Special Correspondent iXBT.com, which is currently at Mobile World Congress 2015, got a chance to try out the camera features the new smartphone Samsung Galaxy S6.
A detailed description of Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, as well as promotional and live photos of new smart phones can be found in the corresponding note.
In addition, we offer to your attention videoprevyu Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge, who recorded our employees at Mobile World Congress 2015.
March 1, 2015 in the Spanish city of Barcelona was presented by Samsung smartphone Galaxy S6. This was one of the most important events Mobile World Congress. Generally speaking, it is obvious that the Galaxy S6 powerful and functional than its predecessor. But far more interesting to find out what exactly is shown the superiority of a novelty which, as already known, lost removable battery and memory card slots. Also decreased clock frequency of processor cores and a new phone battery capacity has become less. These four new quality flagship Samsung 2015 are its main drawbacks. In all other respects it is a step forward compared to S5.
Technical specifications of the current and last year’s flagship Samsung phones were compared tom’s GUIDE in a remarkable pictorial review published this resource. Novelty has become better in almost every way.
Specifications
Galaxy S5 is based on the 2.5-gigahertz quad-core processor. Last year’s smartphone has two gigabytes of RAM and drives 32 or 64 gigabytes, depending on the version. It was based on the operating system Android 4.4.2 KitKat.
Galaxy S6 based on eight cores – four 2.1-gigahertz core and four 1.5-gigahertz core. In theory, this will allow the new phone to cope with the large number of applications. The new smartphone South Korean electronics giant has three gigabytes of RAM. The capacity will be 32, 64 or 128 GB. Galaxy S6 «out of the box” is running Android 5.0 Lollipop. For users of Galaxy S5 operating system Lollipop is an update.
The decrease in CPU speed can negatively manifest itself in applications with intensive graphics and games ported to consoles. As already noted, the Galaxy S6 no slot for memory cards microSD, and those users who need large storage have to overpay. Galaxy S5 memory card support.
Display and sizes
Dimensions Galaxy S5 (mm) – 142 (height) x 72,5 (width) x 8,1 (in thickness). Galaxy S6 little longer, but not so much that it was very noticeable. Its dimensions (mm) – 143.4 (height) x 70,5 (width) x 6,8 (in thickness). Galaxy S5 has a 5.1-inch screen with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels with image density of 432 pixels per inch. Screen size Galaxy S6 same, but significantly higher resolution – 2560 x 1440 pixels. Has the same resolution screen LG G3. Since the size of the screen is relatively small S6, density is 577 pixels per inch. Thus, the screen resolution of new items exceeds standard quality HD. Both devaysa have Super AMOLED-screen.
Battery
It is difficult to say whether the battery is inferior Galaxy S6 S5 battery on the real duration of the device. It should be noted that the battery has a capacity of 2550 new items mAh, while the S5 boasts a battery of 2800 mAh.
It should be noted that the decline in the battery does not necessarily mean loss of run time on it. It also affects the power consumption of the phone. It may even be that the S6 will have to charge less than the S5. But nothing is certain in this regard is currently impossible to say.
Camera
Self Enthusiasts Galaxy S6 pleased with the 5-megapixel camera on the front. Compared with the 2-megapikelnoy camera for video calls and self possessed by S5, this is great progress. But the main camera in Galaxy S5 and S6 are characterized by the same “megapixel”. Both 16-megapixel.
The camera software in the Galaxy S6 improved and allows you to make better pictures than with the previous model. S5 has a dynamic range, selective focus and a virtual shooting allows you to take 360 degree photos.
In the Galaxy S6, these functions have been improved, added to the quick start-up and shooting video in low light, improved zoom, implemented dynamic balance White, as well as the acceleration mode and time-lapse. For users who want to make themselves configure photos provided professional mode.
Services
In S6 survived services Google, but also added new features from Samsung, including S Health 4.0 and Samsung Pay. The phone is able to pay for goods and services through wireless technology NFC.
What remains the same?
