LG G4 vs Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, HTC One and Xperia Z4 … M9 – Phonandroid

It was yesterday that LG officially introduced its LG G4, a 2015 flagship that comes directly be placed alongside the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, HTC One and Sony Xperia M9 Z4, though for now it n ‘was made official in Japan. The opportunity to establish a comparison of the technical characteristics of the latest high-end Korean compete.

Specifications

Processor and Performance

Unlike the HTC One Sony Xperia M9 or Z4, the LG G4 is a team of 808 Snapdragon processor, a chip based on a 64-bit instruction set and composed of four hearts and two A53 A57 cores, the all accompanied by a GPU Adreno 418. It is therefore theoretically less powerful than the Snapdragon 810 , its eight cores and GPU Adreno 430, however the benchmarks, the difference is not too pronounced.

Meanwhile, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge are accompanied by an Exynos 7420 processor engraved in 14 nanometers and backed by 3GB of Ram LPDDR4, the best the market while the Snapdragon 810 is etched 20 nanometers. So there is no mystery, the Samsung chip is not only more efficient but also more energy efficient and both S6 are the big winners here.

Screen

As usual, LG and Samsung have improved their display technologies to offer an even better display panel than last year. The screen qHD Super AMOLED Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge is colorful and contrasting and could be placed above the rest if LG had not offered many improvements on the embedded slab by LG G4.

Yet this is the case, and the last screen of the flagship firm benefits from Quantum technology borrowed from its televisions and offers a picture 25% brighter, more colorful 20% and 50% more contrast as the G3. The panel is capable of displaying deep blacks and has very little to envy the AMOLED screens. For their part, HTC and Sony retain the same technologies, Super LCD 3 for the first IPS Triluminos for the second and a Full HD 1080p. Each of the two offers excellent display quality but the two Korean remain above the rest.

Camera

With a photo sensor of 20.7 Megapixels Opening f / 2.2, the HTC One M9 offers a satisfactory quality without being excellent, however the sensor is not yet perfectly mastered and rendering will soon improved by a software update. For its part, the Sony Xperia Z4 uses the same 20.7 megapixel sensor with f / 2.0 the Xperia Z3 which had already proven on it.

The Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge stand out by offering a photo sensor 16 megapixels opening f / 1.9 that allows them to reach heights in low light and generally offer excellent quality. They also elected the first DxOMark latest ranking.

Meanwhile, the LG G4 goes even further, on paper, with an opening of 16 megapixel camera sensor f / 1.8 able to capture 80% more light than the G3 with its six lens elements. Everything has improved, starting with optical stabilization which passes OIS OIS + to 2.0 and now focuses on three axes. Always present, laser autofocus displays a time development record of 0.276 seconds. Finally, a sensor spectrum color s’invite first smartphone to offer the most natural colors and more accurate white balance.

Autonomy

In terms of battery life, you can not compare that smartphones have already been tested. Thus, as we have already seen, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge and HTC One M9 offer a very good endurance and no less good or worse than their predecessors, however, it would probably still room for improvement.

Meanwhile, the Xperia Z4 and the LG embark G4 battery 2930 mAh and 3000. A flashback to Sony who wanted further refine his phone, while LG stays on the same capacity with the G2 and G3. Nevertheless, it is not yet known what optimizations offers Snapdragon 808, in terms of autonomy. In addition, the LG G4 is the only five to propose a removable battery and it’s so valuable that it deserves to be emphasized.

Design

In terms of design, Sony and HTC remained on their acquired only proposing some adjustments compared to previous generations. For its part, Samsung has made considerable efforts by offering not one but two smartphones, one curved screen, sporting a premium design combines an ultra solid aluminum glass protective Gorilla Glass 4, the most resistant of the market.

At this level, the LG G4 also stands out in particular by offering a slightly curved screen that will strengthen the ergonomics of the device while limiting the risk of breakage if dropped since the curvature which, although almost imperceptible to the eye, to prevent the screen from ending up in contact with the ground. Moreover, the device also comes in a particularly elegant leather version of

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Galaxy S6 vs. Edge iPhone 6 – Les Echos

At the launch of the iPhone 6 Apple late 2014, Samsung Galaxy responds with the S6, the Edge version might overshadow the flagship of California .

Galaxy S6 Edge

Getting started.

Probably one of the best smartphones on the market, mixture of glass and aluminum in addition to a sleek design with innovative curves on a AMOLED Ultra High Definition screen. The overcoat house offers fewer applications than its predecessors in duplicate and sits brilliantly on the latest version of Android (Lollipop).

