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Wired: Thoughts on the S6 Edge

Check this out... Really makes me want to consider the regular S6.
1. I NEVER lay my phone face down.
2. I don't care about the ability to pull my fav contacts in from the side to call or message.
http://www.wired.com/2015/03/galaxy-s6-edge-pointless/

EVOme said:
Check this out... Really makes me want to consider the regular S6.
1. I NEVER lay my phone face down.
2. I don't care about the ability to pull my fav contacts in from the side to call or message.
http://www.wired.com/2015/03/galaxy-s6-edge-pointless/
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I really don't think anyone considering the edge is considering it for those reasons. It's mainly aesthetic.

Japultra said:
I really don't think anyone considering the edge is considering it for those reasons. It's mainly aesthetic.
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You could very well be right.

The writer seems happy that Samsung is willing to create something just for aesthetics but at the same time disappointed that it has no real functionality.

Hanson68 said:
The writer seems happy that Samsung is willing to create something just for aesthetics but at the same time disappointed that it has no real functionality.
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It's the same way I feel about it.
" a notification light for when the phone is face down, but since people only put their phones face down to not be distracted by them, that light is unhelpful and thus doesn’t count."
That statement is bang on. Why would I put my phone face down at all, if I still want to see the notification light? If I wanted to know what's going on with my phone, I'd leave it face up on the table.
The night clock... personally, I rather have a normal sized desk alarm clock on my nightstand. If I'm checking the time in middle of the night, I really don't want to have to squint through the grogginess.
The contacts swipe, while interesting, could be applied to any phone, and it kind of already has with Pie controls.
The aesthetics, man, the Edge looks beautiful to me. However, I'm usually a case (or at least a bumper) user, so I'm sure the extra $100 could be spent better for myself for other things.
I'll have to stick with the regular S6, unless the edge was the same price or maybe.. $50 more only.

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I really don't think anyone considering the edge is considering it for those reasons. It's mainly aesthetic.
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I'm probably the only one, and even then, it's still at least half for aesthetic reasons.
Thing is, I already go out of my way to differentiate callers before I have to interact with my device. At certain hours, my phone literally only rings for certain people. The current edge features, for me, pretty much just expand on that sort of thing. I'm hoping to be able to disable the vibrate function in certain situations and just rely on the color coding of the Edge screen.
Not to mention I'm guessing 3rd party devs might come up with some relatively nifty apps for the Edge screens sooner or later.
My thing right now is trying to find a case that doesn't stifle the beauty of the device too much while also not hiding the screen edges, yet, still offering some measure of decent protection. Might be an impossible battle (or I'll have to fabricate my own... I have ideas as to how it'd need to be done but I need the device in hand), but I'm waiting to see what my usual case manufacturer (Noreve) comes up with first. I know they always take the time to make their cases highly customized to specific designs of various devices, so if anyone is going to get it right it's them.

The writer states that there is no point to the beauty. But that's wrong -- the point is to be unique. The point is to stand out. Had there been no Edge version, the S6 story would be, "iPhone clone, looks like the S5 up front". The Edge changes that narrative. Instead of being "nice looking" like the S6, the Edge creates desire. That's the point.

Poetique said:
I'm probably the only one, and even then, it's still at least half for aesthetic reasons.
Thing is, I already go out of my way to differentiate callers before I have to interact with my device. At certain hours, my phone literally only rings for certain people. The current edge features, for me, pretty much just expand on that sort of thing. I'm hoping to be able to disable the vibrate function in certain situations and just rely on the color coding of the Edge screen.
Not to mention I'm guessing 3rd party devs might come up with some relatively nifty apps for the Edge screens sooner or later.
My thing right now is trying to find a case that doesn't stifle the beauty of the device too much while also not hiding the screen edges, yet, still offering some measure of decent protection. Might be an impossible battle (or I'll have to fabricate my own... I have ideas as to how it'd need to be done but I need the device in hand), but I'm waiting to see what my usual case manufacturer (Noreve) comes up with first. I know they always take the time to make their cases highly customized to specific designs of various devices, so if anyone is going to get it right it's them.
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Hopefully so. Right now, I'm justifying paying more because of
1) aesthetics
2) slightly larger battery
3) slightly smaller form factor
It would be nice to add functionality to that list as well.