Both phones support 4G LTE, have a significant set of video and audio codecs, as well as sensors, including accelerometer, gyroscope, compass, barometer and a fingerprint scanner, as well as heart rate. If there was something in S5, it is likely to have in the S6.
Are Strong disappointment was that the new phone battery built in, and the memory card is not supported? Or a new design, covered with glass back panel and increased hardware specifications devaysa allow to forget about these flaws? And maybe, removable battery and memory card at all left in the past?
What is better Samsung Galaxy S6 S5? by Oleg Dovbnya
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The official opening of the annual exhibition Mobile World Congress 2015 held only today, but the main announcements, many companies have already done. In the so-called zero-day MWC 2015 was presented a lot of new products, but the main event was the event of the company Samsung.
As always, the presentation attracted the attention of a huge number of people – in the hall was attended by several thousand journalists and partners of Samsung. Talk about the updates released by the head of Samsung’s JK Shin (JK Shin).
CEO Samsung was fairly brief and without long introductions announced two new companies – smart phones Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge.
As the name implies, S6 Edge differs from the normal version of the smartphone curved screen. Unlike Galaxy Note Edge, curved screen on both sides, but not so much. This is the first such device in the world – by the way, to bend glass, Samsung has to be heated to a temperature of 800 degrees Celsius. Specifications of both new products are identical except for slightly more capacious battery at S6 Edge (2600 mAh).
Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge got a 64-bit 8-core processor Exynos, made on 14-nm technology FinFET (Fin Field Effect Transistor, process with transistors with a vertical shutter). Quad-core Cortex-A53 clocked at 1.5 GHz, and another four Cortex-A57 – at a frequency of 2.1 GHz. In an official press release, the processor model was not available, but obviously we are talking about the new Exynos 7420. Samsung argues that, compared with the 20-nm processor in the Galaxy S4, a 14-nm chip demonstrates performance gains of 20%, and energy efficiency – 35%. For graphical component responsible accelerator Mali-T760. Also new smartphones Galaxy became one of the first devices that have received the RAM LPDDR4 – its volume amounted to 3 GB.
Another interesting solution was the technology of Universal Flash Storage (UFS 2.0). Through its use NAND Flash-memory Galaxy S6 new SSD has advantages primarily high speed, but consumes less power. New products are the first smartphones to support this technology. By the way, the memory card slot in the S6 / S6 Edge is not present, so that customers will have to be content with built-in memory, the amount of which can be 32, 64 or 128 GB.
New items were 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display resolution Quad HD (2560 × 1440 pixels, pixel density of 577 ppi). Screen smartphones, at first glance, really good and have great viewing angles. Stock brightness (600 cd / m 2 ) should be sufficient for comfortable use devices even on a sunny day. Protects the display from damage Corning Gorilla Glass glass 4, and smart phones themselves are made of metal, which is 50% stronger than the metal in competitive solutions. And that is why Samsung is not exactly a novelty buckle in your pocket – so, at least, the manufacturer promises, bantering main competitor. In general, the presentation of Koreans boldly joked about Apple and actively comparing their devices with the iPhone and iPhone 6 6 Plus.
A special attention to the presentation of paid professionals Samsung cameras that are equipped with the new smart phones. The rear camera has a resolution of 16 megapixel, the maximum aperture of the lens in – ƒ / 1,9, is also present optical image stabilization. The front facing camera 5 MP, but has a larger pixel size than competitive solutions, which, coupled with the diaphragm ƒ / 1,9 produces high-quality self-portraits even in low light conditions – that is on the premises. Both cameras support the technology Real time HDR, which can count on high-quality images under conditions where conventional cameras are faced with a lack of dynamic range. To demonstrate the benefits of new products, Samsung showed how the same conditions removes Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6 Plus:
The difference, of course, there is, but in the “skilled” hands can be achieved and the reverse situation, so it pays to wait for comparison Device independent publications. Koreans also showed an example and a video taken in the same conditions as the photo above. Of course, won the S6, but it is too early to draw any conclusions.
