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Mr.HappySilp 03-01-2015 10:52 AM

Samsung's new Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge
 
Looks like Samsung new Galaxy line is here
Operating System Android 5.0.2 Lollipop with TouchWiz
Display S6: 5.1-inch QHD (2560x1440) 577ppi Super AMOLED
S6 edge: 5.1-inch QHD (2560x1440) 577ppi Super AMOLED with dual curved edges
Processor Octa-core 4x2.1GHz + 4x1.5GHz 64-bit 14nm Samsung Exynos processor
Storage 32GB, 64GB, 128GB (non-expandable)
RAM 3GB LPDDR4
Rear Camera 16MP, OIS, ƒ/1.9, auto real-time HDR, low-light video, high clear zoom, IR detect white balance, virtual shot, slow motion, fast motion, pro mode, selective focus
Front Camera 5MP, ƒ/1.9, auto real-time HDR, low-light video
Network LTE Category 6 (300/50Mbps)
Connectivity 802.11a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), HT80 MIMO(2x2), 620Mbps, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile hotspot
Bluetooth 4.1 LE, A2DP, atp-X, ANT+
GPS, GLONASS, NFC, IR remote, USB 2.0
Sensors Accelerometer, ambient light, barometer, compass, fingerprint, gyroscope, hall, heart rate monitor, HRM, proximity
Charging USB 2.0, PowerMat wireless (WPC 1.1, 4.6W output), Qi wireless (PMA 1.0, 4.2W output)
Battery S6: 2550mAh (non-removable)
S6 edge: 2600mAh (non-removable)
Dimensions S6: 143.4mm x 70.5mm x 6.8mm / 5.65-inches x 2.78-inches x 0.27-inches
S6 Edge: 142.1mm x 70.1mm x 7.0mm / 5.59-inches x 2.76-inches x 0.28-inches
Weight S6:: 138g / 4.87oz
S6 edge: 132g / 4.66oz
Video Formats: MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, WMV, ASF, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM, VP9
Audio Codecs: MP3, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, Vorbis, FLAC, OPUS
Formats: MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Samsung software features Download Booster, OneDrive (115GB free storage for 2 years), OneNote, Private Mode, Quick Connect, S Health 4.0, S Finder, S Voice, Samsung Pay, Smart Manager, Sound Alive+, Themes
Samsung security One-touch fingerprint scanner, KNOX management software
Google Mobile Services Chrome, Drive, Gmail, Google Settings, Google+, Hangouts, Maps, Photos, Play Books, Play Games, Play Movies and TV, Play Newsstand, Play Store, Voice Search, YouTube
Colors S6: white, black, gold, blue
S6 edge: white, black, gold, dark green

Samsung Galaxy S6 release date, news and features | Mobile Phones News | TechRadar

It looks pretty good I have to say. 3GB of RAM and that display. Too bad no more SD card slot and it doesn't have a non removable battery. Battery is also smaller so not sure how it will hold out. Samsung did mention they slim down touchwiz so maybe it won't so laggy. The new finger print scanner will work just like iPhone's finger print scanner which is a solid upgrade.

In turns of the S6 edge, I really like the screen but I am also worry that if I drop it the screen will crack. Also how am I going to fit a case on it or apply tempered glass on it.

Seems like the M9 is a bit better right now.

Ludepower 03-01-2015 11:00 AM

Samsung goin back to their old ways...and thats blatantly copying Apple. Even their headphones are the same.

I dunno whats makes them unique anymore without the removable sd card and battery.

Bender Unit 03-01-2015 11:14 AM

Exactly ^
Surprised they took out their 2 advantages over their competitors.

twitchyzero 03-01-2015 11:39 AM

surprised the industry will be stuck on 3GB ram for what appears to be another year....first came with the note 3 year and half ago.
doubt it'll actually cost sig more just to add that extra 1GB...again another 64-bit chip wasted
dafuq, smaller AND non-removable battery? What is this, ipad air 2?

smoothie. 03-01-2015 11:40 AM

LOL.

!Yaminashi 03-01-2015 11:46 AM

I don't know what everybody is complaining about. There have been endless complaints of Samsung's use of plastic and that they never use "premium" materials. Now when they use glass and metal everybody focuses on the fact there is no removable battery or micro SD card slot. Yeah it sucks, but you can't have it all.

As far as the smaller battery, I guess they're trying to stay in the "slim" race.

Solution: Don't buy the S6 or S6 Edge

Mr.HappySilp 03-01-2015 12:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by !Yaminashi (Post 8603266)
I don't know what everybody is complaining about. There have been endless complaints of Samsung's use of plastic and that they never use "premium" materials. Now when they use glass and metal everybody focuses on the fact there is no removable battery or micro SD card slot. Yeah it sucks, but you can't have it all.

