Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge - Specifications. Review of the flagship version – Samsung Galaxy S6 EDGE (SM-G925F) Galaxy S6 Edge: display and cameras
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is a flagship smartphone of a well-known brand, the characteristic feature of which is a curved screen at the edges, as evidenced by the word “edge” in the name. The new sleek model features an aluminum body, and the front and back panels are protected by tempered Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The phone fits quite comfortably in the palm of your hand, although it is not always convenient to operate it with one hand.
According to technical characteristics Samsung GALAXY S6 Edge SM-G925F 32Gb LTE Black It copies its brother S6 in almost everything (without the “edge” in the name): a new fast eight-core Exynos 7420 processor with a clock frequency of 2.1 GHz, a Mali-T760 video accelerator and 3 GB of RAM (DDR4) with a very high bandwidth of 3.2 Gb/s Internal memory capacity – 32 GB. Android 5 Lollipop OS with TouchWiz proprietary interface is responsible for control.
A clear and bright “picture” is provided by a Samsung SuperAMOLED screen with a diagonal of 5.1 inches and a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and a high image density of 577 ppi. There are automatic brightness adjustments and several preset display settings. The curved part of the screen can display various notifications and display the clock and date.
The phone's communication capabilities are varied: Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth, microUSB and NFC, 4G (LTE), there is also navigation using GPS and GLONASS. The infrared port allows you to control household appliances.
The main camera uses a 16 megapixel Sony module with the ability to shoot video in UHD format and with optical stabilization. The front camera (5 MP) allows you to take self-portraits and communicate via Skype.
Samsung GALAXY S6 Edge SM-G925F 32Gb LTE Black has a fast battery charging function, and the wireless charger allows the use of both proprietary “charging” and devices from other manufacturers.
The device is equipped with a heart rate sensor (with the S Health app), and a fingerprint sensor is built into the physical Home button on the front panel.
With an average load, the non-removable 2600 mAh battery allows the smartphone to work for about 20 hours.
Information about the make, model, and alternative names of the specific device, if available.
Design
Information about the dimensions and weight of the device, presented in different units of measurement. Materials used, colors offered, certificates.
| Width Width information - refers to the horizontal side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 70.1 mm (millimeters) 7.01 cm (centimeters) 0.23 ft (feet) 2.76 in (inches) |
| Height Height information - refers to the vertical side of the device in its standard orientation during use. | 142.1 mm (millimeters) 14.21 cm (centimeters) 0.47 ft (feet) 5.59 in (inches) |
| Thickness Information about the thickness of the device in different units of measurement. | 7 mm (millimeters) 0.7 cm (centimeters) 0.02 ft (feet) 0.28 in (inches) |
| Weight Information about the weight of the device in different units of measurement. | 132 g (grams) 0.29 lbs 4.66 oz (ounces) |
| Volume The approximate volume of the device, calculated based on the dimensions provided by the manufacturer. Refers to devices with the shape of a rectangular parallelepiped. | 69.73 cm³ (cubic centimeters) 4.23 in³ (cubic inches) |
| Colors Information about the colors in which this device is offered for sale. | White Black Golden Green |
| Materials for making the case Materials used to make the device body. | Glass Aluminium alloy |
SIM card
The SIM card is used in mobile devices to store data that certifies the authenticity of mobile service subscribers.
Mobile networks
A mobile network is a radio system that allows multiple mobile devices to communicate with each other.