In the new Samsung camera is ready to take pictures through 0.7 seconds after the start of the application. By the way, now you can activate the camera by double clicking on the button Home. The application itself has also been significantly redesigned – now, according to Samsung, all necessary functions are always at hand, and there is no need to wander through the menu to activate any effect or mode of HDR. For those who want to have full control over the settings have a professional mode with access to all camera settings.
A lot has been said about the battery and the device. Batteries Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge built, and in fact Samsung long resisted this trend and use removable batteries. Wireless charging is supported “out of the box”, so buy special covers or rear panel is not necessary – though wireless charger still have purchased separately . Supported technology and rapid charging – for example, 10 minutes is sufficient to close the outlet later smartphone for 4 hours. Another interesting fact – Galaxy S6 charged twice as fast than the iPhone 6.
Like the Galaxy S5, news received pulse sensor, which is located on the back side of the unit next to the camera module. In updates to Samsung implemented an interesting “chip”: if you do not want to answer a call, just touch to this sensor, and the phone will automatically reset the call and send a preset for such cases a text message saying, for example, that you are at the meeting and call back later.
Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge running the new operating system Android 5.0 Lollipop. In addition, the device uses an updated version of proprietary software shell Samsung TouchWiz – developers have tried to make it simpler, clearer and more convenient. To do this, they abandoned the extra icons in favor of the text, unloading interface.
Also at the event, the Koreans officially announced mobile payment technology Samsung Pay. As the name implies, it is a competitor to Apple Pay. While this payment system will only work in the United States and South Korea. Samsung Pay uses NFC and a new proprietary technology Magnetic Secure Transmission (MST), which allows you to use your smartphone to pay even there, where there is a conventional receiver for magnetic stripe cards. Samsung partners in this endeavor became Visa, MasterCard, American Express, Bank of America, Citi, JPMorgan Chase and US Bank. In the future, this list is sure to be updated with new organizations, as long as the technology became popular among users. Security is provided by encryption technology – these payment cards are not stored on the device, and is used to authenticate the fingerprint sensor.
Finally, the conclusion was announced a new version of the virtual reality helmet Gear VR. Helmet supports both new smartphone, it has become more compact at 15%, and pixel density increased by 11% (due to the smaller size of the display in S6 compared to Note). In addition, the helmet came USB connector for power supply, so that in use it can be recharged.
For Sale Samsung Galaxy S6 / S6 Edge will appear April 10, to phones Russia should get to April 16 the official price has not been announced.
It can be stated that the Samsung this time have focused on the appearance of the device – the previous S5 many blamed for a simple plastic housing and featureless design of the rear panel. In pursuit of style trends lost functionality – water and dust protection is now not. Design S6 hardly be called original, especially with some of the parties:
The first picture depicts iPhone 6 Plus, on the second – Galaxy S6. Comments here is probably not required. Samsung can also chide for much outstanding camera module – however, so many companies are doing now in an effort to express the cherished 6-7 mm thickness of the body.
Finally offer you a gallery of “live” pictures Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, made after the presentation devices.
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Despite the fact that the main characteristics of the new flagship of Samsung are already known in detail, an event where the Korean manufacturer will show their latest achievements, collect all the newspapers of the world. Wishes lined up in a great place, because after a few minutes in the hall, which gathered thousands of experts and journalists, show a smartphone that has become a trendsetter in the coming year. Will it Koreans surprise the world – will know very soon.
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Unfortunately, the local internet could not stand the load, and draw a straight translation of the text of the presentation flagship smartphones failed. Summing up what happened during those 30 minutes, you can highlight some key points.
The first and most unexpected – Samsung dared to open his presentation to compare their flagship smartphones with Apple. In the presentation we showed that Samsung will shoot better than iPhone. Especially in low light. And even the video, according to the Korean manufacturer, Apple really bad, they will look passable. In addition, it was noted very quickly – in 0.7 seconds – bringing the camera alert and fast focusing. As they say, wait and see.
The second time – this time without recharging. Here, too, was not without a nod in the direction of the six apple.
The rest of the Samsung accents were as follows: design and innovation – in the first place, then – long work, fast and wireless charging fees.
Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge got a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with Quad HD (2560 × 1440) resolution. Rounded on both sides of the screen at Galaxy S6 Edge can be termed as the course design and innovation. In fact, this is not one, but three of the screen. For additional, as in the Galaxy Note Edge, can be derived from the information or notification of special applications. For some reason I especially remember the application – line.
Samsung rid displeases users “cheap” plastic, making the screen and a rear wall Galaxy 6 of tempered glass. At the presentation, it was announced that they were able to make the most rugged smartphone in the world. Like, he will not bend in your pocket, while remaining very thin. And this is another stone in the garden of Apple.
Samsung to push Apple’s intentions were demonstrated, and when it came to battery. For example, when they talk about the charging time, then the scene said that the new Samsung smartphone simply “charged up to 100% in two times faster than the iPhone 6″. The speed “fast” charging is also impressive: a 10-minute charge will be enough to work out for 4 hours.
Inside S6 Edge powerful eight-64-bit processor Exynos 7420, 3 GB of RAM and 32, 64 or 128 GB of internal memory with no expansion options.
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A few words should be said about the already mentioned cameras. No one will deny that this camera with good performance: the main (16-megapixel f1.9) is equipped with “smart” optical image stabilization, infrared focusing mode support Real-Time HDR. It is important that the engineers have done not only the camera light and fast, but also thoughtful questions rate to bring it into fighting condition. Now the camera can be activated by double-pressing the Home, and after 0.7 seconds, you can start shooting. On the one hand – not bad. On the other – it is possible erroneous press, for example, when wearing a smartphone in your pants pocket.
Despite the fact that the presentation showed a slide with the date “April 10″, on sale Samsung Galaxy S6 and Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge appear only in mid-April.
Print The world’s largest smartphone maker Samsung showed a new flagship – Galaxy S6. It is fundamentally different from previous versions of the Galaxy S. The question is deliberately Koreans retreated from its traditional philosophy, or were forced to go on about the capricious market?
Bending Galaxy
Please tell about the device, and then try to answer the question. Samsung press conference held in Barcelona during the exhibition Mobile World Congress. The guests were shown two versions of the same phone: Galaxy S6 is equipped with the usual Super AMOLED display, Galaxy S6 Edge – curved. At the same time, “six”, as opposed to the Galaxy Note Edge, bent once the two faces that looks really nice.
Samsung is during the presentation of gadgets put emphasis on the quality of materials and workmanship, as well as on advanced technologies. For the first time, not only the front but the back side of the smartphone are protected by Gorilla Glass. The frame is made of aluminum. Galaxy S6 thinner and lighter than its predecessor, which did not prevent him to stuff a powerful “iron”. Display resolution with a diagonal of 5.1 inches – Quad HD (1440 x 2560), the density of pixels per inch – 577. In the near future it will be the champio n Galaxy S6 on this indicator, as even the Xiaomi Mi Note Pro PPI index less because more diagonal. Edge of the screen at the Edge highlighted during a call, and they can even put your favorite contacts from the phonebook.
Filling
In the heart of Samsung Galaxy S6 – eight-processor Samsung Exynos. Koreans claim that it is the first SoC with a 64-bit architecture, collected on 14 nanometer technology. It is interesting that on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 Galaxy S6 yet unheard of, although I always released versions for different markets with different processors. High energy efficiency of the new chip has allowed to achieve a sufficient time work, even though the battery is small enough (2550/2600 mAh). But this, of course, the assurances of developers, because the real test was not yet.
The smartphone is equipped with an infrared transmitter, so you can use it as a normal control. On the back wall there is a sensor that measures the pulse. The fingerprint reader is finally taught to work on the same principle as that of the iPhone. 16 megapixel camera, the Samsung considered the best in the world.
In addition to own smartphones Samsung has announced a number of important programs. Among them, the system of payments Samsung Pay, which supposedly works with a large number of retailers than Apple Pay.