There have been a few reviews that have showed the Edge with higher benchmarks and significantly longer battery life over the regular S6. So while that isn't necessarily a function of the curves, there may be some functional difference between the two models with the Edge having the advantage.

I went to best buy and checked both, the S6 feel amazing in the hand,the S6 edge feel weird, because of the small metal border,maybe after you get use to it ,everything will feel normal

YOYO41 said:
I went to best buy and checked both, the S6 feel amazing in the hand,the S6 edge feel weird, because of the small metal border,maybe after you get use to it ,everything will feel normal
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Wait what...they are in Best Buy?

Yes they are at Best Buy, you can check them, but pre order only

Sweet! I'll drive over and check them out

so i went to best buy and tried it out. first impression: the s6 felt better in hand, but the edge is the best looking smartphone on the market. i decided to pre-order the s6 because of the in-hand feeling and so i could save $100 bucks.
a few hours later, i couldn't stand it, so i went back to best buy and played around with the both of them again. i switched my pre-order to the edge version. the infinity pool effect is just so cool, and i was getting used to the sharper frame of the edge. also, it feels really nice to swipe in from the edge, and the curved screen does a great job of not registering inadvertent touches. also, the edge definitely got the most attention. lots of people looking at the edge. brought a friend with me who buys only apple products and he was impressed by the edge right off the bat. i guess in the end i caved, but this is the most excited i've been for a smartphone in a long time.

YOYO41 said:
I went to best buy and checked both, the S6 feel amazing in the hand,the S6 edge feel weird, because of the small metal border,maybe after you get use to it ,everything will feel normal
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I felt the same way about the S6 edge, it was too sharp in the hands. The S6 is more natural feeling like a phone should feel. Granted, the edge is a beautiful device. Now I have to change my pre-order to the regular S6.

EVOme said:
Check this out... Really makes me want to consider the regular S6.
1. I NEVER lay my phone face down.
2. I don't care about the ability to pull my fav contacts in from the side to call or message.
http://www.wired.com/2015/03/galaxy-s6-edge-pointless/
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Agreed. I played with both versions at Best Buy today...the S6 Regular feels much better in the hand to me than the S6 Edge

Opposite for me. The regular felt nice, but the Edge felt perfect. It also felt smaller and lighter in the hand even though the specs show a hairsbreadth of difference.

Hanson68 said:
Opposite for me. The regular felt nice, but the Edge felt perfect. It also felt smaller and lighter in the hand even though the specs show a hairsbreadth of difference.
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I agree. Plus the S6 does not make me want to upgrade from S5, just another phone, while the Edge has something new about it.

The S6 is a restyled iteration of the Galaxy line. The Edge looks like it stepped off the set of ST:TNG.

It's unique, that's why. First smartphone to have a dual edge screen.

Exchanged Edge for S6

On the 17th, release day here in Europe, I bought my Edge 6. Though that mobile is truly stunning Every time I held it I felt angry with myself for spending 1,000+€ on a mobile. I noticed a fellow poster has also exchanged his Edge for the S6 for the same reason. Just pondering if there are many of us who have done this?
The S6 does all the Edge can do and certainly feels sort of safer in the hand. I genuinely worried when picking up the Edge from a table as it was somewhat dodgy to grip and the fear of dropping such a wonderful phone added to my streSSSSS :silly:
For the first time in making such a purchase I felt buyers remorse. Felt much better when I walked out of the store 255.00 better off. PLUS the S6. :fingers-crossed:
Pleased I made the change. Saved a lot of cash in doing so too! :good: The Edge is arguably THE most aesthetically well designed mobile yet produced, it just looks so modern and superbly constructed. The more simple S6 is easier to handle and an awful lot let expensive., The unique difference being that Edge that to be honest I never used. (had to have one though)
Ryland

