Samsung Galaxy S6 hype thread

[Skurge]

It looks like an iPhone

>Note 4 user.

 

[WelshBloke]

yea, the mini could be nice it it had top end specs, I don't really want a mini phone its just my opinion that things are getting too big, I have a LG G3 and its as big as I would want a phone to be. I really think the 5.3" size is the sweetspot

The LG G3 is bigger that the S5.

 

[WelshBloke]

Hmmm, so if the below thread is accurate then I'm going to be disappointed. Maybe they'll do an S6 active that's more up my street.

http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/picture-t3039837

 

[Radeon962]

Galaxy S6 Edge now pictured alongside Galaxy S6, shows a different Edge screen approach

http://www.sammobile.com/2015/02/26...xy-s6-shows-a-different-edge-screen-approach/

 

[lopri]

I have to say the phones look pretty good. But having said that, I deplore the loss of micro-SD card slot. And at least in the pictures leaked so far the camera hump is quite ugly. Bodies of the phones are so slim and the bezels are nicely thin (on the regular S6, the Edge version has.. side bezels?) Exciting times.

Only 2 Samsung apps to be preloaded on the S6. Sounds like Sammy is listening that users want less crap on their phones.

http://www.sammobile.com/2015/02/25...ng-apps-will-come-preloaded-on-the-galaxy-s6/

I almost spit my morning coffee. Please do not get mad I know you are only a messenger. But I think "Only 2 Samsung apps to be preloaded on the S6's home screen" might be closer to reality. lol.

 

[lopri]

I hotlinked the image Radeon962 found.

 

[Anubis]

The LG G3 is bigger that the S5.

really? I could have sworn it was bigger when I was messing with it
maybe im confusing it with the note. totally possible

 

[Anubis]

I hotlinked the image Radeon962 found.

that looks dbl curved purely for ascetics, does not appear to have the "edge" LCD on it

 

[Radeon962]

I have to say the phones look pretty good. But having said that, I deplore the loss of micro-SD card slot. And at least in the pictures leaked so far the camera hump is quite ugly. Body of phones are so slim and the bezels are nicely thin (on the regular S6). Exciting times.



I almost spit my morning coffee. Please do not get mad I know you are only a messenger. But I think "Only 2 Samsung apps to be preloaded on the S6's home screen" might be closer to reality. lol.

No offense taken. If you read the post:

Here’s a complete list of apps which will come pre-installed on the upcoming flagship devices:

1. S Voice
2. S Health
3. Facebook
4. WhatsApp (download link)
5. Microsoft One Drive
6. Microsoft One Note
7. Skype
8. All Google apps
9. GALAXY APPS

GALAXY APPS is installed so that you can download other apps from Samsung, as well as other premium apps which Samsung provides for free.

We shall have to wait to see if it is actually the case.

 

[WelshBloke]

really? I could have sworn it was bigger when I was messing with it
maybe im confusing it with the note. totally possible

 

[WelshBloke]

No offense taken. If you read the post:

Here’s a complete list of apps which will come pre-installed on the upcoming flagship devices:

1. S Voice
2. S Health
3. Facebook
4. WhatsApp (download link)
5. Microsoft One Drive
6. Microsoft One Note
7. Skype
8. All Google apps
9. GALAXY APPS

GALAXY APPS is installed so that you can download other apps from Samsung, as well as other premium apps which Samsung provides for free.

We shall have to wait to see if it is actually the case.

They need to lose Facebook, Whatsapp, One drive, one note ,and skype from that list. Theres no reason for those to be system apps. (Maybe S health as well,does that need to be a system app?)

 

[WelshBloke]

... And at least in the pictures leaked so far the camera hump is quite ugly. ...

A really ugly camera hump is almost one of Samsungs signature now.

 

[dawheat]

I hotlinked the image Radeon962 found.

I'm a little disappointed - it looks fine and the leaker on xda has said it feels great and thin in-hand. I'm just not a huge fan of a glass back like the Z3 though I suppose it's mostly personal preference. Anyone with the Z3 comment on durability? I never had an issue with my iPhone 4 back in the day, but I can see people doing the "bend test" with bad results.

