Samsung Galaxy J6 (2018) - Specifications. Comparative review of Samsung Galaxy J6 (2018) and J4 (2018) The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver

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The models run on the Android operating system and support the installation of modern applications from the official Google Play store. You need to choose a suitable smartphone from the series taking into account the following parameters:

screen diagonal. Compact 4-inch ones are suitable for working with standard programs, and large 6-inch ones are suitable for watching videos;
built-in memory capacity - from 8 to 64 gigabytes;
camera resolution. The maximum - 20 megapixels - will allow you to take high-quality pictures;
battery capacity, which determines how long the smartphone will work without recharging;
the presence of additional functions, for example, a fingerprint scanner.

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Whether there is a lot or little information about a new smartphone in the information space, you can always compare and find what attracts the next miracle of technology. In this case we are talking about the model of a recognized sales leader - Samsung Galaxy J6. Its technical indicators fit well into the modern framework, meeting consumer requirements. Moreover, the screen size is suitable, and the closest competitors are known - Xiaomi Mi Mix 2, Doogee Mix, LG Q6a M700 and Samsung's immediate predecessors.

What are the features of external design

The familiar appearance of a monoblock case is an invariable attribute of Samsung products. For your Samsung Galaxy G 6 manufacturers chose not to change traditions, but to use all the best that has been developed over the years. These features include:

5.6 inches diagonal sensitive glass display;
the presence of a fingerprint scanner reliably protects against outside interference;
for music lovers there is a 3.5 headphone port;
good ratio of the front panel and screen sizes – 18.5 by 9;
conveniently located cameras on the front and back sides of the body;
The color of the case is unpretentious and harmonizes well with any accessory.

Electronic content and more

The interaction of the main hardware and additional applications in the new device is made possible by the successfully selected Android 8.1 Oreo operating platform and the main octa-core Exynos 7870 chipset. It is this ratio that allows you to fully utilize not only all the equipment, but also run graphics through a suitable accelerator.

Two memories are responsible for the speed indicators - 3/4 GB RAM and built-in memory, designed for 32 or 64 GB (it all depends on the chosen modification), but with subsequent expansion up to 256 gigs. The card slot can accommodate two SIM cards of micro SD format.

It’s worth talking separately about the photographic capabilities of the new smartphone, because the modern buyer expects it to be interchangeable as a camera. You can keep certain moments from your life as souvenirs not only on paper, but also in a digital version. And for this purpose, the Galaxy J6 has an 8 MP front camera and 120 MP LED flash for selfies and short videos.

For panoramic shooting with simultaneous face detection, you can use the rear CMOS sensor, supported by the autofocus of the 13 MP camera. The convenient Quick Charge function for quick recharging allows you to use your mobile device for a long time, because the battery capacity can be 3000 mAh.

Results

You should not neglect such reviews, because they will help you choose exactly what you need. And in terms of power and features, this smartphone is considered one of the best.

This spring, Samsung presented another update to its mid-range Galaxy A6 and A6+ smartphones, and a little later we saw even more affordable new products from the company on official sale. The hero of today's review can be considered a simplified and lightweight version of the A6, and it costs significantly less. Read about all the pros and cons of the budget, so to speak, new product from the famous Korean manufacturer in our new review of a smartphone called Samsung Galaxy J6.

Key Features of Samsung Galaxy J6 (Model SM-J600F)

SoC Samsung Exynos Octa 7870, 8 cores ARM Cortex-A53 @1.6 GHz
GPU Mali-T830 MP1
Operating system Android 8.0
Touch display Super AMOLED 5.6″, 1480×720 (18.5:9)
Random access memory (RAM) 3 GB, internal memory 32 GB
Nano-SIM support (2 pcs.)
microSD support (up to 256 GB)
GSM/GPRS/EDGE networks (850/900/1800/1900 MHz)
WCDMA/HSPA+ networks (850/900/1900/2100 MHz)
LTE Cat.6 networks FDD B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/17/20/66, TD B38/40
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n (2.4 GHz)
Bluetooth 4.2
GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, BDS
Micro-USB, USB OTG
Main camera 13 MP, f/1.9, autofocus; video 1080p
Front camera 8 MP, f/1.9, fixed. focus, flash
Proximity sensors, magnetic field sensors, accelerometer
Fingerprint's scanner
Battery 3000 mAh
Dimensions 149×70×8.2 mm
Weight 154 g

Appearance and ease of use

The Galaxy J6 has a completely typical design both for the mid-range segment of the mobile market in general and for the Samsung Galaxy family in particular. The shape, for example, is almost the same as that of the Galaxy A6 and A6+, only here there is no longer a metal body with strongly rounded edges, but a completely plastic body with exactly the same appearance and shape.

There are only no figured curved external grooves for bringing antennas out, which is understandable, because the plastic case does not need to lead antennas out. The back cover is matte, but this is the kind of “matte” when the texture is almost smooth and fingerprints remain visible on the surface.

