Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 70.1 mm (millimeters) 7.01 cm (centimeters) 0.23 ft (feet) 2.76 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 142.1 mm (millimeters) 14.21 cm (centimeters) 0.47 ft (feet) 5.59 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units measurements. | 7 mm (millimeters) 0.7 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.28 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 132 g (grams) 0.29 lbs 4.66 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 69.73 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.23 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | White Black Golden Green |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Glass Aluminium alloy |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| CDMA CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) is a channel access method used in communications in mobile networks. Compared to other 2G and 2.5G standards like GSM and TDMA, it provides higher data transfer speeds and connectivity more consumers at the same time. | CDMA 800 MHz (SM-G925P; SM-G9250) CDMA 1900 MHz (SM-G925P) |
| TD-SCDMA TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) is a 3G mobile network standard. It is also called UTRA/UMTS-TDD LCR. It is designed as an alternative W-CDMA standard in China by the Chinese Academy of Telecommunications Technology, Datang Telecom and Siemens. TD-SCDMA combines TDMA and CDMA. | TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a technology fourth generation(4G). It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 700 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) (SM-G9250) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) (SM-G9250) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) (SM-G9250) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) (SM-G9250) |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 |
| Technological process Information about technological process, on which the chip is made. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 14 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) Primary function of the processor (CPU) mobile device is the interpretation and execution of instructions contained in software applications. | 4x 2.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A57, 4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv8-A |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 8 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 2100 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) Graphics processing unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphic applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | ARM Mali-T760 MP8 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 8 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 772 MHz (megahertz) |
| Volume random access memory(RAM) Random Access Memory (RAM) in use operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 3 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR4 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates. | Dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 1552 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5.1 in (inches) 129.54 mm (millimeters) 12.95 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.5 in (inches) 63.51 mm (millimeters) 6.35 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.45 in (inches) 112.9 mm (millimeters) 11.29 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 1440 x 2560 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 576 ppi (pixels per inch) 226 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 72.22% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Dual Edge display |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX240 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Sensor size | 5.95 x 3.35 mm (millimeters) 0.27 in (inches) |
| Pixel size | 1.12 µm (micrometers) 0.001120 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor | 6.34 |
| ISO (light sensitivity) | 50 - 3200 |
| Svetlosila | f/1.9 |
| Shutter speed (shutter speed) | 1/7 - 1/36096 |
| Focal length | 4.35 mm (millimeters) 27.56 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | LED |
| Image Resolution | 5312 x 2988 pixels 15.87 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels) |
| 30fps (frames per second) | |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode Macro mode Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) |
| Available also with Samsung S5K2P2 (ISOCELL) 1080p @ 60 fps 720p@120fps |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.
| Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the sensor used by the camera. | Samsung S5K4E6 |
| Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc. | ISOCELL |
| Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer higher image quality despite the lower resolution. | 3.2 x 2.4 mm (millimeters) 0.16 in (inches) |
| Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Large pixels are able to capture more light and therefore provide better low-light photography and wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow for higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size. | 1.235 µm (micrometers) 0.001235 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor of a particular device. | 10.82 |
| ISO (light sensitivity) The ISO value/number indicates the sensitivity of the sensor to light. Sensors digital cameras work within a certain ISO range. The higher the ISO number, the more sensitive the sensor is to light. | 50 - 1250 |
| Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture. | f/1.9 |
| Excerpt Shutter speed reflects the exposure time. Indicates how long the optical shutter remains open during shooting and thus the amount of time the camera sensor is exposed to light. The longer this time, the more light reaches the sensor. Shutter speed is measured in seconds (eg 5, 2, 1 second) or fractions of a second (eg ½, 1/8, 1/8000). Unlike DSLR cameras, which use a mechanical shutter, mobile devices have an electronic shutter. | 1/7 - 1/9728 |
| Focal length Focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. Equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera equal to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor, which will achieve the same viewing angle. It is calculated by multiplying the actual focal length of a mobile device's camera by the crop factor of its sensor. Crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the diagonals of a 35 mm full-frame sensor and the sensor of a mobile device. | 2.03 mm (millimeters) 21.96 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 30fps (frames per second) |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.1 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP ( Advanced Audio distribution profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) LE (Low Energy) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 2600 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 26 h (hours) 1560 min (minutes) 1.1 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 302 h (hours) 18120 min (minutes) 12.6 days |
| 4G latency 4G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 4G network. | 273 h (hours) 16380 min (minutes) 11.4 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics device battery. | Wireless charger Fast charging Fixed |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| SAR level for head (EU) The SAR level indicates maximum amount electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device near the ear in a conversation position. In Europe the maximum permissible value SAR for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard established by the CENELEC Committee in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the ICNIRP guidelines of 1998. | 0.334 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 0.594 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. Maximum value, used in the USA, is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 1.58 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 1.34 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
additional characteristics
Some devices have characteristics that do not fall into the above categories, but it is important to point them out.
