Technical characteristics of Samsung Galaxy S6. Review of Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. Everything you need to know about a smartphone! Design, dimensions, control elements

Flagship smartphone Samsung Galaxy S6 It is no coincidence that he became a real sensation in 2015. From the very first weeks of sales, it managed to confidently push aside its closest competitor, the iPhone 6, in the digital mobile device market.

For a 5-inch screen diagonal, the Galaxy S6 is universal in size. Its dimensions are 70.5 x 143.4 mm with a thickness of 7 mm and a weight of 138 g. On the front and back sides, the smartphone is covered with unique glass with enhanced Gorilla Glass 4 protection, created specifically for this model. Elegant samsung galaxy s6 Available in 4 color variations: white (pearl), black (sapphire), gold (platinum) and blue (topaz).

According to technical characteristics HD Super AMOLED screen Samsung Galaxy S6 can easily be called perhaps the best among modern smartphones. The S6's display delights with vibrant, rich colors and excellent viewing angles. While maintaining the same dimensions, the manufacturer increased the resolution to 577ppi. By increasing the screen backlight, readability in the sun has also improved.

The universal 64-bit Exynos 7420 processor in tandem with 3 GB of RAM is the first and fastest mobile processor to date manufactured using a 14-nanometer process technology. Equipped with the new Mali T-760 graphics core, it is capable of quickly accelerating to maximum performance levels, which is ideal for modern 3D games, interfaces, and resource-intensive applications. If it is necessary to optimize energy consumption, the processor's potential can be limited using the Smart Manager application. An increased degree of security of personal data will be provided by a multi-level information security system, as well as an improved fingerprint sensor.

The capacity of the stationary battery of the Galaxy S6 smartphone is 2,550mAh. Moreover, due to the 14-nanometer processor standard and optimization of power consumption, the device is capable of playing almost 11 hours of video on a single charge. And to fully charge the battery the smartphone will need no more than 80 minutes. Wireless battery charging is also provided. Moreover, Samsung Galaxy S6- the first smartphone capable of supporting WPC and PMA standards.

Unlike previous models, the Galaxy C6 does not have a slot for microSD memory cards. Buyers can choose from devices with 32, 64 and 128 GB of internal memory on board.

The flagship smartphone is equipped with a powerful 16-megapixel camera, an improved optical stabilization system and a five-megapixel front camera with a 90-degree viewing angle. Today, this is the best combination among similar Android devices, leaving no chance for competitors in matters of mobile photography.

We can confidently say that the Samsung Galaxy S6 continues the traditions of its predecessors, adjusted for improved design and the latest technology.

Preliminary technical specifications of the Galaxy S6, collected from various rumors and analyzed by common sense:

• 64-bit Samsung Exynos 6 chipset with 12 processor cores (3 quad-core units);
• 4 GB of RAM;
• 5.1 inch UltraHD screen with a resolution of 2560×1440 pixels;
• Screen protection Corning Gorilla Glass 4;
• 32/64/128 GB;
• Android 5.0 or 4.5 with TouchWiz shell from Samsung;
• 20 MP main and 5 MP secondary camera;
• 2550 mAh battery;
• 3G/4G connection and, according to the latest rumors, 5G (updated June 19).

Apart from the above-mentioned specifications, there were some new features like a fingerprint scanner and an iris scanner that are coming to all the top-of-the-line devices from Samsung. In addition, the phone will have wireless charging, OTG support and a USB port.

Update December 14: Data has appeared confirming the screen resolution, as well as data about a 20 megapixel video camera. The amount of RAM will be 3 GB, versus the expected 4 GB. There are also changes in the processor - an eight-core processor is more likely than a 12-core one.

Update February 11

The long-awaited technical specifications of the Samsung Galaxy S6 have become publicly available and we are pleased to present them to you. Write in the comments your opinion and whether they meet your expectations.

Networks	Technology	GSM/HSPA/LTE
	2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
	3G bands	HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 - SM-G925F
	4G bands	LTE 800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / 2100 / 2600 (Bands 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20) - SM-G925F
	Speed	HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbit, LTE Cat6 300/50 Mbit
	GPRS	Yes
	EDGE	Yes
Frame	Dimensions	143.3 x 70.8 x 6.9 mm
	Weight	—
	SIM	Nano-SIM
		- Fingerprint sensor (PayPal certificate); - Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) - IP67 certificate - dust and water resistance - Waterproof up to 1 meter and 30 minutes
Screen	Type	Super AMOLED capacitive touch screen, 16 million colors
	Size	5.1 inches
	Permission	1440 x 2560 pixels (~587 ppi pixel density)
	Multi-touch	Yes
	Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 4
		- TouchWiz UI
Platform	operating system	Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop)
	Chipset	Exynos 7420
	Processor (CPU)	Quad-core 1.3 GHz Cortex-A53 and Quad-core 1.9 GHz Cortex-A57
	Video Processor (GPU)	Mali-T760
Memory	Card slot	No
	Internal	32 GB user memory, 3 GB RAM RAM
Camera	Main	20 MP, 4992 x 3744 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
	Peculiarities	Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, HDR, panorama
	Video	2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, dual video shooting
	Secondary (for video communication)	5 MP, 1080p@30fps, dual video call
Sound	Notification Types	vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
	Speakerphone	Yes
	3.5mm input	Yes
Comm.	WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct,
	Bluetooth	v4.0, A2DP, LE, apt-X
	GPS	Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou
	NFC	Yes
	Infrared port	Yes
	Radio	No
	USB	microUSB v3.0 (MHL 3 TV-out), USB Host
Peculiarities	Sensors	Accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer, gesture, heart rate
	Messages	SMS(tree view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM
	Browser	HTML5
	Java	Yes, with Java MIDP emulator
		- Wireless charging (Qi-enabled) - depends on the market - ANT+ support — Voice commands S-Voice- Smart Stay, Smart Pause, Smart Scroll - Air gestures - Dropbox (50 GB for cloud storage) - Special active noise reduction microphone - MP4 / DivX / XviD / WMV / H.264 player - MP3 / WAV / WMA / eAAC + / FLAC player - Photo / video editor — Document viewer
Battery	Li-Ion battery	2550 mAh
	Working hours
	Talk time
Miscellaneous	Color	Jet Black, Copper Gold, Electric Blue, Shimmer White