| GSM GSM (Global System for Mobile Communications) is designed to replace the analogue mobile network (1G). For this reason, GSM is often called a 2G mobile network. It is improved by the addition of GPRS (General Packet Radio Services), and later EDGE (Enhanced Data rates for GSM Evolution) technologies. | GSM 850 MHz GSM 900 MHz GSM 1800 MHz GSM 1900 MHz |
| CDMA CDMA (Code-Division Multiple Access) is a channel access method used in communications in mobile networks. Compared to other 2G and 2.5G standards like GSM and TDMA, it provides higher data transfer speeds and the ability to connect more consumers at the same time. | CDMA 800 MHz (SM-G925P; SM-G9250) CDMA 1900 MHz (SM-G925P) |
| TD-SCDMA TD-SCDMA (Time Division Synchronous Code Division Multiple Access) is a 3G mobile network standard. It is also called UTRA/UMTS-TDD LCR. It was developed as an alternative to the W-CDMA standard in China by the Chinese Academy of Telecommunications Technology, Datang Telecom and Siemens. TD-SCDMA combines TDMA and CDMA. | TD-SCDMA 1900 MHz TD-SCDMA 2000 MHz |
| UMTS UMTS is an abbreviation for Universal Mobile Telecommunications System. It is based on the GSM standard and belongs to 3G mobile networks. Developed by 3GPP and its biggest advantage is providing greater speed and spectral efficiency thanks to W-CDMA technology. | UMTS 850 MHz UMTS 900 MHz UMTS 1900 MHz UMTS 2100 MHz |
| LTE LTE (Long Term Evolution) is defined as a fourth generation (4G) technology. It is developed by 3GPP based on GSM/EDGE and UMTS/HSPA to increase the capacity and speed of wireless mobile networks. The subsequent technology development is called LTE Advanced. | LTE 700 MHz Class 17 LTE 800 MHz LTE 850 MHz LTE 900 MHz LTE 1700/2100 MHz LTE 1800 MHz LTE 1900 MHz LTE 2100 MHz LTE 2600 MHz LTE 700 MHz LTE-TDD 1900 MHz (B39) (SM-G9250) LTE-TDD 2300 MHz (B40) (SM-G9250) LTE-TDD 2500 MHz (B41) (SM-G9250) LTE-TDD 2600 MHz (B38) (SM-G9250) |
Mobile communication technologies and data transfer speeds
Communication between devices on mobile networks is carried out using technologies that provide different data transfer rates.
Operating system
An operating system is a system software that manages and coordinates the operation of hardware components in a device.
SoC (System on Chip)
A system on a chip (SoC) includes all the most important hardware components of a mobile device on one chip.
| SoC (System on Chip) A system on a chip (SoC) integrates various hardware components, such as a processor, graphics processor, memory, peripherals, interfaces, etc., as well as the software necessary for their operation. | Samsung Exynos 7 Octa 7420 |
| Technological process Information about the technological process by which the chip is manufactured. Nanometers measure half the distance between elements in the processor. | 14 nm (nanometers) |
| Processor (CPU) The primary function of a mobile device's processor (CPU) is to interpret and execute instructions contained in software applications. | 4x 2.1 GHz ARM Cortex-A57, 4x 1.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 |
| Processor size The size (in bits) of a processor is determined by the size (in bits) of the registers, address buses, and data buses. 64-bit processors have higher performance compared to 32-bit processors, which in turn are more powerful than 16-bit processors. | 64 bit |
| Instruction Set Architecture Instructions are commands with which the software sets/controls the operation of the processor. Information about the instruction set (ISA) that the processor can execute. | ARMv8-A |
| Number of processor cores The processor core executes software instructions. There are processors with one, two or more cores. Having more cores increases performance by allowing multiple instructions to be executed in parallel. | 8 |
| CPU clock speed The clock speed of a processor describes its speed in terms of cycles per second. It is measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 2100 MHz (megahertz) |
| Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) The Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) handles calculations for various 2D/3D graphics applications. In mobile devices, it is most often used by games, consumer interfaces, video applications, etc. | ARM Mali-T760 MP8 |
| Number of GPU cores Like a CPU, a GPU is made up of several working parts called cores. They handle graphics calculations for various applications. | 8 |
| GPU clock speed Running speed is the clock speed of the GPU, measured in megahertz (MHz) or gigahertz (GHz). | 772 MHz (megahertz) |
| Amount of random access memory (RAM) Random access memory (RAM) is used by the operating system and all installed applications. Data stored in RAM is lost after the device is turned off or restarted. | 3 GB (gigabytes) |
| Type of random access memory (RAM) Information about the type of random access memory (RAM) used by the device. | LPDDR4 |
| Number of RAM channels Information about the number of RAM channels that are integrated into the SoC. More channels mean higher data rates. | Dual channel |
| RAM frequency The frequency of RAM determines its operating speed, more specifically, the speed of reading/writing data. | 1552 MHz (megahertz) |
Built-in memory
Each mobile device has built-in (non-removable) memory with a fixed capacity.
