“ G like alcohol … but it’s not alcohol.” The famous slogan of the brand of soda Canada Dry is without difficulty Samsung, with the iPhone as a beverage
This Friday, April 10, the South Korean brand launches its latest flagship. Galaxy S6 Edge. “L’Observateur” was able to spend a week with the beast. Verdict: the smartphone draws heavily from Apple competitor, for … excel. Explanations.
Fraternal twins
The Galaxy S6 is a gamble for Samsung. The South Korean brand has seen sales crumble last year. In the fourth quarter 2014, they collapsed from 19.6%, while those of Apple exploded. So that the bitten apple has taken a narrow lead in the smartphone sector. Blow to world number one telephony, which is explained by the disappointment of the Galaxy S5, while the iPhone 6 stood out as the best of the high end.
For his new baby, Samsung has revised its copy. And in this regard, the simplest was zieuter on the copy of neighbor! Glass hull, aluminum bracket, connector locations, fingerprint sensor, payment system … The Galaxy S6 looks just like the iPhone 6. The South Korean did not hide. In March, he presented his latest by referring constantly to its competitor.
Point of the most notable rivalry: the photo. The picture quality is “much better than the iPhone 6 Plus”, says Samsung to support comparisons. What Apple has responded with a comprehensive communications campaign photos taken with the iPhone 6.
To decide between the two rivals, the “Obs” subjected them to a battery of situations. Exterior and interior, near and far, for food like faces, we must admit that the Galaxy Edge S6 surpasses the iPhone 6. This is particularly noticeable in the countryside:
The spring colors stand out better with the Galaxy S6 (Boris Manenti – The Obs)
Like the tiles (Boris Manenti – The Obs)
The quality clichés proves superior, the colors more vivid and profound. Photos forest attest:
Trees reveal their reliefs with the Galaxy S6 (Boris Manenti – The Obs)
As the hut in the garden (Boris Manenti – The Obs)
The finding is confirmed in the city. The number of pixels on the clock plays in favor of the Samsung smartphone that displays 16 megapixels, against 8 megapixels for Apple.
The traditional Parisian landscape (Boris Manenti – The Obs ) There was little difference for the pictures very closely (macro), while the Galaxy S6 offers better clarity and a more successful blur on the back -plan:
macrophotographs of cherry blossoms (Boris Manenti – The Obs)
The opportunity to zoom in on the image and thus observe a better definition on the Galaxy Edge S6:
Side expansion, the Samsung phone even offers a better zoom (digital), to see past his rival:
Photos taken from the same place with the maximum zoom (Boris Manenti – The Obs)
For the difficult task of Selfie The two competitors offer good sensors, but not excellent, the fault light resolution (1.2 megapixels to 5 megapixels to Apple and Samsung). If the iPhone 6 stabilizes better the image, the sensor is less recoil and rasterizes faster.
Office Selfie 6 with the iPhone and Galaxy Edge S6 (Boris Manenti – The Obs)
In a dark environment, such as a concert, it’s no surprise the Galaxy S6 right thing:
The Trianon scene preparing to host a concert (Boris Manenti – The Obs)
Finally, in video, the two rivals are filming in high definition ( Full HD). Quality is at the rendezvous, but, again, the Galaxy S6 done better, providing more contrast and depth:
Excerpts from a video carousel (Boris Manenti – The Obs)
It’s not that the photo
If they like the iPhone 6 and the Galaxy S6 do not join either. The first works with the system Apple iOS, while the second remains faithful to the Google Android system. In short, little difference in the operation, if not some habits that can disturb those who decide to switch from one to the other.
We must also recognize the South Korean d have heard criticism (including ours) on its “outer layer” that is to say, the change made in the Samsung system. Here, the Android 5.0 called “Lollipop” proves somewhat modified and paradoxically more accessible. There are a few apps made in Samsung (as S or S Voice Health) and the integration of Microsoft apps (Skype, OneDrive …), but nothing disturbing. Best, far left screen provides access to the constantly Flipboard app that brings together the latest media news selected. Convenient to stay informed
Finally, and this is one of the main differences with the iPhone 6, the design of the Galaxy S6 Edge wants curved. The outer edges of the screen may be long in an elegant curve, as if they were beveled. It’s soft to the touch and practical. In fact, Samsung has included a shortcut on the right that allows access to 5 favorite contacts very quickly. Better if one of them to join, the portable lights on the edge of the corresponding color. One detail that always impresses.
Unfortunately, all is not perfect in the Samsung stable. The fingerprint sensor is still not practical: half the time, the finger is not detected. If you like the ability to recharge wireless phone (by putting on a base adapted), the unit is not waterproof, unlike many competitors (Sony head). In addition, it comes with low quality headphones (far from those of the iPhone 6)
Verdict
Despite these flaws, the conclusion is clear: the Galaxy Edge S6 is better than the iPhone 6. For the first time, Samsung surpasses his rival and model. For the first time, the South Korean managed to offer a high end smartphone impeccable. The phone Apple obviously still a great device, but found too strong for him.
Is it crack?
- For those looking for a new smartphone, the issue is especially the budget. The Galaxy S6 Edge like iPhone 6 show prices starting at 859 euros and 709 euros respectively. Both phones are (very) high-end, and what is done best on the market.
- For smaller budgets, Samsung as Apple offer lower versions cheaper. South Korean launches Galaxy S6 (without curved edges) sold from 709 euros, but also its Galaxy A3 from 299 euros. Apple, the iPhone 5S starts at 609 euros and 409 euros 5C.
- For aficionados of Apple, so better stay true to his stable. In fact, go to Samsung Galaxy means move to Android system. And inconvenience (especially related to operating habits) are expected.
- For fans of Google’s Android, then the Galaxy S6 Edge stands out as the phone to make the most of New Lollipop
Boris Manenti
Galaxy S6 Edge Samsung. 142.1 x 70.1 x 7 mm, 132g, 5.1 inch high definition screen, camera back 16 megapixel front camera 5 megapixels, octa-core processor 64-bit compatible 4G memory from 32 to 64 GB. Available white, black and gold. From 859 euros & gt; More
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