I am glad to see the larger home button as it supports the idea of a touch scanner. I've gotten the Note 4 swipe scanner down and it's way more convenient than a PIN, but it's still noticeably inferior to Touch ID.

Potentially no mSD is a shocking. I really hope they don't bring this to the Note series as it's always been more functionality focused than the S series. I have a crapton of media on a 128GB card on my Note 4.

Hopefully the rest of the experience is up to snuff - camera, performance, smoothness, storage.

 

[lopri]

Ahaha. I am smiling. Most of my daily drivers have been glass-made.

iPhone 4 -> (iPhone 4S) -> Nexus 4 -> (Nexus 5) -> Fire Phone -> (Xperia Z Ultra)

Probably why I have not really got into the whole plastic v. metal shebang.

I used bumpers for the iPhone 4/4S and use a booklet-like case for the Z Ultra. The other phones, I used them naked or with skins. I've been looking at the S6 because I know I have to foot the bills for several upgrades of family members this year but if the S6 feels good in hand I might take one for myself. But I also use a micro-SD full of crap so the S6 will have to prove itself convincingly if I were to take that step.

I think Samsung plainly expect people to use cases. So in that sense, Samsung DID copy Apple and gave in to the pressure to make prettier phones at the cost of utility. It seems to me the market has spoken: Apple, you must make phones with bigger screens! Samsung, you must make better looking phones! Both obliged and now the flagship phones from the major companies share more similarities than ever. (except the Edge, I guess)

Earlier in this thread I predicted Samsung might do just this and keep the Note line as "made-for-professionals" with removable battery and what not. I feel like I've got the first one right and I hope I am right about the 2nd.

I agree but there is a hint that Samsung is about to cave to the shallow criticism and give up the removable back for a unibody metal design. If that is the case, they may keep the Note line as "made for professionals" line, and take the S6's design to more trendy direction. So there may be more than just sizes to differentiate the two lines.

http://forums.anandtech.com/showpost.php?p=37053270&postcount=20

 

[lopri]

A really ugly camera hump is almost one of Samsungs signature now.

I think if they did not paint the camera hump (or paint only partially) it might look better.

I am looking forward to seeing the S6 Edge with black face. I think it will be quite a looker. Especially in dark environments.

that looks dbl curved purely for ascetics, does not appear to have the "edge" LCD on it

I am glad about it.

 

[darkswordsman17]

I've wondered if Samsung might not do this to try and prop up the premium of the Note line compared to the S line. This way the price of the Note over the S seems more worth it, while average users won't care about the loss and they get a more iPhone like phone. So if you want the removable battery, SD slot, you pony up for the Note, which is the more pro/power user phone anyway. But then I'd like them to make a smaller Note as well. Have it have 4.7" and 5.7", the S line have 5.2" and 4" for the mini. Just don't gimp the mini versions like they have been.

 

[leilah]

I would personally mourn for the loss of SD card. I expected better battery life on this to compensate for the loss of this stuff that can do much. I wonder with all this hype, will it actually live to one's expectation or end up as disappointment. Will wait and see.

 

[Radeon962]

I've wondered if Samsung might not do this to try and prop up the premium of the Note line compared to the S line. This way the price of the Note over the S seems more worth it, while average users won't care about the loss and they get a more iPhone like phone. So if you want the removable battery, SD slot, you pony up for the Note, which is the more pro/power user phone anyway. But then I'd like them to make a smaller Note as well. Have it have 4.7" and 5.7", the S line have 5.2" and 4" for the mini. Just don't gimp the mini versions like they have been.

Note may not be anymore expensive than the S6 and initially the S6 may be more expensive.

Coming to its availability, an anonymous source from a UK-based carrier company has revealed the price range Samsung will be selling its new flagship phones at. Speaking to Ars Technica, the source says the Galaxy S6's 32GB, 64GB and 128GB inbuilt storage variants will for carriers be priced at EUR 749 (roughly Rs. 52,800), EUR 849 (roughly Rs. 59,800), and EUR 949 (roughly Rs. 66,900) respectively. The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge will be EUR 100 more than the Galaxy S6 for all the storage variants.

