Galaxy S6 vs. iPhone 6: New video compares sizes using a Galaxy S6 mockup

We have seen dozens of leaks and rumors leading up to Samsung’s March 1st unveiling of its next-generation flagship smartphones. From the look of things, Samsung plans to unveil two smartphones during the annual Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona, Spain. One will be the Galaxy S6, a sleek new handset with cutting-edge specs that will be Samsung’s first phone to feel like a true premium handset. The second is rumored to be a slightly modified Galaxy S6 Edge version with the same specs, but it will have a screen that curves toward the back of the device on both sides. We’ve read the rumors, we’ve seen the schematics and we’ve watched the renders dance around on video. Now, however, a 3D printed Galaxy S6 dummy has been created and compared to Apple’s iPhone 6 on camera. DON’T MISS: Most stunning Galaxy S6 renders yet shown at every angle in new video Jermaine Smit, one of two graphic designers responsible for the great renders we saw in a video earlier on Friday, is back with a new video. This time, Smit used a 3D printer to create a model of the Galaxy S6 based on supposedly accurate device schematics that leaked some time ago. Using the model, Smit compares the presumed size of the Galaxy S6 to an actual iPhone 6, giving us what could be an exact look at how the two devices stack up against each other in terms of size. BGR exclusively reported in January that the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge will be made entirely out of glass and aluminum, and will feature cutting-edge specs including a quad HD display, a 64-bit octa-core processor, a 20-megapixel rear camera, up to 128GB of internal storage, a brand new mobile payment system based on LoopPay, and Android Lollipop.. Smit’s video follows below.

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I Phone 5

Apple’s iPhone 5 is more eye-catching than ever before, and thanks to solid under the hood improvements, the new iPhone 5 makes for a much better upgrade than the previous 4S (review). The latest iPhone feels like the scrum-half to the lock that is the Galaxy S3 (review) and the prop that is the Lumia 920 (review). In fact, number 5 is Cupertino’s lightest (112g; 20% lighter than iPhone 4S) and thinnest (7.6 mm) smartphone yet, resulting in the best device to use one-handed out of all the recent smartphones we’ve managed to test. Its premium dual tone (black and slate) anodized aluminum body looks amazing and feels solidly constructed, drawing in envying gazes from onlookers wherever we laid it down. More screen real estate Apple equipped the iPhone 5 with a new Retina display that measures 4" (640 x 1136 pixel resolution; 326 ppi) compared to 3.5" (640 x 960 resolution; same ppi) found on the 4S. Not only does it boast vivid colours (though not as good as on an AMOLED display) and fine details, but it outmatches most rivals (excluding the Lumia 920) when used outdoors in direct sunlight. Also onboard is a trustworthy-as-always 8 MP rear-facing autofocus camera which performs well in all lighting conditions, helping users snap excellent looking stills and lag-free full HD (1080p) videos. You are now also able to capture stills whilst recording video, and take panorama shots, but both of these features have been available to Android users for a while now.

The iPhone 5 is dwarved by most of its rivals including Nokia's Lumia 920 (right) and the Galaxy S3 (left). Maps and music The arrival of Google Maps to the App Store has played a huge part in mitigating the Apple’s beleaguered new Maps. Cupertino’s Maps app may sport turn-by-turn voice-guided navigation, but its cartography isn’t nearly as comprehensive as that found in either Google’s or Nokia’s offerings. Beyond the new OS, Apple also finally launched the full music section of the iTunes Store locally, making a huge library of more than 20 million songs available to local users. Single tracks go for around R7, with full albums coming in at R70. Additionally, you are also able to rent movies on iTunes for between R30 and R40 or buy these at approximately R130 - R150. All of your multimedia content and apps can be stored on the iPhone’s 16 GB worth of internal storage, although only 13.5 GB is user-accessible and this cannot be expanded upon due to the lack of a microSD memory card slot. For a more personal music listening or movie watching experience, Cupertino includes its new Earpod earphones in the retail box. According to the company, these have been redesigned to provide a more natural fit and now boasts a acoustic quality that is typically only found on higher-end headsets. We found that these do fit more comfortable than almost any other in-ear earphones, while they also sit more securely when jogging for instance. However, they aren’t noticeably better in terms of quality or sound power than your average headset.

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