Samsung Electonics held the American presentation of the latest smartphones in the premium segment Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, combining a clever design with a powerful set of features. The world’s first smartphone with a curved screen on both sides, the Galaxy S6 edge provides a user-friendly and immersive viewing experience.
The new smartphones are based on 14nm 64-bit mobile processor, with LPDDR4 RAM and UFS 2 flash memory.0 processor, offer high performance and low power consumption in a modest weight and thickness: only 6.8 mm/138 grams for the Samsung Galaxy S6 and 7 mm/132 grams for the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. First time implemented hardware codec 1440P/VP9 as part of the processor guarantees smooth, economical playback of streaming video with high resolution. Huge 5.1-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screens, one of which, the Galaxy S6 edge, has curved edges on both sides, have a high pixel density of 577 per inch and record brightness up to 600 nits, ensuring improved visibility even in sunlight. In addition, the new smartphones use the toughest glass to date – Corning® Gorilla Glass® 4.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge feature high-quality and fast 5MP front and 16MP main cameras with F1.9 and supporting a number of features to improve photo quality, such as automatic HDR High Dynamic Range in real time, optical stabilization Smart Optical Image Stabilization , infrared focus sensor. Smartphones feature quick camera startup – user can start taking photos in as little as 0.7 seconds after double-tapping the home button.
Equipped with certified WPC and PMA wireless charging technologies, the Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge work with any wireless charging device and also support wired charging at 1.5 times faster than the Samsung Galaxy S5. 10 minutes of charging is enough to work for the next 4 hours.
Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge specifications
| Model | Samsung Galaxy S6 | Samsung Galaxy S6 edge |
| Cellular networks | LTE Cat.6 300/50 Mbps | LTE Cat.6 300/50Mbps |
| Processor | Octa-core: Quad-core 2.1GHz + Quad-core 1.5GHz | Eight-core: Four 2.1GHz cores + Four 1.5GHz cores |
| Screen | 5.1 inch Quad HD 2560×1440 577 ppi Super AMOLED | 5.1 inch Quad HD 2560×1440 577 ppi Super AMOLED, curved on both sides |
| Operating system | Android 5.0 Lollipop | Android 5.0 Lollipop |
| The camera | Main: 16 MP with optical image stabilization Front: 5 MP | Main: 16 MP with optical image stabilization Front: 5MP |
| Camera Features | Quick startup, AF with tracking, HDR real-time auto function main and front cameras , F1 aperture.9, Low light video shooting main and front cameras , Ultra clear zoom, Infrared sensor for more accurate white balance, Virtual Shot, Time Lapse Video, Time Lapse Video, Advanced Mode, Selective Focus | Fast startup, AF with tracking, Automatic HDR real-time processing function main and front cameras , F1.9, Low-light video shooting main and front , Ultra clear zoom, Infrared sensor for improved white balance, Virtual Shot, Time Lapse Video, Time Lapse Video, Advanced Mode, Focus Assist |
| Video | MP4,M4V,3GP,3G2,WMV,ASF,AVI,FLV,MKV,WEBM, VP9 | 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 | 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 |
| More features | Power Saving Mode, Boost Download, S Health 4.0, Samsung Pay, Smart Manager, Microsoft Apps OneDrive 115GB for 2 years, OneNote , Sound Alive+, Change Custom Themes, Quick Connect, Private Mode, Multi Window Mode, Quick Connect, S Finder, S Voice | Maximum Power Saving Mode, Boost Download, S Health 4.0, Samsung Pay, Smart Manager, Microsoft Apps OneDrive 115GB for 2 years, OneNote , Sound Alive+, Change Custom Themes, Quick Connect, Private Mode, Multi Window Mode, Quick Connect Function, S Finder, S Voice |
| Google services | Chrome, Drive, Photos, Gmail, Google, Google, Google+, Google Settings, Hangouts, Maps, Play Books, Play Games, Play Newsstand, Play Movie & TV, Play Music, Play Store, Voice Search, YouTube | Chrome, Drive, Photos, Gmail, Google, Google+, Google Settings, Hangouts, Maps, Play Books, Play Games, Play Newsstand, Play Movie & TV, Play Music, Play Store, Voice Search, YouTube |
| Connecting | WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4/5 GHz , HT80 MIMO(2×2 620Mbps, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A2DP, LE, apt-X, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC, universal remote control | WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2.4/5 GHz , HT80 MIMO(2×2 620 Mbps, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile hotspot, Bluetooth v4.1, A2DP, LE, apt-X, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC, universal remote control |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Digital Compass, Barometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Hall Sensor, HRM | Accelerometer, Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Digital Compass, Barometer, Fingerprint Scanner, Hall Sensor, HRM |
| Memory | Built-in memory – 32/64/128GB, UFS 2.0 RAM – 3GB, LPDDR4 | Built-in memory – 32/64/128GB, UFS 2.0 3GB RAM, LPDDR4 |
| Wireless charging | WPC 1 compatibility.1 4.6W power output & PMA 1.0 4.2W | WPC 1 compatibility.1 4.6W output power & PMA 1.0 4.2W |
| Dimensions and weight | 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm, 138 g | 142.1 x 70.1 x 7.0 mm, 132 g |
| Battery | 2550 mAh | 2600 mAh |
The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge feature Samsung’s upgraded Samsung KNOX mobile security platform, which provides advanced real-time protection against potential attacks. Samsung KNOX meets enterprise IT security requirements without compromising employee privacy and without the cost of a third-party security platform, while protecting the Android system from unauthorized access thanks to Hardward baked in Secure Boot, ARM TrustZone Architecture and Core Integrity Control and built-in Security Enhanced Android Mandatory Access Control. Samsung KNOX also controls the security of the applications and data used in the enterprise.
The new Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge smartphones support American certified crypto-algorithms, which will allow users who require certified information security solutions using GOST crypto-algorithms to use the mobile devices in a corporate environment. Optional Find My Mobile function locates lost devices and new remote-controlled Reactivation lock service prevents loss of valuable data from a missing smartphone. The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge security structure also supports a touch-type fingerprint scanner, which, combined with a password, provides two-factor user authentication and extra security for personal data.
Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge smartphones will go on sale in America on April 16, 2015. The lineup will feature variants with 32, 64 or 128 GB of storage, as well as exterior designs in tones of white pearl, black sapphire, dazzling platinum, blue topaz only for Samsung Galaxy S6 and noble emerald only for Samsung Galaxy S6 edge .
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