To me it feels like the edge's display is something that a lot engineering and even more money went into just to give it a feature that might stand out, but seems 100% gimmiky und useless to me.
As a user, my gripes are: * The Phone Dialler + Contacts apps (easy enough to replace). A few times when answering the phone, my ear presses the Hold button, which is problematic. * Lack of a dedicated menu button (happy to hold the the home button for recent apps) - touching the app menu button at top edge takes a few tries with the 'edge' * The 'Smart Lock' feature which is supposed to disable the lock screen based on GPS location totally doesn't work and has now made unlocking the phone even more cumbersome than before. On the other hand I discovered the built in Samsung Milk app (free Internet Radio) and am quite happy with it - glad I didn't disable it straight away.
I just cracked my s4 screen and it's going to cost me 125$. AND ITS UNDER WARRANTY! I don't even want to think about how much it would have cost if it was the curved glass screen on the S6 edge...And say, if you were to buy an otter case to prevent it from being damaged, wouldn't it completely make the curve on the s6 irrelevant? under these circumstances I don't think the edge is going to be my go to on my next upgrade. but I must admit the Galaxy s6 edge looks freakin' amazing! Like always, great review!
I'm getting more and more annoyed by Samsung (and other vendors) refusing to make front-facing speakers. HTC showed the world that it was an excellent idea that made perfect sense, and yet we continue to get new phones with rear speakers. OUR EARS AREN'T BEHIND THE FUCKING PHONE.
***** "Who uses speakers" is a dumb argument. The speakers are there, so put them in a place where they can be properly/clearly heard without having to cup your hand under it. HTC did it without issues so it's every other vendor's failure to not incorporate the same feature. It's only logical.
Xuvial Sylvester Putting speakers in front gives better sound but it compromises design. Most people don't really use them so much, or seriously listen music on them. And I'm pretty sure beautiful design gives more sales than front facing speakers.
Yes, front facing speakers are better, but is it really required? Majority of the people frankly don't care much at all. Majority of the people who uses them will use them in quiet places like their homes. Otherwise, people use headphones for the loud public areas. Also, the speaker itself is very good in the s6 anyways.
Xuvial Sylvester To be honest I would not buy my S6 if it had front fascing speakers. I can't see any way that samsung could make it as beautiful as it is now and yes I bought it with my eyes instead of head but it turns out that it was not a bad choice.
"Why can't I change the uses of the capacitive back and menu buttons without rooting" Well there is another reason to root your phone Linus. I really like your content, but you're view on phones has always been off to me. I can understand that most "normal" (I'm using this word to non-techies) people don't want to root their phone. And there is a good reason behind that. However, a lot of techies do root their phone and change the ROM and stuff like that. Maybe you should try it some time and give a review on your experience doing it and using it. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 with a 5400 mAh battery and its rooted with C-Rom installed. This phone is old, but I can't find a reason to get another one. It does everything I want and how I want it done.
this is the best s6 edge review i've seen till now (including mkbhd and other similar youtubers)...i really love your creativity. man, you are just awesome.
Picked up my S6 Edge this week and it's awesome! Non expandable memory doesn't seem an issue to me but I'm upgrading from S3 Mini which I only had an 8Gb sd card in and I never filled that in 3 years so 64Gb should keep me going for quite a while. Only problem I have with it is once I put it in a case the volume and lock buttons are a little hard to get at, due to the curve of the screen they are closer the the back of the device than on my old S3 and the molding of the case interferes slightly, I'll give it some time and see if I can get used to it but may resort to carving the case out with my dremel to improve button access.
***** Every Android flagship has better manual controls than the iPhone. Take the LG G4 for example: - White balance - Focus - Aperture - Shutter speed - ISO - Exposure
I just got the s6 last week, first time with Samsung(except the Galaxy Nexus and about an hour owning the s3) and I have to say I love everything about it so far. Even touchwiz is really good so far. My few complaints are very minor because the thing just works great. Even the battery life I've found to be far better than my old HTC One M7..
And if your battery starts to decrease in quality or flat out dies, you can get a 200 dollar replacement or toss out your entire phone. Great! 800 dollars/euros well spent :( Still a great device though. But for now I'll stick with my Note 3 :)
But in reality do you really keeps your phone long enough to replace that battery. I have never had problems with any of my phones. Plus last at least 2 1/2 years before degrading.
***** I said *IF*. There's a chance that your battery is not as good as others and it will not be covered by Samsung's warranty. That would suck because replacing is very expensive and intensive, as I said earlier.
The camera got worse since the update last month for the HTC M8. But I am more for the sound quality and it was 500 Euro for sale. And still after a year a phone to compete with the newer models. LG has amazing phones as well. But soundwise the HTC stays on the top
Danny Wijnsema same here. Still in love with my M8. Imo, after the camera update, it actually got better for me. Previously it was annoyingly slow to launch it and the shutter response was slow too. After the update, it got rid of the problems I had and its easier to navigate through the shooting options.
finally someone mentioned the colour shift. i was starting to think something was wrong with my eyes when all the reviewers were praising the viewing angles.
