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- a flagship smartphone of a well-known brand, a characteristic feature of which is a screen curved at the edges, as evidenced by the word "edge" in the name. The sleek new model features an aluminum body, and the front and rear panel protected by tempered glass Corning Gorilla Glass 4. The phone is quite comfortable 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 in almost everything it copies the S6 brother (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 random access memory(DDR4) with very high throughput at 3.2 Gb / s. Volume internal memory- 32 GB. Responsible for management OS Android 5 Lollipop with a proprietary TouchWiz interface.

A clear and bright "picture" is provided by the Samsung SuperAMOLED screen with a diagonal of 5.1 inches and with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and a high image density of 577 ppi. Provides automatic brightness control and several preset display settings. On the curved part of the screen, you can display various notifications and display the clock and date.

The communication capabilities of the phone 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.

As the main camera, a 16 megapixel Sony module is used with the ability to shoot videos in UHD format and with optical stabilization. Front camera (5 megapixel) allows you to take self-portraits, "selfies" and chat via Skype.

Samsung GALAXY S6 Edge SM-G925F 32Gb LTE Black has the function fast charging battery, and the wireless charger allows the use of both a proprietary "charger" 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, a 2600 mAh non-removable battery allows the smartphone to work for about 20 hours.

Functional side panel.
Color-coding your favorite contacts makes it even easier to manage. Each of your 5 favorite contacts will have a different color for quick access from the sidebar and color notification for calls and messages. Side edge of the screen Samsung Galaxy S6 edge has another function - night clock -. Now there is no need to turn on the main display to find out the exact time or turn off the alarm. It is enough to slide your finger back and forth along the side edge to activate the screen with the display of time and notifications.

New intuitive user interface.
More structured and clean interface Samsung Galaxy S6 edge based on Android 5.0 Lollipop simplifies navigation and allows you to quickly and easily navigate the device. Each section of the menu is assigned a certain color, all applications are presented in the form of simple icons, the number of pre-installed elements has been reduced. You can even create your own smartphone themes using the Mobile Theme Editor app.

Clarity and brightness.
The camera allows you to take high quality pictures thanks to its high resolution and large aperture. And optical stabilization ensures blur-free photos.

Focus movement.
Moving subjects are always sharp with the new AF Tracking mode, which keeps your subject in focus no matter how it moves.

Correct exposure.
Photos with flawless color and detailed details. The pictures look the way they really are. Two images with different exposures are processed and combined in real time for stunning results.

Expressive selfie.
A lens with fast optics and an increased number of pixels is what you need for flawless shots with the front camera in any conditions.

Quick start.
Double tap center button smartphone activates the camera in the blink of an eye. You will not miss a single highlight of your life.

Fast charging mode.
Recharging within 10 minutes will keep your smartphone running for up to 4 hours. If recharging is not possible, the maximum power saving mode will provide more economical use of the remaining energy.

Save energy.
Extend battery life and optimize your smartphone with maximum power saving mode.

Incredible power.
The super-powerful next-generation processor handles the most demanding game resources and multitasking with ease.

Visible benefits.
The innovative display of our flagship smartphone will allow you to enjoy accurate color reproduction and bright, rich images, both indoors and in daylight.

smartphone, Android 5.0, monoblock body, 5.1 "screen, 2560x1440, nano-SIM SIM card, GPS / AGPS / Glonass, Wi-Fi / 3G / LTE / NFC, dimensions 70.1 x 142 x 7 mm, weight 132 g

Three arguments for the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge smartphone

A smartphone with a convex screen effect not only has an impressive design, but also a high performance. The speed of the device is provided by an 8-core processor Samsung Exynos 7420 @ 2100 MHz, graphics module Mali-T760 MP8 @ 772 MHz and 3 GB of RAM. The model has 32 GB of internal memory, is equipped with an operating Android system 5.0 (Lollipop). The weight of the device with dimensions 70.1x142x7 mm is 132 g.

Long battery life

Non-removable lithium ion battery With a capacity of 2600 mAh, it supports wireless and fast charging functions, and also has the ability to replenish power through the USB connector. Fully charged, the battery lasts 26 hours of talk time and 168 hours of free standby.