Screen
The screen of a mobile device is characterized by its technology, resolution, pixel density, diagonal length, color depth, etc.
| Type/technology One of the main characteristics of the screen is the technology by which it is made and on which the quality of the information image directly depends. | Super AMOLED |
| Diagonal For mobile devices, screen size is expressed by the length of its diagonal, measured in inches. | 5.1 in (inches) 129.54 mm (millimeters) 12.95 cm (centimeters) |
| Width Approximate screen width | 2.5 in (inches) 63.51 mm (millimeters) 6.35 cm (centimeters) |
| Height Approximate screen height | 4.45 in (inches) 112.9 mm (millimeters) 11.29 cm (centimeters) |
| Aspect Ratio The ratio of the dimensions of the long side of the screen to its short side | 1.778:1 16:9 |
| Permission Screen resolution shows the number of pixels vertically and horizontally on the screen. Higher resolution means clearer image detail. | 1440 x 2560 pixels |
| Pixel Density Information about the number of pixels per centimeter or inch of the screen. Higher density allows information to be displayed on the screen with clearer detail. | 576 ppi (pixels per inch) 226 ppcm (pixels per centimeter) |
| Color depth Screen color depth reflects the total number of bits used for color components in one pixel. Information about the maximum number of colors that the screen can display. | 24 bit 16777216 flowers |
| Screen area Approximate percentage of screen area occupied by the screen on the front of the device. | 72.22% (percent) |
| Other characteristics Information about other screen features and characteristics. | Capacitive Multi-touch Scratch resistance |
| Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Dual Edge display |
Sensors
Different sensors perform different quantitative measurements and convert physical indicators into signals that a mobile device can recognize.
Rear camera
The main camera of a mobile device is usually located on its back panel and may be combined with one or more secondary cameras.
| Sensor model | Sony IMX240 Exmor RS |
| Sensor type | CMOS (complementary metal-oxide semiconductor) |
| Sensor size | 5.95 x 3.35 mm (millimeters) 0.27 in (inches) |
| Pixel size | 1.12 µm (micrometers) 0.001120 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor | 6.34 |
| ISO (light sensitivity) | 50 - 3200 |
| Svetlosila | f/1.9 |
| Shutter speed (shutter speed) | 1/7 - 1/36096 |
| Focal length | 4.35 mm (millimeters) 27.56 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Flash type The rear (rear) cameras of mobile devices mainly use LED flashes. They can be configured with one, two or more light sources and vary in shape. | LED |
| Image Resolution | 5312 x 2988 pixels 15.87 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 pixels 8.29 MP (megapixels) |
| 30fps (frames per second) | |
| Characteristics Information about additional software and hardware features of the rear (rear) camera. | Autofocus Continuous shooting Digital zoom Optical image stabilization Geographical tags Panoramic photography HDR shooting Touch Focus Face recognition White Balance Adjustment ISO Setting Exposure compensation Self-timer Scene Selection Mode Macro mode Phase Detection Autofocus (PDAF) |
| Available also with Samsung S5K2P2 (ISOCELL) 1080p @ 60 fps 720p@120fps |
Front-camera
Smartphones have one or more front cameras of various designs - a pop-up camera, a rotating camera, a cutout or hole in the display, an under-display camera.