Galaxy S6 = High tech, uses next-gen high end parts from Samsung (the world's largest technology company). iPhone 6 = low tech, uses outdated parts from 2 years ago.
U make awesome mobile reviews Linus, I really wish you made more of those. You know the audience for mobile reviews is really big when comparing to pc nerd community who watches your vids mostly.
I've got it- it rocks. There are drawbacks though- I can't find any decent screen covers for it and cases are similarly rare. I think that will change in future though.
Kevin Setiadi I suppose. I just really don't want to see linus slip into the "we're gonna pay you, then tell you what you're going to review" type of path. Whens the last time you've seen a "negative" linus review? He used to have them all the time.
As far as I can tell, focusing on the negative aspects of a product is unprofessional, so he only slips a few notes here and there that mentions the downsides. Like at 0:55. "Objectively worse to use" is more than enough for me to stay away from the Edge and consider the regular lineup only. I really like having a metallic/plastic edge on phones.
JgHaverty If the products are good, or Linus like them, he would not complain much. You should already know that by now. Linus isn't all about bitching and negative.
GriggsCk Gaming Not saying he ever was. Im saying he used to have negative reviews. Now he's doing "technology demos" of high end gear instead of reviewing computer equipment from both sides of the fence. He may simply be bought out by intel.
Got my s6 edge yesterday and I have to say I really love this phone (I got the gold one) and it looks beautiful, and before I had a S4 mini and this is a massive improvement
Still in love with the G2, CPU is mad fast, 3000mah battery does the job for me. Back buttons are a godsend once you get used to them, volume keys have always taken pictures, perfect for selfies when you hold it, front touch buttons can be changed and moved around, there has ALWAYS been a cog for all volume adjustment if you use the rocker once. Can't hate on the S6, but its going to take more than an extra gigabyte of ram to get me to switch, other than that, nothing is too stellar. G2 represent!
Buying this some time this week, Linus's review sold me when it was uploaded. As much as I'd like to find one in Emerald Green, the cell provider with the best data rates only has in white which is definitely the next best thing. Hoping this'll be a step up from my S4 Mini.
What's with companies adding heart rate sensors, even on watches, the sensor cannot monitor the heart rate for a period of time but only for the second it picked the rate. If you're going to add a sensor make it a usable one that can be a sport sensor that detects for longer periods of time for let's say cardio.
I just looked up the specs for S6 and the iPhone 6 plus and the S6 absolutely annihilates the 6 Plus is specs. ANDROID IS BETTER THAN IOS BLBLBLBLBBLBLBBLLBLLBBLBLLBBLBLBBLB
***** oh yeah, the monster a8 dual core beats the 8 core snapdragon android processor. Just wake up already apple are playing you guys and they are ripping you off!
Would've kind of preferred a completely stock review sans skin as the back of the phone is an incredibly important material. Does it feel uncomfortably warm? Does it feel plasticy? Is it easy to grip? I understand this was sponsored by dbrand and you've got to be grateful for that, but because of their skin we missed out a pretty major component of the design IMO
No, it doesn't feel warm. No, it doesn't feel "plasticy". It's made of Aluminum and glass for f*cks sake. Yes, it's easy to hold. The sides are made that way. Now, go to a store to try it out if you don't believe me.
404_error As much as I appreciate you taking the time to reply, you did so in a bit of a dick way. Also I may point out that although something is made of aluminium and glass (which I know this is already, thank you) it can still feel tacky / plasticy and that is my question. I do worry about the shape of the sides as the back looks quite sharp with a curved front edge, the opposite to most phones. However my question was purely to do with material choice as glossy finishes can often feel overly grippy to the point of feeling sticky, whereas matt finishes can be comfortable but inherently slidey. I trust Linus' reviews as he certainly knows what he is talking about and generally covers all important points so y'know, would've liked to hear it from him but thanks for your comment.
Liam Quinn It looks premium and feels premium dude. And, No, it doesn't feel overly grippy. It's just enough so that it doesn't slips out of your hand. Trust me, the design is not something that is wrong with this device. I say it again, try it out in the store. Maybe you'll like the normal S6 more. Moreover, Samsung Pay (works with existing credit cards machines) is nearing it's launch if you're into mobile payments.
Liam Quinn The glass makes it look and feel cheap as hell, wish they made the back out of the same material they built the rest of the phone with. As soon as I found out about these skins I went and bought one
So im in need of a new phone, and the Galaxy S6 has most defiantly caught my eye. So my question's, should i get this (Galaxy) or are there any other phones i should be checking out? I shall be upgrading this weekend. Also, im moving from Apple to Android for the first time, are there are apps/suggestions that i should take before moving to a different OS (complete noob with Android)? Thanks.
