Samsung Galaxy S6, Galaxy S6 edge to hit shelves next month

NEW DELHI: Samsung Electronics has unveiled its much-awaited smartphones--Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, which are priced between Rs 49,900-60,000, in India.

The phones will be available for pre-booking starting March 23 and will go on sale from April.

The S6 device has been developed by the Indian R&D team, which has created the application and modem processor software. The company claims an enhanced camera experience in S6 with HDR and Virtual Shot.

The Galaxy S6 will come in three variants - 32GB for Rs 49,900, 64GB for Rs 55,900 and 128GB for Rs 60,900. The Galaxy S6 Edge, which comes with a dual-curved display, carries a price tag of Rs 58,900 for the 32GB model.

The 64GB and 128GB variants of the Galaxy S6 Edge are priced at Rs 64,900 and Rs 70,900, respectively.

In addition, a large part of internet browser, personalized themes and fast speeds with download booster that combine LTE and Wi-Fi data for apps has been developed and built by the Indian R&D team.

HC Hong, President and CEO, Samsung India Electronics, said, “India is among the select 20 countries chosen by Samsung for the first phase launch of Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge, and rightly so given the Indian R&D team’s valuable contribution in making these the world’s most advanced smartphones. We believe that with Samsung’s focus on continuous advances in technology, our customers experience the future, today.”

“Innovation at Samsung is a journey that begins with the consumers and travels with the consumers, with a vision to constantly inspire the world and shape the future. Samsung’s focus on relentless innovation brings the future in mobility today. Once again, with the new smartphones, we have introduced many never-seen-before features that consumers around the world wished for. I am very excited that Indian consumers will be among the first to experience the devices of the future,” said Asim Warsi, Vice President, Marketing, Mobile & IT at Samsung India.

Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are equipped with a fast front and rear cameras. Besides, the F1.9 lenses and high resolution sensors on both front (5MP) and rear (16MP) cameras, the phones has an auto Real-time High Dynamic Range (HDR), Smart Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and IR Detect White Balance provide advanced light sensitivities and crisp camera solutions.

The devices work with any wireless pad available in the market that supports WPC and PMA standards.

The GALAXY S6 and GALAXY S6 edge are built on the upgraded Samsung KNOX, end-to-end secure mobile platform,offering defense-grade features for real-time protection from potential malicious attacks.