The side frame is the same plastic, matte and smooth, it glides very well in the hand, in this regard the J6 cannot be called practical. The device itself is not very large and not heavy - it fits comfortably both in your hand and in your clothing pocket. There are no complaints about the quality and assembly, everything fits perfectly, and the case does not creak or play when compressed.

The camera on the back does not protrude beyond the surface, the smartphone lies stable on the table and does not wobble when you touch the screen. The flash could have been placed somewhere more symmetrically, but Samsung never bothered with the symmetry of the elements on the body.

But the fingerprint scanner was placed in the center, almost next to the camera. It falls exactly under the pad of the index finger, but at the same time the finger always fits onto the camera window, covering it. It would be better if these elements were interspersed with that same flash.

An LED event indicator was not installed above the screen, but the Always On Display function was not implemented either.

Below the screen there is no row of hardware touch buttons; the buttons have moved to the screen. The screen itself has neither rounded corners nor the notorious “notch” - many will like this.

There are not the slightest complaints about the side buttons: they are large, pliable, moderately elastic, located in their places - everything is fine with this.

It is curious that the main loudspeaker here is not located at the end (as in most modern smartphones) and not on the rear panel (as was almost always done before), but on one of the side faces, which is extremely rare.

A double card slot is also installed on one of the sides: a Nano-SIM card is inserted into one slot, and the second is intended for one Nano-SIM and one microSD. This is convenient; you don’t have to sacrifice one of the SIM cards, which is important, for example, when traveling abroad. Hot swapping of cards is supported.

There is nothing on the top end, and on the bottom you can find a microphone and a USB connector, but this is not USB Type-C, but an outdated Micro-USB. But they left a 3.5 mm audio output for headphones nearby.

Samsung Galaxy J6 is available in three colors: black, purple (lavender) and gold. The smartphone did not receive protection from water and dust.

Screen

The Samsung Galaxy J6 smartphone is equipped with a Super AMOLED display covered with 2.5D glass. The physical dimensions of the screen are 62x128 mm with a diagonal of 5.6 inches, and the aspect ratio is 18.5:9. At the same time, the screen resolution is 1480x720 with a pixel density of about 294 ppi. The frame around the screen is 3.5 mm thick on the sides, and approximately 1 cm thick on the bottom and top.

Multi-touch tests diagnose support for 5 simultaneous touches. There is no Always On Display function.

A detailed examination using measuring instruments was carried out by the editor of the “Monitors” and “Projectors and TV” sections Alexey Kudryavtsev. Here is his expert opinion on the screen of the sample under study.

The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface that is scratch-resistant. Judging by the reflection of objects, the anti-glare properties of the screen are approximately the same as those of the Google Nexus 7 (2013) screen (hereinafter simply Nexus 7). For clarity, here is a photograph in which a white surface is reflected when the screens are turned off (on the left is Nexus 7, on the right is Samsung Galaxy J6, then they can be distinguished by size):

The screen of the Samsung Galaxy J6 is a little brighter (brightness according to photographs is 120 versus 114 for the Nexus 7). The ghosting of reflected objects on the Samsung Galaxy J6 screen is very weak, which indicates that there is no air gap between the layers of the screen. Due to the smaller number of boundaries (glass/air type) with very different refractive indices, screens without an air gap look better in conditions of intense external illumination, but their repair in the case of cracked external glass is much more expensive, since the entire screen has to be replaced. On the outer surface of the Samsung Galaxy J6 screen there is a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating (effective, better than that of the Nexus 7), so fingerprints are removed much easier and appear at a lower speed than in the case of regular glass.

When displaying a white field full screen the maximum brightness value was 305 cd/m², and when the “Outdoor” mode is turned on, the brightness increases to 465 cd/m².

You also need to take into account the fact that in this case, the smaller the white area on the screen, the lighter it is, that is, the actual maximum brightness of the white areas will almost always be higher than the specified values. As a result, readability during the day in the sun should be at a good level. The minimum brightness value is 4 cd/m², so a lower brightness level allows you to use the device even in complete darkness without any problems. There is no automatic brightness adjustment based on the light sensor, as well as the sensor itself.

At any brightness level there is significant modulation with a frequency of approximately 60 or 240 Hz. The figure below shows brightness (vertical axis) versus time (horizontal axis) for several brightness settings:

It can be seen that at maximum and close to it brightness the modulation amplitude is not very large; as a result, there is no visible flicker. However, with a strong decrease in brightness, modulation appears with a large relative amplitude; its presence can already be seen in a test for the presence of a stroboscopic effect or simply with rapid eye movement. Depending on individual sensitivity, this flickering may cause increased fatigue.