I bought myself the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge yesterday, intill now it's just the lifetime of the battery that's bothering me, but that might just be me all in all it's an awesome phone i love it!
Another great video. Thanks Linus! I have to say the extra price on the edge wasn't appealing to me at first that is the only drawback I found but... couldn't help it. I loved the design and purchased it anyway. My favorite smartphone device to date.
serious question: aren't this new smartphone overkill? I mean, what kind of software needs those specs to be lunched? Aren't the old smartphone as good as the new one for the needs of a user ? Please answer me because I'm not bitching about this new tecnology, I honestly cannot see the benefit of having such a pricy piece of hardware instead of a cheaper one
hey LinusTechTips I wanna say thank you for the awesomeness. you are very informative and helpful. I love your videos and they helped me discover my love of technology and electronics.
Linus, I know you mention the G3 in this video. I'm currently running a rooted G3, and I'm curious...would you actually consider the S6 enough of an upgrade to be worthy of an actual upgrade? Also, do you have any plans in the future to do a G4 review?
I have a galaxy s4, and I really like it. I really get pissed by the bloatware sometimes, and touchwiz is not so fast and smooth. I dont know why, but the camera acts kinda weird for me, and other flaws, but still, I really like the thing. Before you ask - No! Its not the battery and expandable storage. Ive tried iPhones, and they were kinda decent, Ive tried motorolla phones, and I liked them less than the iPhones, I have tried the new huawei p7, that I like less than the iPhones aswell and I realised - its the off-screen buttons. I just cant seem to live without those. So the real question is.. edge or not to edge?
I really really wished you showed the cool wireless charging. I know some other phones can too but, wireless charging looks 1848:91938:838one7382X cooler.
I haven't watched the video fully yet, but have you heard about the RAM problem and that some programs get cleared from the RAM even though the phone never powered off?
and i'm here waiting for s6 mini so i can actually hold it in hands and hoping that they will fix problems with regular s6 and edge (non expandable memory, waterproofing, while i can survive without removable battery)
Has everyone forgotten about the droid turbo? lol, that phone still smacks the s6 in the face spec wise, achieving higher cpu specs, double the battery life, more accurate 1440p display, the same 3 gb of RAM, and 5 built in external microphones for absolute clarity in your voice and videos, not to mention the outstanding dual LED flash that illuminates an entire room, the 21 megapixel camera, its 2 years older than the s6 so... really linus, this s6 is far from new or special. i give it props for being curvy :) its cute
ApexPredator FiftyCal I would buy a turbo if they sold it in the UK. As far as I understand it there's no point buying a US phone for Europe, right? It's a shame. I like the design of the edge but in practicality it turns me off, and looking at the non-edge version it's almost as ugly as the last Galaxy. At least they got rid of that horrific tacky leather backing but the overall aesthetics of the device are still poor compared to the nexus line. And then, once again, it's a shame the Nexus 7 is a phablet like nearly everything else. Recently broke my Moto G in an accident and I will probably end up replacing it or getting the 4G because it's small, has a great display, great battery life, sleek design, but poor camera. Rather that than carry a palm pilot around.
I don't know what it is about the s6 edge, but I just prefer the Nexus 5 to it. It may be due to touchwiz being laggy (Albeit due to a RAM management problem which will be fixed at some point, but still), or the fact that I struggle to use it with one hand. I also prefer the look of stock android to the touchwiz UI. I should love it, its got everything I would want, but for some reason I find myself going back to the nexus, a big shame really.
Linus didn't mention any of the cool notification gimmicks. There's some really cool stuff you can utilise the screen edges for other than just being cosmetic. MKBHD shows these features off in his video if you're interested in a more specific visual representation of what I mean.
I have this phone and I love it too. It's very powerful and good looking! The only things I don't like include: battery life compared to my old iphone 5, seamless copy and paste everywhere like iOS, and saying Ok Google is harder than saying Hey Siri for some reason. Siri is also more responsive, but Ok Google has been improving lately. Sometimes the large size is clumsy and makes me press buttons while taking pictures and trying to hold it on its edges. Also if you try charging with most USB cords besides the Samsung fast charger, which is great, the phone actually can die on you because it doesn't charge up fast enough.
Was always torn between my current phones and something like this. I's a difficult choice but ill stick w/ my slightly lower spec near indestructible Kyocera Torque. A company that Linus should definitely cover.
Unlike most others, I agree that this is a beautiful phone. My sister bought one and it looks nicer than an iPhone. And for those complaining about removable battery, a removable piece of glass would cost more than your willing to pay.
I was looking forward to going back to Samsung after dealing with my LG G3. I missed the home button and the far better screen. (I had no idea how much I hated onscreen buttons until I had to chase them across the device) Because I'm one of those people who *requires* expandable storage, I'm gonna have to pass on this (S6Edge) and the S6.
