S6 Edge is the Ferrari to the Samsung Galaxy S6's BMW, the Chanel handbag to the S6's Coach. OK, so maybe the differences aren't that extreme, but you get the point. The S6 Edge earns its right to be called the designer version of the S6, and you'll pay a premium for it.
Its two rounded sides create a bold, innovative design that isn't just the first commercial dual-curved display, it's also probably the best screen on a phone today. And although the S6 and S6 Edge share every major spec and nearly every color, it's the S6 Edge that looks and feels like a completely different -- and far more upper-crust -- device. This is the Android phone you want to buy.
That is, until we get to the nitty-gritty: the real money involved. Australian carriers and retailers haven't announced pricing yet, but in the US, the Edge costs $100 more than the S6 on contract, and about $100 to $130 more off-contract, with $100 bumps for each storage size. That's as much as a 19 percent difference over the S6. (Price breakdown by carrier here.) In the UK, the 32GB S6 Edge is priced at £760 compared to the S6's £600, a 27 percent premium. In other words: prepare to pay up for this sexy design.
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Your choice here could well come down to paying more for the Edge's cutting-edge shape, or putting that extra cash towards step-up S6 models with more storage. The good news is that the nearly hardware-identical standard Galaxy S6 is pretty spectacular on its own, and you're not missing out on much if you pass up the Edge in favor of the better-value S6.
So, stick with the S6 if you want your money to go further, but for the more luxurious and distinctive phone, it's the Edge all the way.
Editors' note: This review has been updated extensively since its original publication on March 26, with additions including battery testing results and additional comparisons to the standard Galaxy S6. Ratings have also been added.
S6 Edge is the Ferrari to the Samsung Galaxy S6's BMW, the Chanel handbag to the S6's Coach. OK, so maybe the differences aren't that extreme, but you get the point. The S6 Edge earns its right to be called the designer version of the S6, and you'll pay a premium for it.Its two rounded sides create a bold, innovative design that isn't just the first commercial dual-curved display, it's also probably the best screen on a phone today. And although the S6 and S6 Edge share every major spec and nearly every color, it's the S6 Edge that looks and feels like a completely different -- and far more upper-crust -- device. This is the Android phone you want to buy.That is, until we get to the nitty-gritty: the real money involved. Australian carriers and retailers haven't announced pricing yet, but in the US, the Edge costs $100 more than the S6 on contract, and about $100 to $130 more off-contract, with $100 bumps for each storage size. That's as much as a 19 percent difference over the S6. (Price breakdown by carrier here.) In the UK, the 32GB S6 Edge is priced at £760 compared to the S6's £600, a 27 percent premium. In other words: prepare to pay up for this sexy design.DOUBLE-EDGED SWORD: SAMSUNG'S CURVED GALAXY... SEE FULL GALLERY samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-28.jpg samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-06.jpg batllo-0837.jpg samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-29.jpg batllo-0981.jpg samsung-galaxy-edge-9452.jpg samsung-galaxy-edge-9447.jpg batllo-0849.jpg batllo-0814.jpg batllo-0869.jpg samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-31.jpg samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-04.jpg batllo-0979.jpg samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-08.jpg samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-09.jpg samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-11.jpg samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-12.jpg samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-24.jpg samsung-galaxy-s6-edge-25.jpg samsung-galaxy-edge-9471.jpg1 - 5 of 20NEXTPREVYour choice here could well come down to paying more for the Edge's cutting-edge shape, or putting that extra cash towards step-up S6 models with more storage. The good news is that the nearly hardware-identical standard Galaxy S6 is pretty spectacular on its own, and you're not missing out on much if you pass up the Edge in favor of the better-value S6.So, stick with the S6 if you want your money to go further, but for the more luxurious and distinctive phone, it's the Edge all the way.Editors' note: This review has been updated extensively since its original publication on March 26, with additions including battery testing results and additional comparisons to the standard Galaxy S6. Ratings have also been added.
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