Functionality.

One of the features of the Edge version is the ability to read the customizable notifications on sides of the curved screen. For the rest, it is the high end of the line, with a 16 MP image sensor (5 MP front), an ultra-fast eight-core processor, a fingerprint sensor and integrated payment system (like Apple, precisely).

The most.

The name of the game is often autonomy for these increasingly powerful products to many features. Samsung signs here a double feat: a very correct autonomy that exceeds the current day use, but also a time to express charging: 15 minutes, you come to recharge half the battery! The induction charging – new for Samsung – is a little more significant.

The flat.

No SD slot for additional memory and no slot for a different SIM card which would have made probably the best smartphone, especially to combine private and professional use or to travel and enjoy cheap local networks.

In summary.

Both Galaxy S6 (in their native Edge and versions) could allow Samsung to resume Apple’s leadership in the market. Almost no fault, exceptional finish for innovative design and good ideas competitor times on this very attractive but expensive version.

iPhone 6

Getting started.

class A lot for this terminal extremely fine (6.9 mm) and very pleasant for calls with rounded edges. Navigation on the Retina 4.7-inch HD screen is responsive, intuitive and easy to access, even with one hand. He tamed in minutes.

Functionality.

smooth evolution compared to 5 S, with a larger screen, an A8 processor yet more remarkably swift serving the new iOS platform 8, a photo sensor 8 MP precise – especially in difficult lighting conditions – with a bright autofocus, either in photo mode or video (Full HD). The Touch ID function provides a convenient and effective biometric security, in particular to approve purchases.

The most.

As often is the ergonomics of the iPhone that makes the difference. Ultra-easy to use for young and the elderly, efficient and offering ever more numerous and relevant applications – particularly in the field of well-being (health app includes all the medical data). .

The flat

Where shines Samsung, Apple still has some work: at full speed and with the factory settings, the battery of the iPhone 6 barely finish the day. If this is improving thanks to tricks (reducing screen brightness or systematic closure of unused applications), autonomy is still below expectations.

In summary.

No surprises and changes smoothly to a high-class smartphone that should logically continue cartoning this year. He deserves it and the fans of the Apple universe find it with pleasure in sidereal gray versions, silver or gold beautiful. His version XL (iPhone 6 Plus) 5.5 inch is just as successful.

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Price: 859 euros for the 32GB version and 959 euros (64 GB) and 1,059 euros (128 GB)
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Samsung Galaxy S6: the smartphone budding superheroes? – LesMobiles.com

Samsung is one of the official partners of the upcoming film Marvel Avengers: Age of Ultron. On this occasion, the Korean brand joins the superhero universe in a series of small promotional films whose first just appear on the Web.

If James Bond refused to wear the Sony Xperia Z4 (as Columbia Pictures is a subsidiary of Sony Pictures …) in his next film, The Avengers ( Captain America, Iron Man, Hulk, Thor, Hawkeye and Black Widow), themselves, will have futuristic smartphones manufactured by the great Tony Stark … and Samsung. On the occasion of the last CES in Las Vegas, we had you unveiled the official whimsical visual technology products that will be used to equip the superhero. An investment product rare where the brand adorns an object which is not traded, but imagined for the needs of the film

The sponsoring of big cinematographic card of the beginning of May is however not limited to this. While rumors circulated about marketing a Galaxy S6 colors Avengers, it seems that the Korean flagship rather will be a series of short promotional films based on the Marvel universe to capture the Comics fans’ attention. The first of these films has just appeared on YouTube (you can view the end of this article)

The Galaxy S6.? Superpowered creator

The story was certainly written by a comic book enthusiast under the direction of a marketing department neophyte. She told the meeting of six quite different people (a schoolboy, a mechanic, four sports including the famous Lionel Messi of Barcelona) to play the role of one of the Avengers. The youngest will be Captain America. The only lady become Black Widow. And the others will split the rest of the cast (Lionel Messi obviously inheriting Iron Man). All are on their way a sophisticated case that tells them where to meet: a drive-in to the US that hides a secret base

The end of the film ends on a teaser for the next. . In this teaser, a scene presents Hulk’s alter ego with a smartphone before the eyes (like Gear VR) to use virtual reality to embody the green giant fed with gamma rays. Hanging up the Galaxy S6 Gear RV is a great idea to remember that the quality of the flagship display (qHD resolution to a size of 5.1 inches) and recall the existence of the helmet.