This screen uses a Super AMOLED matrix - an active matrix on organic light-emitting diodes. A full-color image is created using subpixels of three colors - red (R), green (G) and blue (B), but there are half as many red and blue subpixels, which can be referred to as RGBG. This is confirmed by a fragment of a microphotograph:

For comparison, you can see the gallery of microphotographs of screens used in mobile technology.

In the fragment above you can count 4 green subpixels, 2 red (4 halves) and 2 blue (1 whole and 4 quarters), and by repeating these fragments, you can lay out the entire screen without breaks or overlap. For such matrices, Samsung introduced the name PenTile RGBG. The manufacturer calculates the screen resolution based on the green subpixels; based on the other two, it will be two times lower. Of course, there is some unevenness of contrast borders and other artifacts, and due to the not very high resolution, it is not difficult to see them.

The screen has excellent viewing angles. True, white color, when deviated even at small angles, acquires a barely noticeable blue-green tint, but black color remains simply black at any angle. It is so black that the contrast setting is not applicable in this case. For comparison, here are photographs in which the screens of the Samsung Galaxy J6 (profile Basic) and the second comparison participant, identical images were displayed, while the brightness of the screens was initially set to approximately 200 cd/m², and the color balance on the camera was forced to switch to 6500 K.

White field:

Note the good uniformity of brightness and color tone of the white field.

And a test picture (profile Basic):

Color rendition is good, the colors are moderately saturated, the color balance of the screens varies slightly. Recall that photography can not serve as a reliable source of information about color rendering quality and are provided for illustrative purposes only. In particular, the pronounced reddish tint of the white and gray fields present in photographs of the Samsung Galaxy J6 screen is visually absent when viewed from a perpendicular view, which is confirmed by hardware tests using a spectrophotometer. The reason is that the spectral sensitivity of the camera sensor does not exactly match this characteristic of human vision.

The photo above was taken after selecting a profile Basic in the screen settings, there are four of them:

Profile Adaptive display differs in some kind of automatic adjustment of color rendering to the type of output image:

When you select any profile other than Basic, color saturation is increased.

Now at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen (profile Adaptive display). White field:

The brightness at an angle for both screens has noticeably decreased (to avoid strong darkening, the shutter speed has been increased compared to previous photographs), but in the case of the tested smartphone the drop in brightness is much less pronounced. As a result, with formally the same brightness, the screen of the Samsung Galaxy J6 visually looks much brighter (compared to LCD screens), since you often have to look at the screen of a mobile device from at least a slight angle.

And a test picture:

It can be seen that the colors have not changed much on both screens and the brightness of the Samsung smartphone at an angle is noticeably higher. Switching the state of the matrix elements is performed almost instantly, but at the switching edge there may be a step with a width of approximately 17 ms (which corresponds to a screen refresh rate of 60 Hz). For example, this is what the dependence of brightness on time looks like when moving from black to white and back:

In some conditions, the presence of such a step can lead to plumes trailing behind moving objects. However, dynamic scenes in films on OLED screens are distinguished by high clarity and even some “jerky” movements. The graph above shows how after a few tens of milliseconds the brightness begins to decrease when white is output almost to the entire screen.

A gamma curve constructed using 32 points with equal intervals based on the numerical value of the shade of gray showed that there is no significant blockage either in the highlights or in the shadows. The exponent of the approximating power function is 2.08, which is slightly less than the standard value of 2.2, while the actual gamma curve deviates slightly from the power function:

Let us recall that in the case of OLED screens, the brightness of image fragments dynamically changes in accordance with the nature of the displayed image - it decreases for generally light images. As a result, the resulting dependence of brightness on hue (gamma curve) most likely slightly does not correspond to the gamma curve of a static image, since the measurements were carried out with sequential display of shades of gray on almost the entire screen.

Color gamut in the case of a profile Adaptive display very wide - wider in blue and green than DCI-P3:

In profile Movie AMOLED The coverage is a little narrower, it gets closer to DCI-P3:

When selecting a profile Photo AMOLED coverage is adjusted to Adobe RGB boundaries:

When selecting a profile Basic coverage is compressed to sRGB boundaries:

Without correction, the spectra of the components are very well separated:

In case of profile Basic with maximum correction, the color components are already noticeably mixed with each other:

Note that on screens with a wide color gamut (without appropriate correction), the colors of regular images optimized for sRGB devices appear unnaturally saturated. Hence the recommendation: in most cases, watching movies, photographs and everything natural is better when choosing a profile Basic, and only if the photo was taken on an Adobe RGB setting, does it make sense to switch the profile to Photo AMOLED. Likewise, profile Movie AMOLED appropriate when viewing video material with DCI-P3 coverage adopted in digital cinema.

The grayscale balance is good. The color temperature is close to 6500 K, and the deviation from the blackbody spectrum (ΔE) remains below 10 units over most of the gray scale, which is considered a good indicator for a consumer device, while in a significant part of the gray scale both parameters do not change very much, which improves visual perception of color balance. Profile graphs Basic:

(The darkest areas of the gray scale can in most cases be ignored, since color balance there is not very important, and the error in measuring color characteristics at low brightness is large.)

