LONDON: After getting a glimpse of Samsung’s landmark Galaxy S6 smartphone leaks, we can say the company has done a lot of hard work to win against its main rival Apple in design.
But this comparison will provide a brighter look for users to decide which smartphone is the final winner: Galaxy S6 or iPhone 6 Plus? Let’s see.
Build Quality
This is the area where Samsung has put the most effort in order to catch up with Apple. The process started with the Galaxy Alpha and the Galaxy Note 4, two phones that featured a metal wrap around the plastic body. With the Galaxy S6, Samsung is ready to take the next step and offer a full metal unibody design of the phone. That will put the S6 on the same level as the iPhone 6 Plus.
Design Lines
When it comes to the design, Apple has long been the standard on the smartphone market. Everyone is trying to catch up with Apple. And the Cupertino based company is quick to adjust to the latest trends, as evident by the curved design implemented for the iPhone 6 Plus. The Samsung Galaxy S6 has made strides and improvements in this section. However, the S6 will still have the familiar Galaxy design lines, but it will be slimmer and with more rounded edges. While some might say the S6 will be better looking than the iPhone 6 Plus, the reality is that the Samsung Galaxy S6 will look as a product gained by fusion of the iPhone 6 Plus and the Samsung Galaxy S5.
Function over Form
One thing that Samsung always tries to deliver to its customers is functionality. And the Korean company continues the trend with the Samsung Galaxy S6. The phone is designed in a way that users can operate the phone easily with one hand, with all the buttons accessible and reachable. Apple has a different approach. The company believes users want the form and they can adjust to the functionality of the phone. And the iPhone 6 Plus does a great job in reaching the balance here. It is beautifully designed, but the size is a problem. Enter, reachability, a function Apple has added for the users of the iPhone 6 Plus to be able to operate their phone easier.
Final Words
The bottom line is that while Samsung will make the Samsung Galaxy S6 one of the most beautifully designed Android phones, it will not be on the level of the Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus. And that doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Both companies have their loyal customers, and it is hard to envision customers and fans of Apple going to Samsung Galaxy S6 and vice versa.
