Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge review: Striking curved design makes this the S6 to crave - CNET

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is the Ferrari to the Samsung Galaxy S6 's BMW, the Chanel handbag to the S6's Coach. The S6 Edge earns its right to be called the designer version of the S6, and you'll pay a premium for it. Its two rounded sides create a bold, innovative design that isn't just the first commercial dual-curved display, it's also probably the best... And although the S6 and S6 Edge share every major spec and nearly every color, it's the S6 Edge that looks and feels like a completely different -- and far more upper-crust -- device. Australian carriers and retailers haven't announced pricing yet, but in the US, the Edge costs $100 more than the S6 on contract, and about $100 to $130 more off-contract, with $100 bumps for each storage size. ) In the UK, the 32GB S6 Edge is priced at £760 compared to the S6's £600 , a 27 percent premium. Your choice here could well come down to paying more for the Edge's cutting-edge shape, or putting that extra cash towards step-up S6 models with more storage. The good news is that the nearly hardware-identical standard Galaxy S6 is pretty spectacular on its own , and you're not missing out on much if you pass up the Edge in favor of the better-value S6. So, stick with the S6 if you want your money to... Source: www.cnet.com