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The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Smartphone Review

Since we received the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, we have been testing them out extensively in the field and even demoing it to everyone we meet. You have seen us unbox them, and compare its photographic capability against the iPhone 6. Now, it's time for us to reveal our opinions on the other aspects of Samsung Galaxy S6 edge.

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Review

Most people think that the only difference between the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge is the curved screen on the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. There are other minor differences between the two models, but for all intents and purposes, that is the main difference between the two models. Take a look at this comparison of the two Galaxy S6 models :

 

Samsung Galaxy S6
(SM-G920)

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
(SM-G925)

Display

5.1" Super AMOLED display (577 PPI)

Screen Resolution

Quad HD (1440 x 2560)

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 4
(front & back panel)

Corning Gorilla Glass 4
(front & back panel)
Dual edge on front panel

Processor

Samsung Exynos 7420
- 1.5 GHz quad-core Cortex-A53
- 2.1 GHz quad-core Cortex-A57
- Mali T760 GPU

Memory

3 GB LPDDR4 SDRAM

Storage Options

32 GB / 64 GB / 128 GB internal flash (UFS 2.0) storage
No microSD slot

Operating System

Google Android 5.0 (Lollipop)

Front Camera

5 MP sensor with f/1.9 lens

Rear Camera

16 MP sensor with f/1.9 lens
and optical image stabilization (OIS)

Camera Features

Quick Launch (0.7 sec), Tracking AF, Auto Real-Time HDR,
Low Light Video, High Clear Zoom, IR Detect White Balance,
Virtual Shot, Slow Motion, Fast Motion, Pro Mode, Selective Focus

Sensors

Accelerometer, Light, Gyroscope, Proximity, Compass,
Barometer, Fingerprint, Hall, HRM

Connectivity

Network : LTE Cat. 6 (300 / 50 Mbps)
WiFi : 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4 / 5 GHz), HT80 MIMO (2x2)
Bluetooth : Version v4.1, AD2P, LE, apt-X, ANT+
Others : USB 2.0, NFC, IR Remote

Video Formats

MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM, VP9

Audio Formats

MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB,
FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA

Additional Features

Ultra Power Saving Mode
Download Booster
S Health 4.0
Samsung Pay
Smart Manager
Microsoft Apps (115 GB OneDrive for 2 years, OneNote)
Sound Alive+
Themes
Quick Connect
Private Mode
S Finder, S Voice

Wireless Charging

WPC 1.1 : 4.6 W output
PMA 1.0 : 4.2 W output

Battery

2550 mAh battery
(non-removable)

2,600 mAh battery
(non-removable)

Dimensions

143.4 mm tall
70.5 mm wide
6.8 mm thick

142.1 mm tall
70.1 mm wide
7.0 mm thick

Weight

138 g

132 g

Colour Options

White Pearl, Black Sapphire,
Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz

White Pearl, Black Sapphire,
Gold Platinum, Green Emerald

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Unboxing The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge came in a classy white retail box with the key features printed on the back. The Galaxy S6 Edge comes in four different colours - White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum and Green Emerald; as well as three storage capacity options - 32 GB, 64 GB and 128 GB.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Unboxing Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Unboxing
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Unboxing Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Unboxing

The colour and storage capacity are printed at the top of the box's sleeve. To avoid mistakes (because the sleeves can be easily interchanged), the colour is printed onto a label at the bottom of the actual box. When you remove everything, you should find the following items :

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Unboxing
  • one Samsung Galaxy S6 edge smartphone
  • one Samsung Adaptive Smart Charger
  • one USB cable
  • one SIM card tray ejection pin
  • one Quick Start Guide in English
  • one Quick Start Guide in Mandarin
  • one Warranty Card
  • one Regional Lock Guide

For more details on what's inside the box, please take a look at our article, Unboxing The Samsung Galaxy S6 & Galaxy S6 edge Smartphones.

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The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge Review

1

Introduction, Specification Comparison
Unboxing The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge

2

Beauty Personified, Looks Are Deceiving
How Does It Feel In The Hand?

3

Fingerprint Sensor, Microphone & Ports
The Cameras, Charging Speed

4

The Edge Screen, Available RAM
The Internal Storage

5

Benchmarking The Galaxy S6 edge
AnTuTu Benchmark Results

6

Geekbench 3 Benchmark Results
Conclusion, Award, Lowest Prices



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