With the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge, Samsung is clearly aiming at buyers who want a well-rounded phone without too many compromises. Here is our take on what it brings to the table. Announced in 2015, March 01. Released 2015, April, it arrives at a time when the competition is as tight as ever.
Design & Display
On the front you get a 5.1 inches, 71.5 cm 2 (~71.7% screen-to-body ratio) panel, pushing a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~577 ppi density). Colours look punchy and text stays clean, so you will not have much to complain about here. In terms of design, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge keeps things modern and comfortable to hold. You can pick it up in a few finishes, including White Pearl.
Performance & Software
At the heart of it sits the Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm), paired with 3GB of RAM. That combination should handle day-to-day multitasking and most games without breaking a sweat. It runs Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), TouchWiz UI out of the box, so the software experience feels current.
Camera
Photography is handled by a main 16 MP shooter that should cover most situations, from daylight shots to the occasional low-light frame. Expect solid detail in good light, with the usual softness creeping in once the sun goes down.
Battery
There is a Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable battery inside. With moderate use you can expect to end the day with charge to spare.
Our Opinion
After spending time with the spec sheet and what Samsung is promising, here is where we land. What you are getting is a device that quietly covers the fundamentals rather than shouting about them. It gets the basics right, offering a dependable main camera, a crisp display, which is exactly what most buyers are really after. If your priority is a phone that just works, day in and day out, then this one deserves a spot on your shortlist. Is it perfect? No phone is, and you will always find a sharper camera or a faster chip somewhere else for a little more money. Overall though, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge is easy to recommend to the right buyer. If you have used this device or are planning to pick one up, do let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
