Samsung Galaxy S6 & Edge impressions [vid]

[HouseStarkfff]

All the hate with S6, check out what HTC did with M9

Lmao they didn't even try

Why? What's wrong with it? HTC recognized that the HTC M8 was a superb phone but lacked a few things such as a great camera. Well, they fixed that by installing a 20MP camera with optical image stabilization. They upgraded their hard ware (810 processor) and implemented Sense 7 together with Android 5.0. They did what they had to do without overdoing it.

There's a saying that goes: if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[Iesous23]

Why? What's wrong with it? HTC recognized that the HTC M8 was a superb phone but lacked a few things such as a great camera. Well, they fixed that by installing a 20MP camera with optical image stabilization. They upgraded their hard ware (810 processor) and implemented Sense 7 together with Android 5.0. They did what they had to do without overdoing it.

But it doesnt have optical image stabilization. They just appeased the fans that wanted a higher mp count. Also snapdragon 810 isnt the be all and end all of tech in a phone

[Iesous23]

Heard that too. I just hope they wont make it the same as the LG G3 Stylus with Mediatek as the SoC.
When that time comes and Note 5 followed S6 changes, I'll have to decide which one I can give up, between having SD and removable battery with Snapdragon vs not having those anymore but with the stronger Exynos 7.

Also there are talks that G Pen was canceled on the flagship G4 but instead will be in a mid-range G4. If that happens, thats not gonna be an option too.
I guess if they are both out and turned out having the stylus, I can try the G4 then return and exchange for Note 5 if I dont like it.

Ill be so dissapointed if the note 5 follows the s6 route as i would struggle to give up the pen feature but CANNOT give up removable battery and sd card as outlined in my previous post.

Hoping the g4 sticks with the pen but implements it similar to the s pen.

[jinda628]

Why? What's wrong with it? HTC recognized that the HTC M8 was a superb phone but lacked a few things such as a great camera. Well, they fixed that by installing a 20MP camera with optical image stabilization. They upgraded their hard ware (810 processor) and implemented Sense 7 together with Android 5.0. They did what they had to do without overdoing it.

There's a saying that goes: if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

[video=youtube;QXF3tUfvuLU]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QXF3tUfvuLU[video]

Nothing is broke with the old M8 but its a flagship phone so it always have to keep up with the competition.

M9 Pros compared to M8 but not necessarily better than S6.
- same aluminum body which is great. People are just excited about the S6 change because its a big change compared to the plastic parts.
- ultrapixel camera moved to front.
- 20mp rear camera, better than M8's but no OIS
- SD card slot

M9 Cons: Not really a negative but more like how it compares with the competition which right now is the S6.
- 1080P screen when most flagships (except Iphones) are going Quad HD.
- Snapdragon 810 - this is an upgrade but its just unfortunate that Exynos 7 is beating the hell out of 810 on benchmarks even before it's released.
- Camera aperture f/2.2 which is not bad but will be always compared with S6's f/1.9.
- No OIS on camera.
- thicker than M8 (subjective)

[Auburn RSX-S]

Do you even buy the phone outright? Most of us just get the contract or the EIP for TMOs case. I doubt the S6 Edge will be more expensive than the last years Note 4. I think the Edge can be $749 and prices usually go down as well weeks after launch.

IMO, T-mobile has made phone price irrelevant for me.

They don't do contracts but rather they finance the phone @ 0% interest for 24 months so for example, take the Note 4... At $700 full price, they basically add $29 bucks onto each month's bill, however, after 12 months, you can elect to get a different phone and they will pay off the other 12 months worth of payments for you automatically.

So you basically get a new phone each year and only end up paying for half of the cost of the device over a 12 month period.

[Insanity_SC]

IMO, T-mobile has made phone price irrelevant for me.

They don't do contracts but rather they finance the phone @ 0% interest for 24 months so for example, take the Note 4... At $700 full price, they basically add $29 bucks onto each month's bill, however, after 12 months, you can elect to get a different phone and they will pay off the other 12 months worth of payments for you automatically.

So you basically get a new phone each year and only end up paying for half of the cost of the device over a 12 month period.

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THis. Verizon has a similar program.

[Doober4]

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THis. Verizon has a similar program.

