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Smartphones of the flagship Samsung Galaxy S series do not need a special introduction. Along with Apple products, Samsung smartphones traditionally arouse keen interest among users of any age, gender and religion. In the new season, the Korean company has prepared a real surprise for its fans. You can call it a rethinking of values or a reboot, whichever you like, but the fact remains: after years of boring sameness, Samsung designers have finally decided on a real change. For the first time in many years, it's safe to say that Samsung has shown a truly stylish, modern and attractive design. In principle, the option with two glass panels and a metal side frame is not so fresh, over the past few years we have seen it in the iPhone, and in the Sony Xperia, and even in the fashion models of the Huawei P series, but for Samsung smartphones it is really new . And given the experience of past years, when one plastic in Korean smartphones was replaced by another, such drastic changes can even be called a breakthrough.
However, not only unexpected changes in design and attractive appearance were pleasantly surprised by the participants of the MWC 2015 exhibition during their first acquaintance with the novelties of the Samsung mobile family. Those who have had time to get acquainted with the hardware stuffing Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge were also amazed by the unprecedented level of performance that these powerful mobile devices demonstrated. Thanks to the new SoC, Samsung's new flagships have confidently climbed onto the top step of the podium and, apparently, will not be pushed out of there soon.
Not without disappointment, of course. Fans of the Korean brand have always been warmed by the idea that their chosen side in the confrontation between Samsung and Apple is the maximum openness to change. A slot for a memory card and a removable battery are those enduring values that outweigh the scales for them in comparison with the policy of closeness, "things in themselves" that apple smartphones have been cultivating from the very beginning. Now, the last bastions have collapsed: according to these characteristics, the new Korean devices are indistinguishable from both the iPhone and other modern smartphones, the creators of which have reoriented faster than others. In the new Samsung flagships, there is neither a slot for installing a memory card, nor, moreover, a removable battery - all this is considered a relic of the past. The funny thing is that it happened exactly at that significant moment when the newest, fifth version of Android finally allowed users to install applications on a memory card, and it is on Android 5.0 that new Samsung devices are initially based. Once again, the developers made an unfortunate blunder, but most of the users will most likely forget it very quickly, as if nothing had happened - the fans will understand and forgive. Only another cute and very fast smartphone, one of many, will remain in memory.
Video review
To get started, we offer you to watch our video review of the Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone:
Now let's look at the characteristics of new items.
Key Features of Samsung Galaxy S6 (Model SM-G920F)
| Samsung Galaxy S6 | Sony Xperia Z3 | Lenovo Vibe X2 | Yotaphone 2 | Meizu MX4 | |
| Screen | 5.1″ Super AMOLED | 5.2" IPS | 5" IPS | 5" AMOLED | 5.36" IPS |
| Permission | 2560×1440, 577 ppi | 1920×1080, 423 ppi | 1920×1080, 440ppi | 1920×1080, 440ppi | 1920×1152, 418 ppi |
| SoC | Exynos 7420 (4x Cortex-A57 @2.1GHz & 4x Cortex-A53 @1.5GHz) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (4x Krait 400 @2.5GHz) | Mediatek MT6595m (4x Cortex-A17 @2.0GHz + 4x Cortex-A7 @1.3GHz) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (4x Krait 400 @2.26GHz) | Mediatek MT6595 Octa-core (4x Cortex-A17 @2.2GHz & 4x Cortex-A7 @1.7GHz) |
| GPU | Mali-T760 | Adreno 330 | PowerVR G6200 | Adreno 330 | PowerVR G6200 |
| RAM | 3 GB | 3 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB | 2 GB |
| Flash memory | 32/64/128 GB | 16 GB | 32 GB | 32 GB | 16/32/64 GB |
| Memory card support | — | microSD | — | — | — |
| Operating system | Google Android 5.0 | Google Android 4.4 | Google Android 4.4 | Google Android 4.4 | Google Android 4.4 |
| Battery | non-removable, 2550 mAh | non-removable, 3100 mAh | non-removable, 2300 mAh | non-removable, 2500 mAh | non-removable, 3100 mAh |
| cameras | rear (16 MP; video 4K), front (5 MP) | rear (20.7 MP; 4K video), front (2.2 MP) | rear (13 MP; video 1080p), front (5 MP) | rear (8 MP; video 1080p), front (2.1 MP) | rear (20.7 MP; 4K video), front (2 MP) |
| Dimensions and weight | 143×70×6.8mm, 138g | 146×72×7.3mm, 152g | 140×69×7.3mm, 120g | 145×69×9.0mm, 145g | 144×75×8.9mm, 147g |
| average price | T-12259333 | T-11028534 | T-11168521 | T-11743876 | T-11036319 |
| Samsung Galaxy S6 offers | L-12259333-10 | ||||
- SoC Exynos 7420 (64-bit), two clusters of four processor cores: ARM Cortex-A57 at 2.1 GHz and ARM Cortex-A53 at 1.5 GHz
- GPU Mali-T760
- Operating system Android 5.0 Lollipop
- Touchscreen Super AMOLED display, 5.1″, 2560×1440
- Random access memory (RAM) 3 GB LPDDR4
- Internal memory 32, 64 or 128 GB
- No microSD card slot
- Communication GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
- Communication 3G WCDMA 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
- Data transfer rate max 4G LTE Cat6 up to 300Mbps
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz), Wi-Fi hotspot
- Bluetooth 4.1, NFC
- IR port, USB OTG
- GPS/A-GPS, Glonass, BDS
- Position, proximity, lighting sensors, barometer, fingerprint sensor, Hall and heart rate sensors
- Camera 16 MP (F1.9), optical stabilization, autofocus, LED flash
- Camera 5 MP (F1.9), front
- Battery 2550 mAh, non-removable
- Support wireless charging
- Dimensions 143×70×6.8 mm
- Weight 138 g
Equipment
The Samsung Galaxy S6 comes in a small cardboard box with a few jumpers inside. On top of the box is a cover made of thinner cardboard.
The kit consists of a miniature but powerful charger (output current 2 A), a Micro-USB connecting cable, and flat-wire headphones with rubber ear cushions exactly the same shape as Apple EarPods.
Appearance and usability
Samsung Galaxy S6 is not too large, even somewhat elegant smartphone. While we're probably just used to having a 5" screen as a standard, it's become the norm and we no longer consider that size for a pocket mobile device something out of the ordinary. Slim profile, heavily rounded corners, low weight - the device fits quite comfortably in the hand of any size and fits in the pocket of any clothing. However, due to the smooth metal frame and glass surfaces, the Galaxy S6 turned out to be quite slippery, so you need to be careful with such a device and make sure that it does not slip out of your hands and break on the floor.
The materials are chosen with taste: both panels, front and back, are made of tempered glass Corning Gorilla Glass 4, and the side frame that runs along the entire perimeter of the case is made of metal. Thank God, this time the creators did not paint over the metal, cover it with plastic or otherwise hide it, as happened with the Galaxy A series. The frame itself has a fairly thick profile, a noble matte surface, and of course, it is she who is most degree gives the appearance of the device seriousness and high cost. Thanks to its pleasant coolness and harsh metallic sheen, the smartphone will look good with any of the most expensive suits and in any of the most expensive environments. Perhaps if the case were entirely metal, it would not look as catchy and expressive as the current combination of glass and metal. But in any case, we will not know this - after all, if the Koreans had made their S6 entirely of metal, it would have become a copy of the iPhone 6, and this is unacceptable for obvious reasons.
The assembly does not cause any complaints, Samsung is all right with this. Having abandoned the removable cover, the developers resorted to a common solution for placing cards in the side slots: now here, too, you need to press the secret button with a paperclip to remove the container with the SIM card. The sled is made of metal, designed for a Nano-SIM standard card, and there is no other slot for a memory card. By the way, specialists from the iFixit website gave the smartphone only four points (out of ten possible) for ease of disassembly and, accordingly, maintainability (the situation is even worse for the S6 Edge: it got three points).
The body of the smartphone is quite thin, the camera module protrudes noticeably from the back wall. In this matter, the new Samsung smartphones turned out to be no better than the notorious Apple iPhone 6/6 Plus, which only the lazy did not break the bones for such an option for placing the camera module. Not far from the lens is a unit consisting of a single LED flash and a heart rate sensor.
The front of the smartphone is completely covered protective glass Gorilla Glass 4. To the left of the speaker grille, you can see the LED notification indicator, its large dot shines in different colors, informing you of the charging status and incoming events. It is curious that the operation of the indicator is regulated in the settings section dedicated to sound.
In the lower part, under the screen, there is an oval mechanical key and two touch buttons on the sides of it. The touch buttons have a bright white backlight. A fingerprint scanner is again integrated into the central mechanical key, and a few words should be said about it separately. Finally, Samsung understood why they failed to correctly implement this most useful tool, which has long been perfectly implemented in the Apple iPhone, in previous models. In the Galaxy S5, I had to hold the device firmly with one hand, and slowly and tediously run my finger over the scanner with the other, which was annoying. As a result, owners quickly turned off the scanner due to inefficiency, although the convenience of unlocking a smartphone without having to remember digital codes and zigzag passes is great, you just need to apply it correctly. Finally, after waiting for some time, the Koreans decided to exactly adopt the idea of the scanner, which was originally embedded in the iPhone. Now in the Galaxy S6, the button reads the fingerprint at the same time as pressing, unlocking the screen. You don't need to swipe, you can hold your hand at any angle, everything is done with one hand and in one click - everything is exactly the same as in the iPhone. Finally, the scanner in Samsung smartphones has become comfortable to use. It's a pity that it took so long for Korean developers to do this.
The very process of reading the fingerprint and setting the lock are identical to those in the iPhone: there is no longer a need to drag your finger along the entire button panel many times, point touches are enough. Naturally, you can add several fingers for recognition, and for reliability, you will be asked to come up with a code. Recognition is clear, and if you pick up the smartphone correctly, then just one touch is enough to unlock the screen, which is very convenient.
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The mechanical volume and lock keys are located on opposite side faces and are also made of metal. It should be noted that for the first time in Samsung, the volume control key is implemented not as a single two-position rocker, but as two separate buttons (like in other well-known phones ...). The buttons are small, well protrude from the body, the action is springy and responsive, traditionally there are no complaints about the controls in Samsung devices.
The Micro-USB 2.0 connector and an audio output for headphones with a diameter of 3.5 mm (under the minijack) were installed on one, lower end. Micro-USB supports connecting external devices and flash drives in OTG mode.
On the upper end, right in the middle, there is a small dark window of the infrared port, which, as before, serves to emulate the remote control for controlling various household appliances, from TVs to music centers. The smartphone is already pre-installed with a familiar program called Smart Remote with many ready-made settings for any type of equipment, and you can use the current program guide.
The smartphone does not have protection against dust and moisture; you can’t find a strap attachment on the case. But the device is promised support for wireless charging, compatible with WPC 1.1 (output power 4.6 W) and PMA 1.0 (4.2 W) standards.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 is available in several bright body colors, and the developers have traditionally given these colors their own romantic names. In addition to the white (white pearl) and black (black sapphire) color options, the buyer is also offered “dazzling platinum” and “blue topaz”, but the green option (noble emerald) that many people liked will be available only for the Galaxy S6 Edge modification.
Screen
The Samsung Galaxy S6 smartphone is equipped with a Super AMOLED touch screen protected by modern Gorilla Glass 4. The physical dimensions of the display are 63 × 113 mm, the diagonal is 5.1 inches. The screen resolution in pixels is 2560×1440 (dot density 577 ppi), which is more than worthy.
