[Smartphone] Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus launched in India for ₹57,900

Samsung launched the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus in India today. The device represents Samsung's commitment to the big screen smartphone market, which the company boldly pioneered in 2011 with the original Galaxy Note (review). The smartphone blends a unique form factor with industry leading features, including the best screen technology, advanced camera for high quality photos and videos, fast wireless and wired charging, and an incredibly powerful processor. The increased 4 GB RAM complements the powerful Exynos octa-core processor, enabling users to enjoy a seamless multi-tasking experience.

With its curved 5.7 inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screen, the device makes the edge experience even better to deliver a more immersive multimedia experience.

As social networking becomes more ubiquitous, consumers expect to share the moments of their lives through photos and video and Samsung is enabling that desire with improved video capabilities. These include Steady Video, which provides Video Digital Image Stabilization on both the front and rear cameras for sharp, crisp video on-the-go, and Video Collage Mode, which allows users to record and edit short videos easily in various frames and effects. The device also features 4K (UHD) video filming and introduces Live Broadcast, which lets users share live video in Full HD quality straight from the phone to any individual, group of contacts, or even the public through YouTube Live. Anyone who receives the YouTube link from a user of this smartphone is able to enjoy live stream video from his or her smartphone, tablet, PC or Smart TV with YouTube connectivity.

This smartphone takes the innovative yet minimalistic design of Galaxy S6 Edge a step forward with the large screen and slimmer bezels accentuating its sophisticated look. The edge has been enriched with the new 'Apps edge' for easy access to five favorite apps, and the enhanced 'People edge' for easy communications with preferred contacts. The former allows users to access their favorite apps by swiping the edge display. An additional swipe takes a user to the latter, which helps users to connect their close contacts easily through call, message, e-mail or the new emoticons.

Users will also benefit from Samsung's advanced camera system, including Quick Launch (double click the home button to launch the camera in less than one second), auto real-time High Dynamic Range (HDR), smart Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and brand-new filters. The F1.9 aperture on both cameras allows users to click crisp photos even in low light conditions.

The smartphone is further upgraded to support SideSync, which offers both wireless and wired PC-smartphone integration for seamless connections across devices. Thanks to auto-detection and an ultra-quick setup, users can instantly connect their device to their PC or tablet for easy access to files and data across all platforms and operating systems. In addition, it features enhanced security features with KNOX Active Protection (built into devices/out of the box) and My KNOX (app with simple, fast setup) to further protect sensitive personal and work data.

The device features Samsung's fast wired and wireless charging technology, and the embedded wireless charging technology which is compatible with virtually any wireless pad available today. With wired charging, this device can be fully charged in 1.5 hours approx., and through the latest wireless charger, it can be fully charged in approximately 2 hours approx.

The smartphone will be available across all retail points from August 28, 2015 in a beautiful Gold Platinum, and an all new Silver Titanium color with 32 GB memory at a price of ₹57,900 ($875 approx.).