A good campaign, but she will really sell?

The idea of ​​this advertising campaign is pretty good, although opportunism transpires full drop (including how to hang Lionel Messi). We could maybe find one of the favorite actors of the film: the gap would have been even more fun. If you’re a fan of comics, this campaign should have fun. Does it make you buy a mobile 700 euros so far? Not sure.

The Samsung Galaxy Android 5.0 goes Alpha Lollipop – CNET France

                   
                              

 The update to the Galaxy Lollipop Alpha is being deployed in Korea since Monday and now arrives in the world, starting with France. Gradually, the owners of mobile thus receive notification indicating the availability of this update. It can take place, “over-the-air” provided to operate a Wi-Fi network, because the installation file Lollipop still weighs nearly 1 GB.

The arrival of Android 5.0, is supposed to significantly improve the performance of mobile and confers an identical interface to that of the Galaxy S5 and Note 4, with the spirit of the aesthetics of Material Design. News side, displaying notifications is different and the different active applications is represented by a stack of thumbnails. In addition to the Alpha Galaxy, starting in May, the update should arrive on the Galaxy Note 3 Neo, then the Galaxy A5 and A7. (EP)
 
 

LG ‘G4′: the onslaught of the iPhone 6, and Galaxy S6 – ZDNet France

We thought that most smartphone manufacturers had abandoned the high-end segment, crushed by Apple in favor of medium range, volumes of quality. But two exceptions prove the rule. If HTC One dares with the M9, if Samsung intends to rub apple with Galaxy S6, it will not be the only South Korean to fight on this ground since LG today unveiled the new version of its flagship.

The G4, that’s his name, takes the sober and slightly curved design of its predecessor, the G3, according to the manufacturer ensuring resistance 20% higher and better grip. Or.

It has a Quad HD 5-inch screen (2560×1440) slightly curved like G Flex family (but less pronounced) equipped with Quantum Dots technology, which would provide contrast 50% superior to conventional qHD screens, a Snapdragon 808-6 hearts Qualcomm (a modified too hot 810) clocked at 1.8 GHz and 3 GB of RAM, all accompanied by Android 5.1 an overcoat home.

In addition to these specifications, LG is how he differentiates Apple or Samsung? The giant put particularly on the quality of the screen, similar to the S6, and finishing the smartphone notably through a back cover made of genuine leather. The question is whether the leather is not too fragile face to wear, stains, scratches, everyday life … The less careful can opt for a classic hull, plastic …

Without really be original, LG also emphasizes the quality of its photo sensor to 16 megapixels thought to be effective in difficult conditions (with optical f1.8 and 50 possible settings). It is also possible to record and play videos in 4K or enjoy a sensor on the front of 8 MP for selfies. Again, the idea is to go beat Samsung on this ground where S6 is widely acclaimed. Battery side (removable), LG promises an autonomy normal use day thanks to its 3000 mAh.

As for prices, the G4 will be in the range of high-end handsets with a price of 699 euros for the leather version, and 649 euros for plastic versions. It will be released on June 5

With this new terminal, LG’s goal is clear:. Confirm or amplify Manufacturer encouraging results in recent months. Indeed, LG is now in a good current. Having fallen into the depths of the world rankings, the conglomerate has started a spectacular recovery, precisely supported by the premium range G including the G3.

In Q3 2014, sales were also up by 40%. However, its global market share is still low: 4% in Q4 2014, according to IDC

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LG ‘G4′: the onslaught of the iPhone 6 and Galaxy S6 – ZDNet France

We thought that most smartphone manufacturers had abandoned the high-end segment, crushed by Apple in favor of medium range, volumes of quality. But two exceptions prove the rule. If HTC One dares with the M9, if Samsung intends to rub apple with Galaxy S6, it will not be the only South Korean to fight on this ground since LG today unveiled the new version of its flagship.

The G4, that’s his name, takes the sober and slightly curved design of its predecessor, the G3, according to the manufacturer ensuring resistance 20% higher and better grip. Or.

It has a Quad HD 5-inch screen (2560×1440) slightly curved like G Flex family (but less pronounced) equipped with Quantum Dots technology, which would provide contrast 50% superior to conventional qHD screens, a Snapdragon 808-6 hearts Qualcomm (a modified too hot 810) clocked at 1.8 GHz and 3 GB of RAM, all accompanied by Android 5.1 an overcoat home.

