After Android M update, should you buy Samsung S7 edge or S6 edge?
NEW DELHI: Samsung has finally pushed the latest Android Marshmallow update to its Galaxy S6 edge. Indian consumers have already reported receiving it. The new software update package also adds edge screen features,introduced on S7 edge, to the older S6 edge.
Apart from 'Always-On' display and concierge service, the older S6 edge now features same software functionalities found on the new S7 edge, which costs around Rs 56,900. The older flagship is available for as low as Rs 40,999.
The S7 edge boasts better performance, camera, IP68 water and dust proofing and sports a new design. However, consumers looking for an alternative to iPhone 6/6S (16GB) or someone keen on buying the S7 edge but cannot afford it, the S6 edge would offer same edge screen advantage.
The S6 edge doesn't support microSD cards like S7 edge. Users will have to stick to around 25GB of onboard storage on the 32GB version.
Samsung via its My Galaxy app has also introduced an buyback scheme for S6 edge users. This allows people to get a discount, in the price range of between Rs 20,000 and Rs 22,000, while exchanging it with a new S7 edge unit. The discount price depends on the condition and age and is determined by Cashify. The app suggests a discount price and nearest store which is offering the upgrade scheme.
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Both Galaxy S7 and S7 edge smartphones sport similar hardware. While the Galaxy S7 offers a 5.1-inch display, weigh 152 gram and is powered by a 3,000mAh battery, on the other hand, the bigger S7 edge sports a 5.5-inch display, 3,600mAh battery and weighs 5 gram more. The two new high-end smartphones have a Quad HD Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels.
Samsung has finally brought back the microSD card slot. They now support up to 200GB microSD cards.
Courtsey: Time of India
