The Edge Galaxy S6 Samsung is a bit complicated to assess, but it is a smartphone that deserves to be evaluated against the Galaxy S6. I guess Samsung think this is a smartphone for early adopters, and the additional expense associated with screen technology will be prohibitive at a time when the brand needs to ensure its bases.
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Besides, if Samsung had really wanted to make a big splash with its flagship smartphone this year, the Galaxy Edge S6 might have been the device that should have drawn all projectors.
It is essentially a Galaxy S6 , but with the edges slightly bent. It is 7 mm thick, and proves to be coarser than the original version (6.8 mm). Nevertheless, it is lighter and has a larger battery - 50 mAh extra. Aside from that, the specifications remain the same.
Galaxy Edge S6: design
I admit that the Galaxy Edge S6 is a little bit more ergonomic to hold hands , since curved edges slightly shrink the frame, but the Galaxy S6 is smooth and pleasant to use.
But it is a very lightweight smartphone, and it places greater screen highlighted. This is clearly a feat to be able to accommodate a large screen (5.1 inches) in a frame the size of the iPhone 6. That should resolve the need to decide between a smartphone and a compact model with a larger screen.
The camera protrudes slightly from the rear, since Samsung has shipped an advanced sensor not wishing to compromise on the specifications of the camera. In other words, the sensor protrudes slightly from the back cover, as we have seen before on the iPhone 6.
This means that it wobbles slightly on a table, but it's hardly noticeable.
But the main thing when you take hold is that it looks like a high-end smartphone. Its curves blend perfectly with the chassis, and the combination of metal and glass works really well. This should convince you to pay extra.
Certainly it will be expensive, but the various elements of its design will sublimate.
Galaxy Edge S6: Screen
The screen is really what marks the difference against its counterpart. This is definitely the next generation of Galaxy Note Edge unveiled at the end of last year. The latter has a curved edge, and arrived on the market with a lot of promise.
With the Galaxy Edge S6, the two edges of the screen are more subtle, and they seem much more harmonious .
It is also very impressive that this smartphone reaches embark Quad HD resolution, 2560 x 1440 pixels, in the small screen and the edges on the sides. Nevertheless, one can wonder what will actually serve both edges.
This is also an excellent question to ask. The Galaxy S6 Edge has a large screen, and the fact control the video player without having to interact with the main display is a good thing. But that's not necessarily what will change our daily use of a smartphone.
This is a device that can make you love the use of curved edges, but perhaps not enough to convince you to spend more than a "traditional" Galaxy S6.
Galaxy S6 Edge: TouchWiz
The overlay is still there, but it has been refined. In addition, it comes with smart features that can make use of the curved sides of the Edge model.
For example, when the smartphone is back, sides light of a specific color when one of your favorite contacts calls, so you can see who is calling without you need to return the unit. This is almost the same as having an LED that lights up according to your calls. Yes, it's really gadget!
However, a shift away from the edge of the screen allows you to access your favorite contacts, no matter what you are doing on the smartphone, but check missed calls and messages from the same people.
I assumed that the same features found on the Galaxy Note Edge would appear on this smartphone - being able to control your music on the side while using the smartphone to browse Facebook. Unfortunately, because of the bend, this is not the case. It seems that the banks are exclusively used to display information when the phone is in standby mode.
This is not necessarily intuitive. You will need to hand over the edge of the smartphone, and from there you can view the night time, notifications, sports scores and more. The good news is that this arsenal of information can be updated by other panels that you can download.
The TouchWiz interface has been cleaned to be a little flatter and easier to use , with fewer menus and dialog boxes. Unfortunately, the colors are a little too loud with cartoon appearance, but the user experience is much better than the previous games.
The themes will help improve this interface, and you can download and install those that best suit your mood, and expectations. However, you will still have to deal with the TouchWiz overlay.
We would have liked a complete overhaul with a new Android launcher!
Galaxy S6 Edge: Camera
The camera on the Galaxy Edge S6 is again refined - well when compared to the Galaxy S5. It has a 16-megapixel camera with F1.9 aperture, suggesting that we will have a very fast sensor with excellent ability to store light in the darkest situations.
The application interface has also been improved, including purifying the commands and explanations of them.
The front camera is also improved, with decent capacity in low light, allowing you to improve your narcissism whenever you want.
Galaxy Edge S6: battery and specifications
Samsung is known for bringing the best specifications in its features, and she is no exception to the rule with this new album. In addition to the curved screen, the other surprise is that there is no Qualcomm chip in this model. This is the octa-core chip of the firm, the Exynos, coupled with 3GB of RAM. It really is a racing machine.
I have not been able to do a benchmark complete, but its use was excellent and very fluid. Then again, coming from the Galaxy S5, there is no comparison.