749 EUR = $839

I can't believe these prices would be what they charge here in the US but you never know.

 

[dawheat]

Note may not be anymore expensive than the S6 and initially the S6 may be more expensive.

Coming to its availability, an anonymous source from a UK-based carrier company has revealed the price range Samsung will be selling its new flagship phones at. Speaking to Ars Technica, the source says the Galaxy S6's 32GB, 64GB and 128GB inbuilt storage variants will for carriers be priced at EUR 749 (roughly Rs. 52,800), EUR 849 (roughly Rs. 59,800), and EUR 949 (roughly Rs. 66,900) respectively. The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge will be EUR 100 more than the Galaxy S6 for all the storage variants.

749 EUR = $839

I can't believe these prices would be what they charge here in the US but you never know.

Again, pretty sure they were referring to the Edge. US carriers would be in arms if the S6 broke outside the normal $199 on contract or $33/mo on Next type plan. Just a non-starter for any OEM, even Apple.

 

[StrangerGuy]

I'm a little disappointed - it looks fine and the leaker on xda has said it feels great and thin in-hand. I'm just not a huge fan of a glass back like the Z3 though I suppose it's mostly personal preference. Anyone with the Z3 comment on durability? I never had an issue with my iPhone 4 back in the day, but I can see people doing the "bend test" with bad results.

I am glad to see the larger home button as it supports the idea of a touch scanner. I've gotten the Note 4 swipe scanner down and it's way more convenient than a PIN, but it's still noticeably inferior to Touch ID.

Potentially no mSD is a shocking. I really hope they don't bring this to the Note series as it's always been more functionality focused than the S series. I have a crapton of media on a 128GB card on my Note 4.

Hopefully the rest of the experience is up to snuff - camera, performance, smoothness, storage.

Unremovable battery and no microSD = people has less reason to stick with Samsung and more more reason to jump ship to Apple.

I don't think Samsung themselves know how deep their dug their own hole this time. This thing is gonna flop hard.

 

[Dari]

Does the new Samsung phone (GS6) really not have an mSD card slot or removable battery or is it just speculation? The former, I see no need for if the min space is 32GB or if you have other options in the line. The latter is kinda important for people who really use their phones.

 

[Anubis]

Unremovable battery and no microSD = people has less reason to stick with Samsung and more more reason to jump ship to Apple.

I don't think Samsung themselves know how deep their dug their own hole this time. This thing is gonna flop hard.

I think you over estimate the % of the general phone buying pop that cares about the removable battery

 

[Radeon962]

Again, pretty sure they were referring to the Edge. US carriers would be in arms if the S6 broke outside the normal $199 on contract or $33/mo on Next type plan. Just a non-starter for any OEM, even Apple.

Actually, they note it is for the S6 and that the Edge is an additional 100 EUR more than the price listed.

I agree that I don't believe they can get by with prices higher than the iPhone and will be curious to see what the actual price will be

 

[Radeon962]

Current AT&T prices for the Note Edge

$945.99 off contract
$47.30 NEXT 12
$31.54 NEXT 24
$399.99 2 year contract

iPhone 6+ (64gb)

$849.99 off contract
$42.50 NEXT 12
$28.34 NEXT 24
$399.99 2 year contract

 

[dawheat]

Current AT&T prices for the Note Edge

$945.99 off contract
$47.30 NEXT 12
$31.54 NEXT 24
$399.99 2 year contract

iPhone 6+ (64gb)

$849.99 off contract
$42.50 NEXT 12
$28.34 NEXT 24
$399.99 2 year contract

Come on - you should know what I was referring to. The base of every mainstream flagship has to be $199 or $33/mo in the US. Doesn't matter if it's the iPhone 6, GS6, M9, etc.

Note series has always been +100 as it the iPhone 6. The Edge series added another $100 over the Note being a niche phone.

I'll happily eat crow if the launch price of the base S6 isn't $199 on contract and $650 off (with normal carrier variation).