Samsung Galaxy S 6, GS6 edge in Pictures

Samsung unveiled its two latest flagship smartphones on Sunday at an elaborate event in Barcelona, prior to the start of the 2015 Mobile World Congress. The following images of the Galaxy S 6 and GS6 edge come from the MWC gala, as well as an exclusive media event held in New York City last week.

Also check out our and GS6 and GS6 edge hands-on first impression and read about the design inspiration for the devices in our story on Samsung’s lead GS6 designer.

A row of Galaxy S 6 edge smartphones are seen on display after the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event before the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona yesterday. Samsung unveiled its latest Galaxy S smartphones featuring a slim body made from aircraft-grade metal, in a bid to reclaim its throne as undisputed global smartphone leader from Apple.

The top panel of the new Samsung Galaxy S 6 is composed of brushed aluminum and houses a port with an infrared “blaster” covered in opaque glass that can be used to control a variety of different wireless devices.

The bottom panel of the new Samsung Galaxy S 6 is composed of brushed aluminum, and has a speaker on one side, beneath 10 tiny holes; a microphone; a micro USB charging and sync port; and a standard 3.5mm headphone jack.

The right side of the new Samsung Galaxy S 6 is composed of brushed aluminum, and there’s an oval-shaped, depressed contour that makes the sole button, a wake/sleep key, flush with the outermost edge. The GS6’s right side also houses a SIM card tray that can be removed with a safety pin or other similar object.

The back panel of the Samsung Galaxy S 6 is composed of durable Gorilla Glass 4, and the device’s rear, 16MP camera is situated in the top center of the rear side, next to an LED flash. Samsung used a reflective coating beneath the glass to make the GS6 and GS6 edge more visually appealing.

Samsung’s President and Chief Executive J.K. Shin walks on stage during the presentation of the Galaxy S 6 smartphone at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event before the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona yesterday.

A hostess displays the Galaxy S 6 edge (left) and Galaxy S 6 smartphones at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event before the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona yesterday.

Samsung showed off its Galaxy S 6 edge lineup at media event in New York City on February 24, 2015. The GS6 edge is available in “white pearl,” “black sapphire,” “gold platinum” and “green emerald.” The green color is exclusive to the GS6 edge.

A hostess displays the Galaxy S 6 edge smartphone at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event before the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona yesterday.

One of Samsung’s main focal points for improvement in the Galaxy S 6 and GS6 edge was the digital cameras. The company showed off the 5-MP front and 16-MP rear camera components at media event in New York City last week.

A row of Galaxy S 6 edge smartphones are seen on display at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event before the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona yesterday.

A Galaxy S 6 edge smartphone is seen on display at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event before the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona yesterday.

Samsung displayed a plethora of colorful Galaxy S 6 and GS6 edge cases and accessories at a media event in New York City last week.

Samsung’s President and Chief Executive JK Shin presents the Galaxy S 6 smartphone at the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked event before the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona yesterday.