The frame around the screen is quite thin: the distance from the edge of the case to the edge of the screen from the sides is about 3 mm, and at the top and bottom - about 15 mm. At this point, it is worth noting that since the side edges of the case are straight and almost flat, when girthing, the fingers climb onto the screen more than smartphones with heavily beveled edges, like the same one. As a result, unwanted accidental clicks on the screen were recorded.
The brightness of the display has manual and automatic adjustment, the latter is based on the operation of the light sensor. There is also a proximity sensor that blocks the screen when you bring the smartphone to your ear. Multi-touch technology allows you to handle 10 simultaneous touches.
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A detailed examination using measuring instruments was carried out by the editor of the "Monitors" and "Projectors and TV" sections Alexey Kudryavtsev. Here is his expert opinion on the screen of the test sample.
The front surface of the screen is made in the form of a glass plate with a mirror-smooth surface, resistant to scratches. Judging by the reflection of objects, the anti-glare properties of the screen are no worse than those of the screen of the Google Nexus 7 (2013) (hereinafter simply Nexus 7). For clarity, here is a photo in which a white surface is reflected in the off screens (on the left is Nexus 7, on the right is Samsung Galaxy S6, then they can be distinguished by size):
The screen of the Samsung Galaxy S6 is slightly lighter (brightness in photos is 105 versus 101 for the Nexus 7) and does not have a pronounced tint. Note that reflections from bright objects on the Samsung Galaxy S6 screen have a faint bluish halo. The ghosting of reflected objects in the Samsung Galaxy S6 screen is very weak, which indicates that there is no air gap between the screen layers. Due to the smaller number of borders (glass-air type) with very different refractive indices, screens without an air gap look better in conditions of strong external illumination, but their repair in case of cracked external glass is much more expensive, since the entire screen has to be changed. On the outer surface of the Samsung Galaxy S6 screen there is a special oleophobic (grease-repellent) coating (very effective, noticeably better than Nexus 7), so fingerprints are removed much easier and appear at a slower rate than in the case of ordinary glass.
When displaying a white field in full screen and with manual brightness control, its maximum value was 355 cd/m², the minimum was 1.9 cd/m². You also need to take into account the fact that in this case the smaller the white area on the screen, the lighter it is, that is, the actual maximum brightness of the white areas will almost always be higher than the specified value. As a result, readability during the day in the sun should be at a fairly good level (we didn’t have a chance to check the possibilities). The reduced brightness level allows you to use the device without any problems even in complete darkness. Automatic brightness control works according to the light sensor (it is located to the left of the front speaker slot). You can make adjustments to how this function works by moving the adjustment slider. Next, for the three conditions, we present the screen brightness values for the three values of this setting - for 0%, 50% and 100%. In complete darkness in automatic mode, the brightness decreases to 1.9, 8.5 and 18 cd / m², respectively (the first is too dark, the rest are normal), in an office lit by artificial light (about 400 lux), the brightness is set to 65, 140 and 210 cd/m² (dark - just right - just right, corresponding to the specified correction), in a bright environment (corresponding to lighting on a clear day outdoors, but without direct sunlight - 20,000 lux or a little more) - increases to 355 cd/m² regardless of the position of the slider. This value is equal to the maximum for manual adjustment. In general, the result of the automatic brightness adjustment function is as expected. At any brightness level there is a significant modulation with a frequency of 237 Hz. The figure below shows brightness (vertical axis) versus time (horizontal axis) for several brightness settings:
It can be seen that at maximum and close to it, the modulation amplitude is not very large, and as a result, there is no visible flicker. However, when the brightness is lowered (somewhere below 75%), modulation appears with a large relative amplitude. Therefore, the presence of such modulation can already be seen in the test for the presence of a stroboscopic effect or simply with a rapid eye movement. Depending on individual sensitivity, such flickering can cause increased fatigue.
This screen uses a Super AMOLED matrix - an active matrix on organic light emitting diodes. A full-color image is created using subpixels of three colors - red (R), green (G) and blue (B), but there are twice as many green subpixels, which can be referred to as RGBG. This is confirmed by a fragment of a microphoto:
For comparison, you can see the gallery of microphotographs of screens used in mobile technology.
On the fragment above, you can count 4 green subpixels, 2 red (4 halves) and 2 blue (1 whole and 4 quarters), while repeating these fragments, you can lay out the entire screen without gaps and overlap. For such matrices, Samsung introduced the name PenTile RGBG. The manufacturer considers the screen resolution based on green subpixels, on the other two it will be two times lower. The location and shape of the sub-pixels in this variant is close to the case of the Samsung Galaxy S4 screen and some other newer devices from Samsung and not only with AMOLED screens. This version of PenTile RGBG is better than the old one with red squares, blue rectangles and stripes of green subpixels. However, some uneven contrasting borders and other artifacts are still present. However, due to the very high resolution, they have minimal effect on image quality.
The screen is characterized by excellent viewing angles, although the white color, when deviated even at small angles, alternately acquires a light blue-green and pinkish tint, but the black color is just black at any angle. So black that the contrast setting is not applicable in this case. When viewed perpendicularly, the uniformity of the white field is excellent, but if you look closely, you can notice a slight unevenness in the color tone at the level of pixel groups. For comparison, here are photos in which the screens of the Samsung Galaxy S6 (profile AMOLED movie) and the second comparison participant, the same images were displayed, while the brightness of the screens was initially set to approximately 200 cd / m², and the color balance on the camera was forcibly switched to 6500 K. White field:
We note the excellent uniformity of brightness and color tone of the white field. And a test picture (profile Basic):
The color reproduction is good, the colors are moderately saturated, the color balance of the screens is slightly different. The photo above was obtained after choosing a profile Basic in the screen settings, there are four of them:
Profile adaptive display differs in some kind of automatic adjustment to the type of displayed image and environmental conditions, which is obtained by selecting the two remaining profiles shown below.
AMOLED movie:
Saturation and color contrast are markedly increased.
Photo AMOLED:
The saturation is still high, but the color contrast is closer to normal. Now at an angle of approximately 45 degrees to the plane and to the side of the screen (profile AMOLED movie). White field:
The brightness at an angle on both screens has noticeably decreased (in order to avoid strong darkening, the shutter speed is increased compared to previous photos), but in the case of Samsung, the drop in brightness is much less pronounced. As a result, with formally the same brightness, the Samsung Galaxy S6 screen visually looks much brighter (compared to LCD screens), since you often have to look at the screen of a mobile device at least at a slight angle. And a test picture:
It can be seen that the colors have not changed much on both screens and the brightness of Samsung at an angle is noticeably higher. Switching the state of the elements of the matrix is \u200b\u200bpractically instantaneous, but there may be a step at the front of the inclusion of about 17 ms wide (which corresponds to a screen refresh rate of 59 Hz). For example, the dependence of brightness on time looks like this when moving from black to white and vice versa:
In some conditions, the presence of such a step can lead to plumes trailing behind moving objects. However, dynamic scenes in films on OLED screens are distinguished by high definition and even some “twitchy” movements.
For profiles Photo AMOLED And Basic the gamma curve constructed from 32 points with equal intervals over the numerical value of the gray tint did not reveal any blockage either in the highlights or in the shadows, and the exponent of the approximating power function is 2.22, which is slightly higher than the standard value of 2.2, while the real gamma - the curve slightly deviates from the power dependence (in the captions in parentheses are the exponent of the approximating power function and the coefficient of determination):
For profile AMOLED movie The gamma curve has a slightly S-shaped character, which increases the apparent contrast of the image, but in the shadows the distinguishability of shades is preserved.
Recall that in the case of OLED screens, the brightness of image fragments dynamically changes in accordance with the nature of the displayed image - it decreases for images that are generally bright. As a result, the resulting dependence of brightness on hue (gamma curve), most likely, does not correspond slightly to the gamma curve of a static image, since the measurements were carried out with sequential grayscale output almost on the entire screen.
Color gamut in profile case AMOLED movie very wide, it almost covers Adobe RGB coverage:
When choosing a profile Photo AMOLED coverage is slightly reduced:
When choosing a profile Basic coverage is compressed exactly to the sRGB borders:
Without correction, the spectra of the components are very well separated:
In the case of a profile Basic with the maximum correction, the color components are already noticeably mixed with each other:
Note that on screens with a wide color gamut without proper color correction, normal images optimized for sRGB devices look unnaturally saturated. Hence the recommendation - in most cases, watching movies, photos and everything natural is better when choosing a profile Basic, and only if the photo was taken on an Adobe RGB setting does it make sense to switch the profile to Photo AMOLED. Profile AMOLED movie, despite the name, is the least suitable for watching movies or anything else.
The balance of shades on the gray scale is good. Profile color temperature AMOLED movie above 6500 K, in the remaining two it is close to 6500 K, while in a significant part of the gray scale this parameter does not change very much, which improves the visual perception of the color balance. The deviation from the blackbody spectrum (ΔE) remains below 10 units over most of the gray scale, which is considered a good indicator for a consumer device, but the fluctuations in this parameter are already large:
(The darkest areas of the gray scale in most cases can be ignored, since there the color balance does not matter much, and the measurement error of color characteristics at low brightness is large.)
Let's summarize. The screen has a fairly high maximum brightness and has good anti-glare properties, so the device, most likely, can be used outdoors without any problems even on a sunny summer day. In complete darkness, the brightness can be reduced to a comfortable value. It is permissible to use the mode with automatic brightness adjustment, which works quite adequately. The advantages of the screen include a very good oleophobic coating, as well as a color gamut close to sRGB and an acceptable color balance (if you select the appropriate profiles). At the same time, let's recall the general advantages of OLED screens: true black color (if nothing is reflected on the screen), excellent white field uniformity, noticeably smaller than that of LCDs, and a drop in image brightness when viewed from an angle. The disadvantages include modulation of the screen brightness. Users who are particularly sensitive to flicker may experience fatigue as a result. However, overall the screen quality is very high.
Sound
The sound of the Samsung Galaxy S6 is very decent. The smartphone emits a fairly loud sound, saturated with the entire spectrum of frequencies, including low frequencies. The smartphone sounds really nice, at the maximum volume level the sound is not distorted, does not wheeze, there are no complaints at all. The speaker grille is brought out to the bottom end, so that the sound does not overlap when the smartphone is on a hard surface. In conversational dynamics, the voice of a familiar interlocutor, timbre and intonation remain recognizable, the conversation is quite comfortable.
With headphones, the smartphone also sounds at the level of modern flagships; a branded player with the maximum number of settings is used as standard to play melodies. All sound effects are combined by a technology called SoundAlive - however, some of them are available only with headphones connected. The same applies to the sound optimization function. For manual settings, an equalizer with preset values is available, as well as separate controls for bass and treble.
Traditionally, there was no FM radio in the standard smartphone package, but there is a voice recorder. For the recorder, in addition to the standard mode, there are also specific “interviews” and “voice notes” - all this is already familiar to us from previous models of the series. The smartphone cannot record telephone conversations from the line.
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Camera
Samsung Galaxy S6 is equipped with two modules of digital cameras with a resolution of 16 and 5 megapixels. The front camera is equipped with a 5-megapixel module with f / 1.9 aperture, the video shoots with a maximum resolution of QHD (2560 × 1440). For popular selfie-style entertainment, there's a group selfie mode, and it's even possible to take a virtual shot of a particular subject to create a multi-directional view of the subject - in this case, most likely your own head. You can take a photo with the front camera without touching the screen, with an outstretched hand gesture, or by voice command. It is also possible to take a self-portrait by tapping your finger on the heart rate sensor located on the back of the smartphone.
