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Minimal Phone vs Samsung Galaxy S6 Comparison
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Verdict
Pros & cons
Minimal Phone
An anti-distraction phone with E Ink display, physical keyboard, and mixed functionality.
+
What's good
+
E Ink display for focused reading
+
Physical keyboard evokes nostalgia
+
Extended battery life with light use
+
Clear call quality
+
Access to all Android apps
−
What's not
−
Camera is challenging to use
−
No 5G connectivity
−
Slow performance
−
Screen ghosting on E Ink
−
Plastic build feels cheap
Galaxy S6
+
What's good
+
Performance
+
Display quality
+
Camera
+
Design
+
Wireless charging
+
Android 5.0 Lollipop
−
What's not
−
No microSD support
−
Non-removable battery
−
Price
Minimal Phone
An anti-distraction phone with E Ink display, physical keyboard, and mixed functionality.
+
Good
+
E Ink display for focused reading
+
Physical keyboard evokes nostalgia
+
Extended battery life with light use
+
Clear call quality
+
Access to all Android apps
−
Not
−
Camera is challenging to use
−
No 5G connectivity
−
Slow performance
−
Screen ghosting on E Ink
−
Plastic build feels cheap
Galaxy S6
+
Good
+
Performance
+
Display quality
+
Camera
+
Design
+
Wireless charging
+
Android 5.0 Lollipop
−
Not
−
No microSD support
−
Non-removable battery
−
Price
Spec data
How they compare
Choosing the cheaper Minimal Phone means giving up most on: Weight
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
Price (MSRP)
$499
$685
OS
Android
Android
Processor
MediaTek Helio G99 Octa-core
Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa core
Camera zoom
—
—
Battery life
—
—
Wired charging
—
—
Wireless charging
15W
—
Display
Grayscale
Color
Software support
—
—
Repairability
—
—
Weight
165g (5.8 oz)
138g (4.9 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Spec data
How they compare
Choosing the cheaper Minimal Phone means giving up most on: Weight
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
Price (MSRP)
$499
Price (MSRP)
$685
OS
Android
OS
Android
Processor
MediaTek Helio G99 Octa-core
Processor
Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa core
Camera zoom
—
Camera zoom
—
Battery life
—
Battery life
—
Wired charging
—
Wired charging
—
Wireless charging
15W
Wireless charging
—
Display
Grayscale
Display
Color
Software support
—
Software support
—
Repairability
—
Repairability
—
Weight
165g (5.8 oz)
Weight
138g (4.9 oz)
Fingerprint
Yes
Fingerprint
Yes
Highlighted cells indicate the stronger value where a clear winner exists.
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
Released
Sep 2024
Apr 2015
Announced
—
—
Price tier
Mid-range
Mid-range
Also Known As
—
—
Processor
MediaTek Helio G99 Octa-core
Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa core
CPU Speed
2200MHz
2100MHz
RAM
6/8GB
3GB
Storage
128/256 GB
32/64/128 GB
Price (USD)
$499
$685
Regions
USA, Canada
USA, Canada
Regional Variants
—
—
Warranty
1 Year
2 Years
Accessories
Manual, Data Cable
AC Charger, Manual
OS
Android
Android
OS at Launch
14
5.0 Lollipop
Current Version
—
7.0 Nougat
OS Updates
—
—
Security Updates
—
—
Custom UI
—
—
Type
Grayscale
Color
Technology
E-ink
Super AMOLED
Size
4.3"
5.1"
Resolution
600 × 800
1440 × 2560
Pixel Density
230 ppi
577 ppi
Colors
No
16.7 million
Refresh Rate
—
—
Touch Sampling Rate
—
—
Peak Brightness
—
—
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade
—
—
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features
—
Capacitive touch screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Secondary Display
Type
—
—
Size
—
—
Resolution
—
—
Main Camera
16MP
16MP
Flash
Yes (LED)
Yes (LED)
Sensor Name
—
—
Sensor Size
—
—
Focal Length (Main)
—
—
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
—
—
Focal Length (Telephoto)
—
—
Optical Zoom
—
—
Digital Zoom
—
—
Video Resolution
Unknown
Unknown
Video FPS
—
—
Video Length
—
—
Video Formats
MPEG-4
MPEG-4, WMV, FLV, 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, ASF, AVI