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haha shit i was really hoping you would review the new cinco phone :(
***** Focking wot?
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snipars Are you serious..?
snipars Wtf is a Cinco phone?
AdvancedTechnology Google it!
To me it feels like the edge's display is something that a lot engineering and even more money went into just to give it a feature that might stand out, but seems 100% gimmiky und useless to me.
theFrizzleFry It's not useless.
It's useful.
Kris Lehman Further elaboration required.
TheCassual www.oled-info.com/flexible-oled
theFrizzleFry Yeah, same as the fingerprint sensor and the 1440p resolution in 5.1".
But how else would they justify the horrible 800$ price tag?
I love watching old reviews and just see how much technology advances over the years
Indeed xd
Still waiting for a review on the Oneplus One :D
MrSverigesT - Svenska spelvideos! That phone is junk and it's already a dead concept.
***** I see you could not get your hands on one? ;)
***** I'd like to see you backup that statement.
I got one it's hardly amazing and not worth a review
MrSverigesT - Svenska spelvideos! you from the past?...oneplustwo will be out in weeks
Whoah there linus, slow down on the memes
Bilbo Swaggins Indeed, there were a little too much of them.
This isn't 9gag or leddit after all
gabrocki 9gag
Lolgtfo
Bux_ That's exactly what I was saying? You totally got the point m8
Bux_ whoah guyzzzzz all meemz coem frum 4 cajun u n000ooob
Bilbo Swaggins Deez maymays
As a user, my gripes are:
* The Phone Dialler + Contacts apps (easy enough to replace). A few times when answering the phone, my ear presses the Hold button, which is problematic.
* Lack of a dedicated menu button (happy to hold the the home button for recent apps) - touching the app menu button at top edge takes a few tries with the 'edge'
* The 'Smart Lock' feature which is supposed to disable the lock screen based on GPS location totally doesn't work and has now made unlocking the phone even more cumbersome than before.
On the other hand I discovered the built in Samsung Milk app (free Internet Radio) and am quite happy with it - glad I didn't disable it straight away.
This review was SOO much more positive than I expected :P
I just cracked my s4 screen and it's going to cost me 125$. AND ITS UNDER WARRANTY! I don't even want to think about how much it would have cost if it was the curved glass screen on the S6 edge...And say, if you were to buy an otter case to prevent it from being damaged, wouldn't it completely make the curve on the s6 irrelevant? under these circumstances I don't think the edge is going to be my go to on my next upgrade. but I must admit the Galaxy s6 edge looks freakin' amazing! Like always, great review!
God dammit I came here for the intro phone...
I'm getting more and more annoyed by Samsung (and other vendors) refusing to make front-facing speakers. HTC showed the world that it was an excellent idea that made perfect sense, and yet we continue to get new phones with rear speakers. OUR EARS AREN'T BEHIND THE FUCKING PHONE.
Xuvial Sylvester Who uses speakers,besides people at home and twats on the subway.
Face it,use headphones or be a twat.
***** "Who uses speakers" is a dumb argument. The speakers are there, so put them in a place where they can be properly/clearly heard without having to cup your hand under it. HTC did it without issues so it's every other vendor's failure to not incorporate the same feature. It's only logical.
Xuvial Sylvester Putting speakers in front gives better sound but it compromises design. Most people don't really use them so much, or seriously listen music on them.
And I'm pretty sure beautiful design gives more sales than front facing speakers.
Yes, front facing speakers are better, but is it really required? Majority of the people frankly don't care much at all. Majority of the people who uses them will use them in quiet places like their homes. Otherwise, people use headphones for the loud public areas.
Also, the speaker itself is very good in the s6 anyways.
Xuvial Sylvester To be honest I would not buy my S6 if it had front fascing speakers. I can't see any way that samsung could make it as beautiful as it is now and yes I bought it with my eyes instead of head but it turns out that it was not a bad choice.
"Why can't I change the uses of the capacitive back and menu buttons without rooting" Well there is another reason to root your phone Linus. I really like your content, but you're view on phones has always been off to me. I can understand that most "normal" (I'm using this word to non-techies) people don't want to root their phone. And there is a good reason behind that. However, a lot of techies do root their phone and change the ROM and stuff like that. Maybe you should try it some time and give a review on your experience doing it and using it. I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 with a 5400 mAh battery and its rooted with C-Rom installed. This phone is old, but I can't find a reason to get another one. It does everything I want and how I want it done.
Your name is so close to mine O_o!
Dyelon210 I've rooted and installed custom ROMs. I didn't make a video about it though.
LinusTechTips techquickie idea?