Ryland Johnson said:
On the 17th, release day here in Europe, I bought my Edge 6. Though that mobile is truly stunning Every time I held it I felt angry with myself for spending 1,000+€ on a mobile. I noticed a fellow poster has also exchanged his Edge for the S6 for the same reason. Just pondering if there are many of us who have done this?
The S6 does all the Edge can do and certainly feels sort of safer in the hand. I genuinely worried when picking up the Edge from a table as it was somewhat dodgy to grip and the fear of dropping such a wonderful phone added to my streSSSSS :silly:
For the first time in making such a purchase I felt buyers remorse. Felt much better when I walked out of the store 255.00 better off. PLUS the S6. :fingers-crossed:
Pleased I made the change. Saved a lot of cash in doing so too! :good: The Edge is arguably THE most aesthetically well designed mobile yet produced, it just looks so modern and superbly constructed. The more simple S6 is easier to handle and an awful lot let expensive., The unique difference being that Edge that to be honest I never used. (had to have one though)
Ryland
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1.I agree. Storage is important for me. And noticed that I could get an S6 128Gb for the price of the 64gb of the S6 Edge.
2.Less accessories. No S view cover for the edge. The S6 has both that and the clear cover. Screen protectors are also becoming important for me: wont use my brand new device without one installed. And so far no true glass screen protector for the edge.
3.The edge doesnt really do much of anything usefull.
4.Im going to get the Note 5 in a few months anyways.
So yes...Im starting to think the S6 is the phone for me.
I do miss that emerald green color though.

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I think this should carry on here:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s6/general/s6-s6-edge-t3043748
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Note 5 or S7 Edge?

Hey guys! I am new to Samsung coming from the LG G4.
Verizon is sending a warranty replacement Note 5 64gb but I was hell bent on the S7 Edge so I bought the S7 Edge full price thinking I can sell the Note 5 to recoup my money.
Before I left I figured I'd at least look at the Note 5 and actually impressed. The Edge apps are already wearing as unneeded. I only had the S7E for a few hours. The Edge also seems to take away from some screen space.
If I returned the Edge for the Note 5, would I really be missing anything? I think the SPEN would probably be more handy than the quick side widget.
Thoughts? I don't want to open the Note 5 unless I plan to keep it so I can't do a direct comparison.

The Samsung S7 Edge is my first Android based phone. I have been using IPhone since it's first release. Although I can't give a comparison based on the Note 5 as I have never used it, I can say that the Samsung s7 edge is the most amazing phone I have ever used in my life. This is coming from someone who just 1 week before laying hands on the phone swore he will never leave iPhone.
I should add that the s7 edge is water resistant, so you might want to at least take that factor into consideration.
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player911 said:
Hey guys! I am new to Samsung coming from the LG G4.
Verizon is sending a warranty replacement Note 5 64gb but I was hell bent on the S7 Edge so I bought the S7 Edge full price thinking I can sell the Note 5 to recoup my money.
Before I left I figured I'd at least look at the Note 5 and actually impressed. The Edge apps are already wearing as unneeded. I only had the S7E for a few hours. The Edge also seems to take away from some screen space.
If I returned the Edge for the Note 5, would I really be missing anything? I think the SPEN would probably be more handy than the quick side widget.
Thoughts? I don't want to open the Note 5 unless I plan to keep it so I can't do a direct comparison.
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Had the note. Abused it and rooted it, roms and everything. Jere are my views...
S7 edge is easier to hold, bigger battery, seems faster and quick. Camera is better and focusing is amazing. Waterproof but I haven't swam with it yet.
SD card slot is big for me as it has my entire mp3 library and pictures too.
I used the spen mainly for sharing pictures but I hardly used it for drawing stuff.
Up to your preference I guess.
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Hi, I had a Note 2 & a Note 3 and barely seemed to use the Spen. I went to a Note because I couldn't live with a small screen any longer. Once the iPhone 6+ came out I immediately headed back to Apple (being an Apple fan girl but always willing to live in iOS or Android world). All that being said, once I even started reading about or talking to friends about the S7 Edge, I knew I wanted it sight unseen. Pre-ordered it & got it 2 days ago. I haven't been able to put it down at all!it is so slick! The screen size is as large as the 6+ but the footprint is so much smaller. Other than the SPEN, what draws you specifically to the Note 5 that the S7 Edge couldn't provide? I'm even using a 200gb SanDisk microSD card. Much better than paying for a 128gb iPhone again.
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Wife has had the Note5 for several months, I just got the S7 Edge.
I almost got the Note 5 - reasons swayed to S7E:
- SD card - I need more space than the Note 5 provides, keep a bunch of photos, movies, etc., on my phone. I have a Samsung Pro+ 128GB SD card in the S7E.
- Can hold/use in one hand - I use my phone a lot w/one hand and the Note 5 is just too big to do that comfortably.
Those are the only reasons I didn't get a Note 5 for myself. I think it's one of the best phones I've used...fast, great camera, beautiful screen, SPen is actually useful, excellent battery life. It's a really nice device.