Like the Galaxy S6, the smartphone will not have a micro-SD port, and even less a removable battery . To compensate for this lack of expansion, Samsung offers three options, 32, 64 and 128 GB. Moreover, with much less bloatwares than in the past, used the global space is significantly improved.
The battery life could be a real concern. Although a capacity of 50 mAh or in addition compared to its little brother (2600 mAh), this addition could be crucial for this smartphone. It has many pixels in a small frame, and it could be disastrous if Samsung did not properly optimized its flagship.
Galaxy Edge S6: verdict
Galaxy Edge S6 is one of those smartphones that define a new range of devices . With its curved edges, it offers a smartphone that is like no other, but can be defined as a gadget today.
Nevertheless, it will not sell as much as the Galaxy S6, simply because it will most likely be more expensive and that consumers are still reluctant to try something new when a technology has not been proven - and for good Title.
But it is the smartphone that we have always hoped, with something that looks like a premium smartphone, even futuristic. And if autonomy keeps its promises, the combination of form and premium specifications could see the Galaxy S6 Edge to be a very conjoité object.
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Besides, if Samsung had really wanted to make a big splash with its flagship smartphone this year, the Galaxy Edge S6 might have been the device that should have drawn all projectors.
It is essentially a Galaxy S6 , but with the edges slightly bent. It is 7 mm thick, and proves to be coarser than the original version (6.8 mm). Nevertheless, it is lighter and has a larger battery - 50 mAh extra. Aside from that, the specifications remain the same.
Galaxy Edge S6: design
I admit that the Galaxy Edge S6 is a little bit more ergonomic to hold hands , since curved edges slightly shrink the frame, but the Galaxy S6 is smooth and pleasant to use.
This means that it wobbles slightly on a table, but it's hardly noticeable.
Galaxy Edge S6: Screen
The screen is really what marks the difference against its counterpart. This is definitely the next generation of Galaxy Note Edge unveiled at the end of last year. The latter has a curved edge, and arrived on the market with a lot of promise.
With the Galaxy Edge S6, the two edges of the screen are more subtle, and they seem much more harmonious .
This is also an excellent question to ask. The Galaxy S6 Edge has a large screen, and the fact control the video player without having to interact with the main display is a good thing. But that's not necessarily what will change our daily use of a smartphone.
This is a device that can make you love the use of curved edges, but perhaps not enough to convince you to spend more than a "traditional" Galaxy S6.
Galaxy S6 Edge: TouchWiz
The overlay is still there, but it has been refined. In addition, it comes with smart features that can make use of the curved sides of the Edge model.
For example, when the smartphone is back, sides light of a specific color when one of your favorite contacts calls, so you can see who is calling without you need to return the unit. This is almost the same as having an LED that lights up according to your calls. Yes, it's really gadget!
I assumed that the same features found on the Galaxy Note Edge would appear on this smartphone - being able to control your music on the side while using the smartphone to browse Facebook. Unfortunately, because of the bend, this is not the case. It seems that the banks are exclusively used to display information when the phone is in standby mode.
This is not necessarily intuitive. You will need to hand over the edge of the smartphone, and from there you can view the night time, notifications, sports scores and more. The good news is that this arsenal of information can be updated by other panels that you can download.
The TouchWiz interface has been cleaned to be a little flatter and easier to use , with fewer menus and dialog boxes. Unfortunately, the colors are a little too loud with cartoon appearance, but the user experience is much better than the previous games.
The themes will help improve this interface, and you can download and install those that best suit your mood, and expectations. However, you will still have to deal with the TouchWiz overlay.
We would have liked a complete overhaul with a new Android launcher!
Galaxy S6 Edge: Camera
The camera on the Galaxy Edge S6 is again refined - well when compared to the Galaxy S5. It has a 16-megapixel camera with F1.9 aperture, suggesting that we will have a very fast sensor with excellent ability to store light in the darkest situations.
Galaxy Edge S6: battery and specifications
Samsung is known for bringing the best specifications in its features, and she is no exception to the rule with this new album. In addition to the curved screen, the other surprise is that there is no Qualcomm chip in this model. This is the octa-core chip of the firm, the Exynos, coupled with 3GB of RAM. It really is a racing machine.
I have not been able to do a benchmark complete, but its use was excellent and very fluid. Then again, coming from the Galaxy S5, there is no comparison.
The battery life could be a real concern. Although a capacity of 50 mAh or in addition compared to its little brother (2600 mAh), this addition could be crucial for this smartphone. It has many pixels in a small frame, and it could be disastrous if Samsung did not properly optimized its flagship.
Galaxy Edge S6: verdict
Galaxy Edge S6 is one of those smartphones that define a new range of devices . With its curved edges, it offers a smartphone that is like no other, but can be defined as a gadget today.
But it is the smartphone that we have always hoped, with something that looks like a premium smartphone, even futuristic. And if autonomy keeps its promises, the combination of form and premium specifications could see the Galaxy S6 Edge to be a very conjoité object.