In early March 2015, Samsung introduced another flagship smartphone, called the GALAXY S6. Its characteristics , technical specifications and software filling - this is what will be considered in the framework of this short overview description.
Packaging and design
One of the most interesting devices in the premium segment today is the GALAXY S6. The release date for this smart phone is March 2, 2015. It is equipped with everything necessary and is ready immediately after purchase for use. An impressive set of operating instructions in many of the most common languages, a warranty card and several advertising leaflets are not satisfactory. There is also a charger, a cord for connecting to a PC and an excellent stereo headset. But you do not have to dream about a flash card and a separate battery in this case. To install the first there is not even a separate slot, you have to use the built-in drive. But the battery is integrated into the case, and this greatly improves the quality.
The front and back covers are made of Gorilla Glass 3rd revision, and the side faces are made of metal. This smartphone has a certain similarity in terms of design with the iPhone 5S and 6. In the first case, the appearance of the case is quite similar, and in the second - rounded corners. In general, the designers of the South Korean giant did a good job, the flagship smartphone Samsung is radically different from its predecessors.
Hardware and graphics subsystem
Impeccable hardware in the GALAXY S6. The characteristics in this aspect are the best for today. This is clearly indicated by the AnTuTu test, according to which it leaves far behind its closest competitors. The computational basis of this device is Exynos 7 model 7420. It has 8 computing modules, of which a maximum of 4 are in operation. If the computing load is small, then energy-efficient cores based on the A53 architecture function (their maximum frequency is 1.5 GHz). In the case of launching a resource-intensive application or toy, there is a transition to 4 more productive A57 modules (the peak frequency of these cores is 2.5 GHz).
The CPU accelerates the Mali-T760 graphic accelerator. The display diagonal of this smartphone is 5.1 inches. Like all the main devices of this line, the SuperAMOLED matrix is the basis. The screen resolution is 1440 x 2560, that is, the picture is displayed in 4K format. The sensitive element of the main camera is based on a 16 megapixel sensor. But high-quality optics and a number of software add-ons allow you to get high-quality photos and videos at any time and in any light. The RAM in this smart phone has a fixed amount of 3 GB, and the capacity of the built-in drives can be 32, 64 and 128 GB.
Autonomy of the new flagship
Certain complaints can cause the degree of autonomy GALAXY S6. The characteristics of its built-in battery are really quite modest. Capacity of 2550 mA / h and a diagonal of 5.1 inches are poorly combined. But Korean programmers have worked out this issue well and managed to achieve good results in this regard. In maximum savings mode, this gadget can last 3 days. If you watch the video on it in 4K format, the value will be reduced to 7 hours. This is an excellent indicator for a device with such a display resolution.
Software
As expected, the latest software from GALAXY S6. Its release date is March 2, 2015, so there is no reason to expect to see anything in it other than Android with version 5.0.2. The familiar set of software has undergone significant changes, and preinstalled applications can now be uninstalled. The programmers also worked hard to optimize the code, and due to this, the smooth operation of the interface does not cause any complaints.
Finally
To summarize the review of the GALAXY S6. Its characteristics do not leave competitors simply no chance. This processor, and a graphics adapter, and a good degree of autonomy, and a flawless camera, and one of the best displays to date. The built-in battery causes some complaints (but due to this, the case quality is much better) and the lack of a flash card slot (you will have to do with the capacity of the built-in drive). But, as experience shows, this is not a big deal.
But there is a more significant drawback with the GALAXY S6. Price its most modest performance is $ 850. Not everyone can lay out a similar amount for this smartphone. It turns out that this solution is for those who want to get the best device for today. And those who do not have $ 850 can wait for a cheaper GALAXY S6 Mini, which will cost less, but its parameters will be more modest.