Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Smartphone Review

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus is an undeniably impressive phone. Released almost half a year after the original S6 Edge, the S6 Edge+ brings a larger display and unfortunately not much else. However, the Galaxy S6 edge+ is an impressive showcase of Samsung's technological proficiency, displaying quality design and containing some of the best mobile hardware money can buy in 2016. It's got some of the best-performing hardware on the market, a great camera, and it's gorgeous to look at.

Technical Specifications and Performance

The SoC of the device, Exynos 7420, provides more graphic and computing performance than you may need. Apparently it is power-efficient enough, because we’re more than satisfied from the phone’s battery life, since it got good results in our battery tests, despite the 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen. Furthermore, the outer temperatures of the device remain low even after heavy load, meaning the device will be pleasant to touch regardless of the duration of usage. The phone’s capabilities grant a spot among the top models currently on the market.

Detailed specifications include:

Processor Samsung Exynos 7420 Octa 8 x 2.1 GHz, Cortex-A57/-A53
Display 5.70 inch 16:9, 2560 x 1440 pixel, 10-point capacitive, Super AMOLED
Cameras Rear: 16 MP, f/1.9, up to 2160p30 video; Front: 5 MP, up to 1440p30 video
Battery 3000 Wh Lithium-Polymer, Talk time 3G: 20 h
Weight 153 g ( = 5.4 oz / 0.34 pounds)
Dimensions 6.9 x 154.4 x 75.8 mm

Features and Connectivity

The first thing that makes an impression is the curved on both sides display, which is both attractive and delivers tons of features. The device includes a variety of advanced sensors and connectivity options:

  • Sensors: A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, accelerometer, gyroscope, barometer, heart rate, compass, ambient light.
  • Connectivity: NFC, WiFi-Direct, OTG, Qi charging, 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, Bluetooth 4.2.
  • Audio and Ports: 1 USB 2.0, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm earphones, 1 Fingerprint Reader.
  • Included Software: S health, S Voice, Samsung Pay, Edge apps.

Market Position and User Ratings

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ Average Score: 86.28% - good. The device has the style and the guts to defend Samsung's enviable smartphone market share. According to aggregate scores, the device performs exceptionally well in several categories:

  • Ergonomy: 91%
  • Display: 90%
  • Workmanship: 90%
  • Performance: 86%
  • Emissions: 94%
  • Features: 83%

Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ met all of our expectations, despite the lack of microSD memory card slot and waterproof certificate. While it is an impressive phone, all that lovely will cost you a high premium for a device that's essentially identical to one launched earlier in the year.