Samsung Galaxy Smartphone (Photo : REUTERS/GUSTAU NACARINO)
Rumors about the alleged Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge Plus keep on surfacing on the Internet and new ones reveal the device's new dimensions. Additionally, a new leak detailing the specs of the Galaxy Note 5 has also surfaced.
To date, Samsung has yet to confirm whether the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus is really under development. However, rumors and leaks surrounding it has kept the device alive in the rumor mill despite the lack of confirmation from Samsung.
Contrary to previous rumors claiming that the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus will measure 154.45 mm x 75.80 mm x 6.85 mm, new ones suggest that it is smaller than that. According to Sammobile, the device's dimension is actually around 151 mm x 73 mm. The report added that the upcoming device has an internal codename of Project Zero 2 and will be released as model SM-G928.
In 2014, Samsung's Project Zero was revealed as the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 Edge. The moniker Project Zero 2 only adds to the increasing hype that Samsung is developing a successor to its Galaxy S series.
According to BGR, the SM-G928 model will sport either a 5.4-inch or 5.7-inch Super AMOLED screen. It will also have a curved edge just like in the current Galaxy S6 Edge model. Additional specs include a six core Snapdragon 808 processor, 32 gigabyte of internal storage, 16-megapixel camera equipped with optical image stabilization and support for 4K video recording.
The increasing hype surrounding the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus poses a dilemma about the current status of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5.
However, a recent leak reveal a detailed specs sheet for the Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy Note 5 Edge.
According to Slash Gear, the Galaxy Note 5 will have a 1440 x 2560 Super AMOLED display. It is still not definitive whether Samsung will opt for a 2K or 4K support. For the device's processor, the leak claim that it will use a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 or any of its Exynos equivalent.
The Galaxy Note 5 will have 3 gigabyte of RAM and a 3220 mAh battery. It will have a 13-megapixel back camera and 8-megapixel front camera both with optical image stabilization.
The Galaxy Note 5 Edge on the other hand was revealed to have similar specs for with the Galaxy Note 5 except for the 1600 x 2560 Super AMOLED display. Additionally, the Galaxy Note 5 Edge will have curved sides just like the Galaxy S6 Edge and the device might not come with an S Pen.