What was sacrificed
obzorschikov told that Galaxy S6 – the long-awaited breakthrough. Better and more concise idea formulated all PC Magazine: “This was to be the Galaxy S5″. Smartphones praise for the excellent “premium” quality, for power and for a really interesting solution with curved edges. But the Samsung had to sacrifice?
In fact, virtually all that distinguishes Galaxy S from the iPhone and its competitors in the ecosystem of Android. Previously, Koreans did top characteristics, but unpretentious tube. The battery is easy to replace: the back cover was removable. The amount of memory can always be expanded by inserting the card SD. Well Galaxy S6 “chained” in aluminum and filled with Gorilla Glass exactly the same way as its main competitors. She stripped and slot for SD-cards. Battery, as we have said, has become smaller. In general, in terms of practicality new flagship Samsung loses his predecessors.
Apple criticized for the iPhone 6 is similar to Android- “lopatofony”. In this case, Samsung could be accused of copying the approach Apple, copy approach Samsung. Frame of aluminum is almost indistinguishable from that used in the sixth iPhone. Fingerprint same. Just remember how much different from each other iPhone 4 and Galaxy SII. New “Galaxy” blindly from the “apple” can not be distinguished.
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Defending his approach to the layout of smartphones, Samsung has suffered significant financial losses. But changing this approach can lose fans who appreciate the products of the Korean company for the very practical. Not everyone is afraid of cheap plastic and not all are willing to put up with expensive replacement internal battery. Whether fans will turn away from Samsung, which has changed itself?
Better late than never?
Smartphones top vendors are really similar. First of all, we’re talking about the top three – Apple, Samsung, Xiaomi. Korean player insanely important Chinese market, where it is rapidly losing ground. In this situation, partial copying ideas competition seems logical. However, it is possible that Samsung has decided to do this too late. Indeed, the case of the Koreans would go better if this approach was demonstrated as early as Galaxy S5, and now they have to go to the tail of the general market trend.
April 10 will start selling Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. Version with curved edges of the display is likely to be quite popular due at least in appearance. But one of originality to hold the top spot in the global market is not enough. It is important, as is usually sold Galaxy S6. If demand will fulfill its promise, then Samsung’s still not too late.
Today at MWC 2015, Samsung introduced the next iteration of its flagship smartphone – Samsung Galaxy S6. Rather, even the two models, because at the same time with the “usual» S6 was introduced premium version called Galaxy S6 Edge.
The appearance of new products is not a surprise, because he had already leaked to the Web in just a couple of days before the presentation. We will not comment on its design and primary / secondary (this is a topic for holivorov), just to say that Samsung has finally abandoned psevdokozhi and painted with silver plastic in favor of metal and glass.
Galaxy S6 is equipped with a 5.1 inch Super AMOLED screen with a resolution of QuadHD (2560×1440 pixels). Let me remind you that the practical benefits of such a resolution by 5 inches long as no one was able to prove, but the damage in the form of increased load on the graphics accelerator and reduce the battery life is quite obvious. Galaxy S6 Edge has the same screen, only bent on the edges on both sides.
The smartphone is equipped with 8-core 64-bit processor Exynos 7420, using the architecture of ARM big.LITTLE. It consists of four core Cortex-A57, clocked at 2.1 GHz, and four Cortex-A53 cores with a frequency of 1.5 GHz. As a graphics accelerator used Mali-T760. The chip is made by technology 14 nm FinFET and, apparently, is more economical than the nearest competitor Qualcomm Snapdragon 810. The volume of RAM is 3GB (type of memory – LPDDR4), built-in storage – 32/64/128 GB, with the drive complies with the standard UFS 2.0 and provides read and write speed 2.7 times faster than standard solutions eMMC.
The main camera in the device has a resolution of 16 MP, the matrix uses proprietary technology Samsung ISOCELL. The camera is equipped with a lens with optical image stabilization and aperture f / 1.9. The front has a resolution of 5 MP, with Samsung claims that this is the best camera for self among all phones. Let’s see.
As usual, the device supports all possible and impossible wireless interfaces and standards, including Wi-Fi a / b / g / n / ac, Bluetooth 4.1, NFC, LTE Cat6, GPS and GLONASS.