With Verizon I think you have to pay off 75% of the phone though.

[Auburn RSX-S]

With Verizon I think you have to pay off 75% of the phone though.

Ugh. that sucks because at that point, you've probably paid more than what the phone is worth and could sell the phone and get more money for that vs what Verizon would give you.

50% is a sweet spot because it seems like most devices have about a 50% depreciation after a year and really don't go much lower than that unless it's a really old device.

[jinda628]

IMO, T-mobile has made phone price irrelevant for me.

Yeah thats another thing why the prices are really irrelevant. People usually pay about $199 for a 2 year contract or do the EIP from TMO.
I'm on the old TMO Jump program (upgrade after 6 months), and its not practical keeping the phone more than a year because you have already paid half of it. Best time is upgrade from 6-12 months.
New Jump program requires you to pay at least half (so 1 year) to be eligible to exchange so must upgrade immediate upon eligibility to avoid paying a lot more than half.

[FFailed]

Switching from Verizon to ATT going to lose my droid turbo Thinking of picking up the s6 or m9 but leaning towards the s6 looks pretty solid. Wish more phones had a bigger battery like my turbo I can watch streams/yt vids and what not forever seems impossible to drain this thing

[natypes]

Some of you need to learn how to take care of a battery. Do not let it get below 50% if you can. DEFINITELY do not let it die completely. Some articles will say overcharging is bad and some say it's not a big deal b/c the phone's software will stop it. Probably manufacturer dependent.

[Couthos]

Some of you need to learn how to take care of a battery. Do not let it get below 50% if you can. DEFINITELY do not let it die completely. Some articles will say overcharging is bad and some say it's not a big deal b/c the phone's software will stop it. Probably manufacturer dependent.

Nothing wrong with letting it get below 50%. Software also prevents your phone battery from dying, it shuts off at 1-2%.

The only thing that's actually damaging to the battery is heat, which happens intrinsically by using or charging the phone.. If you never let it get below 50% though, you probably have limited use and have to charge less so i guess you're right

[natypes]

Nothing wrong with letting it get below 50%. Software also prevents your phone battery from dying, it shuts off at 1-2%.

The only thing that's actually damaging to the battery is heat, which happens intrinsically by using or charging the phone.. If you never let it get below 50% though, you probably have limited use and have to charge less so i guess you're right

We must not have read the same article.

http://gizmodo.com/how-to-take-care-...ht-w-513217256

To get the most out of a lithium-ion battery, you should try to keep it north of 50 percent as much as possible. For the most part, going from all the way full to all the way empty won't help; in fact, it'll do a little damage if you do it too often.

Running the whole gamut on a regular basis won't make your battery explode or anything, but it will shorten its lifespan.

[jedi786]

can u change the batter if u open up the phone? batteries need to be changed yearly IMO.. i get 1 hour charge on my s3(youtube) after a year of new battery

[natypes]

can u change the batter if u open up the phone? batteries need to be changed yearly IMO.. i get 1 hour charge on my s3(youtube) after a year of new battery

Oftentimes, yes. Just takes a little more effort to get into. Some are soldered in, but some are in with tiny Torx screws.

[Couthos]

We must not have read the same article.

http://gizmodo.com/how-to-take-care-...ht-w-513217256

To get the most out of a lithium-ion battery, you should try to keep it north of 50 percent as much as possible. For the most part, going from all the way full to all the way empty won't help; in fact, it'll do a little damage if you do it too often.

Running the whole gamut on a regular basis won't make your battery explode or anything, but it will shorten its lifespan.

I've read many articles stating anything and everything.. Does that guy have a source or an explanation, or is he just a random hipster

He gave sources for many of his points which agree with mine but the 50% bit looks completely made up

[syryanyang]

Battery is a huge one for me, i am often out touring mountains and exploring away from power sources, taking multiple batteries in a bag pocket is fine and gets me through the week(s) so it can be as efficient as it wants but being a power user and having no power source to charge kills this for me and probably many others.

Ever heard of portable battery chargers?

And no, most of us live 8/5 can charge at home, in the office and in the car.