In addition to these specifications, LG is how he differentiates Apple or Samsung? The giant put particularly on the quality of the screen, similar to the S6, and finishing the smartphone notably through a back cover made of genuine leather. The question is whether the leather is not too fragile face to wear, stains, scratches, everyday life … The less careful can opt for a classic hull, plastic …

Without really be original, LG also emphasizes the quality of its photo sensor to 16 megapixels thought to be effective in difficult conditions (with optical f1.8 and 50 possible settings). It is also possible to record and play videos in 4K or enjoy a sensor on the front of 8 MP for selfies. Again, the idea is to go beat Samsung on this ground where S6 is widely acclaimed. Battery side (removable), LG promises an autonomy normal use day thanks to its 3000 mAh.

As for prices, the G4 will be in the range of high-end handsets with a price of 699 euros for the leather version, and 649 euros for plastic versions. It will be released on June 5

With this new terminal, LG’s goal is clear:. Confirm or amplify Manufacturer encouraging results in recent months. Indeed, LG is now in a good current. Having fallen into the depths of the world rankings, the conglomerate has started a spectacular recovery, precisely supported by the premium range G including the G3.

In Q3 2014, sales were also up by 40%. However, its global market share is still low: 4% in Q4 2014, according to IDC

See Also our
Key figures: sales of mobile and smartphone

LG G4: the onslaught of the iPhone 6 and Galaxy S6 – ZDNet France

It was thought that most smartphone manufacturers had abandoned the high-end segment, crushed by Apple in favor of medium range, volume pledge. But two exceptions prove the rule. If HTC One dares with the M9, if Samsung intends to rub apple with Galaxy S6, it will not only South Korea to fight on this ground since LG today unveiled the new version of its flagship.

The G4 is his name, takes the simple design slightly curved and its predecessor, the G3, according to the manufacturer ensuring resistance 20% higher and better grip. Either.

It has a Quad HD 5-inch screen (2560×1440) slightly curved like G Flex family (but less pronounced) equipped with Quantum Dots technology, which would provide contrast 50% higher than conventional qHD screen, a Snapdragon 808-6 hearts Qualcomm (a modified too hot 810) clocked at 1.8 GHz and 3 GB of RAM, all accompanied by Android 5.1 an overlay home.

In addition to these specifications, LG how he differentiates Apple or Samsung? The giant put particularly on the quality of the screen, similar to the S6, and the finish of the smartphone notably through a back cover made of genuine leather. The question is whether the leather is not too fragile face to wear, stains, scratches, everyday life … The less careful can opt for a classic hull, plastic …

Without really be original LG also emphasizes the quality of the photo sensor to 16 megapixels thought to be effective in difficult conditions (with optical f1.8 and 50 possible settings). It is also possible to record and play videos in 4K or enjoy a sensor on the front 8 MP for selfies. Again, the idea is to go beat Samsung on the land where the S6 is widely acclaimed. Battery side (removable), LG promises normal use day autonomy thanks to its 3000 mAh.

As for prices, the G4 will be in the range of high-end handsets with a price of 699 euros for the leather version 649 euros for plastic versions. It will be released on June 5

With this new terminal, LG’s goal is clear. Confirm or amplify the manufacturer encouraging results in recent months. Indeed, LG is now in a good current. Having fallen into the depths of the world rankings, the conglomerate has started a spectacular recovery, precisely supported by the premium range G including the G3.

In Q3 2014, sales were also up by 40%. However, its global market share is still low: 4% in Q4 2014, according to IDC

See also our
Key figures: sales of mobile and smartphone

Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge: A loving holster signed Britto – Le Journal du Geek

Samsung added a new reference to his rich catalog Accessory Collection designed for Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge: a signed case of the hand of the famous artist Romero Britto. The Brazilian is known worldwide for its colorful compositions inspired by pop art

The cases are fairly basic. Transparent, they are destined to protect the two flagships of smartphones group. But in the back, we find the word “LOVE” on the back. It’s pretty.

This collection also includes Swarovski Cases, Burton, Rebecca Minkoff and Montblanc. Prices are not known, but these products are expected to cost quite expensive (after all, it is the name of the collection).

Testing the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge – iGeneration

By the nature of things, Samsung adventure in a galaxy far, far away, with its new flagship, the Galaxy Edge S6. The foil Galaxy S5 could not do anything last year deal with supersonic iPhone 6 and Chinese smartphones have taken off. Not to falter again, the South Korean manufacturer is therefore trying a new formula by replacing the body, engine and software. Lifts off the Galaxy Edge S6?