Photos in the interior

Contents of delivery

• Telephone
• Charger with USB cable
• Wired stereo headset
• SIM Card Clip
• Instructions

Specifications

• Android 5.0.2 (5.1 in early summer), latest generation TouchWiz shell
• 5.1 inches, SuperAMOLED screen, 577 ppi, 2560x1440 pixels, automatic brightness adjustment
• Exynos 7420 chipset, 8 cores (4 A53 cores, 4 A57 cores), maximum clock frequency up to 2.1 GHz, 64 bit
• MALI-T760 GPU
• 3 GB LPDDR4 RAM, no memory cards
• 32/64/128 GB of internal memory, UFS 2.0
• Front camera 5 megapixels, main camera 16 megapixels, OIS, True HDR, tracking autofocus, F 1.9, white balance detection by IR sensor, Pro shooting mode
• Payment system Samsung Pay
• Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), HT80 MIMO(2x2) 620Mbps, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile hotspot, Bluetooth®: v4.1, A2DP, LE, apt-X, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC, IR port for controlling household appliances
• LTE cat.6
• Wireless charging built into case (WPC1.1(4.6W Output) & PMA 1.0(4.2W)
• Li-Ion 2550 mAh battery, extreme power saving mode, fast charging in one hour
• Dimensions – 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm, weight – 138 grams

Positioning

The 2015 flagship was created with two goals - traditionally to compete with the current iPhone model, in our case the iPhone 6, and also to partially rehabilitate the Galaxy line after the rather sluggish sales of the Galaxy S5, which many perceived as a step to the side. In the S5, Samsung focused on water protection and the presence of the IP67 standard, but it turned out that these functions are not very important for consumers; they rather pay attention to the image component. And it is traditionally lower for Samsung phones than for the iPhone. As a result, sales of the Galaxy S5 turned out to be good, but very far from the company's internal plans. Suffice it to say that the Galaxy S5 was the best-selling Android flagship among all phones, but it did not reach the level of iPhone sales.

In 2015, Samsung is relying on metal, glass and the highest technical specifications possible. That is, the bet is on high-quality case materials, even if the continuity with the previous generation of Galaxy, which was considered a failed experiment, is broken. It's interesting how many people claim that the lack of protection from water has now suddenly become a disadvantage. I highly doubt that this is the case, although the function looks interesting for any model.

The focus is on design, quality of the case and direct competition with the iPhone. Numerous claims that this device is an exact copy of the iPhone are not entirely true. It is made in the style of the iPhone, but is not an exact copy. When you look at it, you see the same Galaxy line, there are no special differences.

Those who want to see an iPhone in this device will still see it, there is no point in convincing them otherwise. In real life, phones are very different and look like different models. It is impossible to confuse an iPhone and a Galaxy S6 in real life; not a single person has made a mistake in determining which hand is holding which phone, even from a distance of several meters. Another indicator will be the absence of legal claims from Apple, although the indicator is indirect, since last time the similarity of the models was also very far-fetched.

The flagship from Samsung will be of interest to ordinary users who want to get a modern smartphone with maximum camera quality, a good and large screen, and one-day operating time. This model is also suitable for those who can be called technology enthusiasts, since it implements the latest developments, which will last for at least a couple of years. Although there was a fly in the ointment, which we’ll talk about in this review.

The Galaxy S6 is a key device for the entire market in 2015/2016, as it was for previous Galaxy. We can expect global sales of the S6 (along with the S6 EDGE variant) to outpace the S5 over a comparable time frame. Interest in this model is noticeably higher. Let's take a look at the strengths and weaknesses of this solution together.

Design, dimensions, control elements

The phone turned out to be compact for such a screen diagonal, its dimensions are 143.4x70.5x6.8 mm, weight - 138 grams (for comparison, S6 EDGE - 142.1x70.1x7 mm, 132 grams). Fits well in the hand and does not slip.

