Launch report · Samsung
Galaxy S6 edge+: The 5.7" phablet edition of Samsung's first all-glass curved flagship.
SpecEagle Editorial·Aug 2015·$815·Score 66/100
S6 edge+ scaled the curved-glass S6 into phablet territory with 4 GB RAM and the dominant Exynos 7420. Dropping microSD and water resistance was controversial, but the build set a premium bar. A pivotal design moment for Samsung.
Key specs at launch
Display
5.7" SAMOLED 60 Hz
Chipset
Exynos 7420
Memory
4 GB · 32 GB
Main cam
16 MP OIS
Battery
3,000 mAh
Weight
153 g
What stands out
- First curved-screen phablet.
- 4 GB RAM was generous for 2015.
- Exynos 7420 was the fastest mobile chip of its year.
- All-glass premium build.
What to watch
- No microSD or water resistance.
- Sealed 3,000 mAh battery.
- TouchWiz bloat.
- Curved edge was more style than function.