A design and manufacture high-end

So far, the Galaxy S has never conspicuous by their design nor the quality of their manufacture. With slices chromed plastic and back in trays of chicken, the Galaxy S5 was fake.

Samsung finally put an end to his bad habits this year. The Galaxy S6 (Edge) has a design and manufacture reflecting its status as a high-end device.

The frame is made of metal, a first for a Galaxy S. Both sides are they, fully covered with glass. A brilliant bevel makes the junction between the two parties. The finishes are exemplary.

While the Galaxy S5 looked like a mid-range smartphone, the Galaxy S6 (Edge) truly out from the crowd with its premium confection. Over 700 € just by holding one knows why it was spent, which was not the case with its predecessors.

The screen size of the Galaxy S6 Edge (5.1″) is midway between that of iPhone 6 (4.7 “) and the iPhone 6 Plus (5.5″), but its overall dimensions are closer to the iPhone 6 (142.1 x 70.1 x 7 mm against 138, 1 x 67 x 6.9 mm).

This new funding, however, involves changes that may disappoint some users. The glass back is easily fingerprints and will survive worse than the plastic case of fall.

The abandonment of plastic also signs the abandonment of the seal. The assembly also makes it possible to replace the battery and micro card reader SD goes out the window. These are changes that do not sound like the ears of everyone. Depending on what you are looking for in a smartphone, it will be a loss, or not. Let’s say the Galaxy S5 has a fighter profile, while the Galaxy S6 (Edge) is urban.

Samsung does not gives much care to detail Apple. The holes in the bottom are not placed symmetrically, while they are on the iPhone 6.

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge: their greatest asset is not … – Juicer (Blog)

In the ranking of DxOMark, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is placed before the iPhone 6 Plus and the iPhone 6.

When Samsung unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, everyone was fascinated by their designs. Yet behind these metal unibody shell hiding very interesting picture sensors. In its promotional videos, the South Korean has tried to put these APN forward.

But this time, it is the test DxOMark that give good marks to camera sensor used by the two devices.

very good points as well in the new classification of smartphones by the company, Galaxy Edge S6 (which has almost the same as the APN S6) is a number with 86 points before the Galaxy Note 4 and the iPhone 6 Plus and 6.

Otherwise, it is recalled that last year, was also placed DxOMark Galaxy S5 first with the Sony Xperia Z2, before the iPhone 5S and the Nokia Lumia 1020.

For now, it is difficult to know if the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge will sell like hotcakes. But what we already know is that according to Bloomberg, Samsung have started producing curved screens in a third plant earlier than expected because of the high demand for the subject Galaxy Edge S6.

(Source)

Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge: their greatest asset is not … – Juicer (Blog)

In the ranking of DxOMark, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is placed before the iPhone 6 Plus and the iPhone 6.

When Samsung unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, everyone was fascinated by their designs. Yet behind these metal unibody shell hiding very interesting picture sensors. In its promotional videos, the South Korean has tried to put these APN forward.

But this time, it is the test DxOMark that give good marks to camera sensor used by the two devices.

very good points as well in the new classification of smartphones by the company, Galaxy Edge S6 (which has almost the same as the APN S6) is a number with 86 points before the Galaxy Note 4 and the iPhone 6 Plus and 6.

Otherwise, it is recalled that last year, was also placed DxOMark Galaxy S5 first with the Sony Xperia Z2, before the iPhone 5S and the Nokia Lumia 1020.

For now, it is difficult to know if the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge will sell like hotcakes. But what we already know is that according to Bloomberg, Samsung have started producing curved screens in a third plant earlier than expected because of the high demand for the subject Galaxy Edge S6.

(Source)

Samsung soon Gear in a round screen – Le Journal du Geek

Samsung walking on water. The new Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge seem to have allowed the manufacturer to get back in the race for premium smartphones. And despite its price, this is the model that Edge won the favor of the request.

Of course, Samsung has been content to produce only very few Edge S6, thinking that the customers would turn away from this impressive model on paper and in reality. But there is a real interest around this smartphone with curved screen on the edges.

That’s why Samsung has introduced a new line of production of curved screens, to increase the volume to 5 million units per month. Previously, the figure was “only” 2 million … Proof, if any, that the S6 Edge won many votes over the world.

The new plant should be operational in June but ahead of the needs, it will open two months earlier, according to sources in the industry.