Last updated: August 2026
The S6 edge+ was considered a very large phone in 2015. By current standards it is ordinary — which says something useful about how screen sizes have drifted, and why you should judge size in the hand rather than by the number.
How “large” stopped meaning anything
Screen sizes have grown steadily while bodies grew much less, because bezels shrank and displays became taller and narrower. A phone with a larger stated screen today can be physically smaller than one from a decade ago.
That makes the diagonal measurement close to useless for comparison. What actually matters:
- Width — the dimension that decides one-handed use
- Weight — what you feel after ten minutes of reading
- Aspect ratio — tall and narrow handles very differently from short and wide
How to choose a size properly
- Handle the phone, or one with the same body dimensions
- Try reaching the far top corner with your thumb
- Put it in the pocket you actually use
- Hold it up as if reading for a while
Size is the specification you live with every day and the one people most regret on a two-year contract. It is also the only one you cannot judge from a listing.
What the “plus” meant
Simply a larger version of the same phone. That convention has held — Plus, Max and Ultra still generally mean a bigger body, a bigger battery, and sometimes better cameras.
See iPhone 16 Plus for the same idea today.
Where it stands now
Long past software support, with a curved display carrying the usual drawbacks. Do not buy or finance one.
See Galaxy S6 edge, Galaxy S6, Galaxy S range and Samsung contract deals.
Frequently asked questions
Is screen size comparable across years?
No. Bezels and aspect ratios changed. Compare width and weight instead.
What does “plus” mean?
A larger version of the same phone.
How do I choose a size?
Handle it. Try the pocket you use and the corner reach.
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