For some reason only when selecting a profile Adaptive display It becomes possible to adjust the color balance using the color temperature slider and three adjustments to the intensity of the primary colors, but due to the too wide color gamut in this profile there is no point in correcting the balance.

There is a fashionable function nowadays Blue light filter, for which a more or less correct description is even given in the settings (in the menu at the level above it is written about “reducing eye strain” - well, at least there are no fantasies about ultraviolet):

Why such a correction can be useful is described in the article about iPad Pro 9.7. In any case, when having fun with a tablet or smartphone at night, it is better to reduce the screen brightness to a minimum, but still comfortable level, and only then, to calm your own paranoia, turn the screen yellow with this setting.

Let's summarize. The screen has a fairly high maximum brightness and has excellent anti-glare properties, so the device can be used outdoors without any problems, even on a sunny summer day. In complete darkness, the brightness can be reduced to a comfortable value. However, you will have to perform the adjustment manually, since there is no automatic mode. The advantages of the screen include an effective oleophobic coating, as well as a color gamut close to sRGB (if you choose the right profile) and good color balance. At the same time, let us remind you about the general advantages of OLED screens: true black color (if nothing is reflected in the screen), a noticeably smaller drop in image brightness than LCDs when viewed at an angle. Disadvantages include modulation of screen brightness. For users who are particularly sensitive to flicker, this may cause increased fatigue. However, overall the screen quality is high.

Camera

The front camera of the Samsung Galaxy J6 received a Samsung S5K4H5YC sensor with a resolution of 8 megapixels and a lens with an f/1.9 aperture. It has its own LED flash, which is customizable, allowing you to take selfies in low-light conditions. There is no autofocus.

There is a “selfie focus” function, which, using software, allows you to simulate background blur. In addition, it is possible to make animated stickers with augmented reality.

The quality of shooting in terms of detail is not bad, even at night with a flash, but the skin usually turns slightly red, the color rendition is a little unnatural, this is a common thing for Korean manufacturers Samsung and LG.

The rear camera also uses one module: a Samsung S5K3L2 sensor with a resolution of 13 megapixels and a lens with an f/1.9 aperture. There is a manual “Professional” mode, but it is not rich in capabilities; it only offers a choice of light sensitivity (up to ISO 800) and white balance, as well as exposure compensation. The settings menu is clear, menu sections are collected on one page, scroll down. There is an HDR Auto mode, but pictures cannot be saved in RAW normally, but this functionality can be implemented by third-party camera applications via the Camera2 API.

Examples of photos taken with the rear camera:

The camera can hardly be called a flagship; its sharpness and detail are far from outstanding, and noise and signs of struggle with them are visible even in daytime photographs in sunny weather. However, the nature of the software processing is not annoying; the pictures can be viewed at full size, and after reducing them to 5-6 megapixels, they can be shared with friends. Of course, all this applies to photographs in good light, while at dusk the camera begins to fuss, raises both sensitivity and shutter speed, smears the focus and forces you to take many pictures in a row in the hope of getting one successful one - this is nothing unusual for budget-level smartphones. In our opinion, the camera is good for its level; it allows you to get fairly high-quality pictures in conditions where they could, in principle, be taken with an inexpensive smartphone.

The camera can shoot video in a maximum resolution of 1080p at 30 fps; there are no higher modes of 4K and 60 fps. There is no stabilization either. The quality of video shooting in terms of detail and brightness is very good, white balance is automatically set correctly, and fast phase detection autofocus works well. The sound is recorded more or less cleanly, although this smartphone apparently does not have a noise reduction system.

Video examples:

Video No. 1 (28 MB, 1920×1080@30 fps, H.264, AAC)
Video No. 2 (31 MB, 1920×1080@30 fps, H.264, AAC)

Telephone and communications

The Samsung Galaxy J6 platform supports LTE Cat.6 networks with data transfer rates of up to 300/50 Mbit/s. All three LTE FDD bands used in Russia (Band 3, 7, 20) are also supported. In practice, within the city limits of the Moscow region, the device demonstrates reliable operation in wireless networks, does not lose connection, and quickly restores connection after a forced interruption.

But they saved on the rest of the communication capabilities of the smartphone: there is no support for the second Wi-Fi band (5 GHz) and there is no NFC module, so the smartphone will not work with travel cards or Samsung Pay, and this is completely sad.

The navigation module works with GPS (with A-GPS), and with the domestic Glonass, and the Chinese Beidou. The first satellites, even during a cold start, are detected quickly, within the first seconds, and the positioning accuracy does not cause any complaints. The magnetic compass required for navigation programs is in place.

The phone application supports Smart Dial, that is, while dialing a phone number, a search is immediately carried out by the first letters in contacts. Methods for setting up sorting and display of contacts are standard for the Android interface. There is a blacklist for unwanted contacts. The vibration alert is very noticeable.