| Sensor model Information about the manufacturer and model of the sensor used by the camera. | Samsung S5K4E6 |
| Sensor type Information about the camera sensor type. Some of the most widely used types of sensors in mobile device cameras are CMOS, BSI, ISOCELL, etc. | ISOCELL |
| Sensor size Information about the dimensions of the photosensor used in the device. Typically, cameras with larger sensors and lower pixel densities offer higher image quality despite the lower resolution. | 3.2 x 2.4 mm (millimeters) 0.16 in (inches) |
| Pixel size Pixels are usually measured in microns. Larger pixels are able to capture more light and therefore provide better low-light photography and wider dynamic range than smaller pixels. On the other hand, smaller pixels allow for higher resolution while maintaining the same sensor size. | 1.235 µm (micrometers) 0.001235 mm (millimeters) |
| Crop factor The crop factor is the ratio between the dimensions of the full-frame sensor (36 x 24 mm, equivalent to a frame of standard 35 mm film) and the dimensions of the device's photosensor. The indicated number represents the ratio of the diagonals of the full-frame sensor (43.3 mm) and the photosensor of a particular device. | 10.82 |
| ISO (light sensitivity) The ISO value/number indicates the sensitivity of the sensor to light. Digital camera sensors operate within a specific ISO range. The higher the ISO number, the more sensitive the sensor is to light. | 50 - 1250 |
| Svetlosila F-stop (also known as aperture, aperture, or f-number) is a measure of the size of a lens's aperture, which determines the amount of light entering the sensor. The lower the f-number, the larger the aperture and the more light reaches the sensor. Typically the f-number is specified to correspond to the maximum possible aperture of the aperture. | f/1.9 |
| Excerpt Shutter speed reflects the exposure time. Indicates how long the optical shutter remains open during shooting and thus the amount of time the camera sensor is exposed to light. The longer this time, the more light reaches the sensor. Shutter speed is measured in seconds (eg 5, 2, 1 second) or fractions of a second (eg ½, 1/8, 1/8000). Unlike DSLR cameras, which use a mechanical shutter, mobile devices have an electronic shutter. | 1/7 - 1/9728 |
| Focal length Focal length indicates the distance in millimeters from the sensor to the optical center of the lens. Equivalent focal length (35mm) is the focal length of a mobile device camera equal to the focal length of a 35mm full-frame sensor, which will achieve the same viewing angle. It is calculated by multiplying the actual focal length of a mobile device's camera by the crop factor of its sensor. Crop factor can be defined as the ratio between the diagonals of a 35 mm full-frame sensor and the sensor of a mobile device. | 2.03 mm (millimeters) 21.96 mm (millimeters) *(35 mm / full frame) |
| Image Resolution One of the main characteristics of cameras is resolution. It represents the number of horizontal and vertical pixels in an image. For convenience, smartphone manufacturers often list resolution in megapixels, indicating the approximate number of pixels in millions. | 2592 x 1944 pixels 5.04 MP (megapixels) |
| Video resolution Information about the maximum video resolution that the camera can record. | 1920 x 1080 pixels 2.07 MP (megapixels) |
| Video recording speed (frame rate) Information about the maximum recording speed (frames per second, fps) supported by the camera at maximum resolution. Some of the most basic video recording speeds are 24 fps, 25 fps, 30 fps, 60 fps. | 30fps (frames per second) |
Audio
Information about the type of speakers and audio technologies supported by the device.
Radio
The radio of the mobile device is a built-in FM receiver.
Location determination
Information about the navigation and location technologies supported by your device.
WiFi
Wi-Fi is a technology that provides wireless communication for transmitting data over close distances between various devices.
Bluetooth
Bluetooth is a standard for secure wireless data transfer between various devices of different types over short distances.
| Version There are several versions of Bluetooth, with each subsequent one improving communication speed, coverage, and making devices easier to discover and connect. Information about the Bluetooth version of the device. | 4.1 |
| Characteristics Bluetooth uses different profiles and protocols that provide faster data transfer, energy savings, improved device discovery, etc. Some of these profiles and protocols that the device supports are shown here. | A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile) AVRCP (Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile) DIP (Device ID Profile) HFP (Hands-Free Profile) HID (Human Interface Profile) HSP (Headset Profile) LE (Low Energy) MAP (Message Access Profile) OPP (Object Push Profile) PAN (Personal Area Networking Profile) PBAP/PAB (Phone Book Access Profile) |
USB
USB (Universal Serial Bus) is an industry standard that allows different electronic devices to exchange data.