Compared to Apple iPhone 6 Plus

Compared to Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Compared to Samsung Galaxy S5

The side frame and back wall are made of metal, special attention was paid to the strength characteristics, it cannot be bent even with great effort. This was especially emphasized at the presentation. Since Samsung decided that the model should pamper the consumer with variety, they presented it in many colors. To achieve this, the back wall is painted over and covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 4. Exactly the same glass covers the front surface. To avoid creating confusion, Samsung calls the glass fourth generation, but in fact, it differs from what other manufacturers get (fewer scratches, more drop resistance, which is important with such a screen). You can call this piece of glass Gorilla Glass 4+, although this name will be very arbitrary.

Each color looks metallic due to the glass, and they play well in the sun. Just like on Sony devices, hand marks remain on the glass; it is easily soiled, but not excessively so. In bright light the marks are almost invisible, but in the room they become noticeable.

In real life, the devices play in the light and look dull indoors.

Other color solutions will appear, but this is a matter of the near future. The accessories for the Galaxy S6/S6 EDGE also turned out to be quite bright, playing with the theme of the body color.

In the S6 EDGE you can feel the cut of the body due to the beveled screen; in the regular S6 there is nothing like that, it fits very well in the hand. The metal frame has recesses on the side edges, which also adds convenience.

The nanoSIM card tray is located on the right side surface, and there is also an on/off button. Volume keys are on the left. At the top end there is an IR port for controlling household appliances and a microphone, another microphone is located at the bottom end. There is also a microUSB connector (USB 2.0), 3.5 mm for a headset or headphones, and a speaker output.

On the back surface, in addition to the flash, there is a heart rate sensor; it also performs a number of other functions; more about this in the section about S Health. There is a physical button on the front panel, it contains a fingerprint sensor (you can unlock the device by placing your finger, no need to swipe it). There are also two touch keys, everything is familiar to other devices from Samsung. Above the screen there is a proximity sensor, as well as a 5 megapixel front camera.

Display

Screen 5.1 inches diagonal, SuperAMOLED, 577 ppi, 2560x1440 pixels, automatic brightness adjustment. This is one of the best screens from Samsung; it traditionally has customizable colors - from bright and sometimes acidic to muted. Here everyone will choose their own option, but the main thing is that, according to reviews from professionals testing screens in various devices, AMOLED matrices in previous models have already become very accurate in terms of color reproduction and behavior in the sun. In this device, the quality of the screen has also increased and the brightness of the backlight has been improved (everything is readable in the sun with a bang).

Communication capabilities

If you can imagine that a device has all possible technologies, then this is the case with the S6/S6 EDGE. I’ll just list them: Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), HT80 MIMO(2x2) 620Mbps, Dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile hotspot, Bluetooth®: v4.1 , A2DP, LE, apt-X, ANT+, USB 2.0, NFC, IR port for controlling household appliances.

Memory, RAM, performance

The device has 3 GB of RAM (LDPPR4), which has a maximum bandwidth of 3.2 GB/s (64 bits) today. The built-in memory capacity may vary - 32, 64 and 128 GB. Memory type is UFS 2.0, which also provides maximum writing and reading speeds; it is actually an SSD array. The speed of the memory subsystem is such that no other device yet has comparable characteristics.

The Exynos 7420 chipset belongs to the latest generation, made at 14 nm. Technically, this is an 8-core solution, 4 Cortex-A53 cores, 4 Cortex A57 cores. The graphics core is Mali T-760, but its version is updated compared to Note 4 (more frequency, etc.). It is also the fastest processor available, which together with the memory makes this device very fast. In life, he just flies, there are no brakes at all (Android 5 also contributes to this). During my time with the phone, I did not experience any slowdowns or application crashes.

And here's what the results look like in synthetic tests. These are the best values ​​possible for devices of this kind. With performance in synthetic tests, everything is more or less clear, see the values ​​below.

What’s more interesting is how the device behaves in 3D tests, that is, how predisposed it is to graphics, since the MALI graphics processor has always been inferior to similar solutions from Qualcomm, and even more so from NVidia. Increased frequency, eight cores - all this, in theory, should contribute to performance, but on the other side there is an increased screen resolution.

There are other tests, we present their values ​​here.

But it was interesting to see how, for example, Epic Citadel is going. In the initial test on an almost clean device, the result was about 60 frames per second.

But then, when I tried to repeat it, it turned out that the program produces, at best, 50 frames, and after heating, even 30 frames. This is one of the Galaxy S6's weakest points in terms of performance - the 3D graphics and how repeatable the results you get.

Having looked at the 3D toys, I can say that the range of results in Dead Trigger 2, NOVA3, Asphalt 8, Real Racing 3 is from 30 to 60 frames per second. In some games the level stays at 60 almost constantly, in some it is closer to 30. But this is with maximum settings for textures, resolution, and so on. Even taking this into account, you as a user will not see any problems in the game, since stuttering at 30 frames per second simply does not exist. And this is the lowest value.

For those who want to approach performance in a straightforward and stupid way, I recommend comparing the gaming component in GTA, since this game is not optimized for MALI graphics, does not load the best textures and is guaranteed to have problems with graphics display. In my opinion, this is a flaw in the game and a lack of optimization for a specific platform, but as an example of “disadvantages” it will do. The question in 3D games today is simply which platform they are optimized for and how well. The same solutions from NVidia tear everyone apart in terms of 3D performance and graphics rendering quality, but they are not popular. Apparently, not everyone needs this.

