What is it?
The Edge is the ” original “ Samsung Galaxy S6, because basically their technical specifications are similar, only the design differentiates. Indeed, the Edge divorced traditional right edges of phones to deliver a front and a rounded screen, marrying the sides of the mobile. The display takes place and to the edges, tapering mobile and significantly reducing its thickness, while offering a good size slab. In addition, it offers the same size, the same resolution as the S6.
And not surprisingly, the Galaxy Edge S6 is sold for more than the S6. Thus, the 32GB version is available for € 849, while its variants 64GB and 128GB respectively sold € 949 and € 1,049.
With quality materials and Gorilla Glass 4 on both others, the Galaxy Edge S6 offers the same technical configuration as the Galaxy S6: 5.1-inch qHD display, processor Exynos Octa 7, graphics chip Mali-T760 ARM signed, storage UFS 2.0 sensor on the back of 16MP and front 5 MP, Battery 2600 mAh, all under a greatly revamped version of TouchWiz 5.0 Android Lollipop.
Why is it important?
The style is bent phones, as demonstrated by the First Rating Edge of Samsung or LG Flex. Samsung executives need to be first on the innovative areas, only this time, the model is not a simple prototype or a draft, it is a true smartphone innovative, functional and sassy.
Samsung likes to play the disruption, proof is, the firm is responsible for the advent of phablettes thanks to the range of the rating. It is therefore legitimate to offer something new, to take risks. If success is the appointment Edge could become a new class of fully fledged products. Moreover, given that the mobile arm of the brand is at a loss, such a toy, it is democratized, could fully restart it.
And to use?
Design
At the first touch, the user is rerouted away, as if some something was wrong. “rounded dish” sounds like “chiaroscuro”, so that it almost seems to hold it upside down, and not having a firm and secure grip (that which is a tad scared at this price) … However, all this is only a matter of habit, as we put time to move from a Nokia Alcatel, a Windows Phone to Android or an iPhone to an iPhone 6 6 Plus.
If the Edge did not have its curved edges, it would suffer the same criticism as the S6 to say that it looks like an iPhone and pretty blatantly . Evidenced instead of speakers or that of the branch connector. At least, the Edge does not undergo this pitfall.
The back camera glass is a success. After a week in a purse containing keys and screwdriver (so what?), It bears no scratches, which is due to the presence of Gorilla Glass on all four of the unit. This back cover glass is soft to the touch but does not prevent the phone from slipping into the palm of the hand, although it gives it a certain elegance. In the same vein, it would be in bad faith well not notice the quality of finishes and attention to detail.
On the other hand, it is designed with a single block, making it the removable battery. Also remains that Samsung has sacrificed the design of the phone to make it as thin as possible, leaving the photo sensor broke a millimeter, which breaks a tad aesthetics of the machine.
A beautiful display, but …
The screen of the Edge announces a generous ratio of 577 PPI (401 PPI for the iPhone 6 and 518 for the Note 4), it is probably superfluous during everyday use, but such a definition will be valuable for people using headsets augmented reality. The colors are beautiful, poignant contrasts, it is a display of remarkable quality.
About the Edge display properly speaking, reading is not always very happy because some texts images are distorted by that edge. Furthermore, it eventually irreparably swiper between pages as on a conventional screen, instead of constantly hang finger on this curved edge. Said curved edges undergo another annoying pitfall: they catch the light and create reflective areas that are hardly happy for reading
However, if we were skeptical about the handling of the toy in. legitimately thinking it would be impossible not to constantly press an edge and enable nobody knows what holding it in hand, this is not the case and taking even secure to use force.
The processor power
Powerful, swift, impressive, the terms are not enough to describe the capabilities of the smartphone that takes advantage of a last processor Cree, octal-core Exynos 7420 (#nerdgasme ). We did not notice any lag between application failover, management of multi-tasking, the notification panel, launch the camera or in the use of particularly intensive games ( GTA: San Andreas works eg fire of God).
Certainly, the Edge will offer you an experience smooth, fast, fluid, despite the presence of the heavy overcoat Samsung Touchwiz (although still more refined iteration after iteration). However, the views of its screen, the Galaxy S6 will probably (slightly) more efficient since they have the same specifications but Edge display necessarily requires more resources.