Features
Auto focus, Self-timer
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, ISO
Additional Info
—
HDR
Front Camera
Video Recording
Resolution
5MP
5MP
Video Resolution
—
—
Video FPS
—
—
Zoom
Unknown
Optical Zoom
—
—
Digital Zoom
—
—
Features
—
—
Additional Info
—
-
DxOMark Overall
—
—
DxOMark Photo
—
—
DxOMark Video
—
—
DxOMark Zoom
—
—
DxOMark Bokeh
—
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
—
DxOMark Rank
—
—
Chip
MediaTek Helio G99 Octa-core
Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa core
Process Node
—
—
GPU
—
—
RAM
6/8GB
3GB
Storage
128/256 GB
32/64/128 GB
AnTuTu v11
—
—
Geekbench 6 Single
—
—
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
—
Capacity
3,000 mAh
2,550 mAh
Type
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable
Fast Charging
—
—
Wireless Charging
15W
—
Comes with Charger
—
—
Talk Time
—
23h 00m
Video Playback
—
13h 00m
Internet (WiFi)
—
12h 00m
Internet (Cellular)
—
12h 00m
Standby
—
13h 00m
Mixed Usage
—
—
Charge Time 0–100%
—
—
Charged in 30 Min
—
—
GSMArena Score
—
—
Battery Life (Call)
—
—
Battery Life (Video)
—
—
Battery Life (Web)
—
—
Battery Life (Gaming)
—
—
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n
WiFi Version
—
—
Bluetooth
5.2
4.1
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC
SBC, aptX
USB Type
USB Type-C
Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG
USB Speed
—
—
NFC
Infrared
Headset Jack
3.5mm
3.5mm
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS
A-GPS
UWB
Satellite
—
—
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type
MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC
—
Expansion Capacity
256MB
—
Networks
—
—
Data
4G/LTE
4G/LTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Form Factor
Bar
Bar
Material
Plastic
Aluminium
Frame Material
—
—
Rear Material
—
—
Colors
Fusion, Onyx, Pebble
White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz
Dimensions
14.4 × 7.9 × 0.86 cm (5.67 × 3.11 × 0.34 in)
14.3 × 7 × 0.7 cm (5.63 × 2.76 × 0.28 in)
Weight
165g
138g
IP Rating
IP54
—
Water Resistance
Unknown
Unknown
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Yes
Rugged Design
iFixit Score
—
—
Parts Availability
—
—
External Speakers
Yes
Yes
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
GSMArena Loudness
—
—
Speaker Loudness
—
—
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
QWERTY
Touchscreen
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
SAR Head
0.597 W/kg
1.58 W/kg
SAR Body
0.733 W/kg
1.45 W/kg
Hearing Aid Compatible
Unknown
TTY/TDD
Unknown
Additional Information
—
—
Additional Comments
—
Also available in a dual-SIM model.
Additional Sensors
- Barometer
Additional Features
- Ultra Power Saving Mode
- Download Booster
- S Health 4.0
- Quick Connect
- Private Mode
Quick Start Guide
—
—
Specifications are sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases and may contain errors. Suggest a correction →
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
Released
Sep 2024
Released
Apr 2015
Announced
—
Announced
—
Price tier
Mid-range
Price tier
Mid-range
Also Known As
—
Also Known As
—
Processor
MediaTek Helio G99 Octa-core
Processor
Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa core
CPU Speed
2200MHz
CPU Speed
2100MHz
RAM
6/8GB
RAM
3GB
Storage
128/256 GB
Storage
32/64/128 GB
Price (USD)
$499
Price (USD)
$685
Regions
USA, Canada
Regions
USA, Canada
Regional Variants
—
Regional Variants
—
Warranty
1 Year
Warranty
2 Years
Accessories
Manual, Data Cable
Accessories
AC Charger, Manual
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
OS
Android
OS
Android
OS at Launch
14
OS at Launch
5.0 Lollipop
Current Version
—
Current Version
7.0 Nougat
OS Updates
—
OS Updates
—
Security Updates
—
Security Updates
—
Custom UI
—
Custom UI
—
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
Type
Grayscale
Type
Color
Technology
E-ink
Technology
Super AMOLED
Size
4.3"
Size
5.1"
Resolution
600 × 800
Resolution
1440 × 2560
Pixel Density
230 ppi
Pixel Density
577 ppi
Colors
No
Colors