Battery

The built-in battery has a capacity of 2550 mAh (2600 mAh in S6 EDGE), operating time is approximately a full working day under load. This is about 3 and a half hours of screen operation (automatic brightness adjustment, turned to maximum), data transfer in 4G. The video device plays for about 10.5 hours.

One of the nice things to note is that fast charging of the battery is supported - it takes one hour. If you use a regular 2A charger, the battery charging time will be 2 hours. The phone has built-in wireless charging that supports several formats, meaning you can buy a branded device or any other. I had a charger from Lumia (DT-601, Qi standard) on hand; it charges the device perfectly.

You shouldn't expect this model to last as long as the Note 4. But the result turned out to be slightly higher than that of the iPhone 6 with the same load (number of calls, data transferred). The difference is almost unnoticeable; we can say that these devices live for the same time. Again, for most people this will be full time.

Many people do not understand how changing the chipset and process technology, speeding up the memory, or introducing a different screen with a higher resolution may not lead to an increase in power consumption. The logic is simple - all new technologies consume more energy. But the logic is flawed and far from reality; it’s precisely the new technologies that make it possible to achieve lower power consumption, which Samsung consistently shows on its Galaxy line, and the same Note has long become the standard in terms of operating time.

Camera

A separate detailed and extensive material is devoted to a description of the camera and all its capabilities.

Software features – Android 5.x and TouchWiz

Samsung has begun to simplify the TouchWiz shell, and this is clearly noticeable in Android 5. While this is not pure Android, a lot of unnecessary junk has been removed, useful and not so useful functions have been added, the system has begun to look simple and understandable. I will try to describe the changes sequentially.

So, in the drop-down curtain, everything is different from Android 5 - Samsung retained one row of shortcuts, but the list scrolls horizontally, and you can also select the icons that are shown here. I like the way it’s done in pure Android, where you just have to pull it again and the full list opens, I think it’s more convenient this way.

Some icons have additional functionality, for example, the Wi-Fi icon now displays part of the Wi-Fi network name. This is a small thing, but quite convenient, which I found very interesting.

Traditionally, the drop-down curtain contains S Finder, in which you can search for content both on the network and in the phone’s memory. You can limit your search by category. This is a convenient search client for the device. Nearby is a utility for connecting to other devices; everything in it is also familiar.

How do I open notifications from the lock screen? When clicked, they redirect you to the appropriate application. If the screen lock is set, for example, to a fingerprint, then you receive a warning that you need to press the central key - touch, and again the phone opens the desired item. Everything has become much clearer and simpler than it was. If you don't need a notification, you can simply swipe it aside.

Of the minuses in the menu, I’ll note this for myself - I have about 6 screens with icons, previously you could click on the square of a specific screen in the line below. Now, when clicked, the transition goes only to the adjacent screen. Inconvenient.

Dialer and contacts. By dialing a number, you can quickly call a contact by simply entering the first numbers or letters of the first and last name correctly. Matches will appear in the list. The call log has a filter by call type.

Just like on previous models, you can swipe left or right on a name to send a message or make a call; this setting can be disabled, but many people liked it. In Favorites, in addition to the selected contacts, there is also a list of numbers that you often use. When you call, information related to the contact, recent SMS, mail, and calendar events are displayed.

In the contact list, you can scroll through names by letter of the alphabet (Russian comes first, then Latin).

The changes are purely visual, the UI has become simpler and lighter, but the functionality has been maintained at the level of the previous version of TouchWiz. This seems wrong to many, but it is purely a matter of taste and habit.

Messages. Some people are upset only by the lop-eared man, which is in the menu for rooms without an icon set by the user. It remains as before, although its size has greatly decreased. You can choose the design of the windows, their style, and set your own wallpaper. Also, by choosing a different theme or your own screensavers, you can get rid of this little man. Messages are sent on a schedule.

The range of features is typical and will be enough for ordinary users. I have no complaints about working with messages on this device.

Among the unusual functions, I will note shortcuts for quickly inserting text - they work in all menus. That is, when the T9 function is activated, by typing the letter assigned to the shortcut, you will see in the list of hints not only words, but also a recorded pattern. So far this only works for the English language, but it is a very useful and convenient thing.

Gallery. Sorting photos works by time, place, event or category (here the phone itself determines what is in the photo - food, landscape, portrait, and so on). There is also access to Picasa from the menu.

Calculator. In a horizontal position it is scientific, in a vertical position it is normal.

Watch. Alarm clock, world time, stopwatch and timer. The usual sections, but externally they have been redesigned and look more interesting.

Notes. Regular text notes that are synchronized with the cloud and transferred from phone to phone.

My files. A regular file manager that also supports Google Drive. Convenient and simple, there are all possible operations with files.

Dictaphone. In addition to regular voice recording, you can turn on the Interview mode (first seen in Note 4), then the microphones at the ends work in turn, and the recording quality is good. There is also a voice note mode, when text entered by voice is immediately recognized.

Peel Smart Remote. A program for controlling household appliances using an infrared port. Automatically detects your location, shows a list of channels and programs, and can work with any equipment. On other devices it is not so interesting, since they do not have an infrared port.

