Samsung Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge Pre-Orders Begin March 27

By Nathan Kirsch

Samsung Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge U.S. Pre-Orders Begin March 27; Available Nationwide April 10

Reimagined from the ground up, the next big thing is almost here, delivering Samsungs most powerful smartphone experience

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RIDGEFIELD PARK, NJ March 26, 2015 Samsung Electronics America, Inc. (Samsung), the No. 1 global smartphone manufacturer1, today announced the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S6 edge will be available in the U.S. beginning April 10, with pre-orders starting March 27. Blending elegant, sophisticated design and high-power performance, the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge deliver to consumers and businesses an unmatched mobile experience.

We have completely reimagined the Galaxy experience from the ground up by listening to what matters most to our customers, said Gregory Lee, president and CEO of Samsung Electronics North America Headquarters. The Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge are more than just beautiful theyre better. Weve improved the smartphone essentials camera, battery, display and redesigned the phone experience so our consumer and business users are empowered to do more.

In the U.S., the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge will be available in Black Sapphire, White Pearl and Gold Platinum — in 32GB, 64GB and 128GB2 memory options. AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, U.S. Cellular and Verizon Wireless will carry both the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge, while Boost Mobile, Cricket Wireless and MetroPCS will carry the Galaxy S 6. Samsung Experience Shops at Best Buy, as well as Amazon.com, Costco Wholesale, Inc., Sams Club, Target and Walmart will also carry the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge. Carriers and retailers will confirm specific pricing and availability.

The Samsung Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge embody the best of form and function packing incredible performance and features consumers and business users care most about into a beautifully sleek frame.

  • Premium Materials: A unibody design blends beauty and durability, featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 4 and an aluminum frame so its durable enough to withstand everyday life.
  • Advanced Camera: Intuitive front- and rear-facing cameras allow consumers to snap high-quality photos, no matter the lighting situation, and quickly capture any moment, anywhere.
  • Battery Management: Power management essentials create peace of mind for users so there is no need to worry about battery life. With built-in wireless charging, users can quickly and conveniently charge their phone on almost any wireless charging platform (charging pad sold separately). Fast Charging gives users up to four hours of battery life with a 10 minute charge and a 50 percent charge in about half an hour. Ultra Power Saving Mode affords users up to 24 hours of talk and text time when the battery is at 10 percent3.
  • Advanced Technology: Equipped with an advanced processor and display, the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge elevate productivity and deliver an exceptional entertainment experience.
  • Business-Ready: With Samsung KNOX, the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge are secure and protected right out of the box. With wide support for MDM partners and KNOX enhancements enabled at launch, IT administrators can simplify deployment and device management.
  • Dual Edge: The Galaxy S 6 edge breaks the traditional conventions of smartphone design to deliver the worlds first dual-edge smartphone. The edge display adds features unique to the curved design, including People Edge and information tickers so users can easily and discreetly view news updates and messaging notifications.
  • Samsungs Milk Services: Both the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge will come preloaded on select carriers* with Samsungs streaming entertainment apps, Milk Music, powered by Slacker, and Milk Video.

Consumers can get an exclusive first look at the Galaxy S 6 and Galaxy S 6 edge beginning March 27 at participating

AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless and U.S. Cellular stores in addition to Samsung Experience Shops at Best Buy. A list of participating locations is available at www.samsung.com/galaxys6preview.