Samsung galaxy s6 edge processors. Overview of the flagship version - Samsung Galaxy S6 EDGE (SM-G925F). What is the difference between Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge
Flagship Samsung smartphones always draw attention to themselves. The release of the Samsung Galaxy S6 this spring was no exception. And the task before the engineers was not easy, every year it is more and more difficult to keep the bar high. Whether it was possible to solve it and keep the title of "best among the best", we'll see during testing. To do this, we selected the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, introduced at the same time as the main version of the Galaxy S6. Both smartphones are already available in Russian retail, at the time of writing this review, the company reported 10 million S6 sold worldwide.
If last year the tuned versions of the flagship came out a little later than the main announcement, this year the announcement and the start of sales took place at the same time. The price difference between the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge is within 10 percent. However, only the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge will be available in a 128 GB version. The main difference was the use of a screen curved from two edges. This is the second such smartphone in Samsung's arsenal, let me remind you that the Galaxy Note Edge debuted last year, unfortunately, we only got to know it briefly, time to prepare detailed review was not enough.
Video review Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Equipment
The smartphone is delivered in a package with a light design. In the upper part there is a mark on the color of the case and the amount of data. Key features on the back of the package.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge package includes a charger, a micro USB cable, headphones with interchangeable ear tips, and a set of technical documentation. All accessories are white.
Appearance
With each generation of Galaxy S, disputes and rumors have flared up on the network regarding the materials used. Will it be plastic or metal, what will the Korean manufacturer choose this year?
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is drastically different from anything we've seen before. Now the emphasis is not only on the characteristics, the smartphone has become a real decoration. And this is especially true for the Edge version. Thanks to the curved edges of the screen, it looks spectacular.
The case has become even thinner, for comparison, the iPhone 6 is thicker. It is comfortable to hold in your hand, the weight is well balanced.
Almost the entire area of the front side and cover is covered with protective glass Gorilla glass 4. Now you can forget about the practicality of materials, it gets dirty with fingerprints catastrophically quickly, although they are also erased quickly. The second point is the grip itself, the smartphone tends to slip out of your hands, you should not place it on an inclined surface. I assume that there will be many cases of falling, as well as phones with cracks on the protective glass. It will not be superfluous to buy a cover or bumper.
Several color versions will be available. Light options will better hide glass contamination, while dark ones look richer and more glamorous.
The side frame is made of unpainted aluminium, all frames are rounded. The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge goes a bit at an angle. There is a sharp edge at the point of contact with the display.
The case is now non-separable, what was feared for a long time has happened. There is no access to the battery, replacing the battery even in a service center will cause a lot of pain to the owner and his wallet. Unfortunately, they also abandoned the memory card. What Samsung was loved for and put as a plus when compared with other flagships and, first of all, Apple products, has now become inaccessible. If you can still argue with a memory card and talk about cloud storage, then the issue of battery capacity degradation with active use will not disappear anywhere.
Bottom micro USB, audio jack, microphone and speaker grille. There is a resemblance to the iPhone 6. On top of the IR sensor, noise reduction microphone, SIM slot. On the bottom and top faces there is a plastic insert used for the antenna.
The frame under and above the display has not gone anywhere. The familiar Home button with an updated fingerprint scanner. When testing the Galaxy S5, I turned off this scanner less than a day after the start of use, I had to find the position and swipe correctly. Now it is enough just to put a finger, there are no complaints about recognition.
At the top of the speaker grille, Samsung logo, front-camera and a set of sensors.
On the back cover protruding above the surface of the camera eye, LED flash and pulse sensor.
On the left is the volume rocker with separate buttons, on the right is the power button. Everything is intuitive.
The body is assembled perfectly. There are no material requirements. But it takes time to get used to the curved screen, the first days of false positives are guaranteed.
Screen
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge received an AMOLED screen with OLED backlighting (organic light-emitting diodes). Diagonal 5.1 inches with a resolution of 2560x1440 (Quad HD) with 577 ppi. The picture is flawless, excellent color reproduction and maximum viewing angles.
Traditional deep blacks and a high level of maximum brightness. The color balance is close to the sRGB standard.
The user has a choice of color settings. High contrast.
Filling
This is the first smartphone with a 14nm chip. Samsung abandoned the use of the top Qualcomm processor, the reason was overheating and a number of other problems that HTC and LG are now facing. The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge uses an Exynos 7420 octa-core processor with Mali-T760 graphics.
