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AT&T teases imminent Galaxy S6 Active release
June 18, 2025
TheSamsung Galaxy S6 Activehas been leaked enough times for us to know it’s certainly happening but we still don’t actually known the handset will launch. If AT&T’s tweet is anything to go by however, we should see the rugged version of theGalaxy S6launched any day now.
AT&T’s teaser has followed on from several leaks, including Samsung revealing all the details on its support website. Taken straight from that website, we know the Galaxy S6 Active will have the following specs:
Looking at thespecs list, there’s very little difference between the Galaxy S6 Active and the Galaxy S6 but the key change isn’t listed here; the handset is expected to bring rugged features, hence the “Active” name. The other difference is that the Active drops the fingerprint sensor, which was presumably necessary as the S6 Active should be able to stay submerged in water for long periods of time.
While the Galaxy S6 bought a large range of features, it was missing anything resembling ruggedness and the Active will look to change this byadding a case that can take a beating. The rumours of amicroSD card expansion slotwill certainly be frustrating to anyone who has bought the Galaxy S6 or S6 Edge and needs expandable storage. The interesting thing about Samsung’s support site is that it suggests the Galaxy S6 Active will have the same weight and dimensions as theGalaxy S6. This does seem like an error however, as the Active is expected to be thicker and heavier to account for the rugged features, which will bring a high IP rating for dust and water resistance.
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TheGalaxy S6 Activecertainly doesn’t have the style or design of theGalaxy S6but the specs sheet suggests that finally, we have a rugged handset that doesn’t feature a reduced specs list. If you’re looking for a rugged handset, chances are you’ll end up with the Galaxy S6 Active as it will be, by far, the best specced rugged smartphone on the market.
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