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The main 16-megapixel camera has an aperture of f / 1.9, tracking autofocus, optical stabilization (OIS) and an LED flash that works as a flashlight if necessary. A quick launch of the camera is possible by double-clicking on the central hardware key under the screen.
The settings menu has been completely redesigned, now there is no matrix of interactive square cells, there is one button for selecting shooting modes, and the rest of the settings are combined into a long scroll that expands as needed. In addition to the usual auto and manual modes, you can also select panorama, selective focus and the same so-called virtual shooting mode to create a multi-directional view of subjects. By the way, the specific modes of fast and slow video shooting were also removed here, so you can’t find them in the settings of the camera itself (only the resolution is set there).
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Video camera Samsung Galaxy S6 can shoot in any of the latest resolutions up to 4K (UHD). As always, the option of shooting at 60 fps is very curious, while the resolution is 1920 × 1080 (Full HD). The camera copes with any options perfectly, there are no complaints about the quality of the resulting video image. The quality of video recording can be judged by test videos.
- Clip #1 (30 MB, 1920×1080 @60 fps)
- Movie #2 (43 MB, 3840×2160 @30 fps)
- Movie #3 (26 MB, 2560×1440 @30 fps)
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Good sharpness across the field of the frame, but it drops a little towards the edges. |
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Even in the shadows, the sharpness is not bad. |
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Excellent long-range sharpness. |
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The color of the sky and the building is quite even. Light noise can be seen at the edges of the frame. |
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The camera does a good job of detailing in the shadows. |
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Sharping on the wires is practically absent. |
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The branches of the trees are well developed. |
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The numbers of all cars in the frame are clearly distinguishable. |
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And on a fairly dark frame, good sharpness and noise reduction are visible. |
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Under room lighting and with a flash, the text worked out well. |
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The camera does just as well without a flash. |
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We also tested the camera on a laboratory bench according to our methodology.
Assessing the flagship camera, you can not help but compare it with the rest. And as soon as I started taking pictures with it, I already want to say that this particular camera should henceforth be considered the best. Of course, there will definitely be a fly in the ointment, but the camera is really amazing. To want even more from a smartphone camera, you need to have a good imagination or have no idea about photography at all. It's hard to find fault with even the smallest things. The shadows do not make noise, the details are well worked out, there are small defects, but this is not a SLR camera and not even a compact one - this is a smartphone. You can look for a long time for the lack of “soul” or “pleasure” in the pictures, but objectively there is nothing to complain about.
Now about the fly in the ointment. All images have an area of blur on the right. Most likely, this is not a problem of the applied camera module, but specifically of our instance, but doubt has been sown. To have such a defect, of course, is unworthy of a flagship. The camera is really good, perhaps the best, but the problem is still significant. In general, at least check the camera when buying.
In a laboratory test, the Samsung Galaxy S6 confidently outperforms its main competitor, the iPhone 6. And if in the center of the frame their results differ slightly, then at the edge of the Galaxy S6 it gives a very decent result. Moreover, according to this result, it is quite seriously superior (and slightly -). In the center of the frame, all the latest Samsung flagships show themselves about the same, but the dependence of resolution on lighting in the Galaxy S6 is the most “smooth and beautiful”.
If we forget about the blur zone on the right side of the frame, which we are ready to attribute to a defective sample, the camera can be called excellent. It is well suited for documentary and art photography.
Of the new "chips" in the camera, there is a mode for shooting two frames with a focus on the far and near plans, with the ability to subsequently switch between them. We recently saw a similar one in Xiaomi Mi Note.
There is also a 3D image capture mode that can be "rotated". It is created by wiring a smartphone around an object. Again, we recently saw a similar one in Jiayu S3.
Both modes are very doubtful in practical terms, so they can only claim the title of a funny "chip".
Telephone part and communications
The smartphone works as standard in modern 2G GSM and 3G WCDMA networks, and there is also support for fourth-generation LTE Cat6 networks with the maximum possible speed of up to 300 Mbps per reception. In practice, with a SIM card from the domestic operator MTS, the smartphone confidently recognizes and works with 4G networks.
The rest of the network capabilities of the smartphone are also on top: there is support for NFC technology, Bluetooth 4.1 supports A2DP, LE, apt-X, ANT + profiles. Wi-Fi 802.11n/ac, HT80 MIMO (2×2) (up to 620 Mbps) supports both frequency bands (2.4 and 5 GHz) and Wi-Fi Direct technology, you can organize a wireless access point via Wi-Fi or Bluetooth channels. It is possible to connect external devices to the USB port in OTG mode.
The navigation module works with both GPS and the domestic Glonass system, and also sees satellites of the Chinese Beidou (BDS). There are no complaints about the navigation module, a cold start occurs within a minute or faster. The device is also equipped with a magnetic field sensor, on the basis of which the magnetic compass of navigation programs functions.
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Spontaneous reboots / shutdowns were not observed during testing, but surprises did occur. So, after another reboot in normal mode, the screen of the device suddenly stopped responding to any touches - only the mechanical hardware buttons of the smartphone worked. It was possible to get out of the situation only through a forced reboot by holding the power buttons and volume down for a long time, otherwise it was impossible to use the device.
The layout and layout of the keys are standard for Samsung smartphones: switching languages is not done by the usual pressing of a special button with the image of a globe, but by a horizontal longitudinal gesture along the space bar - not the most convenient option. The standard layout has a dedicated top row with numbers. For lovers of Swype, a method is provided for continuous input with a stroke from letter to letter. The phone application supports Smart Dial, that is, while dialing a phone number, a search is also carried out immediately by the first letters in contacts.
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OS and software
The Samsung Galaxy S6 immediately runs on the fresh, fifth version of Android OS, but you won’t see its own Material Design interface here, it has been completely replaced by the traditional design of the proprietary TouchWiz shell installed on top. The new version of TouchWiz has undergone minor changes, but in general everything has remained familiar from previous smartphones from this manufacturer. The only thing that was adopted from the most notable innovations of the fifth version of the Android OS is interactive notification panels that pop up on top of running applications, conveniently swiped to the side with a side gesture.
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Gestures are supported, but their number is reduced to a comfortable and logical minimum. Power-saving modes, privacy mode, the ability to work simultaneously in two windows and the Briefing news panel, caused by a side swipe on the left, are still in place - an analogue of HTC Blinkfeed. The sidebar of virtual buttons has been removed, there is no way to reduce the working area of the screen for controlling the fingers of one hand. New in Android 5.0, the ability to enable guest mode has been removed here and replaced with a branded private mode. The notification panel also has nothing to do with the proprietary Android 5.0 panel, everything remains the same here: the panel does not unfold in two stages, the list of quick access icons scrolls with a horizontal swipe, branded buttons are also built into here for quick connection to other devices and S Finder.
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The heart rate sensor, located on the back side next to the camera, is controlled by the same branded program for global monitoring of one's own health called S Health. The infrared port is served by a special remote control emulation program called Smart Remote. In general, there are not so many additional programs installed, most of them are useful, but I was surprised by the pre-installed block of Microsoft branded programs (OneDrive, OneNote, Skype).
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Performance
The hardware platform of the Samsung Galaxy S6 is built on the basis of the most powerful single-chip system (SoC) of Samsung's own production Exynos 7420, produced according to the standards of the 14-nanometer process technology. The configuration of this single-chip system includes two clusters of four cores: ARM Cortex-A57 with a frequency of 2.1 GHz and ARM Cortex-A53 with a frequency of 1.5 GHz. The powerful video accelerator Mali T760 is used as a GPU. RAM in the device is provided as much as 3 GB (LPDDR4). Internal memory is implemented on drives that meet the UFS 2.0 specification. Flash memory capacity is 32, 64 or 128 GB, not expandable with memory cards. In the case of a model with a minimum volume, the user initially has access to about 25 GB of the nominally designated 32 GB. In addition, the device supports the mode of connecting external devices to the USB port (USB Host, USB OTG) - an external flash drive can be connected via an OTG adapter.
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According to the test results, the Samsung Galaxy S6 hardware platform showed extremely high results, displacing all previous record holders without exception, including Meizu MX4 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4, which had been in the first places in the AnTuTu test for quite a long time.
As a result, Samsung gave the world another champion in power - a reference smartphone, which will be equaled throughout the season, trying to catch up and match. The device is extremely productive, its capabilities will be enough for a long time to perform any tasks, including the most demanding games.
Testing in the latest versions of AnTuTu and GeekBench 3 comprehensive benchmarks:
For convenience, we have summarized all the results obtained by us when testing a smartphone in the latest versions of popular benchmarks in tables. Several other devices from various segments are usually added to the table, also tested on similar latest versions of benchmarks (this is done only for a visual assessment of the obtained dry numbers). Unfortunately, within the framework of one comparison, it is impossible to present the results from different versions of benchmarks, so many worthy and relevant models remain “behind the scenes” due to the fact that they once passed the “obstacle course” on previous versions of test programs.
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Graphics subsystem testing in 3DMark, GFXBenchmark, and Bonsai Benchmark gaming benchmarks:
When testing in 3DMark for the highest performing smartphones, it is now possible to run the application in Unlimited mode, where the rendering resolution is fixed at 720p and VSync is disabled (due to which the speed can rise above 60 fps).
| Samsung Galaxy S6 (Exynos 7420) |
Sony Xperia Z3 (Snapdragon 801) |
Yotaphone 2 (Snapdragon 800) |
Lenovo Vibe X2 (Mediatek MT6595m) |
Meizu MX4 (Mediatek MT6595) |
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| 3DMark Ice Storm Extreme (more is better) |
Maxed out! | Maxed out! | 9852 | 8566 | Maxed out! |
| 3DMark Ice Storm Unlimited (more is better) |
21204 | 18496 | 14780 | 14067 | 16691 |
| GFXBenchmark T-Rex HD (C24Z16 Onscreen) | 30 fps | 29.4 fps | 23 fps | 17.0 fps | 21.7 fps |
| GFXBenchmark T-Rex HD (C24Z16 Offscreen) | 46 fps | 27.8 fps | 22 fps | 17.8 fps | 23.2 fps |
| Bonsai Benchmark | 4185 (60 fps) | 3820 (54 fps) | 3362 (48 fps) | 3549 (51fps) | 4033 (58 fps) |
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Browser cross-platform tests:
As for benchmarks for evaluating the speed of the javascript engine, you should always make allowances for the fact that the results in them depend significantly on the browser in which they are launched, so that the comparison can only be truly correct on the same OS and browsers, and this possibility is available when testing not always. In the case of Android OS, we always try to use Google Chrome.
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Video playback
To test the "omnivorous" when playing video (including support for various codecs, containers and special features, such as subtitles), we used the most common formats, which make up the bulk of the content available on the Web. Note that for mobile devices it is important to have support for hardware video decoding at the chip level, since it is most often impossible to process modern versions using processor cores alone. Also, do not expect everything from a mobile device to decode everything, since the leadership in flexibility belongs to the PC, and no one is going to challenge it. All results are summarized in a single table.
