Everyone knows such a wonderful manufacturer of equipment as Samsung. A phone with a curved screen was first released by this company. And it happened exactly in 2014. Then it was a big breakthrough. But contrary to expectations, global brands have not picked up this trend, and curved screens have become a "trick" exclusively for Koreans. Quite a lot of time has passed. Now "limitless" screens for the entire smartphone are in vogue, but many users are still interested in "curved devices". With what it is connected - it is not clear. But if there is interest, then it is worth analyzing the most popular models with such displays. But first, some general information about the company itself and the features of the notorious display.
A little about Samsung
This company wasfounded in 1938 in South Korea. At that time, the company was engaged in the production of rice flour. The manufacturer took up electronics in the 50s of the twentieth century. And things went so well that ten years later Samsung merged with Sanyo and released the first South Korean black and white TV. The company was engaged in the production of televisions until the 80s. In 1988, the first Samsung computer was developed. In the 90s, the manufacturer came to grips with the production of mobile phones. And the first smartphones saw the light in the early 2000s. During all this time, the company has never been on the verge of ruin. This is a big achievement. The first Samsung phone with a curved screen (the price of which was quite high: about 60,000 rubles at that time) appeared in 2014. It was called the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge. This device marked the beginning of a new line of smartphones of the company. However, is such a screen really necessary? Let's try to figure it out.
Why do I need a curved screen?
According to Samsung marketers, a curved screen can greatly diversify the functionality of a smartphone. For example, missed calls and messages and other important information can be displayed on the side face. You can also unlock the device by simply touching the notorious edge. And there you can display the clock. According to marketers, a Samsung smartphone with a curved screen is capable of a lot. For example, if the device is lying on the table with the screen down, then the user will definitely not miss the call, since information about the caller will bedisplayed on the side face. Of course, there is also a purely aesthetic side of such a display. It provides a visual 3D effect. In addition, with this design, you can fit a larger diagonal screen into the device without changing the dimensions of the smartphone itself. Very comfortably. However, what is more in such devices? Advantages or disadvantages? This is what we will try to determine.
Advantages of curved screens in smartphones
It's time to dot the i's on Samsung curved phones. The pros and cons of such a solution lie on the surface. You just need to decide what is plus and what is minus. Let's start with the benefits.
- the device looks modern and unusual;
- visually the screen is larger with the same smartphone dimensions;
- additional side face functionality;
- the user will definitely not miss an important call;
- watching movies with this screen is a pleasure;
- this screen is a sign of a flagship.
As you can see, there are not so many advantages. And the last one is completely far-fetched. The iPhone, for example, does not have any curved screens, and it is considered the best flagship. However, let's move on to the next chapter.
Disadvantages of curved screens in smartphones
Let's continue to consider Samsung devices. A phone with a curved screen is not such a charm. You will understand this after you read the list of disadvantages that become apparent during the use of such a device.
- additional functionality is essentially useless;
- if such a screen is damaged, the repair will cost a pretty penny;
- these smartphones will never be cheap (complex manufacturing process);
- faces interfere with the normal use of the device (accidental clicks have not been canceled);
- watching a movie in full screen mode is annoying (the image is darkened on the bends);
- hard to find case.
So you need to think about whether to buy such a smartphone. From him after all continuous problems. It's easier to buy some beautiful device with 2.5D glass. Much more practical and beautiful. But many people love Samsung phones with a curved screen. We will start reviewing the best models immediately.
1. Samsung Galaxy Edge S6/S6 Plus
"The first swallow" in the camp of smartphones with a curved screen. This device at one time looked like a tasty morsel. At that time, a top-end processor was installed there, an incredible display, a decent amount of RAM and a lot of other interesting things. It was the first Samsung with a curved screen. The phone model from Koreans instantly gained popularity. Lines formed behind her. In principle, even now this smartphone looks pretty appetizing. It is more powerful than a good half of modern phones from the middle price segment. Of course, he can’t keep up with the flagships, but he can still outperform the “middle” ones in synthetic tests. And in terms of the quality of shooting with the main camera (and the front one) for him andToday there are no competitors from the middle level. That's why it was worth disassembling this device in such a review.
Samsung Galaxy Edge S6/S6+ reviews
Samsung's "Sixth Galaxy" is a first-wave curved screen phone. What do the owners say about it? It should be noted right away that the reviews are mostly positive. Users speak negatively only about Samsung's proprietary interface with a bunch of pre-installed applications that cannot be removed. Otherwise, users are satisfied with the phone. It works quickly and clearly, easily runs all modern games, provides high-quality photos and videos, has excellent color reproduction and supports advanced communication standards. And Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, according to users, do work like clockwork. In general, the smartphone is still capable of much. However, do not get hung up on rarities. Time to consider other smartphones.
2. Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Plus Edge
What other Samsung phones are there with a curved screen? The answer to this may give the name of the second wave model. "Seven" came out the next year after the "six" and made a splash. It was in this flagship that the company added additional functionality to the side face. Using these phones has become much more interesting. And the seventh "Galaxy" had incredible technical characteristics at that time. In synthetic tests, this smartphone outperformed even the latest iPhone. However, the main features of the device were a curved display and an advanced camera. It was they who forced users to stand in lines day and night. It is worth noting that to this day, the "seven" is attractive in terms of purchase. There is support for LTE, there is an NFC chip. Other characteristics are still relevant. Yes, and the smartphone costs almost three times less than modern flagships. About 30,000 rubles. Great device for work and play. However, not all users agree with this.
Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Plus Edge reviews
There are a lot more negative reviews about this model. Many users consider the battery to be the weakest link in a smartphone. Many probably remember that a few days after the official release, Samsung had to withdraw all the "sevens" due to explosions and battery fires. They were replaced with new ones, but the batteries still worked strangely. It was a shock for Samsung. A phone with a curved screen has been compromised. Yes, and the flagship! It took the company a long time to recover from this blow.
The second reason for user dissatisfaction is the proprietary shell. It was clearly too heavy and not optimized enough. It's good that in subsequent updates the company eliminated all the defects. Otherwise, reviews about the hardware, reliability and speed of the "sevens" are restrainedly positive. However, let's move on to the next devices.
3. Samsung S8/S8 Plus
Samsung Galaxy S8 alreadywith might and main promoted a new trend - "limitless screen". Just then, the fashion for frameless screens started. Technically, this display also has curved edges. That is why he is included in this review. Last year's flagship from Samsung is still too fresh to be cheap. Because not everyone can afford it. But the device is really excellent. On board - the top-end "Dragon 845", 6 gigabytes of RAM, a 512 gigabyte drive, an excellent camera, an excellent communication module and much more. In synthetic tests, the device confidently overtakes all current flagships. But it was not so long ago. Just last year. And there is nothing surprising in the fact that even now many people want to purchase this device. Especially the Plus model, which has a larger screen. What can I say, operating system updates are still being released for this device. And user reviews are overwhelmingly positive. See for yourself.
Samsung S8/S8 Plus reviews
Those who have become the happy owners of the Samsung Galaxy S8 claim that the device is almost perfect. It works quickly and accurately in all conditions. Suitable for all tasks. Works perfectly with games (even such as the notorious tanks or PUBG Mobile). Watching videos on it is a pleasure. And users also note the simply gorgeous quality of photos, which is provided by the main camera of the smartphone. In general, the release of the "eight" at "Samsung" was calm, without incidents. This is probably why the eighth "galaxy" is consideredone of the company's most successful smartphones. In general, users are very satisfied with this smartphone. And the curved screen doesn't get in the way. Still would. He is now "limitless". Much can be forgiven for this. However, it's time to move on to the next smartphone model. And she is the most interesting.
4. Samsung S9/S9 Plus
The Samsung Galaxy Note 9 512GB curved screen mobile phone is the company's latest flagship. One could talk about the usual versions, but "Note" is interesting for the screen. He's just gigantic here. And completely frameless. For even more comfortable control of the smartphone, a stylus is provided here. The remaining characteristics of the smartphone are simply mesmerizing. At the moment it is the most productive device in the world. Even the notorious updated iPhone cannot be compared with it. And the camera allows you to get high-quality pictures under any conditions, and also knows how to record video in 4K at a speed of 120 frames per second. Indeed, a unique device. Needless to say, it is equipped with all possible functionality. But the price for it is such that you will definitely have to sell a kidney: about 120,000 rubles. However, there are those who bought it. Let's see what they have to say about this machine.
Samsung S9/S9 Plus reviews
Almost all owners of this device note that the gadget behaves confidently when performing any tasks. It would even be possible to compile the Linux kernel on it, if it supported it. The quality of the photographshigh level, the video does not twitch (thanks to optical stabilization), the interface has finally been finalized. But the main thing is that there are not a bunch of pre-installed applications from Samsung. All users agree that Chinese smartphones with a curved screen (and there are some) are no match for the new Samsung. Even greater happiness would be to reduce the price of this dream. But this is unlikely to happen in the next couple of years. Will have to be patient. And now about those same Chinese smartphones. Some companies still released such smartphones, but did not separate them into a separate line and do not continue it.
Chinese smartphones
No matter how strange it may sound, but manufacturers from the Middle Kingdom have released a couple of devices with a trendy screen. The first Chinese smartphone with a curved screen is Xiaomi Mi Note 2. And it outrageously resembles the seventh Galaxy from Samsung. The same body shape, the same oblong button under the screen, the same rounded edges of the display. But the back panel is a little different. And only after the "people's manufacturer" other manufacturers from China picked up the baton. And among them is the unforgettable Huawei.
Conclusion
So, now you know what Samsung phones with a curved screen are. Such a device has become a kind of hallmark of the company. And there are still a lot of people who want to buy such a device. Well, they can be understood.
