Kuala Lumpur, MALAYSIA, April 2 2015 – Samsung Malaysia Electronics today announced the arrival of the highly anticipated Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge in Malaysia. Beautifully crafted from metal and glass, Samsung has reinvented the smartphone with this stunning addition to the Samsung Galaxy portfolio. Creating a new standard for design, craftsmanship and performance, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge define what’s next in mobility giving consumers an unmatched mobile experience.
“Samsung’s relentless innovation offers what’s next in mobility today – the Samsung Galaxy S6 and S6 edge set the bar for design, craftsmanship and performance,” said Lee Sang Hoon, President of Samsung Malaysia Electronics. We are pleased to include Malaysia as one of the first few countries in Southeast Asia to witness the official arrival of two powerful smartphones with capabilities no other phone can match. With its reimagined design supported by robust partner network and novel services, consumers are given ultimate experience in a smartphone.”
Beauty Meets Purpose
Carefully crafted from metal and glass, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge blend purposeful design with powerful features. The Galaxy S6 edge, particularly, shows unique and outstanding beauty while also provides a solid grip and an immersive viewing experience with the world’s first curved display on both sides. Its glass body, made from the toughest glass to date, Corning® Gorilla Glass® 4, is available in an array of colorful jewel tones, including White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz (Galaxy S6 only) and Green Emerald (Galaxy S6 edge only) which elicit a unique visual texture as it reflects natural light. This timeless design required the first-of-its-kind glass crafting technology and unmatched quality control, setting the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge apart from every other mobile device in the market. The premium device aesthetics deliver true value and are complemented by a totally new and lighter interface that greatly enhances usability and functionality. A refined and fully optimized user experience simplifies applications and offers features and settings in a more intuitive way.
Vivid Images with a Fast, Bright Camera
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are equipped with an incredibly vivid, bright and fast front and rear camera. The f1.9 aperture and high resolution sensors on both front (5MP) and rear (16MP) cameras provide the most superior image quality in a smartphone, even in the dark. In addition, Auto Real-time High Dynamic Range (HDR), Smart Optical Image Stabilization (OIS) and IR Detect White Balance provide advanced light sensitivities and crisp camera solutions. Furthermore, a new “Quick Launch” feature gives users fast, direct access to the camera from any screen in just 0.7 seconds* by simply double clicking the home key button. These advanced camera functions enable users to capture their most precious and personal moments in uncompromising quality, however and wherever they want.
Super Charging and Cord Free
With fully embedded WPC and PMA certified wireless charging standard, the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are setting a new industry standard for universal wireless charging. The devices work with any wireless charging pad available in the market that supports WPC and PMA standards. They also sport incredibly fast wired charging, 1.5 times faster than the Galaxy S5, providing up to 4 hours of usage after only 10 minutes of charging.*
Cutting-edge Core Technology
The thin (6.8 mm/7.0mm edge) and lightweight (138g /132g edge) Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge integrate the most advanced, cutting-edge, Samsung core technology available today. The world’s first 14nm mobile processor with 64-bit platform, new LPDDR4 RAM and UFS 2.0 flash memory provide higher performance and enhanced memory speed with lower power consumption. Moreover, the world’s first 1440P/VP9 hardware based codec enables users to enjoy high resolution streaming video while also using less power. In addition, the 5.1-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED screen offers users the highest pixel density of 577ppi. Enhanced outdoor visibility with a brighter display (600cd/m²) lets consumers experience content without compromise – anywhere, at any time.
Enhanced Security
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are built on the upgraded Samsung KNOX, end-to-end secure mobile platform, offering defense-grade features for real-time protection from potential malicious attacks. Both of these new devices are ready for immediate enterprise adoption, with market leading MDMs and KNOX enhancements enabled at launch to simplify and improve mobile device management. Additionally, the Find My Mobile feature secures lost devices and protects personal information through a number of services, including the all new remotely controlled “Reactivation lock.” With an enhanced touch-type fingerprint scanner, it also provides quick authentication and saves encrypted data in secure device storage.
The Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will be retailing at RM2,599 and RM3,099 (prices are inclusive of 6% GST) respectively and available in Malaysia from 17 April 2015 onwards with 32GB storage option. Choose from a beautiful range of colours such as the White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz (Galaxy S6 only) and Green Emerald (Galaxy S6 edge only).
Malaysians can pre-order their Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge from the 3rd to the 12th of April through the Samsung Malaysia webpage www.samsung.com/my. For those who pre order the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge will receive a free wireless charger*.
For more detailed device information, please visit http://www.samsung.com/my/ or follow us on Samsung Mobile Malaysia’s Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/samsungmobilemalaysia
*Terms and conditions apply, while stock last