According to the test results, the test subject was not equipped with all the necessary decoders that are needed for the full playback of most of the most common multimedia files on the network. To successfully play them, you will have to resort to the help of a third-party player - for example, MX Player. True, it also needs to change the settings and manually install additional custom codecs, because now this player does not officially support the AC3 audio format.
| Format | container, video, sound | MX Video Player | Regular video player |
| DVDRip | AVI, XviD 720×400 2200 Kbps, MP3+AC3 | plays normally | plays normally |
| Web-DL SD | AVI, XviD 720×400 1400 Kbps, MP3+AC3 | plays normally | plays normally |
| Web-DL HD | MKV, H.264 1280x720 3000Kbps, AC3 | Video plays fine, no sound¹ | |
| BDRip 720p | MKV, H.264 1280x720 4000Kbps, AC3 | Video plays fine, no sound¹ | Video plays fine, no sound¹ |
| BDRip 1080p | MKV, H.264 1920x1080 8000Kbps, AC3 | Video plays fine, no sound¹ | Video plays fine, no sound¹ |
¹ Audio in MX Video Player only played after installing an alternative custom audio codec; The regular player does not have such a setting.
Video output features tested Alexey Kudryavtsev.
We did not find the MHL interface, as well as Mobility DisplayPort in this smartphone, so we had to limit ourselves to testing the output of video files on the screen of the device itself. To do this, we used a set of test files with an arrow and a rectangle moving one division per frame (see “Methodology for testing video signal playback and display devices. Version 1 (for mobile devices) 720/24p
Note: If both columns Uniformity And Passes green ratings are set, this means that, most likely, when watching movies, artifacts caused by uneven alternation and dropping frames will either not be visible at all, or their number and visibility will not affect viewing comfort. Red marks indicate possible problems with the playback of the respective files.
According to the frame output criterion, the quality of video files playback on the screen of the device itself is good, since frames (or groups of frames) can be displayed with more or less uniform alternation of intervals and without frame drops (with the exception of files with 60 fps - one frame is always skipped due to for screen refresh rates of 59 Hz). When playing video files with a resolution of 1920 by 1080 (1080p) on a smartphone screen, the image of the video file itself is displayed exactly on the wide border of the screen. The clarity of the picture is high, but not ideal, since there is no escape from interpolation to the screen resolution. However, for the sake of experiment, you can switch to the one-to-one mode by pixels, there will be no interpolation, but PenTile features will appear - the vertical world through the pixel will be in the grid, and the horizontal one will be a little greenish. This is on test worlds, the described artifacts are absent on real frames. The brightness range displayed on the screen actually corresponds to the standard range of 16-235 - in the shadows, only a couple of shades merge with black, but in the highlights, all gradations of shades are displayed.
Battery Life
The capacity of the built-in non-removable battery installed in the Samsung Galaxy S6 is far from a record by modern standards - only 2550 mAh. However, even despite the most powerful platform and a fairly large five-inch screen, the smartphone adequately proved itself in terms of battery life, showing excellent autonomy in most standard usage scenarios. It should be noted that in order to save energy in the settings of the device, there are traditionally two branded power saving modes: normal and extreme. The maximum power saving mode significantly reduces the level of energy consumption by turning off secondary functions and preserving vital functions at the moment, as well as, for a visual effect, turning the image on the screen into black and white.
| Battery capacity | Reading mode | Video mode | 3D game mode | |
| Samsung Galaxy S6 | 2550 mAh | 20:00 | 12:00 p.m. | 4 a.m. |
| Samsung Galaxy A7 | 2600 mAh | 22h 10m | 12:00 p.m. | 3h 20m |
| Samsung Note 4 | 3220 mAh | 10:30 | 8:30 a.m. | 3h 50m |
| Yotaphone 2 | 2500 mAh | 12:00 p.m. | 9:30 a.m. | 3h 15m |
| Lenovo Vibe X2 | 2300 mAh | 13:00 | 6 a.m. | 3h 15m |
| Meizu MX4 | 3100 mAh | 12:00 p.m. | 8h 40m | 3h 45m |
| Meizu MX4 Pro | 3350 mAh | 16:00 | 8h 40m | 3h 30m |
| Sony Xperia Z3 | 3100 mAh | 20:00 | 10:00 a.m. | 4h 50m |
| HTC One M8 | 2600 mAh | 22h 10m | 13h 20m | 3h 20m |
| Samsung Galaxy S5 | 2800 mAh | 5:20 p.m. | 12:30 pm | 4h 30m |
Continuous reading in the FBReader program (with a standard, light theme) at the minimum comfortable brightness level (the brightness was set to 100 cd / m²) lasted about 20 hours until the battery was completely discharged. When continuously watching high quality (720p) video at the same brightness level through home network Wi-Fi device lasted 12 hours. In the 3D-games mode, the device worked for 4 hours. The smartphone supports fast charging technology, so the device charges very quickly. The full charge time is only about 1.5 hours, and according to the assurances of the developers, only 10 minutes of charging allows you to charge your smartphone for a subsequent four-hour use.
Outcome
With the release of its next flagship, Samsung did not make a noticeable breakthrough and technological revolution, but gave the market such a polished and polished product that there is simply nothing to complain about this time. The smartphone seems to strive to please everyone with its thoughtful practicality. Not a single unnecessary detail, everything superfluous is removed, combed and trimmed, ticks are put in front of literally every item from the wish list of the average user. Dimensions are not large and not small, they are comfortable, as well as the weight of the device. The quality of the selected materials and the assembly are not satisfactory, the metal surfaces finally appeared in all their glory, not painted over and not hidden. All technical characteristics - to the maximum, sensors - any to choose from. Fingerprint scanner, infrared, heart rate sensor, wireless charging - all additional flagship super features are available. Only the lack of protection against water comes to mind, but recently the user excitement around the need for such functionality began to fade, and the Koreans immediately crossed it out. The smartphone is almost perfect, but it is now far from being available to everyone. The price of the new Samsung flagship is set so that even hardened gadget lovers turn pale. Not everyone can afford a new smartphone for 50 thousand rubles, but even here Samsung is in trend: without exception, all top-tier players are gradually, but confidently, by joint efforts, raising this bar higher and higher. So we still have to be surprised more than once in the new season, but for now it remains only to admire such novelties, while getting used to the new prices.
If you have never encountered the cache cleaning procedure before and do not know where to start, then today we will introduce you to the basics: what is cache memory cleaning, what are the types of cache and how to clear it. Whether you call it clearing the cache, flushing the cache, or clearing the system partition, we'll show you how.
What is a cache flush?
Good question. It depends on what kind of cache you mean: the application cache or the system cache. As you might guess from the name, the first is used by various applications, and the second is reserved for the needs of the Android system itself. The cache basically works like a Temp folder on your computer - a small storage area for temporary data. Although it helps your computer run faster, it can also cause problems, making it necessary to clear the cache from time to time.
How to reset app cache on Galaxy S6
If you want to reset the cache for apps - it doesn't matter for one or all at once - you can do it through the "Settings" menu. In the Application Manager submenu, select the application you want to unload from the cache. It can be in the "Downloaded", "Running" or "All" tab. Select an app and then click Clear Cache. If you want to delete the cache for all applications, then in the "Memory" submenu, select the "Cached data" item and confirm your choice by clicking "Yes".
How to reset Galaxy S6 system cache
If the problem is not in one or more applications, and the whole Android system is behaving strangely, you may need to clean system cache, or reset the system cache partition. Most often, such a need arises immediately after updating the Android system, after the exhaustion of the battery, as well as after all sorts of crashes, freezes and other possible problems.
- Turn off your Galaxy S6.
- Hold down the Power, Home and Volume Up keys at the same time.
- You will see a screen with an Android logo on a blue background and then a “recovery” menu.
- Use Volume Up/Down keys to select “wipe cache partition” and press the Power key to confirm.
- When the procedure is completed, you will see a message at the bottom of the screen.
- Select "reboot system now" and press the Power key to confirm.
- Your Galaxy S6 will reboot and update the cache of all your apps. This may take some time, but the result will be that your system runs as smoothly as possible.
How often do you reset the cache? What else are you doing to keep the system running?
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Smartphones Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge are the main flagships of the past 2015 from the South Korean corporation, which became the undisputed market leaders at the time of their release.
The creation of the Galaxy S6, and in particular the Galaxy S6 Edge, meant a new stage in the development of the company's mobile business, the successful solutions found then are successfully used in top-end and not-so-top-end Samsung smartphones. In particular, the one released this year is visually very similar to its predecessor.
The most powerful mobile processor of its time - Exynos 7420, large bright QHD screen, stylish glass and metal body, best camera and a new version Android 5 OS with Samsung's proprietary shell are the factors behind the success of the Samsung Galaxy S6. And his "brother" Galaxy S7 Edge made a revolution at all, revealing to the world a screen curved on both sides.
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Widget from SocialMartUnlike the other top line of the company - Galaxy Note, Galaxy S6 is focused more on the mass consumer. Therefore, the "sixth galaxy" is available in the form factor of a classic smartphone with a screen diagonal of 5.1 inches. And the consumer-friendly pricing policy leads to the fact that even in the Russian outback, a buyer who is not tempted by knowledge of the English language “asks” Yandex about the “Samsung Galaxy S6”.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
As for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, this variant was initially released solely as a "marketing powerhouse" to promote the base model. However, initially the concept model was waiting for an incredible success in the market. Very quickly, the Galaxy S6 Edge jumped so much that the company was forced to adjust production plans and attract additional capacity.
By purchasing the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, you get more than just a powerful and technically advanced smartphone. With the Galaxy S6 Edge, you can really stand out from the crowd of mobile electronics users, unlike the "apple lovers" whose favorite iPhones are too similar to each other.
At the moment, a lot of smartphone manufacturers have already begun to equal the "sixth Edge", the same Chinese are already churning out more than one "killer S6 Edge" with a "2.5D" screen. However, all of them are still very far from one of the best flagships of Samsung.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Success Factors
Firstly, these are the outstanding technical characteristics of the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, which allow these smartphones to still occupy a good position in the ranking of the most productive smartphones even despite the fact that this year Samsung released an update to the line.
The computing capabilities of the Samsung Galaxy S6 are now enough to run the most demanding applications that actively use both processor resources and 3D graphics. Galaxy S6 is still conquering the most "heavy" mobile games of the present. And the situation is unlikely to change in the near future.
Interestingly, the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge were the first mainstream smartphones to bring 64-bit computing to the world of Android devices with the new Exynos 7420 processor. Before that, however, the Galaxy Note 4 was released, which had support for those, but it was not a mass product.
And combined with the rest of Samsung electronics, in particular TVs, the Galaxy S6 can become the real center of your home “multimedia universe”!
Made of glass and metal, the Samsung Galaxy S6 has become a real standard of style and high-quality mobile design, which other manufacturers are now equal to. So by purchasing the Galaxy S6 you get not only one of the most powerful, but also one of the most beautiful smartphones of our time.
Unexpectedly for itself, having produced the Galaxy S6, Samsung has become a real “trendsetter” in the mobile world. Other manufacturers, seeing the Samsung Galaxy S6, also urgently rushed to release thin smartphones and phones with glass and metal cases - from large brands like HTC to little-known Chinese ones.
Another important feature of the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge was the built-in wireless charging capability, and with support for two standards at once: Qi and PMA. If before that, wireless charging of smartphones was something exotic, then thanks to the Galaxy S6, it actively “went to the masses”.
Moreover, Samsung gave the first happy customers of the Galaxy S6, who pre-ordered before the start of the official sales of the smartphone, a branded wireless charger, which not only quickly charged the Galaxy S6 battery, but was just a stylish accessory.
