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Last updated: April 2nd, 2015 at 21:52 UTC+02:00
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The company says that its journey to design the Galaxy S6 started off with metal but it didn't rush into this decision because it wanted to ensure that the device felt solid and premium. That's why Samsung went with 6013 aluminum which is normally used in aircraft fuselages, yachts or mountain bikes. The metal's strength is 50 percent higher and durability is 20 percent better than 6063 aluminum that used by other smartphone manufacturers. The metal body was then topped off with Gorilla Glass 4 to enhance durability. Samsung made sure that the perimeter edges were slightly higher than the glass surface so that the metal edges were the first point of contact if the device were to fall down, and this does wonders as evident from the Galaxy S6 drop tests we have witnessed so far.
The Galaxy S6 edge stands out from the crowd due to its distinctive look and the company says that it had to work very hard to find the optimal curvature. Then a 3D manufacturing process had to be established that allowed thermo-forming at 800-degree Celsius to create the dual curved edges of this smartphone. Samsung's developers wanted to create a curve that resembled the surface of water sloping on glass and they really did hit the nail on the head.
Samsung asks if a smartphone can combine form and function “in a way that exudes premium and craftsmanship?” On April 10 you'll be able to judge for yourself.
Adnan Farooqui is a long-term writer at SamMobile. Based in Pakistan, his interests include technology, finance, Swiss watches and Formula 1. His tendency to write long posts betrays his inclination to being a man of few words.
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