Samsung Galaxy J6
| Industry | Consumer electronics |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 1, 1938 in Suwon, South Korea |
| Headquarters | Suwon , South Korea |
| Products | Smartphones, consumer electronics |
The Samsung Galaxy J6, also marketed as the On6 in certain regions such as India, is an Android-powered smartphone created by the South Korean company Samsung Electronics. It was introduced and launched on May 22, 2018, alongside the Samsung Galaxy J4 and the Samsung Galaxy J8. Positioned as an entry-level device running a 32-bit architecture, it succeeds the Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017).
Marking a design evolution in the J-series lineup, the Galaxy J6 is the first model to incorporate an almost bezel-free appearance combined with an sAMOLED display featuring an aspect ratio of 18.5:9.
Its hardware configuration and software capabilities closely resemble those found in its premium counterpart, the Galaxy A6.
Following the J6's release, Samsung introduced the J6+, which offered a larger display but transitioned from the sAMOLED screen used in the J6 to an LCD panel.
The device is equipped with sensors including a proximity sensor and an accelerometer.
Hardware
The Samsung Galaxy J6 is equipped with a 720p Super AMOLED screen, featuring an 18.5:9 aspect ratio that Samsung markets as its ‘Infinity Display’. The device sports a 5.6-inch display panel, offering approximately a 76.5% screen-to-body ratio and a pixel density of 294 ppi, closely matching previous models in the series. Its display is safeguarded by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
Constructed from polycarbonate plastic, the rear casing is designed to emulate the premium tactile experience typically associated with metal-backed smartphones.
The Galaxy J6 measures 149.3 x 70.2 x 8.2 millimeters (height x width x thickness) and has a weight of 154 grams.
Under the hood, it runs on Samsung’s proprietary 64-bit octa-core Exynos 7870 processor, clocked up to 1.6 GHz.
Charging the phone’s 3,000 mAh lithium-ion battery via its micro-USB port generally requires about two and a half hours.
Photography capabilities include a single 13 MP rear camera featuring autofocus and an LED flash, while the front-facing camera offers an 8 MP sensor with its own dedicated front flash. The cameras perform well in bright conditions, although their low-light performance has been widely criticized.
Software
The Galaxy J6 operates on Samsung Experience 9.0 layered over Android 8.0 (Oreo), utilizing the 32-bit version despite housing a 64-bit processor. It includes features such as Bixby Home but lacks Bixby Voice or Vision functionality, alongside Dual Messenger and Dolby Atmos audio enhancement.
In May 2019, Samsung began distributing an OTA update for the Galaxy J6 that upgraded it to Android 9.0 (Pie) with One UI—the same user interface introduced with the Galaxy S10 series. This update brought enhancements like night mode and a revamped UI design.
April 2020 saw the rollout of One UI 2 for the Galaxy J6, marking its final major software update apart from ongoing security patches. This upgrade introduced improved dark mode, redesigned quick settings, and updated gesture navigation.
Security options on the device include PIN, pattern, password, fingerprint scanning, and facial recognition. Fingerprint or facial unlock methods require one of the traditional security measures to be configured beforehand. The phone is further protected by Samsung Knox security technology.
Networking
Connectivity features encompass:
- Wi-Fi supporting 802.11 b/g/n standards with Wi-Fi Direct and hotspot functionality (limited to 2.4 GHz networks; no support for 5 GHz)
- 4G LTE with VoLTE capability
- Bluetooth version 4.2 including A2DP and LE profiles
- GPS navigation enhanced by A-GPS, GLONASS, and BDS support
- Stereo FM radio with recording feature
- USB micro-USB 2.0 port
- USB On-The-Go compatibility
Sensors
The device is equipped with several sensors, including:
- A proximity sensor
- A dual-axis accelerometer
- A rear-mounted fingerprint sensor
See also
- Samsung Galaxy
- Samsung Galaxy J series
- Samsung Galaxy J2 Core
- Samsung Galaxy J3 (2018)
- Samsung Galaxy J4 Core
- Samsung Galaxy J5 (2017)
- Samsung Galaxy J4+
- Samsung Galaxy J6+
- Samsung Galaxy J7 (2018)
- Samsung Galaxy J8
References
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