And the Galaxy S6 "revealed to the world" a new revolutionary mobile payment technology Samsung Pay, which in most cases allows you to replace a bank card with a smartphone. And all thanks to the fact that the Samsung Galaxy S6 not only supports the already well-known contactless payment technology using NFC, but also has a built-in magnetic tape emulation solution, which makes it compatible with almost all payment terminals. Unless you can withdraw cash.
As a result, critics rated both the Samsung Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge as undeniably successful flagship smartphones, and 100% at that. in particular, it can be assessed as 100% successful smartphones. The level of sales only within the pre-order showed that the novelty was many times more successful than its predecessor, the Galaxy S5.
Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge in Russia
It is noteworthy that the famous Russian bodybuilder Alexei Lesukov became the first happy owner of the Samsung Galaxy S6. Achieving incredible success since 2006, Alexei has repeatedly taken first place in the Junior Championship of Russia, International Championships, FIBO-Expo, Nordic Pro and other competitions.
Lesukov's highest performance in professional sports is hard training under the supervision of a personal trainer. In addition to daily physical activity, the athlete follows an individually selected diet containing only balanced food. A huge amount of vitamins entering the body help to normalize and control the work of all internal organs. In addition, in professional sports, pharmacological preparations of sports nutrition are indispensable assistants. According to SportWiki, anabolic steroids helped Alexei Lesukov achieve results from the age of 16. It is worth dispelling the myth about the dangers of such drugs. With the correct dosage and adherence to the regimen, purchased in a special sports pharmacology store, anabolic steroids are absolutely safe.
Pharmacological preparations of sports nutrition that helped the famous bodybuilder of the Russian Federation Alexei Lesukov achieve victories in competitions:
Andriol is a well-known drug among bodybuilders and weightlifters, which is able to increase strength and endurance indicators, favorably affects the quality and growth of muscles. distribution throughout the body occurs due to absorption through the lymph and direct action in the intestine. This provides an immediate result and the duration of its effect. And thanks to the convenient form of administration (capsules), Andriol is practical to use.
Retabolil - controls the retention of calcium, sodium, nitrogen, potassium, and also contributes to better protein absorption. By strengthening bones and joints, this drug minimizes the risk of injury in competition. All this is in addition to the property of Retabolil that is familiar to everyone - to increase strength and muscle performance.
Letrozole is a popular aromatase blocker among iron sports participants. The potent substance of this pharmaceutical is acceptable in the course with AAS, thereby reducing the amount of estrogen by 97%. It is also used to prevent hypertension and gynecomastia, affecting the improvement of the muscles.
Cabergoline - it is customary to use it as a post-cycle therapy, during which potent steroids were used. Paralyzes the toxic effects of harmful substances that lead to gynecomastia and potency. Allows a professional athlete to increase the effectiveness of training.
As mentioned above, high-quality steroid drugs from trusted distributors will not bring side effects. Their dosage is normalized by a sports doctor and a qualified coach, who, based on the physiological state of the athlete, can adjust the course. Aleksey Lesukov regularly demonstrates all his achievements on social networks and this is not without the help of the new Samsung Galaxy S6 model, which has become popular due to the quality of the mobile phone and its many additional advantages.
Summary
You need a powerful modern smartphone but you don't want to overpay? Feel free to take the Samsung Galaxy S6 - you won't regret it a bit! Despite the fact that there is already a new generation of Samsung smartphones on the market, it is still quite expensive, and the advantage in practice is not so great.
Some, perhaps, will point towards the Chinese flagships. However, even the newest representatives often cannot do even half of what the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge are capable of!
Are you still in doubt? Then quickly go to the nearest mobile phone store or consumer electronics store. One touch to the Samsung Galaxy S6, in our opinion, will be enough to dispel the strongest doubts.
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You must have already learned characteristics and know about all the possibilities Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. Today I will talk about the experience of real operation of one of the hottest new products of this year. We will talk about the nuances of operation, useful or useless features, and also see what the built-in smartphone camera is capable of. Go!
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge package includes a charger (5 V, 2 A), a wired headset, a Micro-USB cable and a metal SIM card extractor. It's good that the Koreans stopped using yellow boxes made of thin and super cheap cardboard. Now, of course, the packaging still does not make much impression, especially against the backdrop of a price of more than fifty thousand rubles for a phone, but still better than it was before.
Specifications Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925F
I think it will be interesting not just to look at the specifications of the smartphone in its purest form, but to compare them with the capabilities of its predecessor, the Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F). The specifications of the regular S6 and its curved version are the same. Compared to last year's version, a lot has changed: in green I marked what has changed in the direction of improvement, in red - in the direction of deterioration.
| Samsung Galaxy S5 (SM-G900F) | Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (SM-G925F) | |
| CPU | Qualcomm Snapdragon 801, 2.5 GHz (4 cores) | Exynos 7 Octa 7420, 2.1 and 1.5 GHz, 64-bit (8 cores: 4 Cortex-A57 and 4 Cortex-A53) |
| video accelerator | Adreno 330 | Mali-T760 MP8 |
| RAM | 2 GB LPDDR3 | 3 GB LPDDR4-3104 |
| Built-in memory | 16 GB | 32 / 64 / 128 GB |
| Memory card support | Yes (micro SD up to 128 GB) | Not |
| Display | Super AMOLED 5.1 '', 1920 × 1080 pixels (432 ppi) | Super AMOLED 5,1'', 2560×1440 dots (577 ppi) |
| Main camera | 16 MP | 16 MP |
| Front-camera | 2 MP | 5 MP |
| Battery | 2800 mAh | 2550 mAh |
| OS | Android 4.4.2 (5.0 Lollipop available) | Android 5.0.2 |
| cellular | 2G, 3G, 4G | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE-A Cat 6 (FDD LTE: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, |
| Wireless interfaces | Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, USB 3.0 (OTG), infrared port | Wi-Fi (a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 4.1 , NFC, USB 2.0 (OTG), infrared port |
| Connectors | GPS / GLONASS / Beidou | GPS / GLONASS / Beidou |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity sensor, barometer, light sensor, fingerprint scanner, heart rate monitor | |
| SIM Form Factor | Micro | Nano |
| Water and dust protection | Yes (IP67 standard) | Not |
Later we will definitely talk more about iron components and, of course, touch on performance.
Design
Let's talk a little about the design of the device. I want to say right away that in real life the device looks much better than in the photographs and, moreover, in the press images. Judging by the photos alone, it would seem that Samsung continues to persevere in its line of monotonous devices with a missing design, but now it is also trying to deceive the user, saying that we are talking about a device with a first-class appearance.
When you take a smartphone in your hand, you understand that there is no deception here and you have a really interesting, beautiful device in front of you.
The most surprising thing for me was that Samsung managed to combine the continuity of their correct design in their opinion and make an objectively very entertaining device in terms of appearance. Of course, you may not like the design, but in any case, it is worth recognizing that it came out interesting and due to the display curved at the edges, there is simply nothing like it on the market.
Owners of the S6 Edge should be warmed by the idea that nothing like this will appear on the market in the near future. Yes, perhaps at the beginning of 2016 we will see something bent in a similar way from some eminent manufacturer, but not a single Chinese company that is now rushing to Olympus will be able to do something like this in the next year or two. The latter will look for ways to stand out in other directions (lack of side frames, etc.) and this is definitely a plus for you and me, consumers.
Sorry, but I can't help but compare the device with the iPhone 6. In Edge, like the regular S6, the rear camera sticks out very noticeably above the surface of the case. It is clear that this nuance is due to an engineering solution - placing an excellent photomodule in a thin case is a task that no one can do so far. However, the Koreans managed to beat this moment and the back side, even with a protruding camera lens, is perceived as a whole.
The same cannot be said about the device from Apple. Here the camera sticks out, apparently because the engineers simply did not have time to complete the product on time. This is exactly the impression you get when you look at the iPhone 6.
The convenience of use
Curved screens give +50 device charisma, but at the same time -25 usability.
The thing is that during normal operation, accidental clicks on the screen in the place of its curved ends are not uncommon. Sometimes this happens in the browser when you accidentally click on some link with an ad like "How to lose 65 kg in two weeks!". And it also happens that when shooting something with the built-in camera, you try to tap on the screen to focus on the object, but you don’t understand why the device does not respond to your attempts. After 5 seconds, it becomes clear that at this point the thumb lightly touches the curved part of the screen and the viewfinder stops responding to any touch.
Here's another scenario for everyday use of a smartphone. In the morning, while still lying in bed, the first thing many of us reach for the phone to see the time, check the weather or check the mail. It is clear that we do this either in a completely horizontal position, or in a reclining position. So, using the "edge" in any of these cases is very difficult. The device is tilted down to your face and, it is clear that the phone rests on the thumbs. And given that it is impossible to keep it on the edge in this position (false clicks on the curved edges of the display will work), then it is impossible to use the smartphone lying down.
It would seem that there is a simple way out - to always hold the device by the metal edging. However, in this case, the area of contact between the smartphone and the palm along the edging becomes smaller and the risk of dropping the smartphone from the hands increases many times over. Any owner of the S6 Edge will have to go through this stage and get used to holding the device properly or drop it and smash it.
There's one more thing to consider if you can't decide between the regular S6 and its curved cousin. In about a week, the euphoria of a new, interesting and unique device will pass and come, so to speak, harsh everyday life, during which you will constantly compromise when using your smartphone. Either it is difficult to pick it up when it lies on the table, then you accidentally and constantly press the screen with your palm and something goes wrong - all these troubles will haunt you constantly.
Think carefully about whether you need such an attraction and whether you are ready to sacrifice the convenience of using your device for the sake of the wow effect that the Galaxy S6 Edge produces.
By the way, due to the use of tempered glass front and back (the latest generation of Corning Gorilla Glass 4), the device itself does not try to slip out of the hands. To manage in this respect, for example, with the iPhone 6 is much more difficult.
During operation, of course, small scratches on the glass will begin to appear, but on a white model they are very difficult to notice. In my copy, these were available, but it is very difficult to photograph them.
The course of all physical buttons is moderately soft and clear. It is pleasant to press them, even despite the presence of a barely noticeable, but still present backlash.
In general, the assembly of the smartphone is at its best, but a couple of nuances were still found.
In the corners, in places of smooth transitions on the case, a gap is visible between the glass and the metal bumper.
In the photo below, I even managed to insert a piece of paper into this slot. In other places, the front panel fits as tightly as possible and there are not even tiny gaps.
The paint on the sloping end of the protruding camera lens peels off pretty quickly.
Somehow this is not very cool for a fashion product, costing from 50,000 rubles. Perhaps in future batches the manufacturer will solve this problem.
| Length | Width | Thickness | Weight | |
| Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge | 71,7 | |||
| Samsung Galaxy S5 | 72,5 | |||
| Apple iPhone 6 | 138,1 | |||
| HTC One M9 | 144,6 | 69,7 | 9,61 | |
| Sony Xperia Z3 | 146,5 |
Fans of compact smartphones will be happy to get their hands on the Galaxy S6 Edge as it is very compact, light and very thin despite its 5.1-inch display. The smartphone seemed small to me and it would be great if Samsung released something bigger. I think it's worth waiting for autumn and trying Galaxy Note Edge 2. By the way, there is no mode of operation with just one hand here. You can use the device comfortably.
