Samsung Galaxy S6 Smartphones: What You Need to Know
A new look and new technology make these devices Samsung's best.
— -- Samsung, one of the pioneers of the giant phone, is making a play for Apple's market share with its newest flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge that will be released Friday.
Not only are the phones prettier, thanks to Samsung’s trading in the plastic backing for durable Gorilla Glass, but they're also packed with technological improvements.
"These products are the result of a simple philosophy," Samsung CEO J.K. Shin said. "It comes to two words: Relentless innovation."
Here's a look at what to expect from the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge.
Camera
Samsung boasted that it would have the "fastest, brightest camera on the market" and showed how it was able to illuminate a night scene and turn on with a quick double-tap of the home key in less than a second.
Samsung Pay
Both phones have Samsung Pay, the smartphone maker's contact-less payment system. The mobile payments solution differs from Apple Pay, which requires participating merchants to have Near Field Communication readers.
Samsung said its payment solution can be used anywhere credit cards are accepted and expects to roll out Samsung Pay sometime this summer in the United States and South Korea.
Wireless Charging
Both phones are outfitted with wireless charging, making power cords obsolete. In 10 minutes, Samsung says the devices can get enough charge for four hours of everyday use.
What's the Difference Between the 2 New Phones?
The biggest difference between the two 5.1-inch-display phones is the curved edge in the aptly named Galaxy S6 Edge.
The curved screen is designed with the purpose of helping users stay in touch with the people closest to them. The edge will light up with that person's corresponding color, meaning the user won't even have to lift their phone to see who left a message.