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Galaxy S6 64GB or S6 Edge 32GB?

How much storage are you using currently? Remember that 32GB is the total on the device, including operating system and pre-installed apps, and I've read that out of the box you get about 23GB available for your apps, data and media. That's a bit too tight for me, but might be fine for you - only you know that.
 
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I have ultimately decided to get the 128gb regular S6. Too many issues with scratches and auto rotation errors out of the box and questionable ergonomics led me to the S6. I was going to get the gold, but it's so blingy outdoors it's distracting.

Looks like a boring black S6 for me. Maybe next year.
 
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Best thing to do is go to your local provider or Best Buy (for example) and hold the devices in your hand. Get a sense of what <fits> for you. We are all different. For some 32GB is more than enough. Others need 128GB. I myself use a mini flash drive to carry all my media <on the go>. It works for me. I can save the most pertinent or relevant files to my device when I need them, and then delete at my discretion when I don't need them any more. Truth of the matter is I stopped using the micro SD drive about 2 years ago ever since I got one of these http://www.androidcentral.com/sites...B-OTG-Flash-Drive-Android-3.jpg?itok=fa0HY_Cv It's a little powerhouse.
 
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If I really disciplined myself, I could live with 32gb. However, I would be much more comfortable with 64gb.

The reason I ultimately went with the regular S6 is that the Edge, as awesomely cool looking as it is, has compromises in usability. In the beginning, those will be fair or even minor trade-offs. But in a few months, when the coolness wears off, all of those compromises will become annoyances. A few months after that, they will be full blown pain points.

On top of that, while 64gb is comfortable for me, 128gb would be futureproof. And Sprint doesn't carry a 128gb Edge.
 
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Edge is a gimmick and some have serious hardware issues, get the regular one and save yourself money.

Played with the edge and it just feels weird to use, especially when typing and you hit letters on the edge. Also get colour bleeding on some sites/pages/apps that is actually a bit distracting.
 
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The only reason I didn't get the edge was because I figured it might not be as durable. It looks slick and has a couple envy inspiring features. I went with the 32gb regular s6. In comfortable with that decision, I actually didn't know the edge was more money. I just happened in to check it the m9 on the tenth without any intention to buy the Samsung. This was the first phone I didn't thoroughly research before buying.

Anyway, if I had to pick, I'd take the extra storage but wouldn't question ones decision to get the edge. It's really cool.
 
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The only reason I didn't get the edge was because I figured it might not be as durable. It looks slick and has a couple envy inspiring features. I went with the 32gb regular s6. In comfortable with that decision, I actually didn't know the edge was more money. I just happened in to check it the m9 on the tenth without any intention to buy the Samsung. This was the first phone I didn't thoroughly research before buying.

Anyway, if I had to pick, I'd take the extra storage but wouldn't question ones decision to get the edge. It's really cool.
I'm still trying to decide which one I should get or just stick with my Z3.
 
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