Unusual volumetric display

The Super AMOLED touchscreen occupies 71.7% of the bezel and has an aspect ratio of 16: 9, with a resolution of 2560x1440 and 5.1 inches diagonally. Thanks to the smooth lateral curvatures, the display gains three-dimensionality, which is visually transmitted to the viewed images and videos. The surface is protected from scratches by Gorilla Glass 4. There is also an anti-reflective coating, as well as light and proximity sensors.

High quality filming

The model is equipped with two digital cameras at 16 and 5 Mpix, which allows you to create images with maximum resolution: main camera - 5312x2988 pixels, front - 2981x1677. except standard modes, in the settings of the photo modules there is a choice of virtual shooting of a three-dimensional object, the ability to slow down or speed up video shooting, and get GIF animation.

The public and the advanced journalistic fraternity are waiting for new smartphones from Samsung with no less interest than the next phone of the Apple giant. If earlier Korean engineers and designers were in the role of catch-up, now their devices can be safely called completely independent. And in some ways they are significantly ahead of all competitors. This is exactly Samsung Galaxy S6 edge... The extraordinary curved screen and optical stabilization of the 16 megapixel camera are just two of the most noticeable outstanding features of the new product.

Messages on the side

The rubber hedgehog from the nursery rhyme had a hole in its right side. Smartphone Samsung Galaxy 6 Edge there is no hole, but there is a continuation curved screen... The engineers decided to use this technical feature for the benefit of the owner. You will see information about new letters and messages even looking at the phone from the side.

The 5-inch bright sensor with an outstanding resolution of 2560 × 1440 for its size provides a pixel density of 577 pixels per square inch. It is clear that HD movies on such a screen will run comfortably. The resolution is enough even to view every detail of the photo taken with the main 16 megapixel camera of the smartphone. Optical stabilization. This guarantees in most cases more reliable focusing than a similar digital system can allow.

Ready to work in 10 minutes

The use of a modern chipset from Qualcomm not only provides a smartphone incredible performance but allows you to take advantage of the fast charging option. Smartphone if needed Samsung Galaxy S6 edge can be charged in literally 10 minutes! The attitude of specialists to this system is ambiguous. Fast charging is believed to reduce battery life.

But, first of all, the battery - consumable, and if necessary, you can always buy a new one. And secondly, sometimes you really want the charging process to take as little time as possible! And this last argument became defining for Samsung engineers.

Android 5 with 64-bit support

In fact, this is the first generation of smartphones that take full advantage of 64-bit support. Previously, this was not allowed by the lack of software support from the Android operating system. In the fifth version, the developers took a step forward in this matter.

She, "five" and is installed in Samsung Galaxy S6 edge. Operating system Android 5 also brought a number of developer interface finds that made the smartphone intuitive and user-friendly.

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 control
• Exynos 7420 chipset, 8 cores (4 A53 cores, 4 A57 cores), maximum clock frequency up to 2.1 GHz, 64 bit
• MALI-T760 GPU
• 3GB LPDDR4 RAM, no memory cards
• 32/64/128 GB internal memory, UFS 2.0
• Front camera 5 megapixels, main camera 16 megapixels, OIS, True HDR, AF tracking, F 1.9, IR white balance detection, 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, infrared port for home appliances control
• LTE cat.6
• Wireless charger Integrated in case (WPC1.1 (4.6W Output) & PMA 1.0 (4.2W))
• Li-Ion battery 2600mAh, Extreme Power Saving Mode, Fast Charge in One Hour
• Dimensions - 142.1 x 70.1 x 7.0 mm, weight - 132 grams

Positioning

Samsung has never tried to create expensive versions of its flagships, the first experiment can be considered Note EDGE, which was paired with the usual Note 4. It was a reconnaissance in which they tried to determine how much the exact copy of the flagship with a curved edge would be in demand, which, by and large, does not give any real advantages, scenarios for working with such a screen have not yet been are invented. What is at least a ruler that was placed on this bend is a flight of imagination, but not a real necessity.