The smartphone supports both SIM cards in 4G/3G mode simultaneously in active standby mode. The SIM card will standby on 3G voice even if another card is assigned to 4G data. The cards operate in Dual SIM Dual Standby mode, there is only one radio modem.

Software and multimedia

As a software platform, the Samsung Galaxy J6 smartphone uses Google Android version 8.0 with its own shell, it is called Samsung Experience, the ninth version of the interface is already installed here. The shell is well recognizable, it is characterized by the maximum number of different settings, even the grid of application icons on desktops is customizable, all popular functions, such as multi-windows, application cloning, one-handed operation mode and support for gesture control, are in place. Only Samsung Pay is not supported.

There is a face unlock function, but it works extremely slowly, especially in a room with poor lighting, and often does not even work at all. In the end, you just stop using it - it’s easier to put your finger near the scanner, and it will certainly come out faster.

The set of installed applications is standard: Microsoft, Yandex, Ubank applications, as well as Samsung’s own familiar utilities (Smart Things, Samsung Health, Samsung Members, Galaxy Apps, etc.) are all there.

To play music, the standard Google Music player is used with a set of settings to optimize Dolby Atmos sound, but they only work with headphones. In general, the sound both through the speaker and in headphones is at the usual good average level, without any frills. The sound is clear and loud. There is an FM radio, the voice recorder demonstrates good sensitivity.

Productivity

As a hardware platform, the Samsung Galaxy J6 uses the Samsung Exynos Octa 7870 SoC, manufactured using a 14-nanometer process technology. This SoC is configured with eight Cortex-A53 processor cores with frequencies up to 1.6 GHz. The amount of RAM is 3 GB, the storage capacity is 32 GB. Of these, about 22.6 GB of flash memory is initially free. It is possible to connect memory cards, and application files can be transferred to the card, thus freeing up space on the internal storage.

Samsung Exynos Octa 7870 is no longer a fresh and productive platform, rather one of the most low-power in its mid-range segment at the moment. It is inferior not only to its own sister Samsung Exynos 7872, but also to Snapdragon 625/626, HiSilicon Kirin 659. That is, even for the “lower mid-level” this is far from the most interesting solution.

In real-life use cases, there are no obstacles for this SoC yet, but games, of course, are not its strong point: Injustice 2, for example, noticeably slows down, although Modern Combat 5 runs smoothly. And yet, such a smartphone certainly does not have a performance reserve for future updates.

Testing in comprehensive tests AnTuTu and GeekBench:

For convenience, we have compiled all the results we obtained when testing the smartphone in the latest versions of popular benchmarks into tables. The table usually adds several other devices from different segments, also tested on similar latest versions of benchmarks (this is done only for a visual assessment of the obtained dry figures). Unfortunately, within the framework of one comparison it is impossible to present the results from different versions of benchmarks, so many worthy and relevant models remain “behind the scenes” - due to the fact that they once passed the “obstacle course” on previous versions of test programs.

	Samsung J6 (Samsung Exynos 7870)	Samsung A6+ (Qualcomm Snapdragon 450)	Vivo V9 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 626)	Meizu m6s (Samsung Exynos 7872)	Honor 9 lite (HiSilicon Kirin 659)
AnTuTu (v7.x) (more is better)	62893	70657	90155	92315	87589
GeekBench (v4.x) (more is better)	695/3354	748/3890	942/4650	1321/3190	930/3625

Testing the graphics subsystem in gaming tests 3DMark, GFXBenchmark and Bonsai Benchmark:

When testing in 3DMark, the most powerful smartphones now have the ability to run the application in Unlimited mode, where the rendering resolution is fixed at 720p and VSync is disabled (which can cause the speed to rise above 60 fps).

	Samsung J6 (Samsung Exynos 7870)	Samsung A6+ (Qualcomm Snapdragon 450)	Vivo V9 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 626)	Meizu m6s (Samsung Exynos 7872)	Honor 9 lite (HiSilicon Kirin 659)
3DMark Ice Storm Sling Shot ES 3.1 (more is better)	254	439	474	420	311
3DMark Sling Shot Ex Vulkan (more is better)	311	394	424	341	362
(Onscreen, fps)	7			12	5
GFXBenchmark Manhattan ES 3.1 (1080p Offscreen, fps)	3			5	5
GFXBenchmark T-Rex (Onscreen, fps)	16			24	19
GFXBenchmark T-Rex (1080p Offscreen, fps)	10			17	19

Browser cross-platform tests:

As for benchmarks for assessing the speed of the javascript engine, you should always make allowance for the fact that their results significantly depend on the browser in which they are launched, so the comparison can only be truly correct on the same OS and browsers, and this is possible during testing not always. For Android OS, we always try to use Google Chrome.