RckyIRL there are so many different ROMs and different ways to root the phone that it wouldn't really be a techQUICKIE video ;)
Dyelon210 Favorite custom rom by far is CyangenMod but it's not really a custom rom if you own the Oneplus One :P
this is the best s6 edge review i've seen till now (including mkbhd and other similar youtubers)...i really love your creativity. man, you are just awesome.
akash vj wargiya your team is awesome too :)
Finally a Samsung phone which is beautiful and high quality.
Time to find a $2 case to put on it.
How do you make a case for that? Will it protect that edge display?
Wait, what type of rooting are you talking about? ;)
And yes I'm from Aus!
XD
gillo2011 lmgtfy.com/?q=Android+rooting
gillo2011 i dont get it, is rooting an Australian slang term or something?
Feliciano Fuentes Search up rooting on google
Feliciano Fuentes It's Aussie for fucking.
Its good to see that even as an Iphone fan, you can always give excellent professional review for all devices. Thanks!
We need the PUN counter back.
This is actually the first video I could watch in 1440 on my S6 thank you!
sticking with the S5... nonexpandable storage blew it for me.
I whitelisted linus in my adblock, but now this video made me remove him from there
You could say that Samsung is good at edgineering
Picked up my S6 Edge this week and it's awesome! Non expandable memory doesn't seem an issue to me but I'm upgrading from S3 Mini which I only had an 8Gb sd card in and I never filled that in 3 years so 64Gb should keep me going for quite a while. Only problem I have with it is once I put it in a case the volume and lock buttons are a little hard to get at, due to the curve of the screen they are closer the the back of the device than on my old S3 and the molding of the case interferes slightly, I'll give it some time and see if I can get used to it but may resort to carving the case out with my dremel to improve button access.
"For the first time as good as an apple" hahhhaaa
Only in the Camera compartment.
Didn't the note 4 kick apples ass all around? I didn't like the note 4 ui wise compared to the note 3 but still.
Omar Mohammed only because they completely copied the lumina camera app on windows phone.
Marion Cobretti iPhone has manual camera controls, so by default its already 10x better than android.
***** Every Android flagship has better manual controls than the iPhone. Take the LG G4 for example:
- White balance
- Focus
- Aperture
- Shutter speed
- ISO
- Exposure
I just got the s6 last week, first time with Samsung(except the Galaxy Nexus and about an hour owning the s3) and I have to say I love everything about it so far. Even touchwiz is really good so far. My few complaints are very minor because the thing just works great. Even the battery life I've found to be far better than my old HTC One M7..
And if your battery starts to decrease in quality or flat out dies, you can get a 200 dollar replacement or toss out your entire phone. Great! 800 dollars/euros well spent :(
Still a great device though. But for now I'll stick with my Note 3 :)
But in reality do you really keeps your phone long enough to replace that battery. I have never had problems with any of my phones. Plus last at least 2 1/2 years before degrading.
It's not $200 for battery replacement. Accidental protection is $99 for S6 and $129 for S6 Edge which repairs upto 3 times.
***** I said *IF*. There's a chance that your battery is not as good as others and it will not be covered by Samsung's warranty. That would suck because replacing is very expensive and intensive, as I said earlier.
***** on my s3 i had to replace the battery 2 times in 3 years
Guy Random No, it's actually covered in warranty if it degrades below 80% of the original capacity.
After warranty, it costs $45.
Best RUclips Channel in the whole Universe!!!! I wish they get more and more into the "mobile game"...
I'll just stick with my HTC One M8 for another year
Same herd
Danny Wijnsema Too bad the camera is meh, I need a better camera and G6 and LG G4 look sweet as tits.
The camera got worse since the update last month for the HTC M8. But I am more for the sound quality and it was 500 Euro for sale. And still after a year a phone to compete with the newer models. LG has amazing phones as well. But soundwise the HTC stays on the top
Danny Wijnsema same here. Still in love with my M8. Imo, after the camera update, it actually got better for me. Previously it was annoyingly slow to launch it and the shutter response was slow too. After the update, it got rid of the problems I had and its easier to navigate through the shooting options.
Yeah m8
finally someone mentioned the colour shift. i was starting to think something was wrong with my eyes when all the reviewers were praising the viewing angles.
Galaxy S6 = High tech, uses next-gen high end parts from Samsung (the world's largest technology company).
iPhone 6 = low tech, uses outdated parts from 2 years ago.
StealthTechz Agreed!
StealthTechz Galaxy S6 is the best selling smartphone in Germany right now.
StealthTechz I love my Galaxy S6!
StealthTechz Galaxy S6 is very sexy and beautiful!
StealthTechz FORZA SAMSUNG!
FORZA ITALIA!
U make awesome mobile reviews Linus, I really wish you made more of those. You know the audience for mobile reviews is really big when comparing to pc nerd community who watches your vids mostly.
Linus is literally the only youtube personality that states that higher than HD phone screens are ridiculous and pointless.