On board 3 GB random access memory. The volume of the internal varies depending on the chosen model, you need to approach this issue with attention, memory cards are not supported.
In terms of performance, it is comparable to the flagships of 2015. This is enough for all tasks, including resource-intensive games.
Antutu Bench
3D Antutu
Battery
For battery life, a 2600 mAh battery is responsible, 50 more than a simple Galaxy S6. The volume is not so big, given the powerful filling and QHD screen. Here, Samsung was faced with the task of squeezing the maximum out of this capacity. Improved energy saving technologies.
Added wireless charging. Of the interesting, it is worth noting the fast charging mode, when in 10 minutes you can provide about 4 hours of battery life.
According to the experience of use, the charge is enough for a light working day. In the mode of watching movies about 11 hours.
On the issue of autonomy, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is doing well, given the small thickness of the case.
Camera
Traditionally, the Galaxy S line has been strong on the camera side, offering some of the best implementations at the time of its release. The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is no exception.
The main module is 16 megapixels with a Sony matrix with optical stabilization and the ability to shoot video in UHD. Very fast camera startup and shutter speed.
Shooting modes are available with loading from the additional catalog.
Gestures and detailed frame adjustment are supported. We reviewed the general features of the camera in detail in the video review. For selfies - 5 megapixel front camera. There are no complaints about the quality of shots, neither in the daytime nor at night.
Only a limited amount can upset active photographers internal memory, you will need to upload a collection of photos and videos often.
Soft
Operating room installed Google system Android 5.0 with TouchWiz shell. The latter has changed for the better, poisonous colors have disappeared, new modes of operation, a choice of themes and a light mode have been added. A small amount of additional software is preinstalled.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge received additional settings for the side frames. The owner can display 5 favorite contacts, each of which is assigned a different color. When an incoming call is made, the smartphone, rotated by the screen to the desktop, will glow in the corresponding color.
Another interesting feature is the display of notifications on the side frame, these can be both messages and a news feed.
At night, you can display information on the current time and date. Due to the reduced power consumption when outputting black, this mode consumes a minimum amount of charge.
Corporate security, health services, and contactless payment service are not forgotten. Unfortunately, Samsung Pay will not be supported in Russia.
Results for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is a notable step forward, with this generation of flagships focusing not only on performance but also on design. The smartphone looks spectacular, especially for the version with curved frames. Buyers are offered an excellent screen, a high level of performance, technologies for increasing battery life, a successful combination of glass and metal, wireless charging, a fingerprint scanner, a high-quality camera, no lags in games and applications. Not to like here may be the lack of support for a memory card, a non-separable case, the lack of moisture protection, the soiled case. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge wins a well-deserved Gold...
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.
Ease 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 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 | The 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. Comfortable? Unlikely.
The above applies only to full versions of sites. For clarity, in the left photo below you can evaluate how one of the popular resources on the topic looks like mobile devices 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. Comfortable? Yes. Need? 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 quite well, if we compare its display with that of the 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! Seriously! 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.
We have
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 external battery included.
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 much 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”.
They have
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"eja". 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.
Conclusion
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 regular Galaxy S6 so overpriced and how will you deal with the curved edges of the hero of today's article? I described the last point 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).
So, after 2 weeks of studying the new flagships from Samsung, and now we can definitely say that the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge are really the best. Of course, there were some nuances that we would like to avoid, but we will talk about everything in order in this review, we will discuss design, performance, and flagship characteristics. Everything that could interest you, you will find and learn right now.
The first thing we notice is that the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge seamlessly combine high-quality materials with the most advanced technologies, which any user will absolutely love. Three key things to note about the Galaxy S6: streamlined design, advanced cameras, and improved power management. At the same time, the Galaxy S5 now definitely seems like just an improved version of the Galaxy S4. The Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge really feel like they were built from scratch after that.
Design
Samsung did seem to have an eye on the competition when it created its flagships. This is noticeable in the choice of body materials, since it was precisely this that was the most violent claims from buyers. Now smartphones are made of glass (Corning Gorilla Glass 4) and metal, but I want to say right away that this option collects fingerprints and this is a minus. Otherwise, the devices actually allow you to feel a real premium product in your hands.Despite everything, the device is made of cold materials. To avoid discomfort, designers and engineers have given the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge a shape that fits comfortably in the palm of your hand. Emotionally, these smartphones, in my opinion, are better than models from other manufacturers. It's all thanks in large part to the rounded corners, slim body that feels solid. Is that the camera protrudes a little from the case.
