Phone Review: 5 ways the Samsung GALAXY S6 Edge is a game-changer

S6 Edge
(Samsung)

The first time Samsung released a phone that has the Edge monicker was when it released the Samsung GALAXY Note Edge.

This time around, Samsung is releasing two phones, one of which is carrying the Edge monicker too,the Samsung GALAXY S6 and the GALAXY S6 Edge, but the focus is on the latter.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge got recognized as the best new handset launched during MWC 2015 and we have decided to show the five ways it got that title.

1. Design and Display- With the Galaxy S6 Edge, Samsung successfully discarded the tag of being the only smartphone maker with a plastic-body flagship device. The phone, just like the regular Galaxy S6, marked a noticeable departure from their predecessors in terms of the better-quality materials used. It has a well crafted metal frame and glass rear which is what a lot of users had been asking for, or even demanding, for years. Interestingly, it looks a LOT better in the real world than it does in the photos. The feel is completely different. As you would expect, there is this cold and firm sensation that so many people love to much. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is unique with its curved screen. The two edges of the screen are slightly-curved, unlike Galaxy Note Edge which has only one curved edge. The slopes of the Galaxy S6 Edge's screen are also less defined and gentler than the edges of the Galaxy Note Edge. The phone uses a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with QHD resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and an amazing 577 pixels per inch. The screen is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 4, the toughest glass to date. The thinner edge provides a stronger grip, and the slightly curved screen is just so beautiful.
2. Fingerprint Sensor- This has been upgraded from a “swipe” model to a “press” one. This means that it will be much more accurate. Both Apple and Huawei have proven that a touch fingerprint sensor is the way to go, and Samsung has joined them.
3. The Cameras- Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge did not disappoint in the camera department, with a design aimed at super-fast performance. The main camera is a 16 megapixels sensor equipped with a quick-responding F1.9 lens. It has IR detect, fast motion, auto real-time HDR and virtual shot features, amongst others. The camera can be quickly launched by double-tapping the home button. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge also has a 5 megapixels front-facing camera with F1.9 aperture for video calls and selfies.
4. Processor, Software and Memory- The device uses an octa-core, 64-bit Samsung Exynos processor comprising four cores clocked at 2.1GHz and another four cores at 1.5GHz. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge comes with 3GB LPDDR4 RAM and is available in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB models. The phone runs on Samsung's custom software TouchWiz, which is based on Android 5.0 (Lollipop) mobile OS.
5. Lightning-fast charging- Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge comes with many great features, but its quick-charging ability is worth a special mention. A 10-minute charge of the integrated 2600mAh battery can support up to 4 hours of usage. It also has wireless charging which works with any wireless pad available in the market that supports WPC and PMA standards.

The specs are very much what we anticipated from a high-end device, released in 2015 by one of the market leaders. The company's expertise in putting excellent hardware to work for the end user is undeniable and we expect nothing short of a blazing fast experience with the image output quality to match.

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is not yet available in Nigeria and there is no data on pricing and availability for Nigeria, but when available, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is expected to range from N165,000 to N250,000 at launch.

This smartphone has the looks and the features good enough to help Samsung wrestle back some share of the market from other top players, most notably Apple.

Would you be getting a GALAXY S6 Edge when it becomes available in April 10, 2015?