Suddenly, it turned out that Note EDGE became popular, it was often preferred by Note 4. Buyers of this device chose it not at all for a unique technical feature, but rather for the cost, which was the maximum for such devices. That is, the image component of the price played a role here, but the bending of the screen seemed to confirm it. I must say that none of the manufacturers made such devices, so there was a certain novelty in this. For Samsung, this provided an increase in profits without much cost, and at the same time the loyalty of an audience that wanted to stand out. A kind of phone option for show-off.

V mass flagship The S6 decided to do exactly the same and released the EDGE version, rounding the screen on both sides, but not so clearly. However, this was enough for the model to be perceived in a completely different way. If S6 is often called copy of iPhone 6, nobody says this about EDGE, moreover, it is called original. Let me remind you that the only difference is in the bending of the screen on both sides. Voluntarily or involuntarily, the device turned out to be unusual, there are no analogues on the market, which means that it will attract attention. It will be chosen by those who are not limited in funds, looking for a convenient model in order to work, and at the same time get an image effect.

Inside Samsung, until the last moment, they could not decide on the price positioning of EDGE: to make the gap the same as in the case of Note models, or smaller? The pragmatic approach, apparently, wins, the difference will be 5 thousand rubles. As you can imagine, the cost of EDGE is higher. In my opinion, EDGE may well pretend to be a unique device, which is a rarity by today's standards. And for those who don't want to be like others, this is a truly curious model. It will not suit everyone, moreover, it cannot be considered mass, however, it is never positioned. But this device will become extremely pleasant for its consumers, it will give what other models cannot.

Design, dimensions, controls

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

The side frame and rear 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 indulge 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. In order not to create confusion, Samsung calls the glass the fourth generation, but in fact, it differs from what other manufacturers receive (less scratches, more resistance to drops, which is important with such a screen). You can call it Gorilla Glass 4+, although this name will be rather arbitrary.

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

Unlike the S6, the cut of the case is felt in the hand, it is sharp. Someone may not like it, while others will not pay any attention to it. For aesthetes, it will also be annoying that the camera on the back surface protrudes a little more than a millimeter, it was not made flush with the glass.

Compared to Galaxy S6

Compared to Galaxy S5

Compared to Sony Xperia Z3

The tray for the SIM card was placed on the top end, right there - an infrared port for controlling household appliances and a microphone, another microphone is on the bottom end. There is also a microUSB-connector (USB 2.0), 3.5 mm for a headset or headphones, a speaker output. The power button is on the right side, the volume keys are on the left.

On the back, in addition to the flash, there is a heart rate sensor, it also performs a number of other functions, more on this in the section about S Health. On the front panel there is a physical button with a fingerprint sensor inscribed in it (you can unlock the device by placing your finger, you don't need to swipe it). Also, there are two touch-sensitive keys, everything is familiar to other devices from Samsung. There is a proximity sensor above the screen, as well as front-camera by 5 megapixels.

One of the branded accessories is a plastic case, which is made in a metallic style. My phone is green and looks pretty good.

The cover is quite easily soiled, despite the fact that an oleophobic coating has been added to it. It will have to be wiped down often, and this will not work for someone. On the plus side, I would like to point out that the phone in the case fits better in the hand, the edges do not cut in. The disadvantage is that you lose the original look of the device, it becomes difficult to distinguish the S6 from the S6 EDGE, and the side edges are covered, become non-functional or limitedly applicable.

The case recognizes your taps (more precisely, the screen), so you can answer calls, view messages, control music and so on from it. This is quite convenient, since you do not need to open the lid, you can see all the messages in front of you.

The build quality of the device is excellent, there can be no complaints. The phone is much stronger than similar devices from Sony, outperforming the iPhone 6, which often cracks on the glass after a slight fall (it has a usual strained glass). Here, strength is brought to the fore, the apparatus is wearable.

Display

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

High density dots per inch makes the picture smooth, but the difference with previous models you can’t tell by eye. Other characteristics come to the fore (contrast, brightness, and so on).