By the way, at the expense of the camera. Next to it is the heart rate monitor, which was previously under the camera on the Galaxy S5, and now it has been moved to the right side relative to the lens. The devices have already received non-removable batteries and there is no slot for microSD cards. At the bottom of the case there are (from left to right): 3.5 mm audio jack, microUSB 2.0 port, microphone and speaker. At the top of the case there is a second microphone and an infrared port. There are volume buttons on the left side of the device. This is no longer a rocker, but separated buttons. On the right side we see the power button. As you can see, nothing new has appeared. slot for SIM cards in the Galaxy S6 Edge is located on the top, but in the Galaxy S6 it is on the side.
The coloring of smartphones is designed specifically to reflect light. In fact, the Galaxy S6 (Edge) looks like gems in the light. There will be 4 color options for each smartphone, but regional changes are possible. It is a pity that fingerprints are collected on a glass glossy surface.
Both smartphones are very thin, while the materials used add weight to the devices. But Samsung has managed to keep the weight lighter than its predecessor, while keeping the screen size at 5.1 inches.
Display
Samsung was able to release the flagships Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, which were even slightly smaller than the Galaxy S5, but the display dimensions remained the same. The 5.1-inch Super AMOLED screen has now grown to Quad HD resolution (2560 x 1440 pixels) at 577ppi. This is really surprising. You definitely won't be able to see individual pixels. For the first time, Samsung showed such a screen last year, releasing the Galaxy S5 LTE-A. The display is very bright, so much so that at maximum brightness you can see the image in very bright sunlight. Like all Super AMOLED displays from Samsung, these are vibrant colors, great viewing angles. In general, these are not just amazing displays - they are actually the best, and this is recognized by DisplayMate experts. Even Galaxy Note 4 came in second.The display on the Galaxy S6 Edge has curves on the sides, making it unique. But because of this form factor, the volume buttons and the power button were moved a little closer to the rear panel. Admittedly, the S6 Edge and its screen look a lot more interesting, especially since the software allows you to use the curved parts of the screen for specific functions. But the simple Galaxy S6 will be more convenient in the hand.
User interface and software
To date, the Galaxy S6 runs on the latest software, the most new version TouchWiz, which was created almost from scratch. At the same time, everything remained painfully familiar, but still the controls and menus have become simpler and more convenient. Created firmware on Android 5.0.2 Lollipop. All apps now open instantly and this speed difference is very noticeable even when compared to the Galaxy Note 4, although it runs on Android 5.0 Lollipop. The settings menu has significantly “lost weight” and it has become easier to find the desired settings.
Another nice addition is that TouchWiz supports default themes (and their settings are quite extensive, everything changes depending on the chosen theme). Apparently, third-party themes will also be supported, as we have already been promised that official themes can be additionally downloaded from Theme Store.
Audio
Audio playback on the smartphone has improved markedly compared to its predecessor. Sound can now dynamically adapt to its surroundings. The speaker is located at the bottom of the device and is 1.5 times louder than the one in the Galaxy S5. Even at maximum volume there is no distortion. The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge come with a pair of ergonomic earbuds, as we've previously reported. The playback quality of these headphones has always been a strong point for Samsung devices.
Camera
Both the front and rear cameras have an f/1.9 aperture, although the Galaxy S5 had an f/2.2 lens. This should provide the highest quality photos and videos, which we have even demonstrated several times. The 16-megapixel camera shoots with excellent quality even in low light conditions, and the IR sensor itself automatically adjusts the white balance. In addition, there are new modes, including auto HDR in real time, "smart" optical image stabilization. All other modes are familiar to you since the Galaxy Note 4.
A nice feature of the camera is the startup time - you can take the first picture in 0.7 seconds after the call, just double-tap the Home button even when the screen is off. This is all because the camera app is in standby mode. Don't forget about such a very useful feature as tracking autofocus, so that you can shoot fast-moving subjects without blur.
Safety
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge now keep all your personal information safe. This is partly thanks to the new fingerprint scanner, which is already touch-type and you do not have to move your finger until the sensor recognizes it. The Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Note 4 suffer greatly from inaccurate scanner performance.The fingerprint scanner is great for quick authentication in services, websites, to keep encrypted data safe. And it works well - already tested.