	Samsung J6 (Samsung Exynos 7870)	Samsung A6+ (Qualcomm Snapdragon 450)	Vivo V9 (Qualcomm Snapdragon 626)	Meizu m6s (Samsung Exynos 7872)	Honor 9 lite (HiSilicon Kirin 659)
Mozilla Kraken (ms, less is better)	11974	11319	17080	4463	9666
Google Octane 2 (more is better)	3818	4126	2459	8450	4696
SunSpider (ms, less is better)	1816	1491	2146	859	1320

AndroBench memory speed test results:

Thermal photographs

Below is a thermal image rear surface obtained after 10 minutes of battery testing in the GFXBenchmark program:

Heating is more localized in the upper left part of the device, which apparently corresponds to the location of the SoC chip. According to the heat chamber, the maximum heating was 38 degrees (at an ambient temperature of 24 degrees), which is not very much.

Playing video

To test the omnivorous nature of video playback (including support for various codecs, containers and special features, such as subtitles), we used the most common formats, which make up the bulk of the content available on the Internet. Note that for mobile devices it is important to have support for hardware video decoding at the chip level, since it is most often impossible to process modern options using processor cores alone. Also, you shouldn’t expect a mobile device to decode everything, since the leadership in flexibility belongs to the PC, and no one is going to challenge it. All results are summarized in a table.

Further testing of video playback was performed Alexey Kudryavtsev.

We did not find the MHL interface, like Mobility DisplayPort, in this smartphone, so we had to limit ourselves to testing the output of video files on the screen of the device itself. To do this, we used a set of test files with an arrow and a rectangle moving one division per frame (see “”). Screenshots with a shutter speed of 1 s helped determine the nature of the output of frames of video files with various parameters: the resolution varied (1280 by 720 (720p), 1920 by 1080 (1080p) and 3840 by 2160 (4K) pixels) and frame rate (24, 25, 30, 50 and 60 fps). In the tests we used the MX Player video player in the “Hardware” mode. The test results are summarized in a table (the smartphone does not play files with 4K resolution):

Note: If in both columns Uniformity And Passes Green ratings are given, this means that, most likely, when watching films, artifacts caused by uneven alternation and frame skipping will either not be visible at all, or their number and visibility will not affect the viewing comfort. Red marks indicate possible problems with playback of the corresponding files.

Based on the frame output criterion, the quality of playback of video files on the screen of the device itself is very good, since frames (or groups of frames) can be output at uniform intervals and without skipping frames. When playing video files with a resolution of 1280 by 720 pixels (720p) on a smartphone screen, the image of the video file itself is displayed exactly at the height of the screen (in landscape orientation), one to one pixel by pixel, that is, in the original resolution. However, in this case, the features of PenTile appear: the vertical world through the pixel is displayed in a grid. True, the horizontal world does not have the typical PenTile greenish tint. The brightness range displayed on the screen corresponds to the standard range of 16-235: in the shadows, only a couple of shades of gray do not differ in brightness from black, and in the highlights all gradations of shades are displayed. Note that this smartphone does not support hardware decoding of H.265 files with a color depth of 10 bits.

Battery life

The Samsung Galaxy J6 battery has a capacity of 3000 mAh, and the smartphone shows results consistent with this volume when compared with similar solutions on the market. This is a very good level, clearly above average, although not a record. In real-life conditions of use under normal, average operating conditions, the hero of the review confidently survives until the evening charge.

Testing has traditionally been carried out at the usual level of power consumption without using power saving functions, although the device has them.

	Battery capacity	Reading mode	Video mode	3D Game Mode
Samsung Galaxy J6	3000 mAh	16:20	13:00	7:00 am
Vivo V9	3260 mAh	20:00	10:00 am	6:00 am
Oppo F7	3400 mAh	20:30	13:15	5:00 a.m.
Meizu M6s	3000 mAh	13:00	10:00 am	4 hours 20 minutes
Honor 9 lite	3000 mAh	21:20	11:10 am	4 hours 40 minutes

Continuous reading in the FBReader program (with a standard, light theme) at a minimum comfortable brightness level (brightness was set to 100 cd/m²) lasted almost 16.5 hours until the battery was completely discharged, and when continuously watching videos in high quality (1080p) with The device operates for 13 hours at the same brightness level via a home Wi-Fi network. In 3D gaming mode, the smartphone can work up to 7 hours, depending on the specific game.

There is no fast charging here; from its own network adapter, the smartphone is fully charged within 2 hours 20 minutes with a current of 1 A at a voltage of 5 V. Wireless charging is not supported.