Do you still think that ?
havent seen a linus vid in a while. the intro animation is AWESOME!!
the intro hahaha...
luncent lucy I love my Galaxy S6!
luncent lucy Galaxy S6 is very sexy and so are you!
MilanoPhotographie lol...im still with my xperia
luncent lucy Then you should definitely get the Galaxy S6!
luncent lucy Get the Galaxy S6 then :)
I've got it- it rocks. There are drawbacks though- I can't find any decent screen covers for it and cases are similarly rare. I think that will change in future though.
No linus :(
MKBHD already exists...
*sigh
JgHaverty you wot m8?
10 opinions is better than 1.
Kevin Setiadi I suppose. I just really don't want to see linus slip into the "we're gonna pay you, then tell you what you're going to review" type of path.
Whens the last time you've seen a "negative" linus review? He used to have them all the time.
As far as I can tell, focusing on the negative aspects of a product is unprofessional, so he only slips a few notes here and there that mentions the downsides.
Like at 0:55. "Objectively worse to use" is more than enough for me to stay away from the Edge and consider the regular lineup only. I really like having a metallic/plastic edge on phones.
JgHaverty If the products are good, or Linus like them, he would not complain much. You should already know that by now. Linus isn't all about bitching and negative.
GriggsCk Gaming Not saying he ever was.
Im saying he used to have negative reviews. Now he's doing "technology demos" of high end gear instead of reviewing computer equipment from both sides of the fence.
He may simply be bought out by intel.
Got my s6 edge yesterday and I have to say I really love this phone (I got the gold one) and it looks beautiful, and before I had a S4 mini and this is a massive improvement
So Linus, how much did Samsung paid u for this? xD
TheCyberCorn Samsung won't even send us review units and you think they paid us money? Lol. We got our phone from dbrand.
LinusTechTips Yeah, God forbid you actually review a product and, you know, actually like it.
Haters gonna hate.
TheCyberCorn LinusTechTips I love how you even mention in the video that you got it from DBrand. Still some people complaining... LTT
TheCyberCorn How cute, you just can't believe how good of a phone this is =^.^=
Joe Pro I have the regular S6 and i really enjoy it.
The outro of this video was amazing
Fancy shmancy.
lmao, why did this only have one like ?
Still in love with the G2, CPU is mad fast, 3000mah battery does the job for me. Back buttons are a godsend once you get used to them, volume keys have always taken pictures, perfect for selfies when you hold it, front touch buttons can be changed and moved around, there has ALWAYS been a cog for all volume adjustment if you use the rocker once. Can't hate on the S6, but its going to take more than an extra gigabyte of ram to get me to switch, other than that, nothing is too stellar. G2 represent!
I just hate that phone with those stupid edges!😈
Thankfully the s6 flat exists!
hey stupid......look at the Galaxy S6 then
Buying this some time this week, Linus's review sold me when it was uploaded. As much as I'd like to find one in Emerald Green, the cell provider with the best data rates only has in white which is definitely the next best thing. Hoping this'll be a step up from my S4 Mini.
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BEST FREAKING OUTRO EVER!!! 10/10
Iphone 6 is better. Kappa
aaron7323 bad meme
aaron7323 gr8 b8 m8
***** >arguing about memes on the internet
>calling other people autistic
What's with companies adding heart rate sensors, even on watches, the sensor cannot monitor the heart rate for a period of time but only for the second it picked the rate. If you're going to add a sensor make it a usable one that can be a sport sensor that detects for longer periods of time for let's say cardio.
I just looked up the specs for S6 and the iPhone 6 plus and the S6 absolutely annihilates the 6 Plus is specs. ANDROID IS BETTER THAN IOS BLBLBLBLBBLBLBBLLBLLBBLBLLBBLBLBBLB
Spencer Davis Seems like someone is underrating the A8 CPU.
***** oh yeah, the monster a8 dual core beats the 8 core snapdragon android processor. Just wake up already apple are playing you guys and they are ripping you off!
Spencer Davis you do realize that your conclusion is invalid...right? hardware specs≠software (Android-iOS)
Spencer Davis okay
Spencer Davis except for the fact that the iphone's camcorder can record 720p 240fps while the s6 does 720 120fps.
Would've kind of preferred a completely stock review sans skin as the back of the phone is an incredibly important material. Does it feel uncomfortably warm? Does it feel plasticy? Is it easy to grip?
I understand this was sponsored by dbrand and you've got to be grateful for that, but because of their skin we missed out a pretty major component of the design IMO
No, it doesn't feel warm.
No, it doesn't feel "plasticy". It's made of Aluminum and glass for f*cks sake.
Yes, it's easy to hold. The sides are made that way.
Now, go to a store to try it out if you don't believe me.
