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Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Review

Samsung Galaxy S6 Active Review
When the Samsung Galaxy S6 was announced, we were astounded by the new, premium design – a stark departure from previous efforts. In the process, though, the S5’s water resistant quality was left out, in favor of a more premium finish. Still, while we were indulging in what the S6 brought along, we knew that it would be only a matter of time before water resistance becomes a thing again with the S6.
Enter the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active, which, despite its clunkier looking design, makes some notable improvements to toughen the decision for consumers looking to pick up the S6. Indeed, its water and shock resistance gives it a more durable feel than the fragile S6, but the design is probably what most people will have to overcome and deal with if they’re out to find those features. Some things have stayed, others have been removed, but the Galaxy S6 Active feels like a faster performing phone – and one that reaches new heights with battery life.
There’s nothing holding back the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active. Well, there’s just one actually. That’s the fact that it’s only exclusive to AT&T at the moment, where it can be picked up for roughly the same price as the S6 – so it all boils down to design, the ultimate differentiator between them. Sure, the S6 Active is best described as an S6 with a permanent Otterbox case on it, but don’t be fooled by its tough exterior, because it’s a solid phone that shouldn’t be overlooked.
Not everyone will fancy its particular design, however, it’s not every day you can make a phone call in the shower, record some underwater fun, or even accidentally drop it onto a hard surface without the fear of it breaking.