As far as the smaller battery, I guess they're trying to stay in the "slim" race.

Solution: Don't buy the S6 or S6 Edge

The HTC M8 and M9 is all aluminum yet it still have the SD card slot. The Sony Xperia Z1 Z2 Z3 is all water prof and still have a SD card slot. They both feel premium.

I guess Samsung is trying to get as much profit as they can. Get rid of the SD card so people are force to pay for a premium for storage.

jing 03-01-2015 12:20 PM

The removable battery isn't a deal breaker IMO, but the fact that there's no microSD slot gives me little to no incentive to choose this over the M9 (which I also had higher expectations for). The S6 has a great camera though.

!Yaminashi 03-01-2015 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mr.HappySilp (Post 8603276)
The HTC M8 and M9 is all aluminum yet it still have the SD card slot. The Sony Xperia Z1 Z2 Z3 is all water prof and still have a SD card slot. They both feel premium.

I guess Samsung is trying to get as much profit as they can. Get rid of the SD card so people are force to pay for a premium for storage.

I don't work for samsung so I can't comment on why they removed the SD card slot, but I'm betting on the fact that they didn't want to completely redesign the phone to accomodate external memory.

Removing it also gives them something to offer in a future "upgrade"

cunninglinguist 03-01-2015 04:41 PM

Maybe Samsung is thinking people who want an SD slot and removable battery will look at the Note line instead.

ShyGuy 03-01-2015 05:09 PM

Makes me excited for the new note. The battery life will be fine for this phone. With Android 5.0 Lollipop, battery life has more than doubled for many people. It's a much more efficient OS.

jonwon 03-01-2015 06:10 PM

The edge is fucking sexy

Mr.HappySilp 03-01-2015 06:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jonwon (Post 8603419)
The edge is fucking sexy

I agree but with the design it will be hard to find a case or tempered glass for it......

Verdasco 03-01-2015 11:10 PM

the biggest reason why i love my samsung s5 over my iphone 5

battery, sd card, and ultra power saving mode....

fucking christ...... samsung!!

asian_XL 03-02-2015 02:43 AM

only if the price is affordable, the edge is not really a must compare to battery and SD slot.

I will pass and wait for Z4 and G4

djstyles 03-02-2015 09:53 AM

The pre order for the S6 on Fido is now live

snails 03-02-2015 10:47 AM

i dont mind the battery/sd card situation.. it was a cool feature but i never needed either of them.. for some it will be a large issue but i think the majority of people will over look it as they are Samsung fanboys

kinda like how most iphones had very minute changes.. but people still lined up for days to be the first to get them

iEatClams 03-02-2015 12:08 PM

Very curious about cases for the Edge, I don't like the flip cases so will see what the options are.

Samsung should have designed some cases and unveiled it there as well.
Then hopefully we can get the nightmarket/online knockoffs.

Cwift 03-02-2015 01:46 PM

Outright prices are released for Wind Mobile according to: Canadian pricing for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge | MobileSyrup.com

WIND Mobile:
Samsung Galaxy S6:

Pre-order with a $99 deposit
32GB: $749 outright
64GB: $859 outright
128GB: $969 outright

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge:
Pre-order with a $99 deposit
32GB: $849 outright
64GB: $959 outright
128GB: $1069 outright

ShyGuy 03-02-2015 06:07 PM

I think it's a good thing that Samsung has ditched the SD card. For a long time, people have complained about how slow Samsung/Android cameras when compared to an iPhone. This is largely due in part to the slow read/write speeds of the MicroSD cards. By forcing all storage to on board memory, people will stop complaining about their slow camera.

J____ 03-02-2015 07:36 PM

considering the poor reliability of samsung batteries, I'd be a bit worried about it being not removable. Had to replace the battery twice on my gf's S4 within a year.

jonwon 03-05-2015 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by J____ (Post 8604039)
considering the poor reliability of samsung batteries, I'd be a bit worried about it being not removable. Had to replace the battery twice on my gf's S4 within a year.

That's gonna be a deal breaker for a lot of people, not sure why they would take away that feature

FerrariEnzo 03-05-2015 06:39 AM

dont like the edge... makes holding the phone seem awkward...

kkthind 03-05-2015 02:06 PM

I thought they would carry over their new features from the S5 to the S6. I've never been so wrong :okay:

cunninglinguist 03-05-2015 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ShyGuy (Post 8604004)
I think it's a good thing that Samsung has ditched the SD card. For a long time, people have complained about how slow Samsung/Android cameras when compared to an iPhone. This is largely due in part to the slow read/write speeds of the MicroSD cards. By forcing all storage to on board memory, people will stop complaining about their slow camera.

That's interesting. I bet this is something most people don't know. Samsung should have done a better job of explain why they got rid of the sd card feature.


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