Display
Despite the seemingly large 5.1-inch screen, don't expect the screen to be big. Such is the paradox. Due to the rounded sides, the useful area of the screen is reduced and this is reflected in the information that is placed on the screen, more precisely, which remains readable. For example, in a browser, we are used to the fact that the system automatically aligns the text to the screen borders with a double tap, but here the text goes on curved sides and it becomes difficult to perceive the text in this position. Each time you have to adjust the text to fit the usable area of the display by additionally scaling the text manually with two fingers. Conveniently? Unlikely.
The above applies only to full versions of sites. For clarity, in the left photo below you can see how one of the popular resources on the topic of mobile devices looks on the S6 Edge screen. In the photo on the right, our website is opened in the browser, which is specially optimized for mobile devices - nothing needs to be scaled, everything remains readable from the very beginning.
In general, the curved screen makes you take a fresh look at the already boring interface of many applications. So, Instagram has already played differently due to the rounded edges. The same applies to other utilities on Android. And it is definitely very cool! A completely useless, but very cool feature of the Galaxy S6 Edge.
I liked the display of time on the side bar of the display in night mode. I woke up so suddenly at night, turned my head, looked at the luminous watch on the side of the smartphone and you sleep on until the alarm clock. Conveniently? Yes. Necessary? Um…probably.
As for the viewing angles, there is something to talk about. In the test photos below, I compared the screen of the S6 Edge (left / top in the photos, display mode: "Adaptive") with one of the best displays that I have seen in mobile devices over the past year - (right / bottom).
As you can see, the display of the Korean smartphone shows itself, in general, not bad, but it still lacks a margin of brightness in comparison with the Chinese.
I would not say that the color reproduction is perfect in both devices. In the S6 Edge, the image is slightly greenish, while in the MX4 Pro, the colors are slightly pinkish. Here, someone likes what they like, but traditional green displays in solutions from a Korean corporation are not close to me.
However, the "edge" screen is beyond competition for the transmission of black.
Samsung displays the deepest blacks, which Meizu's device cannot boast of. By the way, the latter, so you know, conveys a dark tint well, if you compare its display with that of Huawei Honor 6 plus. Here you can look at the comparison of these two Chinese and verify the veracity of this statement.
The same applies to the behavior of the screen in the sun. The display remains readable in all conditions. The backlight adjustment sensor, of course, does not respond in the fastest way to a sudden change in lighting, but it always does it correctly.
Processor, graphics and memory
As the “brains” of the smartphone, the most modern mobile processor from Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa is used. It is based on 4 performance cores Cortex-A57 with a frequency of 2.1 GHz and 4 additional Cortex-A53 with a lower frequency of 1.5 GHz (big.LITTLE). The processor is created using 14-nanometer technology. The closest competitors are the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810, which has some overheating issues, and the Nvidia Tegra K1.
The ARM Mali-T760 MP8 is responsible for the graphics. The frequency of each shader cluster reaches 772 MHz. Support for OpenGL ES 3.1, OpenCL 1.1 and DirectX 11 is declared. According to some tests, this video chip built into the processor outperforms Adreno 430 and PowerVR GX6450 (Apple A8). The high resolution of 2560 x 1440 in games is something the graphics can handle with a bang.
In addition, it uses the fastest memory 3 GB LPDDR4-3104 (speed up to 24.8 Gb / s).
Performance
The speed of the animation, the interface is maximum. Any menu, graphics fly and it becomes clear that you are dealing with a perfectly debugged interface.
The camera starts up in less than a second and takes photos even faster. For all the time of testing, I could not find any bottlenecks where the device stuttered at least once.
Read above about the specifications of the smartphone? So, does it make sense to say that the performance of modern 3D games is maximum? I think it's overkill.
The same applies to performance in various benchmarks.
In the 64-bit AnTuTu test, the Galaxy S6 Edge managed to score as many as 70,641 virtual parrots! That's really true: "Can your smartphone do that?".
More details in the screenshots below.
Camera
Gorgeous! Really! It is really the best among all currently existing mobile devices (spring 2015). Don't believe? Then look at the bee peacefully gathering nectar on the blossoming almond tree below.
If you still have doubts, then here are examples with the rest of the shots taken on the device. The originals can be taken from here in one archive and in detail how to study them offline.
Even photos taken at night look good. Rate how the Samsung factory turned out in one of the photos below.
Optical stabilization works well in most situations, but it never hurts to take two or three shots at a time. It happens that the photos are blurry, but it is found out too late.
Examples of 100% crops are below, in their places.
The device takes pictures very quickly. The same goes for HDR shots, and generally the launch of the camera. In the settings, you can set that the photo application is launched by double-clicking on the Home key. Thus, you will have approximately 1.5 seconds from the moment you find an interesting story until the image is saved to the smartphone's memory.
Samsung has taken a path that can only be welcomed. Firstly, they improved the already excellent camera compared to the same Galaxy Note 4. And, secondly, they simplified the process of creating photos and menus. Previously, when you clicked on a button with gears, a matrix with monochrome icons and inscriptions opened in front of you, from which your eyes watered.
Now everything is simple. Basic settings, including resolution selection, geotagging activation, setting additional shutter buttons (volume keys) and so on, are available by pressing the same gear.
Again, there are few modes, but there is all the most basic: shooting slow or fast video, creating panoramas, now fashionable focus selection after shooting, and so on.
Of course, there is a “Pro” mode, where you can play around with the shutter speed settings yourself, tighten up the picture with the help of additional settings and choose the appropriate ISO. By the way, below is an example of a snapshot, stuck together from different frames at different ISO settings.
There are two sets of preset filters: the first is called by pressing a separate virtual key from the viewfinder, and the second is available from the Pro mode. Korean developers apparently don't like what Instagram has to offer.
Video smartphone is capable of recording at a resolution of 3840 x 2160 pixels at 30 frames per second. An example is below.
As before, the camera is capable of shooting slow-motion or fast-paced videos. In this case, the resolution will not exceed 1280 x 720, and for the correct viewing of such masterpieces on a computer, special players and codecs will be required. I am closer to the implementation of shooting such a video in . There, the chip is referred to as Timeshift Burst and is made more elegantly.
Battery Life
Forget about two days of battery life on a single battery charge. Galaxy S6 Edge will have to be charged every day, unless, of course, you bought this smartphone just to make calls.
Get a wireless charger and train yourself to put the device on it every day before bed. So life will become much easier and you should not worry about the lack of battery power.
During the night, the device spends about 6-8 percent of the charge to nowhere. During the day, most of the energy is consumed by the screen, data transfer and, of course, built-in hardware. With very heavy use, the smartphone runs the risk of not surviving until the night and being discharged halfway to the outlet. In this case, you should use the power saving mode. From the usual economy mode, there is not much sense, but the extreme power saving will allow you to stay in touch twice as long. By the way, when this feature is activated, the device is not only limited in the use of all its functions, but also behaves like some kind of budget phone: it becomes a little thoughtful.
Models and prices
In this article, I propose, in addition to reviewing the actual operation of the phone, to touch on the issue of existing models. The range of prices and modifications, of course, is not great, but the information will still be useful. This is especially true for those who decide to buy a gadget abroad during a vacation or business trip.
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At the moment, there are several versions of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. First of all, they differ in the size of the built-in memory: it can be 32, 64 or 128 GB. The order of prices, respectively, is as follows: 54,990, 57,990 and 62,990 rubles. All these modifications have the same marking: SM-G925F.
A little later, another model will appear on our market, which will have support for two SIM-cards on board at once. True, we are talking about the usual Galaxy S6 Duos (SM-G920F), which will have 64 GB allocated for data storage. Nothing is known about the version with a curved display and two SIM cards.
And that is not all. Most recently, the Korean company announced the start of sales of a special version of the smartphone in color with the brand name “noble emerald”. The coloring itself does not carry any special bonus, it's something else. For only 89,990 rubles, the happy owner of the device will receive a wireless charger and an external battery in the kit.
In addition, the buyer will receive a membership card to the Quintessentially Lifestyle club, a service that makes hotel reservations for you, tables in restaurants and more around the world. A good opportunity to try the service for very little money. A subscription in isolation from a Samsung device costs completely different money, much more than the price of an “edge”.
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In the international arena (if you are on vacation in the USA - it will come in handy) there is a whole scattering of different types of “edge”. Below is a selection of models with approximate prices for them for reference.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge SM-G925P- this option is available from the Sprint operator and has support for the following cellular networks: UMTS: 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz. As for LTE, the modification is designed to work in networks with the following bands: FDD LTE: 700 (12), 850 (5), 850 (26), 1700 / 2100 (4), 1900 (2), 1900 (25) MHz ; TDD LTE: 2500 (41) MHz.
SM-G925A- sold from AT&T operators and supports UMTS networks (850 / 1900 / 2100 MHz), as well as LTE FDD: 700 (17), 800 (20), 850 (5), 900 (8), 1700 / 2100 (4), 1800 (3), 1900 (2), 2100 (1), 2600 (7) MHz.
SM-G925V- Available at Verizon stores and retail outlets. Claimed to work in UMTS (850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz) and LTE FDD: 700 (13), 850 (5), 1700 / 2100 (4), 1800 (3), 1900 (2), 2600 (7) MHz .
SM-G925T from the American operator T-Mobile - will be able to connect to UMTS (850 / 1700/2100 / 1900 / 2100 MHz), as well as cellular network 4th generation LTE FDD: 700 (12), 700 (17), 800 (20), 850 (5), 1700 / 2100 (4), 1800 (3), 1900 (2), 2100 (1), 2600 (7) MHz
And a relatively rare modification SM-G925R from U.S. Cellular is equipped with support for UMTS (800/1900 MHz), as well as LTE FDD: 700 (12), 700 (13), 700 (17), 850 (5), 1700 / 2100 (4), 1900 (2), (7 ) MHz.
All the same applies to the regular version of the Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920F. It is enough to remove the last letter in the model name and substitute the missing one from the operator: we substitute A, T, V or R instead of F at the end of the model name.
The only parting word before purchasing: check which bands are broadcast in your city by the operator whose services you are going to use. This is an important point that should be taken into account in advance, in addition to the fact that not all models indicated above can be bought by non-US residents.
Output
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is a truly unique device. At the moment, it remains the leader of the entire market both in terms of performance and innovation.
Most likely, the situation will not change until the end of the summer, until the moment when the Korean manufacturer introduces the next generation of Note 5 or Note 5 Edge to the world. Considering all this, the declared price of 54,990 rubles fully justifies itself. Moreover, the manufacturer could set the price even higher, since the S6 Edge is playing alone in its league.
We talked about everything that is important to know when purchasing a device. I did not touch on the points that you already know. We analyzed what the manufacturer and other publications are silent about. Only two points remain unclear: why is the cost of the regular Galaxy S6 so high and how will you deal with the curved edges of the hero of today's article? I described the last moment in some detail in the body of the review - there is everything that any user is likely to encounter during real, normal use of a smartphone.
As for the price of a regular, non-curved modification, everything is different here. Yes, we have a very powerful, productive device with excellent body materials. However, the device is devoid of the same image component as the Edge or iPhone 6. Such a comparison has set the teeth on edge, but it is not we, the journalists, who do this, but the company itself.
Samsung openly competes with Apple, building its pricing policy. However, why the buyer should pay for the manufacturer's ambitions is not clear.
If Samsung set the price at 35-40 thousand rubles (which, in fact, happened during the spring-summer 2015 price war), it would have a chance to finally do away with competitors such as HTC or Sony and force them out of the Russian market. However, the company did not want to do this, as well as remember the Chinese companies, which are more and more active in conquering the domestic market. In unstable economic conditions, users tend to save money and choose more affordable solutions. And the holiday season is still ahead - after all, you also want to relax. They don’t have extra money for the most-most device.