Recharging
We were happy to hear at the presentation that Samsung has finally used wireless charging technology in its flagships of the most common standards - Qi and PowerMat. You will not encounter incompatibility issues. Any model of wireless charging will work with the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge.
Samsung will also release its own wireless chargers. A model is already presented, in which a coil with a thickness of only 0.3 mm is installed! Charges are available in White Pearl and Blue Topaz. They look stylish, and during recharging around the perimeter are highlighted.
The wired charging method works through the MicroUSB 2.0 port, and now you can charge the battery in 10 minutes so that the smartphone can work for about 4 hours (or 2 hours in high-definition video playback mode).
Battery
As noted earlier, the battery in smartphones is non-removable. Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge differ in battery capacity - 2550 and 2600 mAh, respectively. Although Samsung's Exynos 7420 octa-core processor is very powerful, thanks to the release on the 14nm process technology, it works with maximum energy efficiency. If you're looking to maximize battery life, then there's the Power Saving Mode and optionally the Ultra Power Saving Mode that we've been talking about for over a year.conclusions
The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge will be available on sale starting April 10, but pre-orders are breaking all records even now. Galaxy S5 and then 4 times less collected pre-orders last year. Samsung admitted that they are listening to customers and therefore the new flagships turned out to be the way we already see them. Finally, Koreans learn from their mistakes and successes. I am sure that sales will exceed all expectations, despite the prices of smartphones.
Even now, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge (13K rubles) remains relevant due to its high-quality matrix, high-performance hardware and pleasant appearance. If we talk about the configuration, then the smartphone is equipped with a Samsung Exynos 7420 processor with 8 cores and 3 GB of RAM, this performance is enough for most applications, as well as not the most demanding games. It is worth noting that the device looks more expensive than it costs. About which below. In addition, it is necessary to mention the detailed cameras. In general, we will recommend the device for a detailed and close acquaintance, as the smartphone will suit a large circle of users with its convenience and functionality.
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: Specs and price
| OS | android; |
| Screen | 5.1 inches; |
| Permission | 2560×1440; 16:9; |
| Camera | 16 MP; |
| Frontal | 5 MP |
| CPU | Samsung Exynos 7420 8 cores; |
| Built-in memory | 32/64/128 GB; |
| RAM | 3 GB; |
| battery | 2600 mAh; |
| Price | About 13000 rubles |
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: owner reviews
— High-quality assembly of decent assembly materials;
- The front and back of the phone is covered with Gorilla Glass 4, but the side frame is made of aluminum;
- When falling, the side faces will collect scratches and dents;
- Nice appearance;
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- The presence of a 3.5 jack, which is located on the bottom of the device;
- High-quality sound, but there is only one speaker;
- The camera protrudes from the body, which means that it can get scratched over time;
— No connector for flash memory;
- Fast operation of the fingerprint scanner, which is also thoughtfully located;
- In the dark, the bright light from the physical buttons will hurt your eyes, which is typical, you can’t adjust the brightness;
- Convenient shell from the manufacturer;
- Excellent matrix with high resolution, screen brightness, realistic color reproduction. The company's engineers also did not forget about the large viewing angles;
- Under heavy load, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge does not heat up, which is classified as a plus;
- The battery is enough for a maximum of a full working day, in practice even less;
- Support for wireless charging;
- Of the minuses, it is worth highlighting the fact that the device is constantly trying to fall out of the hands;
- With 2.5D screen, the device supports some unique features. For example, favorite contacts and so on can be called to the side face;
- High-quality connection, but with the work of 4G, everything is not so rosy;
- High-quality cameras, moreover, the pictures are good at night;
Conclusion
Based on the material described above, we conclude that the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is an excellent smartphone for the declared price, which which is equipped with a quality ma triplet and decent cameras. In general, we will recommend the device for a detailed acquaintance price category It's a great choice
Pros:
- AMOLED matrix;
- A large number of positive reviews;
- shell;
- Pictures are good;
- Sound;
- Under load will not heat up;
Minuses:
- The battery could have been more capacious;
- Some flaws;
- You can not adjust the backlight of the buttons;
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About smartphone
At the annual exhibition Mobile World Congress 2015 Samsung has two flagship devices of the Galaxy series at once: Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. Both devices received positive reviews from the press, and mere mortals were looking forward to the announcement of prices and the date of the start of sales. And now, after some time, it became known that in Russia the first phones will fall into the hands of happy buyers starting from April 16th.