The older Notes were big but AFTER buying the S7E and looking at the Note 5, it literally is the same size as my G4 was width wise, but 5.7"
The Note they are sending me is 64gb. I normally carry a tablet for movies but 64gb will do me plenty fine. Memory isn't an issue for me.
I don't have a case yet since I still trying to decide what to keep but the S7E is slick. It is kind of hard to hold and my palms keep tapping buttons on the beveled edges.
Overall I really like it though. It seems much smoother than my G4.

Some problems with Galaxy S7 Edge? Can someone quickly check theirs?

I'm a little nitpicky, but can someone check their galaxy s7 quickly for these 2 things? I wanted to know if I got a bad built phone.
1) I'm coming from a Galaxy Note5, the home button is extremely solid, if you touch/tap it, it doesn't move even a single nanometer, on the Galaxy S7 edge, if I slightly touch/ tap it/ moving finger slightly up and down, it wobbling around a little tiny bit, like a cheap loose keyboard button.
2) The sim card slot after it is inserted, it sunken below the metal frame a little bit, unlike on the note5 in which the outer metal part of sim tray is seamlessly align with the metal frame.
These are not deal breaker or anything, I just want certain things to be perfect, they just bother me a little bit.
Some other things I don't like about Galaxy S7 edge compared to Note5:
When running certain games (for example, Simcity builtit large cities), it is EXTREMELY laggy, like 5 frames per second (I have the crapdragon 820 since I live in US) whereas it is very smooth on my Note5. I read some other posts and I'm sure this problem is due to crappy Samsung gaming service/game launcher feature which they'll probably fix it in like 10 years. Otherwise the phone run smoothly, no lag everywhere else.
Again, when playing some heavy game, the phone does get a lot warmer compared to the Note5, and this phone is supposed to have some kind of mini liquid cooling system.
One other very nitpicking thing, the LED indicator on the Note5, if you look closely, have a high quality built to it, compared to the S7 which look exactly like the Galaxy S3 LED indicator, only smaller.
After all, I'm very happy with my Galaxy S7 edge, look good, a little bit smoother experience (except games), have a much better standby battery life (only drain 3-4% overnight compared to 10-15% on Note5).