Now, after the publication of sales reports from Apple and the Korean electronics giant, it becomes clear that Samsung's strategy is not working and it is still impossible to compete head-on with the Cupertinos. People are addicted to the stereotypes that have stuck in their heads: the iPhone is cool, it's status, period! So far, the Koreans are only partially able to convince buyers of the superiority of the same Galaxy S6 Edge (and, on all fronts).
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Contents of delivery
- Phone
- Charger with USB cable
- Wired stereo headset
- SIM card clip
- Instruction
Specifications
- Android 5.0.2 (5.1 early summer), latest generation TouchWiz shell
- 5.1 inches, SuperAMOLED screen, 577 ppi, 2560x1440 pixels, automatic brightness control
- Chipset Exynos 7420, 8 cores (4 cores A53, 4 cores A57), maximum clock frequency up to 2.1 GHz, 64 bit
- GPU MALI-T760
- 3 GB LPDDR4 RAM, no memory cards
- 32/64/128 GB of internal memory, UFS 2.0
- Front camera 5 megapixels, main camera 16 megapixels, OIS, True HDR, tracking autofocus, F 1.9, white balance detection by IR sensor, shooting mode Pro
- Samsung Pay payment system
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), HT80 MIMO(2x2) 620Mbps, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile hotspot, Bluetooth®: v4.1, A2DP, LE, apt-X, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC, infrared for home appliances control
- LTE cat.6
- In-body wireless charging (WPC1.1(4.6W Output) & PMA 1.0(4.2W)
- Li-Ion 2550 mAh battery, extreme power saving mode, fast charge in one hour
- Dimensions - 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm, weight - 138 grams
Positioning
The flagship of 2015 was created with two goals - traditionally to compete with the current iPhone model, in our case, the iPhone 6, and also partially rehabilitate the Galaxy line after the rather sluggish sales of the Galaxy S5, which many perceived as a step aside. Samsung focused on water protection in S5, the presence of the IP67 standard, but it turned out that these functions are not very important for consumers, they rather pay attention to the image component. And it is traditionally lower for Samsung phones than for the iPhone. As a result, Galaxy S5 sales were good, but far from the company's internal plans. Suffice it to say that the Galaxy S5 was the best-selling Android flagship of all phones, but it fell short of the iPhone's sales.
In 2015, Samsung is betting on metal, glass and the highest specs possible. That is, the bet on high-quality case materials, even if the continuity with the previous generation of Galaxy, which was considered an unsuccessful experiment, is violated. It is curious how many people claim that the lack of protection against water has now suddenly turned into a disadvantage. I highly doubt that this is the case, although the function looks interesting for any model.
The bet is made on design, workmanship of the body and direct competition with the iPhone. Numerous claims that this device is an exact copy of the iPhone are not entirely true. It is made in the style of the iPhone, but is not an exact copy. When you look at it, you see the same Galaxy line, there are no special differences.
Those who want to see the iPhone in this device will see it anyway, there is no point in convincing them. In life, phones are very different, they look like different models. It is impossible to confuse the iPhone and Galaxy S6 in real life, not a single person made a mistake in determining which phone is in which hand, even from a distance of several meters. Another indicator will be the lack of legal claims from Apple, although the indicator is indirect, since the last time the similarity of the models was also very far-fetched.
The flagship from Samsung will be of interest to both ordinary users who want to get a modern smartphone with the highest camera quality, a good and large screen, and a one-day battery life. Also, this model will suit those who can be called technology enthusiasts, as it implements the latest developments, which will last at least a couple of years. Although there was not without a fly in the ointment, which we will talk about in this review.
The Galaxy S6 is a key device for the entire market in 2015/2016, as it was for previous Galaxy models. Global sales of the S6 (together with the S6 EDGE variant) can be expected to outperform the S5 in a comparable time frame. Interest in this model is much higher. Let's take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of this solution together.
Design, dimensions, controls
The phone turned out to be compact for such a screen diagonal, its dimensions are 143.4x70.5x6.8 mm, weight is 138 grams (for comparison, S6 EDGE is 142.1x70.1x7 mm, 132 grams). Fits well in the hand, does not slip.
Compared to Apple iPhone 6 Plus
Compared to Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Compared to Samsung Galaxy S5
The side frame and back wall are made of metal, special attention was paid to strength characteristics, it cannot be bent even with great effort. This was especially emphasized at the presentation. Since Samsung decided that the model should indulge the consumer with variety, they presented it in many colors. To achieve this, the back wall is painted over and covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Exactly the same piece of glass covers the front surface. In order not to create confusion, Samsung calls the glass the fourth generation, but in fact, it is different from what other manufacturers get (less scratches, more resistance to falls, which is important with such a screen). You can call this piece of glass Gorilla Glass 4+, although such a name would be very conditional.
Each color due to the glass looks like a metallic, they play well in the sun. Just like on Sony devices, handprints remain on the glass, it is easily soiled, but not excessively. In bright light, the marks are almost invisible, but in the room they become noticeable.
In life, the devices play in the light, while indoors they look dull.
Other colors will appear, but this is a matter of the near future. Accessories for the Galaxy S6/S6 EDGE also turned out to be quite bright, the case color theme is played up.
In the S6 EDGE, you can feel the cut of the case due to the beveled screen, there is nothing like that in the regular S6, it lies in the hand very well. The metal frame has recesses on the side edges, which also adds convenience.
The tray for the nanoSIM card is located on the right side surface, right there is the on/off button. The volume keys are on the left. At the top end there is an infrared port for controlling household appliances and a microphone, another microphone is located at the bottom end. There is also a microUSB connector (USB 2.0), 3.5 mm for a headset or headphones, a speaker output.
On the back surface, in addition to the flash, there is a heart rate sensor, it also performs a number of other functions, more about this in the section on S Health. There is a physical button on the front panel, it has a fingerprint sensor (you can unlock the device by placing your finger, you don't need to swipe it). There are also two touch keys, everything is familiar to other devices from Samsung. Above the screen is a proximity sensor, as well as a 5 megapixel front camera.
Display
Screen with a diagonal of 5.1 inches, SuperAMOLED, 577 ppi, 2560x1440 pixels, automatic brightness control. This is one of the best screens from Samsung, it traditionally has a customization of colors - from bright and sometimes acidic to muted. Here everyone will choose their own option, but the main thing is that, according to reviews of professionals testing screens in various devices, AMOLED matrices in previous models have already become very accurate in color reproduction and behavior in the sun. In this device, the screen quality has also improved and the brightness of the backlight has been improved (in the sun, everything is readable with a bang).
Communication options
If you can imagine that the device has all the possible technologies, then this is the case of S6/S6 EDGE. Just to list them all: Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), HT80 MIMO(2x2) 620Mbps, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile hotspot, Bluetooth®: v4.1 , A2DP, LE, apt-X, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC, infrared for home appliances control.
Memory, RAM, performance
The device has 3 GB of RAM (LDPPR4), which has a maximum bandwidth of 3.2 GB / s (64 bits). Built-in memory may vary - 32, 64 and 128 GB. The memory type is UFS 2.0, which also provides maximum write and read speeds, this is actually an SSD array. In terms of speed, the memory subsystem is such that no device has comparable characteristics yet.
The Exynos 7420 chipset belongs to the latest generation, made at 14 nm. Technically, this is an 8-core solution, 4 Cortex-A53 cores, 4 - Cortex A57. The graphics core is Mali T-760, but its version has been updated compared to Note 4 (more frequency, etc.). It is also the fastest processor in existence, which together with the memory makes this machine very fast. In life, it just flies, there are no brakes at all (Android 5 also contributes to this). During my communication with the phone, there were no slowdowns or crashes of applications.
And here is what the results look like in synthetic tests. These are the best values possible for devices of this kind. With performance in synthetic tests, everything is more or less clear, see the values below.
It is more interesting how the device behaves in 3D tests, that is, how predisposed it is to graphics, because the MALI graphics processor has always been inferior to similar solutions from Qualcomm, and even more so from NVidia. The increased frequency, eight cores - all this should in theory contribute to performance, but on the other hand there is an increased screen resolution.
There are other tests, we will give their values here.
But it was interesting to see how, for example, Epic Citadel is going. In the initial test on an almost clean device, the result was about 60 frames per second.
But then, when I tried to repeat it, it turned out that the program gives out 50 frames at best, after heating it is 30 frames at all. This is one of the biggest weaknesses of the Galaxy S6 in terms of performance - 3D graphics and how repeatable you get.
Having looked at the 3D toys, I can say that the spread of results in Dead Trigger 2, NOVA3, Asphalt 8, Real Racing 3 is from 30 to 60 frames per second. In some games, the level is kept at 60 almost constantly, in some it is closer to 30. But this is with the maximum settings for textures, resolution, and so on. Even taking this into account, you as a user will not see any problems in the game, since stuttering at 30 frames per second simply does not exist. And this is the lowest value.
For those who want to approach performance in a straightforward and stupid way, I recommend comparing the gaming component in GTA, as this game is not optimized for MALI graphics, loads not the best textures and is guaranteed to have graphics display problems. In my opinion, this is a flaw in the game and the lack of optimization for a specific platform, but as an example of "flaws" it will do. Today, the question in 3D games is simple - for which platform they are optimized and how well. The same solutions from NVidia tear everyone in terms of 3D performance and graphics rendering quality, but they are not popular. Apparently, not everyone needs it.
Battery
The built-in battery has a capacity of 2550 mAh (2600 mAh in S6 EDGE), the operating time is about a full day under load. This is about 3 and a half hours of screen operation (auto-brightness, twisted to the maximum), data transfer to 4G. The video device plays for about 10.5 hours.
Of the pleasant things, I note that fast battery charging is supported - it takes one hour. If you use a conventional 2A charger, the battery charge time will be 2 hours. The phone has built-in wireless charging that supports several formats, that is, you can buy both a branded device and any other. I had a charger from Lumia (DT-601, Qi standard) at hand, it charges the device perfectly.
Expecting this model to last as long as the Note 4 was not worth it. But the result turned out to be slightly higher than that of the iPhone 6 with the same load (number of calls, transferred data). The difference is almost imperceptible, we can say that these devices live the same time. Again, for most people, this will be a full-time job.
Many people have a misunderstanding of how changing the chipset and process, speeding up memory, getting a different screen with a higher resolution may not lead to an increase in power consumption. The logic is simple - all new technologies consume more energy. But the logic is vicious and far from reality, just new technologies allow you to get less power consumption, which Samsung consistently shows on its Galaxy line, and the same Note has long become the benchmark in terms of operating time.
Camera
A separate detailed and large material is devoted to the description of the camera and all its capabilities.
Software Features - Android 5.x and TouchWiz
Samsung has begun to simplify the TouchWiz shell, and in Android 5 this is clearly visible. So far, this is not pure Android, but a lot of unnecessary rubbish has been removed, useful and not so useful functions have been added, the system began to look simple and understandable. I will try to describe the changes sequentially.
So, in the drop-down curtain, everything is different from Android 5 - Samsung retained one row of shortcuts, but the list scrolls horizontally, and you can also select the icons that are shown here. I like the way it's done in pure Android, it's enough to pull it again, and the full list opens, I think it's more convenient.
Some icons have additional functionality, for example, the Wi-Fi icon now displays part of the Wi-Fi network name. This is a trifle, but quite convenient, which I found very interesting.