| additional characteristics Information about other device characteristics. | SM-G925A - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.328 W/kg; body - 0.293 W/kg SM-G925A - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.09 W/kg; body - 1.25 W/kg SM-G925K - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 0.95 W/kg; body - 1.14 W/kg SM-G925P - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 0.88 W/kg; body - 1.17 W/kg SM-G925X - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.48 W/kg; body - 0.32 W/kg SM-G9250 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.301 W/kg; body - 0.577 W/kg SM-G9250 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 0.68 W/kg; body - 1.02 W/kg |
Last spring, the Korean giant Samsung presented to the admiring public a version “for the rich” of its flagship smartphone Galaxy S6, which differs from the base model by a screen curved on the sides. The back side of the Galaxy S6 Edge smartphone is also covered with glass, only smooth. It looks stylish and unusual, and besides, the developers tried to make the most of the side: selected contacts are displayed on it, and when incoming call each of them is highlighted in its own color. On the side, news from the information feed is displayed, and in night mode, a clock is displayed. At the bottom of the front panel there is a fingerprint sensor that unlocks the phone. In general, stylish, unusual, modern... However, unfortunately, a smartphone based on its merits has not yet been invented.
Galaxy S6 Edge - fast and smart
The Galaxy S6 Edge smartphone is powered by SoC (system on a chip) Exynos 7420, created by Samsung developers. This chipset is made using 14 nm technology and is considered by many analysts to be the most powerful mobile processor currently. The chipset contains 4 ARM Cortex-A57 cores with clock frequency 2.1 GHz and 4 ARM Cortex-A53 cores with a frequency of 1.5 GHz. The graphics are controlled by the Mali T760 video accelerator, also part of the SoC. The transition to 14nm technology has made it possible to reduce processor power consumption while increasing performance, which, of course, affects the battery life of the mobile device.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge smartphone has 3 GB of LPDDR4 memory installed. This modification of DDR SDRAM also operates at reduced supply voltage. The permanent memory, depending on the model, is 32, 64 or 128 GB, while the design of the smartphone does not provide a slot for a memory card. An alternative is USB OTG support, so you can connect a flash drive to your smartphone.
Galaxy S6 Edge runs Android 5.0 OS with custom installed TouchWiz interface from Samsung. Among many useful functions shell, you can note the energy-saving mode, privacy mode, work in 2 windows, etc. The proprietary health tracking program S Health controls the heart rate sensor located next to the main camera. Smart Switch data transfer service allows you to transfer any information from devices running under iOS control, Windows, Blackberry.
Now the Galaxy S6 Edge is the fastest smartphone, ahead of its closest competitors Meizu MX4 and Samsung Galaxy Note 4 according to AnTuTu test results. There is no slowdown when working with heavy applications, watching videos or surfing the web.
Galaxy S6 Edge: display and cameras
The Galaxy S6 Edge's 5.1" 2560-1440 touchscreen features Super AMOLED technology, which delivers full viewing angles, faster response times, greater color range and thinner screens than LCDs. The screen is protected by Gorilla Glass 4, which, according to the developers, has an 80% chance of remaining intact when dropped on a hard, rough surface such as asphalt or concrete.
Surprisingly high image quality on the display is the main difference between the Galaxy S6 Edge and its competitors. With a viewing angle of 180 degrees. Horizontally and vertically, colors are not inverted and retain brightness and contrast.
The light sensor controls automatic picture brightness adjustment. You can manually change this parameter in the corresponding menu item. In the light, the screen has almost no glare, and there is enough brightness to spare for the picture to be clearly visible on a sunny day.
The front 5-megapixel camera of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is activated by an open palm gesture. A heart rate sensor is used for selfies. The 16 MP main camera is equipped with an LED flash, tracking autofocus and optical stabilization. The camera can shoot in resolutions up to 4K (UHD), and at a frame rate of 69 fps - 1920-1080 (Full HD). Both pictures and videos are different high quality worthy of a decent camera.
Communications Galaxy S6 Edge
A nanoSIM phone card is installed in a plastic tray located on the top end of the smartphone Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. The tray is called up by pressing a paper clip included in the delivery set on the recessed button. The smartphone works confidently in 2G/3G/4G LTE networks. There is support for NFC, Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi 802.11n/ac, HT80 MIMO and Wi-Fi Direct. The navigation module works with GPS, Russian GLONASS and Chinese Beidou (BDS).
Galaxy S6 Edge battery
The capacity of the built-in battery is 2600 mAh, which is not at all a special achievement for a smartphone of this configuration. However, the charge lasts for 8-11 hours at full load: watching videos, web surfing, talking, data transfer. A special advantage of the battery is its high-speed charging: 1-2 hours until fully charged. Wireless charging is supported.