404_error As much as I appreciate you taking the time to reply, you did so in a bit of a dick way. Also I may point out that although something is made of aluminium and glass (which I know this is already, thank you) it can still feel tacky / plasticy and that is my question.
I do worry about the shape of the sides as the back looks quite sharp with a curved front edge, the opposite to most phones. However my question was purely to do with material choice as glossy finishes can often feel overly grippy to the point of feeling sticky, whereas matt finishes can be comfortable but inherently slidey.
I trust Linus' reviews as he certainly knows what he is talking about and generally covers all important points so y'know, would've liked to hear it from him but thanks for your comment.
Liam Quinn It looks premium and feels premium dude. And, No, it doesn't feel overly grippy. It's just enough so that it doesn't slips out of your hand. Trust me, the design is not something that is wrong with this device.
I say it again, try it out in the store. Maybe you'll like the normal S6 more.
Moreover, Samsung Pay (works with existing credit cards machines) is nearing it's launch if you're into mobile payments.
Liam Quinn The glass makes it look and feel cheap as hell, wish they made the back out of the same material they built the rest of the phone with. As soon as I found out about these skins I went and bought one
@Moj4h Wtf, have you ever try holding one? The glass is nowhere close to feeling cheap... Lmao wtf
So im in need of a new phone, and the Galaxy S6 has most defiantly caught my eye. So my question's, should i get this (Galaxy) or are there any other phones i should be checking out? I shall be upgrading this weekend. Also, im moving from Apple to Android for the first time, are there are apps/suggestions that i should take before moving to a different OS (complete noob with Android)?
Thanks.
I bought myself the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge yesterday, intill now it's just the lifetime of the battery that's bothering me, but that might just be me all in all it's an awesome phone i love it!
Finally due to get a new phone. Currently got the HTC One M7. What's the best phone on the market at present?
Another great video. Thanks Linus! I have to say the extra price on the edge wasn't appealing to me at first that is the only drawback I found but... couldn't help it. I loved the design and purchased it anyway. My favorite smartphone device to date.
serious question: aren't this new smartphone overkill? I mean, what kind of software needs those specs to be lunched? Aren't the old smartphone as good as the new one for the needs of a user ? Please answer me because I'm not bitching about this new tecnology, I honestly cannot see the benefit of having such a pricy piece of hardware instead of a cheaper one
hey LinusTechTips I wanna say thank you for the awesomeness. you are very informative and helpful. I love your videos and they helped me discover my love of technology and electronics.
I understand your confusion linus, the phones are really similar... Except the first one has buttons as plus...
nice review BUT
is this a 1080p video re-scaled into 4k video ?!!!
Linus, I know you mention the G3 in this video. I'm currently running a rooted G3, and I'm curious...would you actually consider the S6 enough of an upgrade to be worthy of an actual upgrade? Also, do you have any plans in the future to do a G4 review?
Damn feels like yesterday we have really come a long way idk what is there but it's so familiar and nostalgic I miss those days
Holy crap! Your now office is looking awesome( i came to this video to comment because i hate vessel comments).
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Love the Krylon Spray paint promotion in the background LinusTechTips
I wish you would have covered a comparison between the regular s6 and the s6 edge. That would help me a lot. Thanks :)
Hey linus, you can add links that shows on the RUclips mobile apps, others channels like pocketnow use that feature so you might as well.
Linus talking about the new touchwiz, all I heard was:
"I love these features that have been in every custom rom ever for years now".
Linus, which phone are you using for personal use?
Linus, the edge can be used for quick contact access or something like that! MKBHD covered it in his video I think.
Thanks for a great review. I've been waiting for an in depth look at this phone.
Can you make a video about applying d-brand to various devices? I'm slightly concerned it may not be all that easy to line everything up correctly.
I have a galaxy s4, and I really like it. I really get pissed by the bloatware sometimes, and touchwiz is not so fast and smooth. I dont know why, but the camera acts kinda weird for me, and other flaws, but still, I really like the thing. Before you ask - No! Its not the battery and expandable storage. Ive tried iPhones, and they were kinda decent, Ive tried motorolla phones, and I liked them less than the iPhones, I have tried the new huawei p7, that I like less than the iPhones aswell and I realised - its the off-screen buttons. I just cant seem to live without those. So the real question is.. edge or not to edge?
I love my Galaxy S6! Excellent video. I've subscribed to your channel!
I really really wished you showed the cool wireless charging. I know some other phones can too but, wireless charging looks 1848:91938:838one7382X cooler.
Finally get to see this video on RUclips. Vessel doesn't work for me.
hows your experience with the battery life? Mine seems to be abnormally short, with cellular data using over 40%!
I haven't watched the video fully yet, but have you heard about the RAM problem and that some programs get cleared from the RAM even though the phone never powered off?