Bottom line

Samsung Galaxy J6 is now presented in official Russian retail at a price of 14 thousand rubles. For such an expensive brand like Samsung, this price looks quite attractive. The same Galaxy A6+ is sold on the Russian market for as much as 25-27 thousand rubles, the difference is huge. However, you shouldn’t rely on the generosity of the Koreans: the updated J6 2018 and J4 2018 are very cheap, not only in price, but also in performance. They have a plastic case, a weak and old hardware platform, which now cannot be compared with anything from modern mid-level solutions. Cameras, sound, battery life are at a satisfactory and good level, but again: where is the NFC support and how to live in the modern world without the ability to use contactless payment? Among the strengths, it seems that the screen is of good quality, but it is Super AMOLED with its modulation at low brightness levels, and even PenTile with a resolution of 720p, and even without automatic brightness adjustment. In general, this is an average product from a well-known manufacturer. The smartphone, of course, is not bad in its own way, but among the products of Chinese manufacturers there are many alternatives to it at this price, so this particular choice is not for everyone.

smartphone, Android 5.0, all-in-one case, 5.1" screen, 2560x1440, nano-SIM SIM card, GPS/AGPS/GLONASS, Wi-Fi / 3G / LTE / NFC, weight 138 g

Why choose a Samsung Galaxy S6 32Gb smartphone

For a bright screen

The smartphone display diagonal is 5.1 inches. This size is convenient for viewing photos and videos, surfing the web and reading e-books. Thanks to Super AMOLED technology and a high resolution of 2560x1440 pixels, the screen surprises with clarity and contrast, accurate display of the smallest details, and impresses with rich and colorful color reproduction.

For effective work

Thanks to a powerful eight-core processor with a frequency of 2100 MHz and 3 GB of RAM, the smartphone confidently functions in multitasking mode, quickly responds to commands and loads applications, and does not freeze in resource-intensive games. Built-in memory of 32 GB allows you to store a large number of photos, videos, music and other content. If necessary, its volume can be increased to 64 GB using a microSD card.

For the smart camera

The main camera with a resolution of 16 megapixels takes bright and clear pictures in any conditions. It is equipped with a powerful flash and a fast autofocus system, which prevents blurry frames thanks to the optical stabilization function.

For a reliable battery

The capacity of the battery installed in the smartphone is 2550 mAh. It is designed for 17 hours of active calls and can be up to 168 hours in standby mode. The smartphone supports fast charging technology and can be charged both traditionally and wirelessly.

For the necessary functions

Samsung Galaxy S6 is equipped with a radio and MP3 player. The built-in fingerprint scanner is responsible for quick unlocking and reliable data protection. NFC technology allows you to pay for purchases contactlessly without taking your wallet or bank card out of your bag.

New budget phones from Samsung, with their announcement and confusing story around press releases and regional targeting, completely confused the end buyer. All three versions have their own differences, thanks to which they can be easily recognized, but at the same time, some of them look like something from the past generation and none of them have completely absorbed all the fashion trends of our time. The middle of these devices has become a kind of transitional link between the other two, serving as a compromise solution for those who do not want either excessive simplicity and archaism, or incomprehensible overpayments for unknown advantages. A review of the Samsung Galaxy J6 (2018) smartphone will answer all the questions that concern the future buyer and tell you whether it is recommended for purchase.

Specifications

Processor: Exynos 7870 – 8 cores with a frequency of up to 1.6 GHz.
GPU: MALI-T830 MP
Screen: 5.6 inches, SuperAMOLED, FullHD+ (1480 x 720), 16:9, pixel density – 294 ppi.
RAM: 2 GB.
Permanent memory: 32 GB.
Main camera – 13 MP, focal length f/1.9, flash.
Front camera – 8 MP, f/1.9.
Battery: Li-ion, 3000 mAh.
OS version: Android 8.0.
SIM card slots: 2 x microSIM.
Network specifications: Bluetooth 2, GPS, Wi-Fi standard 802.11.
Mobile communications: up to 4G LTE.
Connectors and interfaces: microUSB.
Physical dimensions: 149.3 x 70.2 x 8.2 mm.
Weight: 154 g.

Equipment

Telephone.
Power unit.
Headset.
Instructions.

Design and ergonomics

One of the devices in this line that has received an updated look and a high-quality display, following almost all newfangled trends. The case became plastic, instead of last year's metal, but this did not affect the quality of the final assembly or the overall appearance. It's still a sleek and modern-looking device, albeit with budget hardware.

At the back, on a panel in one of four possible colors, there is a fingerprint scanner, and right above it is the camera and its flash. The sensor is slightly recessed and framed by a border that can be clearly felt by the finger. You can reach it very easily, there is no inconvenience.

At the front is the Infinity Display, with minimal side bezels and thin protrusions at the top and bottom. There are no physical buttons; they are hidden on the display. On top there is a camera responsible for face unlocking, and several sensors that perform different functions - registering proximity, degree of illumination, and so on.

On the left there is a separate volume rocker and trays for SIM cards and MicroSD. It is separate, so you don’t have to make compromises between expanded memory and a second operator for calls or create a “sandwich”.

