A handset with model number SM-G925W8, thought to be the Galaxy S6 Edge, has been spotted on the AnTuTu benchmark. We have already seen SM-G925F and SM-G925FQ as other Galaxy S6 Edge variants leaked in SAR value page listing. In the meanwhile, the SM-G925X, another Galaxy S6 Edge variant, was spotted when the official support page went live on Samsung's website. It's worth noting that the upcoming Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge have multiple models for various regions, as a previously leaked list of model numbers suggested.
According to the leaked benchmark results posted by MyDrivers (first picked up by PhoneArena), the Galaxy S6 Edge will run Android 5.0.2 Lollipop out-of-the-box. It will feature a 5.1-inch QHD (1440x2560 pixels) display. An Exynos 7420 chipset is seen under the hood clocked at 2.1GHz, coupled with 3GB of RAM and the ARM Mali-T760. The handset is said to sport a 20-megapixel rear camera and a 5-megapixel front camera. There is 32GB inbuilt storage; but no word on expandable storage.
Further, the benchmark test result show an impressive score of 60,978, which is beyond a doubt the highest seen on smartphone so far.
Earlier leaks have also tipped specifications for the Samsung Galaxy S6 to include a 64-bit octa-core SoC (unspecified chipset); a 5.1-inch QHD Super AMOLED display; 577ppi pixel density; Corning Gorilla Glass 4; 20-megapixel rear camera with OIS; a 5-megapixel front camera is also onboard, and a 2550mAh battery.
Samsung is expected to launch the Galaxy S6 flagship and Galaxy S6 Edge at the Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event scheduled for March 1.
A recent leak tipped European pricing for Samsung Galaxy S6 - it is said to start at EUR 749 (approximately Rs. 52,500) for the 32GB model, EUR 849 (approximately Rs. 59,500) for the 64GB model, and EUR 949 (approximately Rs. 66,500) for the 128GB model. As for Galaxy S Edge, it is said to start at EUR 949 for the 64GB model and EUR 1049 (approximately Rs. 73,385) for the 128GB model.
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