16.7 million
Refresh Rate
—
Refresh Rate
—
Touch Sampling Rate
—
Touch Sampling Rate
—
Peak Brightness
—
Peak Brightness
—
Always On Display
Always On Display
DC Dimming
DC Dimming
DisplayMate Grade
—
DisplayMate Grade
—
Multi-touch
Multi-touch
Fingerprint Resistant
Fingerprint Resistant
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Sensors
Ambient Light, Proximity, Motion / Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Digital Compass
Additional Features
—
Additional Features
Capacitive touch screen, Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
Secondary Display
Secondary Display
Type
—
Type
—
Size
—
Size
—
Resolution
—
Resolution
—
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
Main Camera
16MP
Main Camera
16MP
Flash
Yes (LED)
Flash
Yes (LED)
Sensor Name
—
Sensor Name
—
Sensor Size
—
Sensor Size
—
Focal Length (Main)
—
Focal Length (Main)
—
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
—
Focal Length (Ultrawide)
—
Focal Length (Telephoto)
—
Focal Length (Telephoto)
—
Optical Zoom
—
Optical Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Video Resolution
Unknown
Video Resolution
Unknown
Video FPS
—
Video FPS
—
Video Length
—
Video Length
—
Video Formats
MPEG-4
Video Formats
MPEG-4, WMV, FLV, 3GP / 3GPP, 3G2 / 3GPP2, H.264 / AVC, ASF, AVI
Features
Auto focus, Self-timer
Features
Auto focus, Face detection, Geotagging, Panorama, Self-timer, Multi-shot, Effects, ISO
Additional Info
—
Additional Info
HDR
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
Front Camera
Front Camera
Video Recording
Video Recording
Resolution
5MP
Resolution
5MP
Video Resolution
—
Video Resolution
—
Video FPS
—
Video FPS
—
Zoom
Unknown
Zoom
Optical Zoom
—
Optical Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Digital Zoom
—
Features
—
Features
—
Additional Info
—
Additional Info
-
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
DxOMark Overall
—
DxOMark Overall
—
DxOMark Photo
—
DxOMark Photo
—
DxOMark Video
—
DxOMark Video
—
DxOMark Zoom
—
DxOMark Zoom
—
DxOMark Bokeh
—
DxOMark Bokeh
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
DxOMark Selfie
—
DxOMark Rank
—
DxOMark Rank
—
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
Chip
MediaTek Helio G99 Octa-core
Chip
Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa core
Process Node
—
Process Node
—
GPU
—
GPU
—
RAM
6/8GB
RAM
3GB
Storage
128/256 GB
Storage
32/64/128 GB
AnTuTu v11
—
AnTuTu v11
—
Geekbench 6 Single
—
Geekbench 6 Single
—
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
Geekbench 6 Multi
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
Geekbench 5 Single
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
Geekbench 5 Multi
—
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
Capacity
3,000 mAh
Capacity
2,550 mAh
Type
Lithium Polymer (Li-Pol)
Type
Lithium-Ion (Li-Ion)
Removable
Removable
Fast Charging
—
Fast Charging
—
Wireless Charging
15W
Wireless Charging
—
Comes with Charger
—
Comes with Charger
—
Talk Time
—
Talk Time
23h 00m
Video Playback
—
Video Playback
13h 00m
Internet (WiFi)
—
Internet (WiFi)
12h 00m
Internet (Cellular)
—
Internet (Cellular)
12h 00m
Standby
—
Standby
13h 00m
Mixed Usage
—
Mixed Usage
—
Charge Time 0–100%
—
Charge Time 0–100%
—
Charged in 30 Min
—
Charged in 30 Min
—
GSMArena Score
—
GSMArena Score
—
Battery Life (Call)
—
Battery Life (Call)
—
Battery Life (Video)
—
Battery Life (Video)
—
Battery Life (Web)
—
Battery Life (Web)
—
Battery Life (Gaming)
—
Battery Life (Gaming)
—
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi a/b/g/n
WiFi Version
—
WiFi Version
—
Bluetooth
5.2
Bluetooth
4.1
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HID, HFP, HSP, PAN
Bluetooth Profiles
A2DP, AVRCP, OPP/FTP, HFP, HSP
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC
Bluetooth Codecs
SBC, aptX
USB Type
USB Type-C
USB Type
Micro-USB 2.0
USB OTG
USB OTG
USB Speed
—
USB Speed
—
NFC
NFC
Infrared
Infrared
Headset Jack
3.5mm
Headset Jack
3.5mm
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
