It seems like every day NASA is discovering a new Galaxy
filled with beautiful nebulae and new planets potential holding life. Even if
you are not a rocket scientist, you can get in on the action right here on
Earth. The next galaxy discovery appears hidden under the code name Project
Zero and has a street name of Galaxy S6. Rumor has it that it may appear on the
market as early April 2015.
The
Aurora of Speculation
The Galaxy S5 April 2015 release seems like yesterday.
Despite the cyberstalkers prediction, the most logical speculation points to an
April 2015 release date for the S6. It is also logical to estimate the changes
of the new Galaxy flagship. Technology is currently advancing at warp speed,
and that means that the S6 is likely to change the game.
Market
Analysis -- A few Facts
A Closer
Look at the Rumors
Overall Design:
Past criticism of the S-Device was never about true performance. It was about
the cheap, plastic look of the device. The S5 begin to change its shape, and
that is an evolutionary process that the S6 likely continues. The Note 4 shows
the progressive evolution clearly. The metal frame of the Note 4 features a
synthetic leather back that increases the pleasure of holding the device.
Expect the S6 to top this.
Galactic Display: Remember those boosts to technology? Well, say goodbye to the conventional and hello to leading technology powered by Quad HD. We see those improvements with the Note 4 and its AMOLED display. Expect the S6 to continue that progression.
Rumors about the display size peg potential screen increases to 5.2" and 5.5." It is more likely to emerge as a 5.5" display as the S6 will attempt to break through the marginal improvements in visuals between other devices and brands.
TouchWiz Controversy: Another critical point is the speed of Samsung's devices. Even with the best processors, the speed has dwindled. The rumors suggest that the S6 has one of the following on board; the Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor 808, 810, or possible 81X as Samsung may have asked for a special chip. Samsung is looking for a game changer, and we should not rule out a new standard, such as 64-bit capability.
In fact, rumors suggest that Project Zero is two devices. One for the US and one for the eastern
markets. Rumors suggest that the second device's power comes from an Exynos 7420 chip whereas the S6 for the US will likely receive the Snapdragon 810. Both devices are similar in performance as they lead with four Cortex A53 cores, four Cortex A57 cores, and three gigs of RAM.
Other
Rumors and Potential Fixes
Price
Expectations
Rumors suggest two paths for pricing. The old camp suggests
pricing will remain on par for Samsung's other devices, and as such, we should
expect the S6 to compete well with existing devices with prices around $200 for
a two-year contract or $650-$700 to buy it outright. Other speculators suggest
that the price may yet be higher than those offered by the old camp. Could this
be a $1,000 smart device? It is highly unlikely that a price increase will hit
four digits.
Given the rumors, trends, and other data, what do you think the new S6 be? Will it be the new benchmark for large smart devices, or will it be a slight improvement over the S5?
The
Aurora of Speculation
The Galaxy S5 April 2015 release seems like yesterday.
Despite the cyberstalkers prediction, the most logical speculation points to an
April 2015 release date for the S6. It is also logical to estimate the changes
of the new Galaxy flagship. Technology is currently advancing at warp speed,
and that means that the S6 is likely to change the game.
Market
Analysis -- A few Facts
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- The S5 sold slower than
the S4, even though the
Samsung Galaxy S5 is a smartphone with some amazing
capabilities.
- Apple's catch up game
with the iPhone 6 introduces a second large-palm-sized device to the
market.
- Samsung is at its best
when challenged.
- Display
- Software
- OS
- Camera and video
- And other changes that
mobile users might enjoy.
A Closer
Look at the Rumors
Overall Design:
Past criticism of the S-Device was never about true performance. It was about
the cheap, plastic look of the device. The S5 begin to change its shape, and
that is an evolutionary process that the S6 likely continues. The Note 4 shows
the progressive evolution clearly. The metal frame of the Note 4 features a
synthetic leather back that increases the pleasure of holding the device.
Expect the S6 to top this. Galactic Display: Remember those boosts to technology? Well, say goodbye to the conventional and hello to leading technology powered by Quad HD. We see those improvements with the Note 4 and its AMOLED display. Expect the S6 to continue that progression.
Rumors about the display size peg potential screen increases to 5.2" and 5.5." It is more likely to emerge as a 5.5" display as the S6 will attempt to break through the marginal improvements in visuals between other devices and brands.
TouchWiz Controversy: Another critical point is the speed of Samsung's devices. Even with the best processors, the speed has dwindled. The rumors suggest that the S6 has one of the following on board; the Qualcomm Snapdragon Processor 808, 810, or possible 81X as Samsung may have asked for a special chip. Samsung is looking for a game changer, and we should not rule out a new standard, such as 64-bit capability.
In fact, rumors suggest that Project Zero is two devices. One for the US and one for the eastern
markets. Rumors suggest that the second device's power comes from an Exynos 7420 chip whereas the S6 for the US will likely receive the Snapdragon 810. Both devices are similar in performance as they lead with four Cortex A53 cores, four Cortex A57 cores, and three gigs of RAM.
Other
Rumors and Potential Fixes
- Increased performance
and quality from the 16-megapixel camera with possible 20-megapixel
camera
- Increased storage of 32+
Gigs to handle new tech.
- Improved battery life
and faster recharge times.
Price
Expectations
Rumors suggest two paths for pricing. The old camp suggests
pricing will remain on par for Samsung's other devices, and as such, we should
expect the S6 to compete well with existing devices with prices around $200 for
a two-year contract or $650-$700 to buy it outright. Other speculators suggest
that the price may yet be higher than those offered by the old camp. Could this
be a $1,000 smart device? It is highly unlikely that a price increase will hit
four digits.Given the rumors, trends, and other data, what do you think the new S6 be? Will it be the new benchmark for large smart devices, or will it be a slight improvement over the S5?
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