Headphone jack
This is an audio connector, also called an audio jack. The most widely used standard in mobile devices is the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Connecting devices
Information about other important connection technologies supported by your device.
Browser
A web browser is a software application for accessing and viewing information on the Internet.
| Browser Information about some of the main characteristics and standards supported by the device's browser. | HTML HTML5 CSS 3 |
Audio file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different audio file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital audio data.
Video file formats/codecs
Mobile devices support different video file formats and codecs, which respectively store and encode/decode digital video data.
Battery
Mobile device batteries differ from each other in their capacity and technology. They provide the electrical charge necessary for their functioning.
| Capacity A battery's capacity indicates the maximum charge it can hold, measured in milliamp-hours. | 2600 mAh (milliamp-hours) |
| Type The type of battery is determined by its structure and, more precisely, the chemicals used. There are different types of batteries, with lithium-ion and lithium-ion polymer batteries being the most commonly used batteries in mobile devices. | Li-Ion (Lithium-ion) |
| 3G talk time 3G talk time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged during a continuous conversation on a 3G network. | 26 h (hours) 1560 min (minutes) 1.1 days |
| 3G latency 3G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 3G network. | 302 h (hours) 18120 min (minutes) 12.6 days |
| 4G latency 4G standby time is the period of time during which the battery charge is completely discharged when the device is in stand-by mode and connected to a 4G network. | 273 h (hours) 16380 min (minutes) 11.4 days |
| Characteristics Information about some additional characteristics of the device's battery. | Wireless charger Fast charging Fixed |
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
The SAR level refers to the amount of electromagnetic radiation absorbed by the human body while using a mobile device.
| Head SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device close to the ear in a conversation position. In Europe, the maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices is limited to 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by CENELEC in accordance with IEC standards, subject to the guidelines of ICNIRP 1998. | 0.334 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (EU) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The maximum permissible SAR value for mobile devices in Europe is 2 W/kg per 10 grams of human tissue. This standard has been established by the CENELEC Committee in compliance with the ICNIRP 1998 guidelines and IEC standards. | 0.594 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Head SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation that the human body is exposed to when holding a mobile device near the ear. The maximum value used in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. Mobile devices in the US are regulated by the CTIA, and the FCC conducts tests and sets their SAR values. | 1.58 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
| Body SAR level (US) The SAR level indicates the maximum amount of electromagnetic radiation to which the human body is exposed when holding a mobile device at hip level. The highest permissible SAR value in the USA is 1.6 W/kg per 1 gram of human tissue. This value is set by the FCC, and the CTIA monitors mobile devices' compliance with this standard. | 1.34 W/kg (Watt per kilogram) |
additional characteristics
Some devices have characteristics that do not fall into the above categories, but it is important to point them out.
| additional characteristics Information about other device characteristics. | SM-G925A - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.328 W/kg; body - 0.293 W/kg SM-G925A - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.09 W/kg; body - 1.25 W/kg SM-G925K - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 0.95 W/kg; body - 1.14 W/kg SM-G925P - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 0.88 W/kg; body - 1.17 W/kg SM-G925X - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 1.48 W/kg; body - 0.32 W/kg SM-G9250 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) EU: head - 0.301 W/kg; body - 0.577 W/kg SM-G9250 - SAR (Specific Absorption Rate) US: head - 0.68 W/kg; body - 1.02 W/kg |
At the MWC 2015 exhibition, held in Barcelona, the company Samsung introduced two new flagship smartphones - Galaxy S6 And Galaxy S6 Edge, main competitors.
Design and dimensions
The successor to the Korean flagship has not changed in appearance, except that it has lost a little weight - 143 × 71 × 6.8 mm and weighs 138 g. Parameters of its brother Galaxy S6 Edge 142x70x7.0 mm and 132 grams of weight, the most noticeable difference from the previous model is that both side edges are now beveled. Instead of plastic, smartphones are clad in solid aluminum cases; glass is used to protect the front panel.
Processor and memory
Blowing Samsung Galaxy S6/Edge equipped with 8-core Exynos 7420 clocked at 2.1 GHz - 64-bit architecture, Samsung's own design. The amount of RAM is 3 GB, users are free to choose between a 32, 64 and 128 GB drive, plus more than 100 GB in the OneDrive cloud. But there are no more micro-SD card slots.
