Samsung shows off new phones

And, you’ll only be able to use Samsung Pay if you have one of the company’s newest devices like the Galaxy S6, S6 Edge, Edge+, or Note 5.

It’s likely that some online retailers will stock the Galaxy Note 5 anyway, but you won’t find the phone from carriers or Samsung, at least not this year. Rs 54,800) for the 64GB variant, while the Galaxy S6 Edge Plus will be priced at $814.99 (approx.

Samsung has also talked up the devices’ link to its new mobile payment service, Samsung Pay.

The S6 Edge+ can be pre-ordered now at SIM-free retailer MobileFun, ahead of its release on 4 September.

Yesterday Samsung took the wraps off the Galaxy Note 5 and the Galaxy S6 Edge+.

The products and their accessories such as wireless chargers will be available at authorised retailers and Samsung Experience stores in Singapore.

The decision was made based on the fact that almost 2 million Note phones have been sold in Taiwan over the past four years, underlining local consumers’ preference for the big-screen series, said Samsung Taiwan President Lee Jaeyub (李載燁).

Samsung believes that with smartphones like Galaxy Note 5 and Galaxy S6 Edge+, you can do a lot more on-the-go. “Basically, it’s a bigger, 5.7” version of the company’s latest flagship, Galaxy S6 in terms of design. If we speak of internal specs, there’s no change in terms of processor (Exynos 7420), primary camera (16MP), front camera (5MP) and base storage (32GB).

The Note 5 also comes with an Edge-like curve to it which could make it easier to hold despite the size.

The Galaxy S6 edge+ and the Galaxy Note 5 handsets will both be available in four color choices: Black Sapphire, White Pearl, Gold Platinum, and Silver Titanium.

Samsung and Apple infamous rivalry is known by everyone and Samsung Pay is a direct rival of Apple Pay.