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These Are Samsung’s Best Phones Right Now

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The new Galaxy S6 edge + is displayed after the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event on Aug. 13, 2015 in New York.
The new Galaxy S6 edge + is displayed after the Samsung Galaxy Unpacked 2015 event on Aug. 13, 2015 in New York.Don Emmert—AFP/Getty Images
By Victor Luckerson

Samsung unveiled two new large-screen phones Thursday at a press event in New York. The new Galaxy S6 edge+ and Galaxy Note 5 both feature 16-megapixel cameras, a new livestreaming video function tied to YouTube, and most importantly, high-quality 5.7-inch screens. The main difference between the two is that the Note 5 has a flat screen and comes with a stylus, while the S6 edge+ has a curved screen and no stylus.

The devices add to a sometimes confusing constellation of similarly named devices from the South Korean electronics giant. Here’s a quick guide to the best high-end mobile phones Samsung is currently offering.

Galaxy S6 Edge+: The new Edge+ features a curved screen, a 5.7-inch display and new software features like the ability to directly livestream video recordings to YouTube Samsung
Galaxy Note5: The new Note 5 has a smaller frame than the Note4 while maintaing the same screen size. Owners can also use the Note’s signature pen to write on the screen without unlocking the device.Samsung
Galaxy A7: The mid-range Galaxy A7 doesn’t have the specs to match the flagship Galaxy S6 but it’s a sleek device that’s only 6.3 mm thick and comes with a 5.5-inch display.Samsung
Galaxy S6: Considered the flagship of Samsung’s high-end smartphones, the Galaxy S6 features a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED screen, two quad-core processors and a 16 Megapixel camera.Samsung
Galaxy S6 Edge: The S6 Edge features similar specs to the original S6 but comes with a stylish curved screen. Samsung
Galaxy S6 Active - This phone is almost identical to the Galaxy S6 internally, but plastic and rubber casing make it dust and water-proof. The phone is also bulkier and has a larger battery for extended battery life.Samsung

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