Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) vs Samsung Galaxy J6
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) and the Samsung Galaxy J6, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6 |
|---|
| Our rating | 6/10 | 6/10 |
| Battery | 3,000 mAh | 3,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 10W | — |
| RAM (max) | 4 GB | 4 GB |
| Storage (max) | 64 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 5.6 in | 5.6 in |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 13 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 162 g | 154 g |
| Released | May 2018 | May 2018 |
Summary: Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) is ahead on main camera. Samsung Galaxy J6 is ahead on storage (max), weight (lower is lighter).
★ Which should you buy? Samsung Galaxy J6 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6 |
|---|
| Type | Super AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.6 inches, 79.0 cm2 (~75.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 5.6 inches |
| Resolution | 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) | 720 x 1480 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~294 ppi density) |
| Protection | — | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Platform
| Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6 |
|---|
| OS | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2.0 | Android 8.0 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, One UI 2 |
| Chipset | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) | Exynos 7870 Octa (14 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 | Octa-core 1.6 GHz Cortex-A53 |
| GPU | Mali-T830 MP1 | Mali-T830 MP1 |
Memory
| Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6 |
|---|
| Card slot | microSDXC (dedicated slot) | microSDXC (dedicated slot) up to 256GB |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 4GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6 |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), AF | 13 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), AF |
| Features | LED flash, panorama, HDR | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Selfie Camera
| Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6 |
|---|
| Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide) | 8 MP, f/1.9 |
| Features | LED flash | LED flash |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable | Li-Ion 3000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 10W wired | 2.5 hours for full charge (micro-USB) |
Body
| Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 149.9 x 70.8 x 7.7 mm (5.90 x 2.79 x 0.30 in) | 149.3 x 70.2 x 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 162 g (5.71 oz) | 154 g |
| SIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Build | — | Plastic back |
Comms
| Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.2, A2DP, LE | 4.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | GPS, GLONASS, BDS |
| NFC | Yes (market dependent) | — |
| Radio | FM radio | FM radio |
| USB | microUSB 2.0 | microUSB 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) | Samsung Galaxy J6 |
|---|
| Announced | 2018, May | May 2018 |
| Status | Available. Released 2018, May | — |
| Released | — | May 22, 2018 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is lighter, Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) or Samsung Galaxy J6?
Samsung Galaxy J6 — 162 g for the Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) versus 154 g for the Samsung Galaxy J6.
Is the Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) or the Samsung Galaxy J6 rated higher?
We rate the Samsung Galaxy A6 (2018) 6/10 and the Samsung Galaxy J6 6/10.
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