That intro song hits me like a supernova every time.
and i'm here waiting for s6 mini so i can actually hold it in hands and hoping that they will fix problems with regular s6 and edge (non expandable memory, waterproofing, while i can survive without removable battery)
Those Sylvania light bar strips are the shit, haha.
I'm amazed that no one noticed what it was from the remote!
Has everyone forgotten about the droid turbo? lol, that phone still smacks the s6 in the face spec wise, achieving higher cpu specs, double the battery life, more accurate 1440p display, the same 3 gb of RAM, and 5 built in external microphones for absolute clarity in your voice and videos, not to mention the outstanding dual LED flash that illuminates an entire room, the 21 megapixel camera, its 2 years older than the s6 so... really linus, this s6 is far from new or special. i give it props for being curvy :) its cute
ApexPredator FiftyCal I specifically mention the Droid Turbo in this video :p
ApexPredator FiftyCal You should watch the video
ApexPredator FiftyCal Just a shame it's only available in the US
Briefly :) linus, I love you man, I just wanted to see if you'd reply XD
ApexPredator FiftyCal I would buy a turbo if they sold it in the UK. As far as I understand it there's no point buying a US phone for Europe, right? It's a shame. I like the design of the edge but in practicality it turns me off, and looking at the non-edge version it's almost as ugly as the last Galaxy. At least they got rid of that horrific tacky leather backing but the overall aesthetics of the device are still poor compared to the nexus line. And then, once again, it's a shame the Nexus 7 is a phablet like nearly everything else.
Recently broke my Moto G in an accident and I will probably end up replacing it or getting the 4G because it's small, has a great display, great battery life, sleek design, but poor camera. Rather that than carry a palm pilot around.
I don't know what it is about the s6 edge, but I just prefer the Nexus 5 to it. It may be due to touchwiz being laggy (Albeit due to a RAM management problem which will be fixed at some point, but still), or the fact that I struggle to use it with one hand. I also prefer the look of stock android to the touchwiz UI. I should love it, its got everything I would want, but for some reason I find myself going back to the nexus, a big shame really.
The intro seemed like a more professional NCIX Daily intro haha
But good video :P
Linus didn't mention any of the cool notification gimmicks. There's some really cool stuff you can utilise the screen edges for other than just being cosmetic. MKBHD shows these features off in his video if you're interested in a more specific visual representation of what I mean.
You flashed up the LG G3 Review. Does that mean you think that it's a better phone or that it's it's main "rival" phone?
I have this phone and I love it too. It's very powerful and good looking! The only things I don't like include: battery life compared to my old iphone 5, seamless copy and paste everywhere like iOS, and saying Ok Google is harder than saying Hey Siri for some reason. Siri is also more responsive, but Ok Google has been improving lately. Sometimes the large size is clumsy and makes me press buttons while taking pictures and trying to hold it on its edges. Also if you try charging with most USB cords besides the Samsung fast charger, which is great, the phone actually can die on you because it doesn't charge up fast enough.
Wow. You're suffering from withdrawal.
Nice video I've subscribed to your channel dude!
Is there any difference between the S6 and S6 Edge besides just the screen?
Linus, are you ever going to do a review on the Asus Zenfone 2? I really want it.
The S6 active is (likely) going to have the SD slot, removable battery, and waterproofing. (Although I think it will probably give up some looks)
Was always torn between my current phones and something like this. I's a difficult choice but ill stick w/ my slightly lower spec near indestructible Kyocera Torque. A company that Linus should definitely cover.
LOL outro is going to easily be the high point of my day.
will there be any reviews on the sony z3? im also interested in you opinion on that?
Now we need an LG G4 review and comparison to the S6 and Edge!
Wow. 2 years ago I thought this was as futuristic as it gets, but look at s8 now...
What keyboard was that? Looked like the samsung one, but wit predictions.
Linus excellent job, and congratulations.
I enjoy the videos, I learned so much from you!
Hey Linus my M7 has the cog next to the volume slider. At this point I'm almost certain that's just a basic Android thing. What are ya smoking?
Yes HTC was one of, if not the first big manufacturer manufacturer to have that
Unlike most others, I agree that this is a beautiful phone. My sister bought one and it looks nicer than an iPhone. And for those complaining about removable battery, a removable piece of glass would cost more than your willing to pay.
This'd be perfect with some large front facing speakers for better quality that curve round the bottom and top. I just love the one's on my HTC 1!
LinusTechTips you forgot a key feature about how you can hide the pre installed apps and flipbored etc
I was looking forward to going back to Samsung after dealing with my LG G3. I missed the home button and the far better screen. (I had no idea how much I hated onscreen buttons until I had to chase them across the device)
Because I'm one of those people who *requires* expandable storage, I'm gonna have to pass on this (S6Edge) and the S6.
Are you ever gonna review the Oneplus one? If not, please review the Oneplus 2 when it comes out?
Left a like for the singalong at the end. I thought I was the only one that did that. hehe.