Screen
Super AMOLED technology, diagonal length – 5.1 inches, support for Quad HD mode is announced. Maximum resolution 2560×1440 pixels, identical to the parameters of the G3 LG and Google Nexus 6. Beveled edges of the model Samsung Galaxy Edge are considered fully functional and reserved for the development of a proprietary interface.
Camera
Battery and operating time
Samsung Galaxy S6 equipped with a 2550 mAh battery, the Edge model is equipped with a more capacious device – 2600 mAh. Declared support for two standards of wireless charging systems, Qi and PowerMat, and in the default configuration, no additional accessories. Plus the emergency charging function, a 10-minute connection to an outlet provides up to 4 hours of smartphone operation.
Connection
Classic gentleman's set, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.1, infrared and NFC. The last module is supposed to be used in the work of Samsung's promising payment system. Representatives will be able to announce the details only in a few months, but compatibility with different-sized and outdated equipment of 90% of the planet’s retail outlets has already been declared, which is not the case with .
Other
The fingerprint scanner works with a simple press - the need to swipe your finger is a thing of the past. The level of water resistance of both models has decreased, even short-term immersion in water is now critical. The color scheme is presented in white, black, green, blue and gold shades. Operating system – Android 5.0 Lollipop; according to indirect data, the volume of pre-installed proprietary software has been reduced by 40%. And the acoustic system in the new models is one and a half times louder than the previous one.
Both smartphones will go on sale on April 10, the estimated price in Russia in the minimum configuration is 50,000 rubles. behind Samsung Galaxy S6 and 62,990 for Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.
The South Korean manufacturer has announced an improved version of the curved flagship smartphone GalaxyS6edge –GalaxyS6edge+. It got a much larger screen. This can be seen from the comparison photo. But what other surprises did she give him? Samsung? Let's find out right now.
1 – size
The first thing that catches your eye when comparing two phones lying next to each other is the changed dimensions. New option GalaxyS6edge+ gained height and width, but at the same time was able to become a little narrower than the original version.
The full dimensions look like this: 154; 76; 6.9 mm GalaxyS6edge+ against142; 70.7 mm GalaxyS6edge.
2 – weight
Of course, this also affected the weight of the new device. The extended version now weighs 153 grams versus 132 for its predecessor.
3 – structure of the body and cover
Nothing has changed in the material of the body and lid. Still aluminum, still with Gorilla Glass 4 on the non-removable lid. It doesn’t happen that they suddenly start making a version marked + from something else. So the designers here relax quietly, enjoying a well-done previous job.
4 – color palette
The classic black and white body colors remain. Also, both options have gold. And in order to be at least somehow different, the new phone with a curved display received a silver color, and the old one distinguishes it from the entire line Galaxy green.
5 – display
It is clearly visible that the new display has become much larger. More precisely, by 20 percent. 5.7 inches received GalaxyS6edge+. It's the size of a great phablet and a good replacement for a mini tablet. GalaxyS6edge has 5.1 inches, which is also good, but not so catchy.
But nothing has changed in screen resolution and display type. The QHD screen has 2560 by 1440 pixels. The display type is oleophobic, or AMOLED, as the buyer is more accustomed to seeing it on the product box. Only the pixel density per inch has changed. From 577 units to 518. That is, the picture has become less sharp, but this is hardly noticeable to the eye at this resolution.
Of course, there are also curved displays, which are commonly called “triple” displays. Samsung It also did not add support for the S Pen stylus, so that the model would not compete with the company’s other product, the Note 5 phablet.
6 – processor
The processor remains the same. For almost six months Samsung did not have time to release a more advanced chip than what we have Exynos 7420. This eight-core and 64-bit chip operates at 2.1 and 1.5 GHz and allows the battery to last much longer than its opponents.
7 – RAM
The update is that the new version has received the maximum currently possible for smartphones, 4 GB of RAM. The original version “only” has 3 GB. Multitasking support has become even better.