On the contrary, on the right is the power button and, unexpectedly, an external speaker. It is positioned in such a way that it is unlikely to ever be blocked by the fingers of one of the hands, so it is a good solution. At the bottom are all the connectors, 3.5 mm and microUSB. The audio can also be used as an antenna for FM radio, which is present here and works when connected to a supplied or other headset. The software implementation of this function can also please you - everything is convenient and extremely clear.

Display

Thanks to the thin side frames, the device looks expensive and quite beautiful. The indentations at the bottom and top are made large, compared to the same series A, but at the same time they are neat and incomparably more symmetrical - the width is absolutely the same on both sides. It did not receive rounded corners, so it cannot be said that Samsung has completely succumbed to the invasion of FullView displays, only slightly catching them in the budget series. SuperAMOLED is as always bright and colorful, the color reproduction is very accurate, but sometimes too saturated. However, everything can be corrected in the settings, so you shouldn’t be upset about this at all. The visibility of all elements is excellent even in bright sunlight, the black color looks really black, much like on Clear Black displays from Microsoft, which have a regular AMOLED installed, but this color still looks richer.

The resolution is small, but it is more than enough. In the settings it is possible to lower it, but this should be done with great caution, since such a function is only suitable for saving more battery. The display temperature can be adjusted in the same place as the brightness in manual mode. This helps to more accurately adjust all parameters in a way that is more convenient for the owner’s eye. The viewing angles are excellent, it is impossible to see any color deformations either horizontally or vertically.

Performance and benchmarks

Exynos smartphones are not the best purchase in terms of performance. Even flagship S models suffer from this property. Insufficient optimization and, probably, Google's reluctance to use anything other than Qualcomm processors are taking their toll. Here we use a fairly powerful representative of this model range, the 7870, with eight cores that have different frequencies in order to save as much battery power as possible. In ordinary tasks, such as watching videos and working in simple applications, the chipset feels great. All operations are carried out without delay, with excellent smoothness. If you use the multitasking mode, for which there is a separate on-screen button, you may notice some slowdowns, but even here they will not be critical.

The gaming capabilities are not the best, but the graphics accelerator is capable of pulling out any representatives at least at minimum graphics settings. If the owner is not chasing the latest titles, he can be content with the older ones in all their glory, without lowering the settings.

The benchmarks have absolutely predictable results, which confirms the device as a strong budget device without too outstanding properties:

AnTuTu – 45500 points.
Geekbench – 730 and 3750 in tests using one and all cores, respectively.
3Dmark - 1770 points in Sling Shot, and 12800 in Ice Storm.

Cameras and photos

The main 13-megapixel module is capable of excellent photography during the day, both in bright sun and in cloudy weather. Otherwise, the quality becomes unimportant, small details disappear and everything that can is washed away. This is especially noticeable at night, when the noise reduction begins to completely smooth out irregularities even where it is not necessary, since the algorithm incorrectly determines the boundaries of objects.

The front camera has the ability to unlock by face and as many as 8 megapixels. It removes well, but the beauty filter will have to be either turned off or adjusted to a softer setting. With it, selfies come out too doll-like and unnatural. There are vibrant bezels and overlays right inside the standard camera app. It is also responsible for the manual mode and does a good job with subsequent editing thanks to several interesting functions, including applying filters and cropping. Videos are shot on both cameras in FullHD format, this is a hardware limitation of the chipset. You can also set a finer resolution, but the videos may lose a lot of clarity, especially if they are shot on the front camera.

Interface and features

Samsung Experience, a proprietary add-on to Android, has several advantages that easily outweigh its disadvantages. Being rather sluggish, it is capable of normally using multitasking mode and immediately calling pairs of applications configured by the owner. In addition to standard widgets, more exotic ones can also be called. Their functionality is somewhat limited, but this does not interfere with their brevity and design style that is consistent with the entire system. Thanks to this, they blend well with the icons and search fields on the main screen.

Knox, in addition to running in a protected environment, can serve as a “sandbox”, allowing you to have several identical applications. You just need to copy what you need there, for example, Viber and configure it separately for the second SIM card. This is convenient if one number is used as a work number, and the second as a personal one.

Autonomy and battery

3000 mAh is not much by modern standards, but it is enough to use this phone for a whole day without thinking about recharging. The reason for this result may be either an energy-efficient processor, which shows excellent economical results, or a low screen resolution by modern standards. It can be further reduced in the settings, especially if a few percent of the battery is missing from getting home, and staying in touch is always required.

Results, advantages and disadvantages

The device turned out to be balanced, but a little expensive for its filling. But this is a distinctive feature of any Samsung, since the focus of this manufacturer is not on gigahertz with cool cameras, but on reliability and quality of workmanship. The J6 is fine with these parameters, especially considering that it has a very good platform, which, even in modern tasks, can surprise with its speed of operation. If you have not yet made your choice, we recommend reading.

Advantages:

Excellent, bright screen.
Good autonomy.
High-quality software.

Flaws:

High price.
Weak hardware, little RAM.