MWC 2015: Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge hands-on

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge hands-on

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge is the stunner in the couple. Its dual curved display makes it look unlike anything else on the market at the moment.

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge in the flesh

It is important to note that, despite the design similarity, the display of Galaxy S6 edge has different setup than that of Samsung Galaxy Note Edge. The newcomer's screen is conventional - its curved glass cover produces a 2.5D effect.

A closer look at the curved display

The Korean giant has worked closely with Corning to develop the smartphone's curved glass. The latter's shape requires a specific temperature to achieve.

The curved front panel • the metal chassis and the back

Samsung has taken advantage of the unique display design by implementing clever gesture controls. For example, you can pull your favorite contacts by swiping from the right edge.

You can use swiping gestures from the sides to perform tasks

Despite packing a 5.1" display, Samsung Galaxy S6 edge feels incredibly easy to handle.

Galaxy S6 edge alongside Galaxy S5 and iPhone 6

Both edges of the display can give you color light notifications for specific contacts when the phone is facing down. Touching the fingerprint sensor during such call will send a pre-selected message to the caller.

The camera is the same as the one found in Samsung Galaxy S6. The amount of features it offers should satisfy even the most discerning mobile shutterbug.

Some of the available camera settings

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge will be available in four colors - White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, and Green Emerald. The green shade is particularly attractive in the flesh and unique for the model.

The available colors for the smartphone

Because of its curved display, Samsung Galaxy S6 edge has its SIM card slot sitting on top, next to the IR blaster. The rest of the device's controls are the same as those of the "regular" Samsung Galaxy S6.

The top and bottom of the device

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge measures 142.1 x 70.1 x 7.0mm. It weighs 132 grams.

Samsung will naturally offer a host of original accessories for its latest offspring. They include see-through cases that aim to showcases the design of Samsung Galaxy S6 edge.

Some of the available accessories