AT&T announces the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active – 3500mAh battery, Quad HD display, Exynos 7420 SoC

After teasing the imminent release of the device over Twitter just a few days ago, AT&T has finally announced the Samsung Galaxy S6 Active. The carrier has just posted a YouTube video showcasing the new device and some of its notable features.

Much like Samsung’s Active variants in the past, the Galaxy S6 Active boasts similar specs to the S6 proper while offering a much more durable chassis. The new device features a 5.1-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display, a 64-bit octa-core Samsung Exynos 7420 processor, 32GB of on-board storage, a 16MP rear-facing camera, a 5MP front-facing camera and runs Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. Samsung has also included a massive 3500mAh battery in the device, which features both wireless charging and fast charging technology.

On the aesthetic front, the S6 Active features an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, which means it’s submersible in up to 1.5m of water for up to 30 minutes. It also meets MIL-STD-810G standards for shock resistance. There’s a shortcut button on the left-hand side of the device that brings you to the “Activity Zone”, which gives you quick access to information and tools like the weather, a stopwatch, a flashlight and an S Health overview.