The Galaxy Edge S6, the phone that Samsung should not miss. Challenged by Chinese competition entry level and Apple on the high end, the Korean company lost in 2014 its first place in smartphone sales ranking in the world for the benefit of its American competitor. It therefore had to meet with the way the iPhone 6.
Presented at the last Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, the Galaxy S6 and Edge declination impressed. After a Galaxy S5 in the mixed design resulting in lower than expected sales, Samsung was in Spain back with a bang with two well finished models, one of which incorporates a flexible screen for a new style effect with two curved edges . MetroNews was able to test this model.
We love
► The design and finish
Finally! Using only the glass and aluminum, Samsung finally catching up on all the high-end competition. For a long time, HTC, Sony or Apple had taken the plunge. Enough to forget the sad Galaxy S5 with its plastic back picketed or the Galaxy S4 attempting to imitate leather. It is also captivated by the unique look achieved through the use of curved edges. A real way to differentiate themselves from the rest of the current offer.
> ► The screen
From that side, it is very simple: the slab designed by Samsung for the Galaxy Edge S6 is the best on the market. Accurate, responsive, true color with deep blacks, it would almost feel that the displayed image is printed, as on smartphones models occasionally exhibited in stores. Really impressive.
► The fingerprint recognition
This may seem a detail, but when it is used several tens of times per day, the feature becomes essential. Several rumors Samsung suspected of working to improve its fingerprint recognition system, they were right. No need to slide a finger on the home button, simply place the top, like the Touch Apple ID system. But the Samsung is more reactive and more reliable.
► The power and responsiveness
its processor, Samsung has again changed everything. Instead of continuing to use those from Qualcomm (which also team a lot of competition), Korean has chosen to integrate its own Exynos model, designed and manufactured at home. And he did well, everything is incredibly responsive and the most intensive 3D games are a fluidity foolproof
► The photo quality
. > On this point, Samsung has made a giant leap forward compared to the Galaxy S5. The latter was at the competition, but the Galaxy S6 shoves completely. Even in low light, the results are amazing. We also like the ability to launch the camera application simply by double clicking the home button, regardless of the menu where you are. Clever.
We do not like
► curved edges, what’s the point?
Everyone will agree that they allow a singular aesthetic boldness. For new applications could use some work: lighting bracket to prevent a call when the phone is returned, notifications display in which it is not easy to navigate, or quick access to contacts. One must also consider the applications are not optimized for this screen. On Instagram, photos are displayed, for example, edge to edge and therefore distorted by the curvature. Same for some text displayed on the web browser. If one considers in addition that the grip of the phone is less enjoyable because of more sharp edges, one wonders then where as their real advantage lies in use.
► An interface to the questionable aesthetics Despite
the use of Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), Samsung, like its competitors, has chosen to add his house TouchWiz overlay. Despite an extreme makeover since last year (on the occasion of the release of Galaxy S5), the interface always gives that impression very “cartoon”. The design of the icons is flashy and bright colors. Not necessarily ugly, but this aspect contrasts with that very classy smartphone. However, we will console with themes that Samsung shop that accompanies the model. If it currently offers little choice, it will be more robust when the smartphone launch in a few days.
REPORT With this
Galaxy Edge S6, Samsung clearly succeeded his comeback on the high end. We also report a very good energy management (although less powerful than the battery on the Galaxy S5) and the ability to recharge by induction. Brand aficionados however regret the removal of the removable battery and port for microSD memory card. Especially since Samsung has not skimped on prices. At 859 and 959 euros (32 and 64 GB), it even pays the luxury of being more expensive than the iPhone 6 Plus and its giant screen of 5.5 inches (809 and 919 euros for versions 16 and 64 GB ). Since the image of Apple, this is what is called a gamble.
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Specifications
Screen : 5.1 inch (1440 x 2560 pixels, 576 dpi)
Weight : 132 grams
Dimensions : 7 x 70 x 142 mm
Battery: 2600 mAh
Camera : 16 megapixels (f / 1.9), 5 megapixel facade
Processor : Samsung Exynos eight cores (from 1.5 to 2.1 GHz)
RAM : 3 GB
Price : 859 euros (32 GB) and 959 euros (64 GB)
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