The Galaxy S6 will have a suggested retail price in the introduction of 699 euros for the 32 GB model. The Galaxy S6 Edge is 849 euros and is adding a screen with curved edges.
Design
Samsung claims to be started with the development of the Galaxy S6 zero. Thus, for example, is selected for other materials. The Galaxy S6 has a border of metal and the front and back of the glass. In S5, the housing was made of plastic
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The unit has also become a lot thinner: 6.8 instead of 8.1 millimeters. The screen size has remained the same at 5.1 inches in size and the unit is therefore not changed. The new device with 138 grams is slightly lighter than its predecessor. The S6 is available in white, black, blue and gold.
Specifications
Samsung has equipped its new smartphone with the best specifications. As the screen has a qHD resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels. Under the hood is a new Exynos 7 Octa processor available from Samsung itself. The chip has a smaller 14 nanometer design which makes for more efficient and uses a 64-bit architecture to allow for heavier tasks.
The memory is 3 instead of 2 GB and the default storage capacity has been increased from 16 to 32 GB. The capacity of the battery is reduced remarkably from 2800 to 2550 mAh. According to Samsung is at least the same battery life as feasible in the S5.
The camera has a 16 megapixel sensor with a large opening for receiving light. Selfiecamera the same size, but with 5 megapixels. Both cameras feature HDR, for more detail in both light and dark areas and the rear camera has optical image stabilization.
Payment Service
With the S6 users can also mobile payment. Samsung Pay payment service is included and supports NFC, a technology that is also used in Dutch bank cards, barcodes and MST. The latter is a technology that is used in normal payment devices. According to Samsung to use the pay service in 90 percent of the stores.
Samsung Pay comes from the third quarter first available only in the United States and South Korea. A Dutch launch is still unknown.
Charging Wireless
The Galaxy S6 can be charged wirelessly and supports both the WPC and the PMA-standard, two important standards in the battery world . Moreover, the S6 thanks to a new technology can be extra charged rapidly: The battery is half an hour another 50 percent full
The Galaxy S6 runs on Android 5.0 with a new version of software layer Touchwiz Samsung itself.. There are fewer apps preinstalled and added less fuss to Android. The design has also become a little easier.
Gear VR
Samsung introduced the Galaxy S6 also a new Gear VR goggles. The first glasses since early this year available and works with the Galaxy Note 4. The device is inserted into the glasses and the carrier imagine themselves in a virtual world.
The Gear VR Innovator Edition works with both the S6 and S6 Edge and Samsung promises sharper images and a wider viewing angle. The seat itself is 15 percent smaller. When the accessory will be available is unknown.
Galaxy S6 Edge
Samsung also introduced the Galaxy Sunday S6 Edge, a similar device but with curved edges on the sides of the screen. Any edge notifications can be displayed and it is possible to view information from some apps if the phone is locked.
In addition, with small tabs on the edge functions are quickly accessed from any screen. For example, five frequently used contacts which can then be called directly or mailed for example.
The S6 Edge also has the same specifications as the Galaxy S6, but with a slightly larger 2600 mAh battery and the device is 0.2 millimeter thicker but slightly smaller. The S6 Edge is from April 10 in stores for 849 euros
First impression:. Galaxy S6 with new housing and impressive specifications
Comparison: The difference between the Galaxy S6, S5, iPhone 6 and HTC One M9
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