What is the curved display on the Samsung Galaxy S6? Is it a useful new feature, or just a visual highlight? Either way, it's hard to look at the Galaxy S6 Edge and think it's ugly. The appeal of curved design It opened the door to new features as Samsung decided to expand it to more devices. Perhaps that's what led the company to anticipate that the Samsung Galaxy Note 5, as well as the Galaxy Note tablets, would also come in a version with a curved screen.
Curved screen on more devices
At least, that's what we can deduce from the words of Roh Tae-moon, Samsung's executive vice president of product strategy, who has already spoken about the possibility that The curved screen arrives on Galaxy Note devices. It wasn't really unexpected. In fact, the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was the first to feature a curved screen, so it was only logical that the new Samsung Galaxy Note 5 would feature such a curved screen. The concept evolved from the Note Edge (curved on one side) to the S6 Edge (curved on both sides), providing quick access, discreet notifications, night clock and customizable panels.
These statements suggest a few things we might consider: Samsung observed real demand of the Edge format and, in addition to the visual impact, sought to provide practical uses such as contacts by color, access to apps and better management of information on the edge without invading the main screen.
Galaxy Note 5, only version with curved screen
The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge was a curved-screen smartphone that wasn't particularly successful either. It started to attract attention, yes, but it wasn't a phone that would replace the standard Galaxy Note 4. However, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge did attract much more attention and laid the groundwork for the double curved format. Hence, the Note 5 and the S6 Edge+ are understood as two paths: productivity with the S-Pen on the Note 5 and maximized multimedia experience on the Edge+, which does away with the pointer.
Samsung brought hardware advancements like 64-bit Exynos processors on 14nm to this generation, 4 GB of LPDDR4 RAM and UFS 2.0 storage. On screen, the 5,7-inch Super AMOLED QHD (1440 x 2560, ~518 ppi) offers a level of brightness and color that reference laboratories have placed among the best on the market. High-level cameras are maintained with 16 MP, f/1.9 aperture and OIS, and a 5 MP f/1.9 front camera.
In battery, the Note 5 integrates 3.000 mAh with fast wired and wireless charging (compatible with WPC/Qi and PMA), with very competitive recharge times. However, the trend towards not including a microSD or removable battery is confirmed, and there is no USB Type-C in this generation. In return, the set gains in design with metal and glass, and a moderate thickness.
In software, the Note 5 enhances the S-Pen: quick notes with the screen off, Air Command renewed, smart selection, scrolling captures, and improved productivity integration. Additionally, Samsung Pay with MST and NFC expands mobile payments to include smart stripe payment terminals, while SideSync allows you to use your PC's keyboard and mouse, share your screen and transfer files very fluidly.
Curved screen on tablets
The big news is that the curved screen will also be coming to Samsung Galaxy Note tablets, not just smartphones. It's expected that more and more smartphones will feature this screen. The Samsung Galaxy Tab S, in particular, stood out as the company's first tablet, in a long time, to feature a Super AMOLED display. A possible curved evolution in tablets It would make sense for both consumption (more immersive video and reading) and productivity (side panels for tools, notifications, and controls without invading the main canvas).
At the time, ambitious technical options were even considered (there was even speculation about 4K resolutions and dual-curve projects as part of an internal line dubbed Project Zen). Beyond the rumors, the practical approach is clear: take advantage of the edges as useful space, maintaining the AMOLED quality and an ecosystem of functions that have already proven their worth in phones.
Key specifications and features to consider
Screen: 5,7″ Super AMOLED QHD (~518 dpi). Processor: 8-core Exynos (big.LITTLE) with high-performance Mali GPU. Conference proceedings: 4 GB LPDDR4. Storage: UFS 2.0 (32/64 GB). Connectivity: LTE Cat 6/9, Wi-Fi 802.11ac MIMO 2×2, Bluetooth 4.2, NFC, GPS. Cameras: 16 MP OIS f/1.9 and 5 MP f/1.9. Battery: 3.000 mAh, fast and wireless. Security: fingerprint reader and regular updates.
Software and multimedia: Lighter TouchWiz with multi-window, Live Broadcast to YouTube, digital video stabilization, scroll capture, and UHQ audio (24-bit/96 kHz). In terms of audio, the speaker is fine, although not stereo; it's a good idea adjust the equalizer to balance bass and detail. The camera performs very well in most scenarios, with good exposure control and precise touch focus; in very complex scenes, some noise may appear, but the overall level is outstanding.
Availability and market focus
At launch, the Galaxy S6 Edge+ reached more markets than the Note 5, and The Note 5 did not initially land in EuropeThe strategy clearly differentiated the audiences: those who prioritize curved design and content consumption versus those who seek productivity with S-PenColors, capacities, and prices varied by region, maintaining the ambition to compete at the highest range.
In this context, the commitment to the curved screen ceases to be pure aesthetics and makes sense when accompanied by real-valued functions (side panels, shortcuts, notifications, creative and work tools). If Samsung extends the Curve as a standard component, especially to tablets, it will strengthen a coherent ecosystem between productivity and entertainment.
Source: Korea Herald.