S Planner. The calendar was made visually lighter and simpler. There are birthday reminders, synchronization with any network calendars, and a separate task list. I like the way this application is designed, there is nothing superfluous in it and everything is clear.

S Health (ver. 4). A completely updated S Health application, which now includes motivational rewards (walk more, do more, etc.). A sensor on the back of the phone is used to measure heart rate, blood oxygen saturation, stress levels and emotions. Now you can enter a food diary, there is a database of foods and their calorie content. In every sense, this application has become richer, and at the same time it is not necessary to use all the options. You can also keep track of your workouts here, plus there is a virtual trainer who can help you train.

S Voice. The engine from Nuance is used, just like on previous models. The speech synthesizer is very clumsy, like from the past, command recognition is stupid and completely inferior to Google Now. It’s definitely not worth using this voice control, although it has a wide range of functionality. It's not very pleasant.

Smart Manager. A new utility that combines several programs from different companies, but in one interface. So, there is Clean Master, which is able to remove application caches and various garbage. The battery management utility shows how long it can last, and you can switch between modes. In the Security section you can install KNOX, plus there is an antivirus from McAfee. There is also a utility for cleaning RAM, which is more of a tribute to the needs of users and their desires than an urgent need for Android - it is more of a harmful utility than a useful one.

Microsoft Applications. The folder contains three pre-installed applications - OneDrive, OneNote and Skype. These are applications whose pre-installation is paid for by Microsoft; there are no differences or integration into the system. It’s worth tearing them down right away, at least the first two deserve it. The user is given 100 GB of cloud space from Microsoft free of charge for two years.

Mail. A regular email client that supports multiple accounts, HTML layout. There is nothing unusual here, nor are there any advantages over the GMail client. Outwardly they became very similar.

Settings. The usual set of settings for the Galaxy S, I won’t list everything, I’ll list the main screens, everything is clear from them.

Free apps with S6/S6 Edge

Samsung is used to giving flagship customers subscriptions to paid services or applications, sometimes this is quite a significant saving. I will try to list the main gifts, they may differ from country to country and may not be available everywhere:

• The Economist – 6 month subscription;
• Audible, audiobooks, 3-month subscription, one book free every month;
• NY Times - news, 12-week subscription;
• Pocket
• Parallels Access – 6-month subscription, access to up to 5 computers;
• PayPal – discount on various goods;
• Evernote - premium subscription;
• Flexy keyboard;
• Entrenador – personal trainer;
• Magisto Video Editor – three months subscription to the service;
• Keepy – note-taking service, 6-month subscription;
• Shazam – version without restrictions and without advertising;
• Hancom Office 2014 – unlimited time license;
• Kindle – subscription for 12 months, you can receive one book monthly;
• Deezer – music subscription for 6 months;
• Kick is an application for football fans, match results.

Additional accessories for Galaxy S6/S6 EDGE

For several years now, Samsung has been creating the widest possible range of accessories for its flagships. Starting with 6, the set comes with headphones of a new design, which are built similarly to Level In, provide good sound and are noticeably better than the previous model.

In terms of cooperation with famous brands, I would like to mention cases from Burton, protective cases with crystals from Swarovski, leather covers from Montblanc, women's handbag cases from Rebecca Minkoff, cases painted by Britto. These accessories are almost impossible to find on the market; their cost is very high.

Now let's look at the standard set of accessories, they are completely the same for the two models, only the article number and color options differ. Wireless charging is available in two colors - white and dark gray. I recommend taking a dark color, since the rubber insert at the top, which prevents the phone from sliding, gets dirty very quickly on white. A dark color is more practical.

The QI 1.1 standard is supported (backwards compatible with 1.0), charging speed is about 4-5 hours, which is typical for such devices. The cost of the charger in Russia will be 3,490 rubles. The fast charger included in the kit costs 2,000 rubles if you buy it separately, so you shouldn’t lose it. The same price applies to a car charger that supports Quick Charge technology.

A regular transparent bumper covering the back of the phone will cost 2,590 rubles.

But the opaque cover can be of almost any color, it is of good quality, but it also needs to be matched to the color of the phone so that they match. Its price is 2,290 rubles.

The book case is also available in different colors, the price is 2,990 rubles; these types of cases make the device very thick.

The S View Cover with a window has become very popular. Different fabric or leather, a huge number of colors - all together create an alternative. You can activate the camera, enable dialing of favorite numbers, listen to music, open the quick shortcuts panel - the latter was previously unavailable. In the video I show how this case works, it's worth watching. But the price is steep - 4,490 rubles.

The mirrored book case can also be selected in different colors, it has an NFC tag, so Chinese craftsmen will not do anything like that. In the closed state, you can answer calls, reject messages and reminders. There is no need to open the device.

You can see how all these accessories work in our video.

Impression

I was pleasantly surprised by the loudness of the Samsung S6 speaker, despite the fact that there is only one speaker and is located at the end - it is very clear and loud, the device is clearly audible in different conditions. In the video I showed the differences with the S5, they are noticeable to the naked eye. We can say that the sound is one of the loudest and most pleasant devices from the company. The vibration alert is average in strength, there are no achievements here.

The phone's connection quality is not satisfactory in any way. I tried to find differences from my Note 4, but could not find them. The quality of work in LTE is also flawless; I noticed that the phone is better able to connect to Wi-Fi networks than the Note 4. Subjectively, it seemed that in general the quality of communication was a little better.

