| Prices | Price (USD) | USD $280.00 USD |
|---|---|---|
| Official Price | Global About 200 EUR | |
| Network | Technology |
GSM / HSPA / LTE
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| Launch | Announced | 2015, March 01. Released 2015, April |
| Status | Discontinued | |
| Body | Dimensions | 142.1 x 70.1 x 7 mm (5.59 x 2.76 x 0.28 in) |
| Weight | 132 g (4.66 oz) | |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), glass back (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum frame | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | |
| Display | Type | Super AMOLED |
| Size | 5.1 inches, 71.5 cm2 (~71.7% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~577 ppi density) | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | |
| Platform | OS | Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), TouchWiz UI |
| Chipset | Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm) | |
| CPU | Octa-core (4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) | |
| GPU | Mali-T760MP8 | |
| Memory | Card slot | No |
| Internal | 32GB 3GB RAM, 64GB 3GB RAM, 128GB 3GB RAM | |
| Features | UFS 2.0 | |
| Main Camera | Single | 16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm (wide), 1/2.6", 1.12µm, AF, OIS |
| Features | LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS, gyro-EIS | |
| Selfie camera | Single | 5 MP, f/1.9, 22mm (wide) |
| Features | HDR | |
| Video | 1440p@30fps | |
| Sound | Loudspeaker | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes | |
| Features | 24-bit/192kHz audio | |
| Comms | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
| Bluetooth | 4.1, A2DP, LE, aptX | |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, BDS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | microUSB 2.0, OTG | |
| Infrared port | Yes | |
| Features | Sensors | Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 |
| Features |
ANT+ S-Voice natural language commands and dictation Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) |
|
| Battery | Type | Li-Ion 2600 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging |
15W wired Wireless (Qi) (market dependent) |
|
| Talk time | Up to 18 h (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 50 h | |
| Misc | Colors | White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Green Emerald |
| Models | SM-G9250, SM-G925A, SM-G925F, SM-G925FQ, SM-G925I, SM-G925K, SM-G925L, SM-G925S, SM-G925T, SC-04G, 404SC, SM-G925D, SM-G925J | |
| SAR | 1.58 W/kg (head) 1.34 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.33 W/kg (head) 0.59 W/kg (body) | |
| Price | About 280 EUR | |
| Our Tests | Performance |
Basemark OS II 2.0: 1750 Basemark X: 27046 |
| Display | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal), 4.124 (sunlight) | |
| Camera | Photo / Video | |
| Loudspeaker | Voice 68dB / Noise 70dB / Ring 71dB | |
| Audio quality | Noise -95.6dB / Crosstalk -95.7dB | |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 73h |
Mini Review & Verdict
A smart summary of the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge
Advantages
- Vibrant AMOLED display delivering rich contrast ratios and deep black levels
- Convenient wireless charging capability for cord-free desk replenishment
- Convenient 3.5mm analog headphone port for zero-latency wired audio
Disadvantages
- Network capability is capped at 4G LTE speeds without native 5G bands
- Fixed internal storage configuration without expandable MicroSD card support
Arriving with an assertive focus on market competitiveness, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge enters the mobile landscape offering a compelling hardware package tailored to deliver maximum return on investment. The device commands visual attention through its modern AMOLED panel measuring 5.1 inches , which brings punchy saturation, deep blacks, and excellent dynamic range to a competitive tier.
At the engine room of the device, processing duties are commanded by the energetic Exynos 7420 Octa (14 nm). This configuration provides ample headroom for fluid split-screen multitasking, responsive touch polling, and smooth graphical transitions across daily applications. Imaging requirements are addressed by an agile primary camera—centered on a 16MP primary sensor with optical image stabilization (OIS)—yielding clean, share-worthy captures with respectable dynamic range and accurate white balance.
Battery longevity is secured through a 2600mAh battery unit, backed by standard charging speeds alongside wireless charging convenience to ensure users spend more time active and less time anchored to wall outlets. When evaluated against rival contemporaries, the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge presents an undeniable value proposition that punches well above its weight class.
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