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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.
The phone it has to beat
Pixel (1st gen, 2016)
$649 · score 86/100