8 – internal memory
In order not to increase the cost of the extended version of the smartphone with a curved display, Samsung I had to abandon the 128 GB version for sale. Then it would cost almost as much as pointless branded phones. And the South Korean manufacturer prefers the phrase “advanced and affordable.” Micro SD memory card support was also not added. It will slow down the device as Samsung has switched to a new type of flash memory, which offers increased performance of the device.
9 – cameras
The cameras remain the same. 16 megapixels for the main camera, 5 megapixels for the front camera. Support for automatic digital stabilization is included.
10 – battery
The new height and width (even despite the thinner body) allowed Samsung to solve the main problem of the flagship - to install a more capacious battery. The new smartphone received 3000 mAh, while the previous version had only 2600 mAh. A few extra hours of operation will not hurt the device.
The batteries are still non-removable, have fast charging capabilities and support wireless charging.
11 – other
Both devices support instant mobile payments from the company – Samsung Mobile Pay. Both also still have a heart rate sensor. But the new phablet also received support for an additional qwerty keyboard from Blackberry. The device clings to the body, and you can type quickly with both fingers if you miss the physical buttons on your phone.
12 – software
Latest version Android 5.1.1 installed on both smartphones running a proprietary shell from Samsung.
13 – release, price and withdrawal
The first version of the smartphone with a curved display on both sides entered the market in April 2015 and is offered at a price of $750. The extended version will appear at the end of August 2015 at a price of $800. For those for whom the difference of $50 does not matter (and for everyone else), we, of course, recommend the extended version. It has no drawbacks, except for the lack of an option with 128 GB of internal memory. And the huge display of this device can easily replace any tablet. And even the tablets that will come out next year cannot compare with GalaxyS6edge+ in terms of performance.
Accelerometer(or G-sensor) - sensor of the device’s position in space. As a main function, the accelerometer is used to automatically change the orientation of the image on the display (vertical or horizontal). Also, the G-sensor is used as a pedometer; it can control various functions of the device by turning or shaking.
Gyroscope- a sensor that measures rotation angles relative to a fixed coordinate system. Capable of measuring rotation angles in several planes simultaneously. A gyroscope together with an accelerometer allows you to accurately determine the position of the device in space. Devices that use only accelerometers have lower measurement accuracy, especially when moving quickly. Also, the capabilities of the gyroscope can be used in modern games for mobile devices.
Light sensor- a sensor that sets the optimal brightness and contrast values for a given light level. The presence of a sensor allows you to increase the battery life of the device.
Proximity sensor- a sensor that detects when the device is close to your face during a call, turns off the backlight and locks the screen, preventing accidental clicks. The presence of a sensor allows you to increase the battery life of the device.
Geomagnetic sensor- a sensor for determining the direction of the world in which the device is directed. Tracks the orientation of the device in space relative to the magnetic poles of the Earth. The information received from the sensor is used in mapping programs for terrain orientation.
Atmospheric pressure sensor- sensor for precise measurement of atmospheric pressure. It is part of the GPS system, allows you to determine altitude above sea level and speed up location determination.
Touch ID- fingerprint identification sensor.
Accelerometer / Atmospheric pressure / Geomagnetic / Gyroscope / Illumination / Approximation
Satellite navigation:
GPS(Global Positioning System) is a satellite navigation system that provides measurements of distance, time, speed and determines the location of objects anywhere on Earth. The system is developed, implemented and operated by the US Department of Defense. The basic principle of using the system is to determine location by measuring distances to an object from points with known coordinates - satellites. The distance is calculated by the delay time of signal propagation from sending it by the satellite to receiving it by the antenna of the GPS receiver.
GLONASS(Global Navigation Satellite System) - Soviet and Russian satellite navigation system, developed by order of the USSR Ministry of Defense. The measurement principle is similar to the American GPS navigation system. GLONASS is designed for operational navigation and timing support for land, sea, air and space-based users. The main difference from the GPS system is that GLONASS satellites in their orbital motion do not have resonance (synchrony) with the rotation of the Earth, which provides them with greater stability.