annt6 said:
I'm a little nitpicky, but can someone check their galaxy s7 quickly for these 2 things? I wanted to know if I got a bad built phone.
1) I'm coming from a Galaxy Note5, the home button is extremely solid, if you touch/tap it, it doesn't move even a single nanometer, on the Galaxy S7 edge, if I slightly touch/ tap it/ moving finger slightly up and down, it wobbling around a little tiny bit, like a cheap loose keyboard button.
2) The sim card slot after it is inserted, it sunken below the metal frame a little bit, unlike on the note5 in which the outer metal part of sim tray is seamlessly align with the metal frame.
These are not deal breaker or anything, I just want certain things to be perfect, they just bother me a little bit.
Some other things I don't like about Galaxy S7 edge compared to Note5:
When running certain games (for example, Simcity builtit large cities), it is EXTREMELY laggy, like 5 frames per second (I have the crapdragon 820 since I live in US) whereas it is very smooth on my Note5. I read some other posts and I'm sure this problem is due to crappy Samsung gaming service/game launcher feature which they'll probably fix it in like 10 years. Otherwise the phone run smoothly, no lag everywhere else.
Again, when playing some heavy game, the phone does get a lot warmer compared to the Note5, and this phone is supposed to have some kind of mini liquid cooling system.
One other very nitpicking thing, the LED indicator on the Note5, if you look closely, have a high quality built to it, compared to the S7 which look exactly like the Galaxy S3 LED indicator, only smaller.
After all, I'm very happy with my Galaxy S7 edge, look good, a little bit smoother experience (except games), have a much better standby battery life (only drain 3-4% overnight compared to 10-15% on Note5).
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I don't have that issues
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Only the sim tray same as yours but it doesn't bother me.

My home key/finger print sensor doesn't wobble, the SIM card it's like youve described above.

Mine doesn't wobble, the sim card tray it can do what your saying but I just choose not to depress it before it gets sunken, I think it's like that for waterproof properties like a spishy seal

No wobble on home screen/sim like you

annt6 said:
I'm a little nitpicky, but can someone check their galaxy s7 quickly for these 2 things? I wanted to know if I got a bad built phone.
1) I'm coming from a Galaxy Note5, the home button is extremely solid, if you touch/tap it, it doesn't move even a single nanometer, on the Galaxy S7 edge, if I slightly touch/ tap it/ moving finger slightly up and down, it wobbling around a little tiny bit, like a cheap loose keyboard button.
2) The sim card slot after it is inserted, it sunken below the metal frame a little bit, unlike on the note5 in which the outer metal part of sim tray is seamlessly align with the metal frame.
These are not deal breaker or anything, I just want certain things to be perfect, they just bother me a little bit.
Some other things I don't like about Galaxy S7 edge compared to Note5:
When running certain games (for example, Simcity builtit large cities), it is EXTREMELY laggy, like 5 frames per second (I have the crapdragon 820 since I live in US) whereas it is very smooth on my Note5. I read some other posts and I'm sure this problem is due to crappy Samsung gaming service/game launcher feature which they'll probably fix it in like 10 years. Otherwise the phone run smoothly, no lag everywhere else.
Again, when playing some heavy game, the phone does get a lot warmer compared to the Note5, and this phone is supposed to have some kind of mini liquid cooling system.
One other very nitpicking thing, the LED indicator on the Note5, if you look closely, have a high quality built to it, compared to the S7 which look exactly like the Galaxy S3 LED indicator, only smaller.
After all, I'm very happy with my Galaxy S7 edge, look good, a little bit smoother experience (except games), have a much better standby battery life (only drain 3-4% overnight compared to 10-15% on Note5).
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My friend got a S7 edge which using S820 (G9350), he claim that he feel laggy when gaming as well, and it seems that the problem should cause by Samsung firmware as 8890 model haven't this issue

pigmich said:
My friend got a S7 edge which using S820 (G9350), he claim that he feel laggy when gaming as well, and it seems that the problem should cause by Samsung firmware as 8890 model haven't this issue
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it absolutely does! so many threads already about lag in games, most of us have this issue, software issue as claimed,waiting for a fixing update.....

Thanks guys!

Hey OP I just found out this app today and I've started to use it on my s7edge. It's called easy home for Samsung on the play store. What this app does is instead of actually clicking down on the home bottom u can just double tap on it and it 'll return u back to le home screen. Hope dis helps /cheers.