All this economy is running an operating system Android 5.0 Lollipop with shell TouchWiz, which is redrawn in style Material Design and thrown out of it a lot of unnecessary things. Battery capacity of 2550 mAh in the model Galaxy S6 and 2600 mAh in the Galaxy S6 Edge.
As we know, in Ukraine will be supplied not only common, but also dvuhsimnaya version of the new flagship.
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Samsung is pleased people are the first spring day. Dream to get acquainted with the new Galaxy S6 true. Presentation launched a new season technologies. Perhaps no other Android-line phones in the world does not attract as much attention as the Galaxy S. impressions of the presentation conflicting. On the one hand, the company has once again proved itself as one of the leaders in the field of high technology. On the other hand, many users hope more. The conclusion is simple: there was an important event which, however, can not be considered a technological miracle.
Direct illustrated report was conducted resource The Verge. Long before the presentation began discussions about the fact that this time it will be shown the famous South Korean technology company. And the presentation is over, and it is time to take stock. Of course, over time, will be more extensive information about the submitted updates.
And that spotlights illuminated wall of the hall. And while rumors about the novelties of the company changed clarity. A full understanding of what will happen next. Some companies have shown themselves in the design. Others prefer the practicality of its products. But people want to see both.
Galaxy S6 brought before the public. Presented, as expected, the two versions: S6 (direct display) and S6 Edge (with a curved screen in two directions). The camera has become better and faster processor. And the screen is, of course, also became more qualitative. Samsung Pay – payment system based on NFC technology in partnership with MasterCard and VISA. It is noted that this system will be supported by 90% of retailers in the US. Samsung Pay will start working this summer in the United States and South Korea.
Observers note the similarity of S6 with iPhone, seen from the rear and side of the phone.
First of all, attracts the attention of a new design phones. He became what he wanted to see and users – it appeared metal, which is 50% stronger than the metal used in other smartphones. Metal, which is not so easy to bend. A glass bending temperature of 800 degrees Celsius. And now to the public the first device with two bends of the screen. Glass has a micro-optical layer, creating a sense of depth and richness. Glass coating and the back of the smartphone.
The user interface is simplified by Samsung. And many of the features evident in Material Design updates. Many menus have been simplified. New phones are incredibly quick to response. The camera interface is no longer involves scrolling. Edge color can be defined as the maximum of five contacts. This means that you will know from whom received the message, not even holding the phone, as on the side will appear a certain color to this contact.
Thanks to the 14-nanometer manufacturing process of their 64-bit eight-processor Exynos (four 2.5-gigahertz core and four 2.1 -gigagertsevyh nucleus) phones have become much more energy efficient is 20%. They use the RAM DDR4, which amounts to 3 gigabytes. The image density of the screen is 577 pixels per inch. This is better than Super AMOLED. 77% more pixels than the Galaxy S5. S6 has a 5.1-inch Quad HD-display.
New Gear Innovator Edition is compatible with the S6 and S6 Edge. The image density is 11% higher than the Galaxy Note 4. For 10 minutes, the phone can be charged for a four-hour use. Battery devaysa removable. S6 thickness is 6.8 mm. New compatible with WPC and PMA, both wireless charging standards.
It is time to talk about the smartphone’s camera.
5-megapixel front camera for self lens f / 1.9 and increased to 43% of the pixel size. Improved picture with a dark conditions, including support for HDR real time.
The main camera is a 16 megapixel lens with an impressive f / 1.9. Optical image stabilization and f / 1.9 made it possible to shoot in low light at higher than the Apple iPhone, as.
What’s New S6 and S6 Edge at the same time will be available in 20 countries around the world April 10, 2015. Version will be available with 32-, 64- and 128-gigabyte drives. Support for microSD memory cards in the new smartphones available. A hearing on the acquisition of Samsung BlackBerry has not been confirmed. Presentation was interesting and incredibly dynamic.
What is most pleased with you in today’s presentation? Do not disappoint your removable battery of new devices? Do you think the new phones significant progress or just another devices with several improve the performance?
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