memory extension
256 GB
Memory card type
microSD

SIM

SIM card type
Nano SIM
SIM type
Dual SIM + SD
SIM slot
Nano SIM
SIM slot 2
Nano SIM

Sensors

Sensors
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Compass
Gyro sensor
Proximity sensor

Navigation system properties

Type of satellite navigation system
A-GPS
GLONASS
Navigation software
Google Maps

Battery properties

Battery type
Li-ion
Capacity
3500 mAh

Smart home features

Smart home ecosystem
Google Assistant
Smarthome communication standard
Google Assistant

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB charger
USB charging cable

Product dimensions

Height
7.90 mm
Width
75.70 mm
Length
160.20 mm
Weight
191 g

Package dimensions

Length
17 cm
Width
8.50 cm
Height
5 cm
Weight
355 g

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Apple
  • 1.Zebra
  • 3.Samsung
  • 4.Motorola
  • 4.realme

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 9.Doro
  • 9.HTC
  • 9.Samsung
  • 9.Xiaomi
  • 14.Apple

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Smartphones» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.TIM
  • 2.Crosscall
  • 3.Samsung
  • 4.Cat
  • 5.Apple
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good84/100
Good78/100
CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseJuly 2018
  • PositiveColourful 6-inch OLED display
  • PositiveDual sim with memory card expansion
  • PositiveGood performance & battery life
  • NegativeNot dust and waterproof
  • NegativeNo ac WLAN
  • NegativeCamera without optical image stabiliser

The Galaxy A6 Plus performs quite well in the test. At the time of the test, it cost just over 300 euros and, compared to the standard Galaxy A6, which is hardly any cheaper, it impresses with better performance, longer battery life and a higher-resolution display. Only in terms of features does it - like its smaller brother - not win any trophies.

Good76/100Rank 6 out of 21
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