I like how the one touch fingerprint works, you can watch this feature in the video.

The speed of launching the camera from any menu is less than a second. Just press the Home key twice. And it's convenient. The camera is excellent and comparable to the Note 4, which I consider (and not only me) the best device on the market in this regard.

We could go on and on about how the S6 differs from most devices on the market - the fastest processor, the best camera, a display that has already been recognized as outstanding. But this is all lyricism, since we need to dwell on several negative aspects that may discourage you from purchasing this device.

The obvious thing is the lack of memory cards. I'm so used to having the option of having a memory card that I feel uncomfortable without it. A memory capacity of 32 GB seems to me clearly insufficient for full use of the device - listening to music, watching videos, taking photographs. This is an annoying limitation that came with the iPhone. I really hope that the “brilliant” idea to do this will not come to the company’s engineers in the Note line.

Now about another point - the device warming up, which is often felt when working in heavy applications (3D toys) or transferring large amounts of data (Wi-Fi or LTE/3G does not matter). The housing near the camera gets hot, as does the metal frame. It gets quite hot, but you can hold the device, it’s warm, it doesn’t burn. This moment upset me a little, and not at all because of the heat as such; in the end, all fast devices heat up. Rather, here we come to another issue - replacing the battery. After about a year and after 350-400 charging cycles, the battery capacity will drop by at least 20 percent. If in other devices of the Galaxy line you could replace it yourself, then you will have to contact a service center or read instructions on how to disassemble the phone, look for a replacement battery and pervert in such ways. In the same iPhone, this is a standard story that its owners have learned. The fact that the Galaxy S6 abandoned the collapsible case is understandable, but it doesn’t add any joy.

I managed to drop the Galaxy S6 a couple of times, it did not cause any problems - but this is not an indicator. I am sure that Gorilla Glass 4 will not have any problems, as, indeed, this can be seen from the Note 4. As part of the VIP program, the first replacement of the screen you cracked will cost up to 3,000 rubles. No manufacturer provides such conditions, and this is a significant advantage, as well as confidence in the quality of the product (the cost of replacing the screen on an iPhone 6 is approximately half its cost).

For many, the choice will be between the Galaxy S6 and the iPhone 6; the arguments for both devices were presented in a short video. But I can say that these are devices of different classes - the iPhone is fashionable and empty in functionality and capabilities, the Galaxy S6 is the best in its class.

The cost of the Galaxy S6 in Russia will be 49,990 rubles (in Europe the price will be at the same level as for the Galaxy S5 - 650 euros). Many will consider choosing between S6 and S6 EDGE; the second device will cost about 55,000 rubles. Sales start in mid-April.

I like both the S6 and S6 EDGE. Although from an image point of view the second is more interesting, but the first is more practical. Functionally there is no difference between them.

By and large, the Galaxy S6 turned out to be very nice in appearance and functional, which is what you expect from a device in the Galaxy line, but it also does not have memory cards, which many will consider a minus. Comparing this model with similar devices in the same price category, we can say that they are much inferior in all respects. This is a device without any compromises, the best in almost everything. From subjective things, personal dislike of the design and/or Samsung may interfere. But these matters are so subtle that there is no point in discussing them. From a market perspective, the Galaxy S6 sets the bar very high in both performance and everyday usability. The ergonomics of this device are simply excellent.

We have already written about the expected exhibition Mobile World Congress 2015, which will show new flagships from Samsung and finally it happened. After several months of wondering what these new devices will look like, the flagships are officially shown to the public. Maybe Samsung Galaxy S6 will be a bestseller this year, and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge claims to have the most non-standard design among Android smartphones.

Samsung Galaxy S6- This is the next model (after the S5), which received higher quality body materials, a slightly updated design and finally a metal frame. Now Samsung's flagships can be compared with the latest iPhones in terms of workmanship and design.

The S6 received a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED screen (like the S5). Samsung believes that there is no point in making the screen larger on the new flagship, because there is also a series of Note smartphones with a larger diagonal screen. The resolution has been increased to qHD 2560x1440, like other recent top-end smartphones, such as the Note 4. The metal body is 50% stronger than other smartphones with a metal body, the manufacturers claim. On the front panel there is a mechanical “Home” button and touch “Recent applications” and “Back”.

It can be said that Samsung Galaxy S6 looks like an iPhone, but it's not. Although the frame has also become metal with rounded corners, and the speaker has been moved to the bottom of the smartphone, otherwise the front part is more similar to the previous S5 model, and the back has a new look. The thickness of the device is only 6.8 mm and a possible solution with rounded corners of the metal frame will make it more convenient to use.

You won’t be able to get the battery out of the S6 (without disassembling the device); while previously you could open the cover and change the battery, now it is non-removable. The capacity is 2550 mAh, which is pretty standard for smartphones of this size.

Now wireless charging is not a separate option. The manufacturer promises 4 hours of device operation in just 10 minutes of recharging with an original wireless charger. But you can say goodbye to expanding the memory capacity thanks to microSD cards; there is no slot for flash drives. But the S6 will be available in versions with 64GB and even 128GB, and the very first version will have 32GB of internal memory.

