As expected, the S6 runs Samsung's own Exynos 7 64-bit processor, which combines a low-power 1.5 GHz quad core with a faster 2.1 GHz quad-core processor. The Android 5.0 phone comes with 3 GB RAM and will be available in a choice of 32, 64 or 128 GB internal storage. A microSD slot is not included. It also features an upgraded version of Samsung's TouchWiz user interface.
The Galaxy S6's back camera offers 16 megapixels and the addition of optical image stabilisation, and it also has a 5 megapixel front camera. In addition, the S6 comes with an improved fingerprint scanner, LTE CAt.6 at up to 300Mbps, 2,600 mAh non-removable battery, WPC and PMA wireless charging, and support for Samsung's new mobile payments service, launching in the US later this year.
The phone will launch 10 April in a choice of white, black, gold and blue models. Carriers including Vodafone, Telefonica, Orange, Deutsche Telekom and EE confirmed they will offer the new phone. The alternative Galaxy S6 Edge will also be available in green. This version of the S6 features a display that curves along both edges of the phone. Its specifications are otherwise the same as the standard S6.
Samsung also introduced at MWC a new version of its virtual reality headset for use with the S6 and S6 Edge. The new version of the Gear VR Innovator Edtion, developed with Oculus, features a smaller size and improved graphics and processing power.