Sim card slot sits perfectly, but the FP-Button is little bit wobbling (0.01mm or so).

annt6 said:
I'm a little nitpicky, but can someone check their galaxy s7 quickly for these 2 things? I wanted to know if I got a bad built phone.
1) I'm coming from a Galaxy Note5, the home button is extremely solid, if you touch/tap it, it doesn't move even a single nanometer, on the Galaxy S7 edge, if I slightly touch/ tap it/ moving finger slightly up and down, it wobbling around a little tiny bit, like a cheap loose keyboard button.
2) The sim card slot after it is inserted, it sunken below the metal frame a little bit, unlike on the note5 in which the outer metal part of sim tray is seamlessly align with the metal frame.
These are not deal breaker or anything, I just want certain things to be perfect, they just bother me a little bit.
Some other things I don't like about Galaxy S7 edge compared to Note5:
When running certain games (for example, Simcity builtit large cities), it is EXTREMELY laggy, like 5 frames per second (I have the crapdragon 820 since I live in US) whereas it is very smooth on my Note5. I read some other posts and I'm sure this problem is due to crappy Samsung gaming service/game launcher feature which they'll probably fix it in like 10 years. Otherwise the phone run smoothly, no lag everywhere else.
Again, when playing some heavy game, the phone does get a lot warmer compared to the Note5, and this phone is supposed to have some kind of mini liquid cooling system.
One other very nitpicking thing, the LED indicator on the Note5, if you look closely, have a high quality built to it, compared to the S7 which look exactly like the Galaxy S3 LED indicator, only smaller.
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Did you get it from a reputable retailer, or from a private party? There's some fake ones going around, but I have no idea about their numbers, locations, etc. SlashGear just had an article on this.
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Did you get it from a reputable retailer, or from a private party? There's some fake ones going around, but I have no idea about their numbers, locations, etc. SlashGear just had an article on this.
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Thanks again guys. I purchased it directly from T-mobile. It's too late to return it for a new one but I'm happy with this phone so far.

annt6 said:
Thanks again guys. I purchased it directly from T-mobile. It's too late to return it for a new one but I'm happy with this phone so far.
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If it's not defective u have 14 days to return it. 20 days if u bought it from my t mobile.
https://support.t-mobile.com/docs/DOC-2624

SIM tray no problem. Though my first unit had a bent SIM tray from factory. Manufacturing error. My home button wiggles maybe 0,1mm on left side only IF I apply force up & down. Not bu just tapping it. Had not noticed this at all before so it's a non issue.

I have internet Australian version and don't have any of them problems my sim card try sits products
Perfect and my home button is also perfect doesn't have any wobble at all... I think yous have a defective build and for the money they cost they should be perfect

Samsung S7 edge

Planning to buy Samsung S7 edge, how is it? need some suggestions before buying.

I just bought S7 Edge today coming from Note 4 N910C and I can say it is really a very good phone. Worth the upgrade

Depends on your current phone but honestly is the best phone I've had the chance to play with. Nothing to complain about here!

What kind of suggestions do you need?
I think it's a great phone. The only other phones I'd consider right now are the htc 10 and the Nexus 6p. I consider the S7 Edge, for my needs and wants, to be better than either. Your needs and wants may be different.
One suggestion: get a case. I've never used cases before, but the S7 is very slippery, and very fragile. I'm using a thin, clear TPU case just to provide better grip, and at least a little protection.

I think this smartphone has everything that you need in a smartphone. Firstly the design of S7 Edge gives you the slimmest feel in your hand without trading off the extra large screen size. Secondly, it's water resistant up to 30 minutes in a depth of 1.5 meters or below. So, I personally suggest you to go for Samsung Edge S7 which happens to be the Best smartphone in 2016

agentdeep said:
I just bought S7 Edge today coming from Note 4 N910C and I can say it is really a very good phone. Worth the upgrade
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Haha, it's good to see you here again, I upgraded to the edge as well. I worked with you on N4 MM twrp backup if you remember. Anyway, I agree, it is definely worth the upgrade, even though I kinda miss spen.

Best phone out right now. Ditched iphone 6 plus.