The curvature of the screen in EDGE is not very large, it is noticeably less than in the same Note EDGE. And, as a result, it is more comfortable, all the main menus are presented on the entire surface of the screen, it does not go to waste.

In life, the bend is beautiful, but not at all practical. So, on the street, the sun always refracts the left side and the picture glares, not entirely visible.

While working in the browser, the beginning of the address line has to be exactly on the left break, it is difficult to press and get to the right place. There are a lot of such "little things", the interface has not been redesigned to fit the screen, it is standard, and it comes at a price - a decrease in ergonomics.

Communication capabilities

If you can imagine that the device has all possible technologies, then this is the case of the S6 / S6 EDGE. I'll just list them all: 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, infrared port for home appliances control.

Memory, RAM, performance

The phone is a complete copy of the S6, so I will repeat what I said in the review of that device.

The device has 3 GB of RAM (LDPPR4), which has a maximum throughput of 3.2 GB / s (64 bit). The built-in memory capacity may differ - 32, 64 and 128 GB. UFS 2.0 memory type, which also provides maximum write and read speed, is actually an SSD array. In terms of speed, the memory subsystem is such that no other device has comparable characteristics so far.

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. The graphics core is Mali T-760, but its updated version compared to Note 4 ( more frequency etc.). It is also the fastest processor in existence, which, together with the memory, makes this unit very fast. In life, he just flies, there are no brakes at all (Android 5 also contributes to this). During my communication with the phone, I did not experience any slowdowns or crashes of applications.

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

It is more interesting how the device behaves in three-dimensional tests, that is, how predisposed it is to graphics, because graphics processor MALI has always been inferior to similar solutions from Qualcomm, and even more so from NVidia. The 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 will give their values ​​here.

But it was interesting to see how, for example, Epic Citadel is going. The initial test on a near-clean machine showed a result of about 60 frames per second.

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

Having looked at three-dimensional toys, I can say that the scatter 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 is kept at 60 almost constantly, in some closer to 30. But this is with the maximum settings for textures, resolution, and so on. Even with this in mind, you as a user will not see any problems in the game, since the slowdowns at 30 frames per second simply do not exist. And this is the lowest value.

For those who want to approach performance in a straightforward and stupid way, I recommend that you definitely compare the game component in GTA, since this game is not optimized for MALI graphics, loads not the best textures and is guaranteed to have problems with displaying graphics. In my opinion, this is a drawback of the game and a lack of optimization for a specific platform, but as an example of "shortcomings" it will be fine. Today the question in 3D games is simple - what platform they are optimized for and how well. The same solutions from NVidia beat everyone in 3D performance, graphics rendering quality, but they are not popular. Apparently, not everyone needs it.

Battery

The built-in battery has a capacity of 2600 mAh (2550 mAh in the S6), the runtime is about a full working day under load. This is about 2 and a half hours of screen operation, data transfer in 4G. The video device spins for 11 hours.

The question that worries many is a dead battery or not? So far I have no obvious answer to it, I have to work with the device and see what happens. The phone has fast charging, you can fully charge it in an hour, which is already quite good. It also supports several wireless charging formats, everything is built into the case, you don't need to buy anything. But I don't think that this option will be in demand by many buyers.

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

You shouldn't have expected this model to last as long as the Note 4. But the result was slightly higher than that of the iPhone 6 under the same load (the number of calls, transferred data). The difference is almost imperceptible, we can say that these devices live for the same time. Again, for most people this will be a full-time job.

Camera

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

Working with a side face

Unlike Note EDGE, the ideology of the side edge has changed slightly. First, you can choose where exactly the information will be displayed, on the left side of the screen or on the right. Moreover, I note that you cannot turn the picture 180 degrees. Gone is the opportunity to put your wallpaper on this strip, it is very narrow. By and large, there is only night mode, which displays the time and temperature from the weather forecast, you can set the interval up to 12 hours when this information is shown.

Can display information flow, these are news headlines that will crawl from the side. Not a very useful option. The basic settings are related to five contacts that you can add to the sidebar. Each contact has a different color. In case of missed events, the device can highlight the edge with this color, that is, you see what was happening and you know who called or wrote to you. The trick is not too tricky, but it works in practice. Does it make this device very different from the same S6? Definitely not, they are about the same and are perceived at the same level.