Galaxy S6 Edge smartphone: design versus ergonomics
We have to admit that in this model ergonomics were sacrificed for design. On the one hand, the dimensions of the smartphone allow it to fit comfortably in the palm of your hand. On the other hand, the thumb fits accurately on the fingerprint recognition sensor only for those with small hands; others will have to aim at the button for the device to recognize its owner.
The smooth glass that covers the smartphone on both sides does not allow you to hold the device securely in your hands, and the metal edging at the junction of the front and back panels causes considerable discomfort when making calls outside in winter. The solution may be a protective case, but then all the beauty of the smartphone will be hidden. What on earth did they pay for?
A year ago, talk about the company's phones Samsung revolved around design. Or more precisely, around his absence. The Galaxy S5 was technically great, but it also looked ugly. The company's insistence on using plastic as a body material was a mistake. Nothing makes these devices uglier than the feeling of being cheap.
A year later, the situation has changed radically. Having assessed the sales, Samsung focused their efforts on design. As a result, Galaxy smartphones The S6 and S6 Edge have become the company's most stylish devices. Metal and glass components were used in their design. For many, they have finally moved to the league where the products have been playing for a long time Apple.
Technical characteristics of Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+
| CPU | Samsung Exynos 7420 |
| Number of Cores | 8 |
| Clock frequency | 4 cores 2.1GHz + 4 cores 1.5Ghz |
| Video processor | Mali-T760 MP8 |
| Clock frequency | — |
| Display | 5.7″, Super AMOLED, 2560×1440 pixels |
| Built-in memory | 64 GB |
| External memory | — |
| RAM | 4 GB |
| Networks | 3G, 4G LTE, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 4.2, ANT+, NFC, GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou |
| SIM card | 1 PC |
| Battery | Li-Ion, 2600 mAh |
| Waiting/Talking Time | — |
| Rear camera | 16 MPix, autofocus, optical stabilization |
| Front camera | 5 MPix |
| Dimensions, weight | 75.80×154.40×6.90, 153 Gy |
| operating system | Android 5.1.1 |
Now Samsung has released Galaxy S6 Edge+- a larger version of the previously released S6 Edge. The new product is surprisingly similar to previous models, but different from them big screen and battery. We can safely say that the model embodies the pinnacle of Samsung's capabilities in the field of design. Unique appearance The smartphone achieves this thanks to its sloping edges, which become an extension of the display. It was thanks to them that the device got its name. This is a really big phone, it looks impressive, but it also costs accordingly. He practically shouts: “Hey, look at me!” - when the owner takes it out of his pocket.
In terms of use, it's not too different from the S6 Edge, once you consider the changes in scale. The price of the device has also changed significantly. In the US, most distributors sell the basic 32Gb model for $750. This is higher than the price of the previous model, which did not differ too much in terms of hardware, but did not have an updated design. It's easy to see that Samsung is aiming for the same price range as Apple.
On a technical level Edge+ equipped with everything necessary. Its Samsung Exynos processor and 4Gb of RAM ensure fast operation and response to user actions. The 16-megapixel camera allows you to take photos and videos in high resolution, which look great on the 5.7-inch HD Super AMOLED screen, conveying rich and vibrant colors. Made of metal and glass, it fits perfectly in the hand, and you can find a fingerprint scanner on the sides.
But all these technical aspects are already well known to users of previous models. The only exceptions are the size of the display and the increased amount of RAM. The battery of the model also received an upgrade. Now the smartphone can work without recharging for a whole day. You can top up the charge either using a USB cable or by wireless network from a compatible platform, making the process simple and convenient.
The model also had problems using it. The beveled edges, which look stylish while the phone is lying on any surface, are not very comfortable to use. And its flat back panel doesn't help with this at all. So be careful when you take your smartphone out of your pocket.
Curved edges have another problem. Samsung is positioning them as a way to create a more immersive video experience. Actually this is not true. Closer to the edges, the video is significantly distorted, which interferes with a holistic perception. In addition, in some cases, the video at the edges is noticeably brighter than the rest of the image on the display.
In addition, the new product has received a number of new control capabilities. Now you can easily change running application to any other without you need to go to the main screen, just swipe your finger across the sidebar and select the application. However, this is not a very good excuse for beveled edges. This functionality is easy to reproduce using applications available on Google Play.
In addition, Samsung has added the ability to stream video from a smartphone camera directly to YouTube. They are not the first to add this feature. Previously, Sony added similar functions to its devices on Android based. But their implementation was not fast enough. The function may seem attractive to those users who lead an active social life. Otherwise, the phone's software capabilities have not changed much compared to previous models. Some bugs have been fixed, so now Samsung technology is easy and pleasant to use.
Conclusion
It is worth recognizing that the company has invested a lot of effort and money in creating this model. This is truly one of the most beautiful smartphones ever made: it looks great and has some of the best technology on the market. And together with the larger battery, you can use it all day long without worrying too much about charging.