Overlay in progress
Let’s talk a little overlay. Samsung’s Touchwiz interface is still present but much less intrusive and annoying as the years have passed, the brand listens to its consumers. We remember with pain and contempt for the S5 overlay, which tainted the performance of the phone because of its heaviness.
If some shortcuts such as quick notifications buttons are welcome, Touchwiz is always and eternally packed with gadgets options that undoubtedly will serve you forever.
APN, do you want in here
Small friendly novelty of the camera, it is now possible to launch under double clicking the home button, which avoids the addition of yet another button on the side for the device, which is fortunate for the Edge. The application is swift, both at launch, only the use and quality is at the appointment. Samsung again proves his talents when it comes to designing cameras, photo and video are stunning 4K.
The battery dilemma
Yes, the Battery S6 is integrated … but she continues to perform strongly, and from there she died, your smartphone will be obsolete (albeit, on principle it is not good either for planned obsolescence of equipment, but it should not impact on your daily). In conventional use, you will not suffer the death of the phone, which is more, the S6 has a quick charge function particularly effective and now the wireless charging. However, the price of the device, we probably would have expected better, if all this is very consistent, it is not impressive.
We liked
The camera is a great value at Samsung and it is very happy considering the price of the toy, anyway the Edge is packed with features all kinds and a fast foolproof. Even in conditions of poor shots, the camera is quality and those who appreciate the macro will also be pleased with his work.
Speed
What about the performance of this processor, except that they are exceptional and make the fluid and seamless user experience. A variable that can only appreciate during daily use and that should delight enthusiasts of video games.
The premium design without plastic
Finally! For years, the public expects that Samsung wakes up and continues to put a plastic horrible and cheap on its high-end smartphones. Furthermore, if the design of the Edge is special (and therefore can not please 100% of users), Samsung had the merit of trying something new and differentiating in this world where smartphones are more than square black or white with touch screens. . 1 for the initiative
We did not like
Touchwiz
TouchWiz – who for a long tradition n ‘has ceased to handicap that Samsung devices – has progressed. A very foolish Purification, although the overcoat improved, it is still far behind HTC in terms of usability, and that is miles away from a pure Android, built in the last example Motorola smartphones. In addition, the team includes native applications is still huge, just as useless for most apps.
Autonomy
The life duration of the battery could have been more convincing. It is quite correct, let us be clear. However, in view of the price of the device, one could expect better. Moreover, the curved screen Edge necessarily draws on autonomy that – classic – a Galaxy S6
It amazed us
Oh, a real fingerprint sensor!
Here is what we thought of the fingerprint sensor S5 … « About this gadget … It is capricious at best. Not functional at worst “. For this iteration, the digital scanner keeps its promises: it is effective and accurate, it is a real improvement. Instead of the horror we experienced at launch, this one works has almost 9 times out of 10. Hat.
It was not a use that edge?
When Samsung introduced for the first time the Edge Note, he had only one rounded edge which was used for a plethora of useful features and shortcuts. But today, it is useless if it is to tap the screen saver in a different way (and unfortunately very little practice) or glue colored labels to your contacts in a Call and see them returned phone. It is far from the promised SDK to developers, so they make fun of this new
O rage, O despair, where are you O microSD slot?
Again, when you see the price of this device in single 32GB, it is regrettable Samsung has neglected the addition of a microSD slot especially since they have done for years. Also, if you start to shoot in 4K or take pictures in high resolution, you will quickly become disillusioned about the internal phone storage …
So? I buy?
It is important to be aware of one thing. Intrinsically, the S6 and the Edge are the same, too, original design represents 50% of the equation and the purchase decision. This is not as innocuous than just another design, as the counterpart equally successful on the market for 100 euros cheaper: the Galaxy S6
The only thing you finally buy. 100 euros more, it is a topic of conversation, bold design and not really practical function. The Note was innovative, because of the size of its screen and stylus, two assets size. The Edge is superb, certainly, but the battery life is slightly lower than the S6 and lack of enforcement for its curved edges only.
Most people do not have as much money to invest for a (very attractive) convenience and will probably be much happier with a Galaxy S6. However, those who can afford it, who think the Edge is the future of smartphones designs and want to say, “ I got first “, go for it. This strategy works with Apple fanboys and early adopters, there is necessarily a segment to be taken to Samsung. But maybe not vis-à-vis the common man.
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