Samsung has unveiled it’s latest venture into the cell phone market: the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. After countless leaks and rumors, Samsung has finally given concrete details on the newest Galaxy incarnation, which looks like a significant improvement from the S5.
Although the S6 Edge is very much improved design-wise, it comes at a cost: no more user removable battery or microSD slot, which is sure to to come with some outcry from customers. But the new premium building materials and sleeker look will be sure to attract some users who are looking to upgrade from their previous versions.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Specs
The Galaxy S6 Edge will boast an octacore Samsung Exynos processor, 3GB of RAM and a 5.1 inch QHD Super AMOLED display. Because it will not come with a microSD slot like previous generations, Samsung offers three new memory flavors: 32, 64 and 128Gb of internal storage. Additionally, the S6 Edge will reportedly charge at a faster (1.5x) rate than the S5 and also include louder speakers.
Along with processing performance upgrades, Samsung has also revamped the Galaxy’s camera, coming in at 16 megapixels. The new camera can be accessed by a quick double-tap to the home key and also includes automatic active video focus, the first of it’s kind to be implemented in a mobile device. The heart rate monitor in the phone has also been given a second duty: adjusting the white balance when taking photos.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Design
The biggest (well, only) difference between the standard S6 and the S6 Edge is the screen. The S6 is equipped with the standard flat screen we have all grown accustomed to. The S6 Edge changes this up by offering a screen that curves at the left and right edges of the screen, allowing for easier use and a more streamlined experience. This also helps lefties use the device as well.
Overall, Samsung has made both models sleeker and with upgraded parts. This Galaxy will no longer utilize any plastic on the phone body, instead ditching it for a completely metal and glass alternative. Along with the metal frame, the S6 Edge will contain Gorilla Glass 4 on both the front and real panels of the phone.
Yet with all these upgrades, it seems Samsung has one thing on their mind: the iPhone. This new design bears striking resemblance to it’s Apple counterpart, that must is very clear. The full metal and glass design is taken almost straight from Apple’s designs. The rear protruding camera and fingerprint scanner feature seem to be nearly identical as well.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Release Date
The newest Galaxy will be available worldwide starting April 10th, 2015. The price has yet to be disclosed.