Traditionally, there is an S Finder in the drop-down curtain, in which you can search for content both on the network and in the phone's memory. The search can be limited to categories. This is a convenient search client for the device. Nearby is a utility for connecting to other devices, everything is also familiar in it.
How do notifications open on the lock screen? When clicked, they redirect you to the respective application. If a screen lock is set, for example, to a fingerprint, then you receive a warning that you need to press the center key - touch, and the phone opens the desired item again. Everything has become much clearer and simpler than it used to be. If you do not need a notification, then you can simply swipe it to the side.
Of the minuses in the menu, I’ll note this for myself - I have about 6 screens with icons, before you could click on the square of a particular screen in the line below. Now when you click the transition goes only to the next screen. Uncomfortable.
Dialer and Contacts. By dialing a number, you can quickly call a contact, it is enough to correctly enter the first digits or letters of the name, surname. Matches will appear in the list. The call log has a filter by call type.
Just like on previous models, you can swipe left or right on a name to send a message or make a call, this setting can be turned off, but many liked it. In favorites, in addition to the selected contacts, there is also a list of numbers that you often use. When making a call, information related to the contact, recent SMS, mail, calendar events are shown.
In the list of contacts, you can scroll through the names by letters of the alphabet (Russian comes first, then Latin).
The changes are purely visual, the UI has become simpler and lighter, but the functionality has been retained at the level of the previous version of TouchWiz. This seems wrong to many, but it is only a matter of taste and habit.
Messages. Some people are frustrated by the exceptionally lop-eared man that is on the menu for rooms without a user-installed icon. It has been preserved as before, although its size has greatly decreased. You can choose the design of the windows, their style, set your wallpaper. You can also get rid of this little man by choosing a different theme or your own screensavers. There are scheduled messages.
The set of features is typical, and it will be enough for ordinary users. I have no complaints about working with messages on this device.
Of the unusual functions, I note shortcuts for quickly inserting text - they work in all menus. That is, when the T9 function is activated, by typing the letter assigned to the shortcut, you will see in the list of tips not only the words, but also the recorded template. So far, this only works for the English language, but the thing is very useful and convenient.
Gallery. Sorting photos works by time, place, event or category (here the phone itself determines what is in the picture - food, landscape, portrait, and so on). There is also access to Picasa from the menu.
Calculator. In a horizontal position, scientific, in a vertical position, normal.
Clock. Alarm clock, world clock, stopwatch and timer. Familiar sections, but outwardly they are redesigned and look more interesting.
Notes. Plain text notes that are synchronized with the cloud and transferred from phone to phone.
My files. A regular file manager that also supports Google Drive. Convenient and simple, there are all possible operations with files.
Voice recorder. In addition to the usual voice recording, you can turn on the Interview mode (for the first time it was in Note 4), then the microphones at the ends work in turn, the recording quality is good. There is also a voice note mode, when the text entered by voice is immediately recognized.
Peel Smart Remote. A program for controlling household appliances using an infrared port. Automatically determines your location, shows a list of channels and programs, can work with any technique. On other devices it is not so interesting, since they do not have an infrared port.
S Planner. The calendar has been made visually lighter and simpler. There are birthday reminders, synchronization with any network calendars, a separate task list. I like how this application is arranged, there is nothing superfluous in it and everything is clear.
S Health (ver. 4). Completely revamped S Health app with motivational rewards (walk more, do more, etc.). The sensor on the back of the phone is used to measure heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, stress levels and emotions. Now you can enter a food diary, there is a database of products and their calories. In every sense, this application has become richer, and it is not necessary to use all the options. You can also keep track of workouts here, plus there is a virtual trainer who can help train.
S Voice. The engine from Nuance is used, as well as on previous models. The speech synthesizer is very clumsy, as if from the past, command recognition is stupid and completely loses to Google Now. enjoy it voice control definitely not worth it, although it has a wide functionality. It's not very pleasant.
smart manager. A new utility that combines several programs from different companies, but in one interface. So, there is Clean Master, which is able to remove application caches, various garbage. The utility for working with the battery shows how much it can stretch, you can switch between modes. In the Security section, it is possible to install KNOX, plus there is an antivirus from McAfee. There is also a utility to clean up the RAM, which is more a tribute to the needs of users and their desires than an urgent need for Android - this is more of a harmful utility than a useful one.
Microsoft Applications. The folder contains three pre-installed applications - OneDrive, OneNote and Skype. These are applications that Microsoft pays for pre-installation, there are no differences or integration into the system. It is worth demolishing them immediately, in any case, the first two deserve it. The user is given 100 GB of free space in the cloud from Microsoft for two years.
mail. A regular email client that supports multiple accounts, HTML-layout. There is nothing unusual here, as well as advantages over the GMail client. Outwardly, they became very similar.
Settings. A set of settings familiar to the Galaxy S, I will not list everything, I will give the main screens, of which everything is clear and so.
Free apps with S6/S6 EDGE
Samsung is used to giving flagship customers subscriptions to paid services or applications, sometimes this is quite a tangible savings. I will try to list the main gifts, they may differ from country to country and may not be available everywhere:
- The Economist - 6 month subscription;
- Audible, audiobooks, 3-month subscription, one book free every month;
- NY Times - news, 12 week subscription;
- Parallels Access - 6 month subscription, access up to 5 computers;
- PayPal - discount on various products;
- Evernote is a premium subscription;
- Flex keyboard;
- Entrenador - personal trainer;
- Magisto Video Editor - three months subscription to the service;
- Keepy - note-taking service, 6-month subscription;
- Shazam - version without restrictions and without ads;
- Hancom Office 2014 - unlimited license;
- Kindle - 12 month subscription, you can get one book per month;
- Deezer - 6 month music subscription
- Kick is an application for football fans, match results.
Additional accessories for Galaxy S6/S6 EDGE
For several years, Samsung has been creating the widest range of accessories for its flagships. Starting from the 6th, the set comes with headphones of a new design, which are built by analogy with the Level In, provide good sound and are noticeably better than the previous model.
In terms of cooperation with well-known brands, I would like to note cases from Burton, protective cases with crystals from Swarovski, leather covers from Montblanc, women's handbags from Rebecca Minkoff, cases painted by Britto. It is almost impossible to find these accessories in wide sale, their cost is very high.
Now let's consider standard set accessories, they are completely the same for the two models, only the article and color schemes differ. Wireless charging is available in two colors - white and dark gray. I recommend taking a dark color, since the rubber insert at the top gets dirty very quickly on white, which prevents the phone from slipping. More practical dark color.
QI 1.1 standard is supported (backward compatible with 1.0), charging speed is about 4-5 hours, which is typical for such devices. The cost of the charger in Russia will be 3,490 rubles. The fast charger included in the kit costs 2,000 rubles if you buy it separately, so you should not lose it. The same price for a car charger that supports Quick Charge technology.
An ordinary transparent bumper covering the back of the phone will cost 2,590 rubles.
But the opaque cover can be of almost any color, it is of good quality, but it also needs to be matched to the color of the phone so that they match. Its price is 2290 rubles.
The book cover is also available in different colors, the price is 2,990 rubles, this kind of covers make the device very thick.
The S View Cover with a window has become very popular. Different fabric or leather, a huge number of colors - all together create an alternative. You can activate the camera, turn on the dialing of favorite numbers, listen to music, open the quick shortcuts panel - the latter was not available before. In the video I show how this case works, it's worth a look. But the price bites - 4,490 rubles.
You can also choose a mirrored flip case in different colors, it has an NFC tag, so Chinese craftsmen will not do anything like that. When closed, you can answer calls, dismiss messages and reminders. There is no need to open the device.
You can see how all these accessories work in our video.
Impression
Samsung S6 was pleasantly surprised by the volume of the Samsung S6 speaker, despite the fact that there is only one speaker at the end - it is very clear and loud, the device is well audible in different conditions. The video showed the differences with the S5, they are visible to the naked eye. We can say that in terms of sound this is one of the loudest and most pleasant devices of the company. The vibrating alert is average in strength, there are no achievements here.
The quality of communication with the phone does not cause any complaints in any form. I tried to find differences from my Note 4, I could not find them. The quality of work in LTE is also flawless, I noticed that the phone clings to Wi-Fi networks better than Note 4. Subjectively, it seemed that it was a little better in general in terms of communication quality.
I love how the one-touch fingerprint works, you can watch this feature in the video.
The speed of launching the camera from any menu is less than a second. Just press the Home button twice. And it's convenient. The camera is excellent and comparable to Note 4, which I consider (and not only me) the best device on the market in this parameter.
One could go on listing how the S6 differs from most devices on the market - the fastest processor, the best camera, the display, which has already been recognized as outstanding. But this is all poetry, because we need to dwell on a few negative points that may repel the purchase of this device.
The obvious thing is the lack of memory cards. I'm so used to having the ability to put in a memory card that I feel uncomfortable without it. The amount of memory of 32 GB seems to me clearly insufficient for the full use of the device - listening to music, watching videos, taking pictures. This is a limitation that is annoying and came with the iPhone. I really hope that the "brilliant" idea to do this will not visit the company's engineers in the Note line.
Now about another point - the device warming up, which is often felt when working in heavy applications (three-dimensional toys) or transferring large amounts of data (Wi-Fi or LTE / 3G does not play a role). The case near the camera is heated, as well as the metal frame. It becomes quite hot, but you can keep the device warm, it does not burn. This moment upset me a little, and not at all because of the heat as such, after all, all fast devices heat up. Rather, here we come to another issue - replacing the battery. After about a year and after 350-400 charge cycles, the battery capacity will drop by at least 20 percent. If in other devices of the Galaxy line you could replace it yourself, then you will have to contact the service center or read the instructions on how to disassemble the phone, look for a replacement battery and pervert in such ways. In the same iPhone, this is a standard story that its owners have learned. The fact that the Galaxy S6 abandoned the collapsible case is understandable, but this does not add joy.
I managed to drop the Galaxy S6 a couple of times, it did not bring any problems - but this is not an indicator either. I am sure that Gorilla Glass 4 will not have any problems, as, however, this can be seen with Note 4. As part of the VIP program, the first replacement of a screen that you break will cost up to 3,000 rubles. No manufacturer provides such conditions, and this is a significant advantage, as well as confidence in the quality of the product (the cost of replacing the screen on the iPhone 6 is approximately equal to half of its cost).
For many, there will be a choice between the Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6, the arguments for both devices were given in a short video. But I can say that these are devices of a different class - the iPhone is fashionable and empty in terms of functionality and capabilities, the Galaxy S6 is the best in its class.
The Galaxy S6 will cost 49,990 rubles in Russia (in Europe the price will be at the same level as for the Galaxy S5 - 650 euros). Many will consider the choice between S6 and S6 EDGE, the second device will cost about 55,000 rubles. Start of sales - in mid-April.
I like both S6 and S6 EDGE. Although from the image point of view, the second one is more interesting, but the first one is more practical. Functionally, there is no difference between them.
By and large, the Galaxy S6 turned out to be very pleasant in appearance, functional, which is what you expect from a Galaxy device, but it also does not have memory cards, which many will consider a minus. Comparing this model with similar devices in the same price category, we can say that they are much inferior in all respects. It is a device without any compromises, the best in almost everything. Of the subjective things, personal rejection of the design and / or Samsung may intervene. But these matters are so subtle that there is no point in discussing them. From a market perspective, the Galaxy S6 sets a very high bar for both performance and everyday usability. The ergonomics of this device is simply excellent.
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