The price tag of more than sixty thousand rubles seems quite high, because the cool reviews of the owners of the previous flagship, the Galaxy S5, are still fresh in my memory. And in this article we will dot all the Yo, so that, having read to the end, you yourself will decide whether to go to the camp of "androids" or remain an adherent of your native "apple". I am sure of one thing for sure: there will be no one indifferent, because the devices turned out to be really new and technologically advanced.
Was in my hands Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, color Black Sapphfire, with 32 gigabytes of memory on board (of which 25.3 GB is available to the user). It seems to me more interesting than just the Galaxy S6 because of the rounded screen on the sides. Whether this is good or bad, we will try to determine together with you in this review.
Equipment
In a box made of white, thick cardboard with a laconic design are:
- the apparatus itself;
- documentation in a separate box;
- micro USB cable;
- adapter for 220v;
- headset with remote control;
- one set of interchangeable earpieces;
- a paperclip to remove the sim card tray.
There was nothing supernatural in the box: everything you need and neatly packaged. A brief user manual contains a minimum of information. It is assumed that the happy owner of the gadget will be able to read the full instructions on the Samsung website.
first look
When you first touch the device, you understand: the company has done a great job of rethinking the concept of “flagship smartphone”. No plastic, only metal and glass. The aluminum frame gracefully wraps around the edges of the device, and Gorilla Corning Glass 4 protects the electronics on both sides.
There should not be any scratches or scuffs, however, such a coating collects fingerprints be healthy (forensic scientist's dream!). So you definitely need to buy a cover, or periodically wipe the screen and the back of the device with a cloth.
In general, despite the jokes about the two designers, the iPhone 6 and Galaxy S6 Edge have no similarities. It seems that someone in the depths of the management department of the Korean company slammed his fist on the table and demanded that all past claims and customer dissatisfaction be urgently corrected. The team was excellent. The device does not creak, does not play anything, the movement of all buttons is clear, it is pleasant to press.
The battery is now non-removable, and there are no memory cards (everything we love!). Particularly malicious can compare the location and shape of the elements of the apparatus on the lower edge, but these are trifles.
The color of the device is a separate topic for discussion: indoors, the smartphone seems to be blue-black, but once you hold it up to the light, you realize that in fact the color is deep dark blue. I think that the palantiri in the trilogy about the hobbits had such a color scheme, because such a transition of colors is fascinating: several times I caught myself simply twisting the phone in my hands, watching how its color changes.
The SIM card tray is located on the top edge of the device, next to the infrared port (sic!). S6 Edge "eats" the SIM card of the smallest format, the principle of extracting the tray is simple and familiar: with a paper clip that comes with the kit, you need to press into a special hole, until it stops. Only one SIM card can be inserted, no multi-sim solutions. It's a premium smartphone, remember?
Screen
The screen is awesome. No, really, the screen is just gorgeous! Super AMOLED technology, 5.1 ″ diagonal, with a resolution of 2560 × 1440 pixels, a pixel density of 577 ppi is no joke. For comparison, the Galaxy S5 had 432 ppi, the iPhone 6 Plus - 401 ppi, the LG G3 - 543 ppi (although the LG G3 has a larger diagonal - 5.5 inches). Black color is really black, all other colors are bright and juicy. In the sun, of course, readability is not very good, but a solid four. When looking at the screen at an angle, there are no changes in brightness and contrast. The curved sides of the screen also do not distort the perception of the picture.
Operating system
I wanted to make a description of the OS as a separate item, because it is clear that the company has done a lot of work to change and optimize the software component. Used as operating system Android 5.0.2(Lollipop), on top of which is traditionally installed its own proprietary graphical interface - touchwiz. However, little is left of the usual clumsy TouchWiz with a bunch of unnecessary software. All unnecessary animation has disappeared, and the controls and overall appearance are as close as possible to the canons of the new Android.
Performance
Several days of active use and AnTuTu tests confirmed that the performance of the smartphone is on top.
