Consumer Reports: Why Samsung's Galaxy S6 Doesn't Top Our Ratings [Video]

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Posted May 13, 2015 at 2:19am by Shalom Levytam

Consumer Reports has reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S6 giving it a lower score than the Galaxy S5 due to changes that make it more like the iPhone.

With the new S6 and S6 Edge, Samsung has pulled an about-face on the Galaxy S line's anti-iPhone persona. The new devices are significantly more Apple-like than previous models. Both new Samsung smartphones are made of glass-and-aluminum. (The S6 Edge’s screen also bends at both edges.) A decidedly more elegant look, but other Apple-like modifications actually hurt these devices in our Ratings—ironically, putting them on-par with Apple's iPhone 6.

For instance, these are the first Galaxy S models with non-removable batteries. Also missing: memory-expansion slots. That means Galaxy S6 owners will have to bring their phone to a service center to replace the battery, or buy a more expensive version of the phone if more onboard storage is needed—just as you do with an iPhone.

While making the Galaxy more like the iPhone hurt Samsung in Consumer Reports' rankings, the company is betting that it will help them boost sales and revenue.

Take a look at the video below and let us know if you agree with Consumer Reports' criticisms of the iPhone and Galaxy S6 in the comments below...

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monkUsa - May 15, 2015 at 5:05am

You're right... I put my microSD in and have never taken it out of my Note 3. I did it purely to have more space. If I upgrade to a new Android model, then it will be a 128GB model.

jimmy6p - May 14, 2015 at 9:13pm

If I wanted an iPhone I'd buy one. I like Samsung for many reasons, and a replaceable battery is one of those reasons. I can't believe that Samsung doesn't allow for memory expansion. Without that option no smartphone is worth buying. I'm disappointed to say the least.

JulianHernandez - May 13, 2015 at 12:34pm

People buy Sasmung because they don't want to buy iPhone, why would you make it more like the iPhone? Doesn't make much sense.

Techno - May 13, 2015 at 4:26am

299 for the GS5 with 30 a pop per battery that's good only for a few months is not saving anyone anything, it's actually costing them more overall.

gamerscul9870 - May 13, 2015 at 2:42am

Just because iPhone was made like this doesn't mean you can just compare it with junk to make 2 phones that related. Where's the focus in how much new stuff both have? Where's a comparison of which phone can do anything better?