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Introduction
So, have your sights set on the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+? No wonder, this is one of the most exciting big-screen smartphones to hit the market recently! But it has to be considered that the phablet's outstanding design and impressive hardware power come at a price that may be too steep for some. Luckily, price-conscious buyers have a choice for a high-end smartphone that won't twist their pockets — we're speaking of the LG G4. By refusing to follow the prevailing design trends and utilizing carefully chosen hardware components, LG made a stand-out device whose imperfections are easily offset by its sub-$500 unlocked price, an affordable price tag by flagship smartphone standards. So, let's have a look at how LG's hero device compares with Samsung's latest and greatest!
Design
Metal and glass sheen versus plastic and leather practicality.
The Galaxy S6 edge+, even if it's merely an oversized S6 edge, makes for quite the show with its futuristic dual-edge curved screen and impressive metal and glass build. The LG G4 is on a different side of the spectrum of attractive, because it's appearance is comparatively modest, yet unquestionably classy with its genuine leather back. Without it, the LG G4 looks like a well put together, all-plastic smartphone, which makes for a pleasing sight, but certainly doesn't exude the same premium feel. There's a practical advantage to the latter's utilitarian design, however. The Galaxy S6 edge+'s glass back is a fingerprint magnet that could easily crack upon an unfortunate impact with the pavement, while the LG G4 is pretty much immune against both problems.
Nearly everything found on the S6 edge is present in the S6 edge+, including the handy fingerprint sensor, the heart rate sensor, the rapid charging microUSB 2.0 port, and built-in wireless charging. The LG G4 is mostly devoid of these niceties, save for the rapid charging port and the optional wireless charging cover. What the LG G4 has, which the S6 edge+ doesn't, is the ability to swap its empty battery for a fresh one, or expand its built-in storage with a microSD card. Another interesting bullet point in the LG G4's design is the unusual positioning of its volume and power keys on the device's back panel. It's unusual, but it works, until you try setting the volume with the keys while the phone is laying on its back, and you go "eh...".
At 5.86 x 3.00 x 0.39 inches (148.9 x 76.1 x 9.8 mm), the LG G4 is smaller than the Galaxy S6 edge+, which measures 6.08 x 2.98 x 0.27 inches (154.4 x 75.8 x 6.9 mm). However, Samsung's phablet has a slightly bigger display diagonal (it's 5.7 inches vs 5.5 inches for the LG G4), and is also much thinner, contributing to an unquestionably modern feel. The weight difference between the two, at 5.40 oz (153 g) for the Galaxy S6 edge+ and 5.47 oz (155 g) for the LG G4, is negligible. And as for which one's more comfortable to hold, it's really a question of which one feels better in your hand. We believe LG's handset has the advantage of smoother curves that are more natural to the palm, whereas the S6 edge+'s metallic lines feel slightly sharp in comparison. But the truth is that neither device is really designed for one-handed use.
Read more at http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Samsung-Galaxy-S6-edge-vs-LG-G4_id4070#tYALdTKS8hAwXYhj.99
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