By Prince Osuagwu & Emeka Aginam

It appears Samsung Electronics is not prepared to surrender its leading position in the mobile device eco system. At least it proved so at the weekend when it launched two advanced models to its Galaxy series of mobile devices.

The two additions, Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge, succeeded the Galaxy S5 which was released in 2014. The new smartphones, according to Samsung, are a blend of premium components with the most advanced Samsung technology.

They are imbued with incredibly intelligent cameras, with architectural designs that reflect craftsmanship and performance.

Managing Director of Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Brovo Kim, while unveiling the products, said that the new Galaxy S6 edge and S6 duos highlight the most refined phone experience ever by combining the latest technology that users expect from Samsung’s Galaxy series.

Kim said the company was committed to fulfilling its brand promise of inspiring the world and creating the future by bringing new and outstanding innovations to the doorstep of consumers. The Galaxy S6 edge has dual curved edge display with intelligent camera, futuristic design and super-fast charging. The Galaxy S6 duos is the dual sim version of the S6 which has flat style screen.

Some of the exceptional features of the Galaxy S6 Edge include People Edge, Edge Lighting and Information Stream. The people edge and edge lighting work simultaneously. While the people edge allows users assign different colors to up to five favorite contacts making it easier to identify a caller, the edge lighting feature kicks in, lighting up the edge of the screen in the corresponding colour when notifications from the selected contacts are received including when the phone is placed face down.

Information stream

Users can easily dismiss the call or send a default message simply by touching the heart rate sensor on the back.

The information stream feature allows users choose from a selection of feeds that will steadily scroll along the edge display

The devices’ 16-megapixel rear-facing camera and the 5- megapixel front-facing camera are equipped with F1.9 lenses and high resolution sensors that enable users capture every precious moment with friends, even in the dark. The camera captures in about 0.7 seconds which is super-fast. Users can easily launch the camera app by double clicking the home button, while the volume keys can be used as a shutter button. Combining that speed with the quickness of launching the camera with a double tap of the home button delivers an all around great experience.

Both devices support built in Qi wireless charging where you can charge your device wirelessly using a wireless charging pad. It’s an impressive set of charging feature that supports the non-removable battery capacities.

With the super-fast charging feature, the device run for four hours on just ten minutes of charging, and charges to full battery in about 85 minutes. home button also doubles as a fingerprint reader, users no longer need to swipe; just place your finger on the button and it is recognized.

The glass body, made out of a fusion of Corning Gorilla 4 (which is 50 percent stronger, tougher and more durable than any other Gorilla Glass) against sharp contact damage, which is the primary reason that mobile devices break and also gives the devices a dynamic reflective aura.

Director of Hand Held Products for Samsung Electronics West Africa, Mr. Emmanouil Revmatas described this range of Galaxy smartphones as a testament to Samsung’s leadership and innovation in the smartphone market.