Previously, there were rumors that Samsung was abandoning Qualcomm chips and would produce new flagships only on its processors Exynos. IN Galaxy S6 used 64 bit Exynos octa-core processor and 3 GB RAM new standard DDR4. Company representatives did not specify what processor is used, but the 14nm architecture suggests that it should be Exynos 7. Samsung claims the chip is more efficient, 35% more efficient and 20% faster than the Exynos in the Note 4.

The rear camera has a resolution of 16MP with optical stabilization. The camera lens has an aperture value of F/1.9, which means higher quality pictures in low light. The camera module protrudes noticeably from the back cover. But a tracking autofocus function appeared, similar to SLR cameras. The front camera is 5MP with a wide-angle lens, which is more of a standard these days. There is also a heart rate sensor on the back cover, and the central button on the front can scan fingerprints (as in the S5).

The new flagships will, of course, run on a mobile operating system Android 5.0. New shell version TouchWiz will be lighter than previous versions. Samsung makes a big bet on the payment system Samsung Pay, which will compete with Google Wallet and Apple Pay, as well as a partnership with Microsoft to receive bonus space in the OneDrive cloud storage. By using Samsung Pay And NFC chip, you will be able to make purchases in any place where plastic cards are serviced. There is already support for Mastercard and Visa of several large banks. Samsung Pay should launch in the summer in the USA and South Korea.

Now let's talk about Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, which should diversify flagship devices with its unusual alternative design. Screen S6 Edge is now rounded on both sides, on which widgets and program launcher icons can be located, as well as useful information can be displayed. "Your friends will think it's really cool," says a Samsung spokesperson. But it’s quite difficult to say how many people will be willing to pay for such a “wow” effect.

Screen Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge like the S6 - Super AMOLED 2560x1440 (qHD) 5.1 inches. CPU Exynos And 3GB DDR4 RAM. Built-in memory 32GB, 64GB or 128GB. The camera is the same as in the S6, 16MP main and 5MP front. But the battery is slightly different - 2600mAh.

Already on April 10, both smartphones will be available in 20 countries (it is unknown whether Russia is on this list). Prices are not yet known. Several body colors were shown (white, blue, gold and other colors).

Specifications of Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge

• Screen: Super AMOLED, 5.1″, Quad HD (2560×1440), 577ppi
• Processor: Exynos, Octacore, Quad 2.1GHz + Quad 1.5Ghz
• OS: Android 5.0 (Lollipop)
• Main camera: 16 megapixels with optical stabilization
• Front camera: 5 megapixels
• Modules: LTE Cat.6 (300/50Mbps), WiFi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac (2.4/5GHz), Bluetooth, NFC, IR
• Sensors: Accelerometer, Light, Proximity, Compass, Barometer, Fingerprint, Heart Rate
• RAM: 3GB DDR4
• Built-in memory: 32, 64 or 128 GB
• S6 Dimensions: 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm, 138 grams
• S6 Edge Dimensions: 142.1 x 70.1 x 7.0 mm, 132 grams
• Battery S6: 2550 mAh
• Battery S6 Edge: 2600 mAh

Installed Google apps

• Chrome browser
• Google Drive cloud storage
• Photos
• Gmail email client
• Social network Google+
• Google Settings
• Hangouts Messenger
• Google Maps
• Google Play Books
• Google Play Games
• Google Play News
• Google Play Movies
• Google Play Music
• Google Play App Store
• Voice search
• YouTube

Other installed applications

• Ultra Power Saving Mode
• Download Booster
• S Health 4.0
• Samsung Pay
• Smart Manager
• Microsoft Apps (OneDrive 115GB for 2 years, OneNote)
• Sound Alive+
• Themes
• Quick Connect
• Private Mode
• S Finder, S Voice

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All Samsung Galaxy S6 model numbers have the format SM-G920X, where instead of X there is a letter model index, which characterizes the link to a specific national market or operator; it can also affect the configuration and some other parameters (for example, CDMA support). This is primarily due to the fact that different frequency bands are allowed in different countries.

Similarly, the model numbers of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge are in the format SM-G925X, which is reminiscent of the approach to the model numbers of the Galaxy Note Edge, which was released six months ago. Its “sibling” Galaxy Note 4 had the SM-N910X format, and the Galaxy Note Edge had the SM-N915X format.

However, as is usual with Samsung, in some cases deviations may be observed. As information about them becomes available, we will post it here.

Information about supported frequencies is preliminary.

Samsung Galaxy S6 model numbers

SM-G920A

Operator version of Samsung Galaxy S6 for the American operator AT&T. By default, smartphones are locked to use exclusively on AT&T networks.

• Communication: 2G GSM, CDMA800, USPCS1900; 3G WCDMA 800/1900 MHz; 4G (LTE Cat 4 150/50Mbps): B2 / B4 / B5 / B12 / B17
• SIM: 1

SM-G920C

This model number of the Samsung Galaxy S6 has appeared in Korea, more precise information is not yet available.

SM-G920D

Operator version of Samsung Galaxy S6 for the Japanese operator NTT Docomo. By default, smartphones are locked for use exclusively on NTT Docomo networks.

