Samsung Galaxy S6, S6 Edge Specs Review: Top 4 Defining Features That Make Devices Stand Out From Other Flagships

The Galaxy S6 and the S6 Edge turned out to be major departures from their predecessor, the Galaxy S5. The outstanding features of the new flagship phones proved that Samsung was serious about creating premium devices. Here are the features that help set them apart from other flagships.

Design and Display

Both the Galaxy S6 and its dual edged variant the Galaxy S6 Edge have aluminum frames and Gorilla Glass 4 on their front and back. With this, Samsung showed that it has reduced its reliance on plastic in making its smartphones. The new materials used also give the devices a premium look. The Galaxy S6 Edge, with its dual curved edges flowing over its right and left sides, is especially stunning. The edge provides users with added functionality such as streamed information, images of frequently used contracts and a night clock, all of which prove that this feature is not a gimmick. Both devices also have an extremely sharp display with a density hovering around 577 pixels per inch.

Processor

Samsung decided to use its home-grown 64-bit Exynos 7420 chip, a shift from the Snapdragon chips that was a big surprise for many industry insiders. Indications show that the new chip makes the S6 and S6 Edge very fast. This is based on benchmark test results which show that the devices are faster than any other Android phones, including the HTC One M9 which has the Snapdragon 810 chip.

Camera

The cameras on the latest Samsung devices have finally overtaken the camera on the latest devices in the iPhone range. This will be a huge plus point for many people who use their smartphone cameras on a regular basis. Reviewers have already pointed out that the new Samsung smartphone camera is the best in the market. It has a number of top-end features and a F1.9 lens that allows for great photos even in low-light situations.

Wireless Charging and Samsung Pay

Two wireless charging standards on the S6 and S6 Edge ensure that the phones will be able to charge in public places without having to utilize a wireless charging case. Samsung Pay is also being touted by the company as being better that what is offered by Apple as it combines both NFC and magnetic strip payment methods and can therefore be used on millions of terminals.