[mackd]

One m9 looks pretty fuarking sweet. 1080p screen with a larger battery > Quad HD screen with small battery. I hope the battery life surprises me and the CPU makes a big difference with the S6, but IMO seems pretty destined to failure, even with a more energy efficient CPU, it doesn't change the fact the one of the biggest killers of battery life is on screen time. Double the pixels to push out and make the battery smaller = das not it mane.

[Iesous23]

Ever heard of portable battery chargers?

And no, most of us live 8/5 can charge at home, in the office and in the car.

Yeah i have a battery charger, i'm not having a powerbank or anything that i have to plug into my phone or around it to make it any larger though. Like i said, i'll take a handful of batteries that i can go from 0% to 100% in 10 seconds without adding any bulk

[jinda628]

Rumored S6 Active surfaced.
Apparently, with 3500 mAh battery and waterproofed.

http://www.androidcentral.com/samsun...get-first-dibs

[Auburn RSX-S]

Rumored S6 Active surfaced.
Apparently, with 3500 mAh battery and waterproofed.

http://www.androidcentral.com/samsun...get-first-dibs

Bigger battery along with ditching the back glass is what they should have done to begin with the standard S6.

SRS, the only thing a glass back is good for is shattering. HUGE liability with the Nexus 4.

This happened to mine and it was in a case too.. just hit the corner of a step just right and the pressure of the impact went right through the plastic case.


It's ok though, I improved it's aesthetics 10 fold.

[jinda628]

Bigger battery along with ditching the back glass is what they should have done to begin with the standard S6.

SRS, the only thing a glass back is good for is shattering. HUGE liability with the Nexus 4.

This happened to mine and it was in a case too.. just hit the corner of a step just right and the pressure of the impact went right through the plastic case.


It's ok though, I improved it's aesthetics 10 fold.

[img]http://i.imgur.com/tbbpCMv.jpg[img]

But Active is rumored to be bigger. There's no way they can fit a 3500 mAh battery on the current S6 chassis. I think thats going to be 5.5".

[Auburn RSX-S]

But Active is rumored to be bigger. There's no way they can fit a 3500 mAh battery on the current S6 chassis. I think thats going to be 5.5".

Maybe they'll just make it a hair thicker instead of wider/taller

[Otaman]

Bigger battery along with ditching the back glass is what they should have done to begin with the standard S6.

SRS, the only thing a glass back is good for is shattering. HUGE liability with the Nexus 4.

This happened to mine and it was in a case too.. just hit the corner of a step just right and the pressure of the impact went right through the plastic case.


It's ok though, I improved it's aesthetics 10 fold.

10/10 cover. U should get this brah:

[jinda628]

Maybe they'll just make it a hair thicker instead of wider/taller

Well even the 3200 mAh battery on my Note 4 is as tall as other phones already so no. Length and width will surely increase.

[Auburn RSX-S]

Well even the 3200 mAh battery on my Note 4 is as tall as other phones already so no. Length and width will surely increase.

Would still be worth it IMO. I can't even begin to count how many times the insane battery life in my LG G2 came in handy. was the main reason I got the 6 plus instead of regular iphone. I used it heavily today and it's still at 60%.

[jinda628]

Would still be worth it IMO. I can't even begin to count how many times the insane battery life in my LG G2 came in handy. was the main reason I got the 6 plus instead of regular iphone. I used it heavily today and it's still at 60%.

The new S6 has 14nm form factor though. It is 35% more power efficient than last year's SoCs. Its current 2600mAh battery can be effectively equivalent to a 3500mAh one.
We will see once an actual unit is out there for extensive testing.

[MightySTAR1]

son....

It's called a hard reset. All you have to do is hold the power button until it resets. Do you really think this is a problem with cell phones when half of them DON'T have a removable battery? That is OBVIOUSLY not the only option.

why doesnt that work with my S4 then?

and I dont care about other cellphones with a non removable battery because I intend to purchase Samsung products in the future and I thought of this problem i encounter quite often.

[jinda628]

why doesnt that work with my S4 then?

and I dont care about other cellphones with a non removable battery because I intend to purchase Samsung products in the future and I thought of this problem i encounter quite often.

You can still use rebooting to stock recovery by pressing steady Volume Up + Home Button + Power in that sequence. Do not let go until you see the screen change. Then when you are in the recovery, you can just choose reboot system.

You can also choose factory reset and clear cache from there.