BARCELONA: Samsung Galaxy S6, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, HTC One M9 and LG G Flex 2 have entered in a new competition of mobile world with their new smartphone hit the World Mobile Congress.
The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge might sport similar features, but they’re rather different from Samsung’s previous designs.
Gone are the days of plastic shells and removable batteries. The S6 and S6 Edge sport metal and plenty of glass across their 5.1-inch frames. Both phones have high-resolution displays, and the S6 Edge has a curved display that wraps across both sides of the device — one-upping the curved display we saw on the Galaxy Note Edge.
But what about the competitors flagship devices — notably, LG’s new-for-2015 G Flex 2, and the new HTC One M9, announced just hours before the new Galaxy phones? Do Samsung’s latest wares have an edge over the competition? Check out the chart below for all of the details on 2015’s hot new phones.
HTC has also unveiled a fitness band (HTC Re Grip), and a virtual reality gaming headset (Vive). The Re Grip has four sensors, including GPS, and can track walking, running, cycling or gym sessions. It can also connect to any Android or iOS phone, and will notify the user about new calls or messages. It has been made in partnership with Under Armour, the clothing and app platform (MyFitnessPal and Endomondo).
The first developer units of the Vive will reach game developers in spring and will be available in stores towards the end of the year. It has been made in partnership with video-game maker VALVE, creator of the Half-Life series of games. The device has a 90 Hz refresh rate, and HTC says it has worked on comfort levels to ensure the wearer does not feel any discomfort after using it for a while. The company is working with HBO, Google and Lionsgate for more content.
he original LG G3 was one of the most popular handsets of 2014, earning itself rave reviews and consumer adulation pretty much across the board. It championed QHD panels before anybody else, introduced new types of imaging technology and, thanks to some excellent work by LG’s industrial design department, seriously looked the part compared to devices like the Samsung Galaxy S5.