Software Features - Android 5.x and TouchWiz

In order not to repeat myself, I refer you to the detailed Galaxy overview S6, where all aspects of the menu and functions of the device are discussed in detail.

Optional accessories for Galaxy S6 / S6 EDGE

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

In terms of cooperation with well-known brands, I would like to note cases from Burton, protective cases with crystals from Swarovski, leather covers from Montblanc, women's handbag cases from Rebecca Minkoff, cases painted by Britto. It is almost impossible to find these accessories in wide sale, their cost is very high.

Now let's consider standard set accessories, they are completely the same for the two models, only the article and color solutions differ. The wireless charger is available in two colors - white and dark gray. I recommend choosing a dark color, as the rubber insert at the top gets dirty on white very quickly, which prevents the phone from sliding. A dark color is more practical.

The QI 1.1 standard is supported (backward compatible with 1.0), the charging speed is about 4-5 hours, which is typical for such devices. Price charger in Russia will be 3 490 rubles. The included quick charger costs 2,000 rubles if you buy it separately, so you shouldn't lose it. Same price car charging that supports Quick Charge technology.

An ordinary 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 phone's color so that they match. Its price is 2,290 rubles.

The cover-book is also available in different colors, the price is 2,990 rubles, such covers make the device very thick.

The S View Cover with a window has become very popular. Different fabrics or leathers, a huge number of colors - all together create an alternative. You can activate the camera, turn on the set of favorites, listen to music, open the panel quick shortcuts- the latter was previously unavailable. In the video I show you how this case works, it's worth watching. But the price bites - 4 490 rubles.

The mirror flip cover can also be chosen in different colors, it has an NFC tag, so the Chinese craftsmen will not do anything like that. When closed, you can answer calls, reject messages and reminders. There is no need to open the device.

How all these accessories work can be seen in our video.

Impressions

By volume Samsung speaker S6 pleasantly surprised, despite the fact that there is only one speaker at the end - it is very clean and loud, the device is well heard in different conditions. The video showed the differences with the S5, they are noticeable to the naked eye. We can say that in terms of sound it is one of the loudest and most pleasant devices of the company. The power of the vibration alert is average, there are no achievements here.

The phone's connection quality does not cause any complaints. I tried to find differences from my Note 4, I could not find them. The quality of work in LTE also flawlessly, I drew attention to the fact that the phone clings to Wi-Fi networks better than Note 4. Subjectively, it seemed that in general the quality of communication was a little better.

I love how 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. It is enough to 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) to be the best device on the market for this parameter.

Of the advantages of the S6 EDGE, I would like to point out an unusual design, which will become an argument for many people in its favor. I was embarrassed by the bend, and it seemed that space was disappearing, but in reality you quickly get used to it, the inconveniences are tolerable and not annoying in everyday use. Although the ergonomics of the S6 is noticeably better.

The TouchWiz shell has become visually simpler, while retaining its main features. I can't say that I like it one hundred percent, but it has the right to life and is quite comfortable in everyday work. Contacts on the side are also convenient, although this is an additional feature, you can safely not use it. I really liked the outer case, which transforms the device and makes it more interesting. True, the appearance is lost, and this will not suit many.

After getting to know me more closely, I have no doubts that if I choose between S6 and S6 EDGE, I will most likely choose the second device, it turned out to be more interesting. The difference in cost for Russia is 5 thousand rubles, that is, the S6 EDGE will cost up to 54,990 rubles. In the new price realities, this is a lot, and you should definitely not expect huge sales. But they will be, as well as in Europe, other countries of the world.

The S6 EDGE has its own unique design feature, this device has no analogues, and this is a strong argument in its favor. I repeat that ergonomics suffers a little, but this is not so critical, although the S6 is more comfortable. Personally, I am torn by the choice between these two models, and if above I said that I would most likely choose the S6 EDGE, then after a couple of paragraphs I think that it might be worth taking the regular S6.