* The Official Samsung Galaxy S6/Edge Thread *

azibux1 · 3 Mar 2015 at 16:04

I'm looking at getting 64GB Edge in Black (since the blue isn't available in edge)

Want it on / near release day (as my contract is up 10th April), but just waiting to hopefully see some more in-depth reviews before it is released... I'm guessing some people / phone reviewers (more than the ones who currently have it) will probably get their hands on them by then

Mainly waiting for info on how long the battery will last

Cosimo · 3 Mar 2015 at 16:09

S6 TouchWiz v S5 version:

http://www.androidcentral.com/pictures-galaxy-s6-touchwiz-versus-previous-generation

estebanrey · 3 Mar 2015 at 16:11

Fallen god said:
Why should I pay top £££ and have to fix something their own designer where not capable off.

You were moaning about something totally subjective though (how good the icons look). If it's your opinion they don't look nice, simply replace them.

kona786 · 3 Mar 2015 at 16:29

Cosimo said:
So who at this point in time is planning to get one?

Me 90% sure

128GB Black S6.

Cosimo · 3 Mar 2015 at 16:37

kona786 said:
Me 90% sure

128GB Black S6.

That's what I would choose. What is the 10% uncertainty?

azibux1 · 3 Mar 2015 at 16:38

What is putting you guys off the edge??

smokedog · 3 Mar 2015 at 16:41

azibux1 said:
What is putting you guys off the edge??

Cost. £700 bucks on a fone bit rich yo.

kona786 · 3 Mar 2015 at 16:41

Cosimo said:
That's what I would choose. What is the 10% uncertainty?

Convincing myself that £700 for this phone is worthwhile for my uses.

Reviews should help clear that up.

azibux1 said:
What is putting you guys off the edge??

Don't really see any benefits other than it looks flash. The reflections would bug me too.

Cosimo · 3 Mar 2015 at 16:44

The updated Gear VR:

azibux1 · 3 Mar 2015 at 16:45

smokedog said:
Cost. £700 bucks on a fone bit rich yo.

kona786 said:
Don't really see any benefits other than it looks flash. The reflections would bug me too.

Fair enough

I guess like you say we need more reviews before making a proper decision anyway

I think the reflections is something you'd get used to

Mart2912 · 3 Mar 2015 at 16:49

Cosimo said:
So who at this point in time is planning to get one?

I am, and definitely the edge. Although pricey, I will be keeping it for a min of 2 years.

estebanrey · 3 Mar 2015 at 16:50

Want to pay no more than £40 a month but would stretch to £50 if I have to.

Looking at a 64gb Edge or I'll get the 128gb version if less than a fiver a month extra.

RanxZy · 3 Mar 2015 at 16:56

The edge seems a bit of a gimmick for me. Great engineering though.

Fallen god · 3 Mar 2015 at 17:11

Cosimo said:
S6 TouchWiz v S5 version:

http://www.androidcentral.com/pictures-galaxy-s6-touchwiz-versus-previous-generation

New keyboard looks like they moved from the stock keyboard, to something that looks similar to the iOS keyboard, and those text buttons are just textbook iOS. Seems like a mix of material and iOS7/8.

kona786 · 3 Mar 2015 at 17:46

Cosimo said:
A quick look:

Thanks, software looks noticeably more polished and speedy than even the Note 4.

Trifid · 3 Mar 2015 at 18:02

azibux1 said:
What is putting you guys off the edge??

If both were the same price, I'd go for the edge. Might pay a token amount more but not £100+.

Does anyone know when we can expect to see confirmed UK pricing? And proper extensive reviews (gsmarena?)

Mr_Cool · 3 Mar 2015 at 18:20

Trifid said:
If both were the same price, I'd go for the edge. Might pay a token amount more but not £100+.

Does anyone know when we can expect to see confirmed UK pricing? And proper extensive reviews (gsmarena?)

Most likely towards the end of the month

EDIT: UK Retailer posted some real prices not just converted euro prices...
£579 32GB S6
£649 32GB S6 Edge
http://www.mobilefun.co.uk/search/?searchterm=galaxy+S6+sim+free

Sweey · 3 Mar 2015 at 18:52

Cosimo said:
So who at this point in time is planning to get one?

Me. I've got an S4 and plan to get a sim free black or green S6 Edge on release.

I've recently talked myself out of buying a Samsung S34E790C 21:9 monitor for £800 (on the basis I don't actually need it) whereas a few weeks ago I was planning to shell out around £1,400 for both that and the S6/M9 so I feel like I'm doing well if I spend only £650-700 on the phone now.

Qhorin · 3 Mar 2015 at 19:19

Man Maths. Love it! Need to do some of my own to justify selling my Note 4 for a black edge.

smokedog · 3 Mar 2015 at 19:23

I'll probably go for the black 64Gb edge. I'm already paying a premium and might as well pay the extra £50 for an extra 32Gb.

I don't like gold phones, but seeing a few videos of the gold version its quite nice.

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