Test du Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+
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Quick shots always come out well
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Dark scenes provide decent contrast
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The close-ups are also another strong point
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“Vague” scenes can, however, be quickly erased
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Edge Plus's zoom capabilities aren't brilliant - but a far cry from the horrific snaps of 2013
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Adding effects can bring out brilliant images
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This photo just took three taps to get better
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Bright light can wash things out, but brightness levels are well managed
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This scene is much, much darker than the result - again, great low light performance
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I just liked this photo
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And this one. I was petrified that the owner came to see me play on his bike.
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Autofocus is excellent too.
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The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ proved its worth in poor lighting here - the reds came out really well.
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Another colorful close-up here and I'm impressed with how this came out.
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This is one of my favorite photos I took with the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+, take a look at the high resolution version.
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Not sure about the Galaxy S6 Edge+? Maybe you'll like one of these phones instead.
Nexus 6P
The Nexus 6P is one of the closest competitors to the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+. Both phones have 5.7-inch QHD screens, both have high-end specs, both have fingerprint scanners and both have premium construction.
However, the Galaxy S6 Edge+ wins out in a number of areas, with a sleeker design, a great curved display, a better camera, wireless charging and an extra gigabyte of RAM.
So, is Samsung's phablet any better? Not necessarily. Although the Nexus 6P doesn't have amazing battery life, it will comfortably last a day, which is more than I can say for the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+.
The 6P is also cheaper and runs Android, which is both preferable to TouchWiz and guaranteed to get fast updates. In fact, it's already on Android Marshmallow, while the S6 Edge+ is stuck on Lollipop.
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Nexus 6P Review
Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
The brand new five-star Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is a real rival to the S6 Edge+. Its screen is only 0.2 inches smaller, it offers the same resolution and offers more power, the same battery size and Android Marshmallow.
Sure, it's a bit more expensive, but you get a much more accomplished phone with respectable battery life, a great camera with superb low-light skills, useful edge screen features, a waterproof case and a convenient always-on display.
Unless you're desperate for those extra 0.2 inches, or your budget doesn't stretch to the new Galaxy, the S7 Edge is the Samsung phablet you should get.
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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge review
iPhone 6S Plus
While the iPhone 6S Plus might not exist if Samsung didn't make phablets popular, it's arguable that Samsung was inspired by it when creating the Galaxy S6 Edge+, because like the 6S Plus, it it's basically a bigger version of another phone.
There's plenty to choose from, however, between the latest phablets from Apple and Samsung. in the land of Android.
It's also not quite as sharp as the Galaxy S6 Edge's screen and both phones are equally expensive. But overall it's almost as premium, just as stylish and rock
iOS 9
, which, if Apple's operating system floats your boat, is all you need to know.
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iPhone 6S Plus Review
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
An extra gigabyte of RAM, bigger screen and higher price are all that separate the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ from its smaller sibling. So is it really a better buy? It mostly depends on whether or not you want a phablet .
The S6 Edge+'s battery life is slightly worse, which combined with a higher price means it's definitely not a better phone. But the 5.7-inch screen sets it apart and well. While there isn't a huge difference in performance, the extra RAM seems to have been put to good use to ensure you don't have to wait for the home screen to rebuild when exiting an app.
They're the two sleekest phones Samsung has ever made and while they're both flawed, they're also good buys, you just have to decide on your screen size.
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge review
Samsung Galaxy Note 5
The Note range is Samsung's main line of phablets, but this year Samsung made the bizarre decision not to launch the Galaxy Note 5 in the UK. your only option.
It is said that the Note 5
could land early 2016
however, and both phones are available in select regions.
Samsung has done a pretty good job of differentiating between these two phablets, which makes it all the more perplexing that one of them didn't launch in the UK. Curved screen and as such doesn't look quite as good, but the S Pen stylus gives it a more useful trick up its sleeve, as it actually serves a purpose.
The Note 5 also has better battery life than the S6 Edge+, making it a superior phone overall, though everything else from specs to camera to features is on the low side. nearly the same.
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Samsung Galaxy Note 5 review
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Gareth Beavis
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Gareth was responsible for phones, tablets and wearables at TechRadar for almost a decade and now leads the entire editorial team He can instantly recommend the best phone for you or can be found running around the nearest park with the latest fitness technology attached to his wrist, head or other applicable body part.