• Communication: no exact data
• SIM: 1

SM-G920F

Basic version of Samsung Galaxy S6 for the European market. Depending on the specific market, the letter "F" may be followed by a different combination of six letter characters at the end (SM-G920FZWEBTU). One of the earliest models to appear is being tested in India.

• Communication: 2G GSM 900/1800/1900; 3G WCDMA 800/1900 MHz: 4G Advanced Cat. 4 2100, 1900, 1800, 850, 2600, 900, 700, 800 MHz *
• SIM: 1

* The range of frequencies and supported mobile communication standards may vary depending on the specific market

SM-G920FQ

Variation of SM-G920F for some local markets with differences in frequency range.

SM-G920H

Information about such a unit is available on some Korean websites. There is no more precise information yet.

SM-G920J

Operator version of Samsung Galaxy S6 for the Japanese operator KDDI. By default, smartphones are locked for use exclusively on KDDI networks.

• Communication: no exact data
• SIM: 1

SM-G920I

Version of Samsung Galaxy S6 for some regional markets. Most likely India and southeast Asia.

SM-G920K

Operator version of Samsung Galaxy S6 for the Korean operator Korea Telecom. By default, smartphones are locked for use exclusively on Korea Telecom networks. Must support LTE Cat.6.

• Communication: 2G: GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900; 3G: UMTS850 (B5), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS2100 (B1); 4G: LTE2100 (B1), LTE700 (B17), LTE850 (B5), LTE1800 (B3), LTE2600 (B7), LTE900 (B8)
• SIM: 1

SM-G920L

Operator version of Samsung Galaxy S6 for the Korean operator LG U+. By default, smartphones are locked for use exclusively on LG U+ networks.

• Communication: 2G: GSM900, GSM1800, GSM1900; 3G: UMTS850 (B5), UMTS1900 (B2), UMTS2100 (B1); 4G: LTE2100 (B1), LTE700 (B17), LTE850 (B5), LTE1800 (B3), LTE2600 (B7), LTE900 (B8) (?)
• SIM: 1

SM-G920M

Basic version of the Samsung Galaxy S6 for the South American market, primarily Brazil.

• Communication: 2G GSM 900/1800/1900; 3G WCDMA 800/1900 MHz: 4G LTE on FDD-LTE (Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) and TDD-LTE (Band 38, 40)
• SIM: 1

SM-G920P

Operator version of Samsung Galaxy S6 for the American operator Sprint. By default, smartphones are locked to use exclusively on Sprint networks. A special feature of this model is its focus on working in CDMA (?) networks.

• Communication: 2G (CDMA): CDMA800, USPCS1900; 3G (CDMA): 800 / 1900 MHz; 4G (LTE Cat 4 150/50Mbps): B2 / B4 / B5 / B12 / B17
• SIM: 1

SM-G920R

Operator version of Samsung Galaxy S6 for the American operator U.S. Cellular. By default, smartphones are locked for use exclusively on U.S. networks. Cellular.

• Communication: 2G: CDMA2000 1xEVDO rev.0/rev.A, GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; 3G: UMTS 850/900/2100 MHz; 4G LTE (?)
• SIM: 1

SM-G920S

Operator version of Samsung Galaxy S6 for working in SK Telecom networks. Has a lock by default. There is no information about frequencies.

SM-G920T

Operator version of Samsung Galaxy S6 for the American operator T-Mobile. By default, smartphones are locked to use exclusively on T-Mobile networks. Focused on working in CDMA networks.

• Communication: 2G CDMA Data - 1x and EVDO Rev0/RevA CDMA800, USPCS1900; 3G (CDMA): 800 / 1900 MHz 4G (LTE Cat 4 150/50Mbps): B2 / B4 / B5 / B12 / B17
• SIM: 1

SM-G920V

Operator version of Samsung Galaxy S6 for the American operator Verizon. By default, smartphones are locked to use exclusively on Verizon networks.

• Connection: ?
• SIM: 1

SM-G920W

Basic version for the Canadian market.

SM-G920X

Display sample not for sale, test copies for accessory manufacturers and software developers.

SM-G9200

Presumably, a version of the Samsung Galaxy S6 with two SIM cards (Duos) for the Chinese market. It does not have a “zip” for specific operators. The information requires clarification.

• Communication: 2G GSM 900/1800/1900; 3G WCDMA 800/1900 MHz: 4G LTE on FDD-LTE (Band 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8) and TDD-LTE (Band 38, 40) *
• SIM: 2

* The second SIM card only supports 2G.

SM-G9208, SM-G9209

Also Chinese versions of Samsung Galaxy S6.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge model numbers

For now it is published in list format.

• SM-G9250 – China
• SM-G925A – carrier version for AT&T
• SM-G925D – operator version for NTT DOCOMO
• SM-G925F – Europe
• SM-G925I – Asia
• SM-G925J – operator version for KDDI
• SM-G925K – operator version for Korea Telecom
• SM-G925L – carrier version for LG Telecom
• SM-G925P – carrier version for Sprint
• SM-G925R – carrier version for US Cellular
• SM-G925S – operator version for SK Telecom
• SM-G925T – carrier version for T-Mobile US
• SM-G925V – carrier version for Verizon
• SM-G925W – Canada
• SM-G925X – test samples

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