GPS
GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS
GPS Type
A-GPS
UWB
UWB
Satellite
—
Satellite
—
Memory Expansion
Memory Expansion
Expansion Type
MicroSD, MicroSDHC, microSDXC
Expansion Type
—
Expansion Capacity
256MB
Expansion Capacity
—
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
Networks
—
Networks
—
Data
4G/LTE
Data
4G/LTE
VoLTE
VoLTE
WiFi Calling
WiFi Calling
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Physical SIM
Nano-SIM
Dual SIM
Dual SIM
eSIM
eSIM
Push to Talk
Push to Talk
Data Tethering
Data Tethering
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
Form Factor
Bar
Form Factor
Bar
Material
Plastic
Material
Aluminium
Frame Material
—
Frame Material
—
Rear Material
—
Rear Material
—
Colors
Fusion, Onyx, Pebble
Colors
White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz
Dimensions
14.4 × 7.9 × 0.86 cm (5.67 × 3.11 × 0.34 in)
Dimensions
14.3 × 7 × 0.7 cm (5.63 × 2.76 × 0.28 in)
Weight
165g
Weight
138g
IP Rating
IP54
IP Rating
—
Water Resistance
Unknown
Water Resistance
Unknown
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Fingerprint Sensor
Yes
Rugged Design
Rugged Design
iFixit Score
—
iFixit Score
—
Parts Availability
—
Parts Availability
—
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
External Speakers
Yes
External Speakers
Yes
Noise Cancellation
Noise Cancellation
Dolby Atmos
Dolby Atmos
Hi-Res Audio
Hi-Res Audio
FM Radio
FM Radio
GSMArena Loudness
—
GSMArena Loudness
—
Speaker Loudness
—
Speaker Loudness
—
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
Touchscreen
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Navigation Type
Touchscreen
Keyboard Type
QWERTY
Keyboard Type
Touchscreen
Home Key
Home Key
Sleep/Wake Key
Sleep/Wake Key
External Volume
External Volume
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
SAR Head
0.597 W/kg
SAR Head
1.58 W/kg
SAR Body
0.733 W/kg
SAR Body
1.45 W/kg
Hearing Aid Compatible
Unknown
Hearing Aid Compatible
TTY/TDD
Unknown
TTY/TDD
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
Additional Information
—
Additional Information
—
Additional Comments
—
Additional Comments
Also available in a dual-SIM model.
Additional Sensors
- Barometer
Additional Features
- Ultra Power Saving Mode
- Download Booster
- S Health 4.0
- Quick Connect
- Private Mode
Related Links
Related Links
Manual
—
Manual
Quick Start Guide
—
Quick Start Guide
—
Specifications are sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases and may contain errors. Suggest a correction →
Physical comparison
Size & weight
Footprint · to scale
Minimal Phone
5.7" × 3.1"
Galaxy S6
5.6" × 2.8"
Thickness · to scale
Minimal Phone
0.3"
Galaxy S6
0.3"
Minimal Phone
Galaxy S6
Height
5.7" (144 mm)
5.6" (143 mm)
Width
3.1" (79 mm)
2.8" (70 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.6 mm)
0.3" (7 mm)
Weight
165g (5.8 oz)
138g (4.9 oz)
Screen
4.3"
5.1"
Height
5.7" (144 mm)
Height
5.6" (143 mm)
Width
3.1" (79 mm)
Width
2.8" (70 mm)
Depth
0.3" (8.6 mm)
Depth
0.3" (7 mm)
Weight
165g (5.8 oz)
Weight
138g (4.9 oz)
Screen
4.3"
Screen
5.1"
Dimensions shown in inches (mm). Silhouettes are proportionally scaled for visual comparison.
Common questions
Minimal Phone vs Galaxy S6 — FAQ
Which is better, the Minimal Phone or Galaxy S6?
Based on aggregated critic reviews, the Galaxy S6 earns a Compass Score of 9.0 compared to 6.9 for the Minimal Phone. That 2.1-point gap reflects stronger reviews across the board, though individual priorities like camera quality, battery life, or price could tip the scales the other way. Scores aggregate dozens of expert opinions, so they are a useful starting point, not the final word.
Which phone is more affordable, the Minimal Phone or Galaxy S6?
The Minimal Phone launches at $499, which is $186 less than the Galaxy S6 at $685. Street prices shift after launch, so check current deals for both phones before deciding.
Specifications sourced from manufacturers and third-party databases. Last updated April 2026. Suggest a correction →