It is understandable - eight cores after all. By the way, the Galaxy S6 Edge is the first smartphone in which the company used the Exynos 7420 processor, built on a new 14-nanometer technology. It consumes significantly less energy. The principle of operation does not differ from Octacore chips, where the processor is divided into two clusters of four processor cores: ARM Cortex-A57 with a frequency of 2.1 GHz and energy-saving ARM Cortex-A53 with a frequency of 1.5 GHz. The overall performance was impartially shown by a test from Geekbench:
"Heavy" games just fly, there are no lags. The Mali-T760 processor is responsible for the graphics, there are no complaints about it.
The 3D Mark test confirmed: in terms of graphics, the Galaxy S6 Edge is more than in order. According to the test results, the smartphone has no analogues on the market at the moment.
Connection
I got the phone with a SIM card from the MTS company, so I did not experience any problems with communication. The device works in GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz networks, and the data transfer rate via 4G LTE reaches 150 Mbps. I tested Internet connections in different parts of Moscow and everywhere the smartphone quickly loaded website pages, I could use streaming radio. Of course, I did not see the ideal 150 Mbps, but the Speedtest service consistently showed the results of receiving and transmitting data at the level of 20-27 Mbps. I have never experienced any problems with the Internet, which I was very pleased with.
In addition, the device has modules Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, Support DLNA, OTG, MTP, Miracast and GPS/Glonass. On the top end there is an IR port for controlling various home appliances (such as a TV) through a standard application.
Also Samsung finally used the technology wireless charging in their flagships of the most common standards - Qi and PowerMat. In addition, the company will release its own wireless chargers. Models are already presented in the colors "White Pearl" and "Blue Topaz". They look, judging by the photos on the Internet, stylish, and during recharging they are also highlighted around the perimeter.
Camera
In the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, engineers used a camera similar in characteristics to that in the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 (the same 16 megapixels, with optical stabilizer), but the lens with f / 1.9 decides - in the dark the camera is better than in the notorious Note. There are many settings in the application itself, for every taste.
In general, the camera is one of the most strengths Korean flagship: implemented real-time HDR shooting (without the need to take several frames in succession) and a special mode for photographing in low light. The camera starts up and is ready for use within 0.7 seconds. There is no special button to launch the camera, but there is an option to use a double tap on the center key ("Home").
The iPhone 6 was used in comparison, the difference in the photo can be estimated below.
Samsung S6 Edge
Samsung S6 Edge
If you crop the photo, the advantage of the Galaxy S6 Edge camera becomes clear:
Samsung S6 Edge
Filming at night:
Samsung S6 Edge
The device can shoot video in both Full HD and ultra-clear 4K resolution.
HD:
4K
Among other functions of the camera, an interesting 3D photo mode was found. You need to bypass the object of interest with the camera turned on, and the resulting three-dimensional image will be saved in the photo gallery. Subsequently, such a photo can be viewed from different angles using a gyroscope. The best way to illustrate this function is this animation.
The front camera with a resolution of 5 megapixels is simply created for selfies and video calls. The quality is also top notch.
Outcome: the camera in the new device from the Koreans is amazing in its clarity and the number of additional settings. You can manually set the iso parameters, white balance, focus, various color filters. Objects photographed in motion are not blurred, continuous shooting produces up to 35 frames in 10 seconds. The resulting images can be immediately shared on social networks, sent by mail or saved to cloud storage.
The camera wants to give five plus. Well done.
Chips
One of the main features of the new smartphone is, of course, the screen rounded on the sides. In a notebook and browser, it is very convenient to scroll through lists and pages by sliding your finger along the side of the screen. In addition, an additional menu has appeared on the desktop, which can be called up by swiping from the right edge. In this menu, the user can assign up to five important contacts from the notebook. Each contact is assigned a different color (purple, green, blue, yellow and orange to choose from).
If the phone is face down, and one of these five contacts tries to reach you, the face of the phone starts to glow in the color that was assigned to the contact. Handy in meetings or in silent mode, and looks very stylish.
Also, the side face can inform about missed calls and notifications regarding five selected contacts. There is an "Information flow" function, when notifications are displayed as a line on the side face when the screen is off, and a "Night hours" function, when the current time is also displayed on the side face if the screen is not working.
Specifications
Dry language of numbers and facts for those who love this:
Conclusion
Samsung listened to the complaints and wishes of its smartphone users. The company's engineers have created unique, original devices that will no longer be compared with "apple" products. I think that you can really fall in love with the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, not because it is not the same as an iPhone, but because it is just good. And it's great, because competition spurs progress.
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