A man walks at the Samsung Electronics' headquarters in Seoul
A man walks at the Samsung Electronics' headquarters in Seoul REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji

The Galaxy S6 was unveiled on March 1 in Barcelona, Spain during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2015 tech expo. Fresh reports indicate that the much hyped flagship from Samsung will go on sale in the U.S. in April 11.

According to Phone Arena, one of its readers who is employed with one of the four leading cellular service providers in the U.S. has revealed that April 11 will be the day when the Galaxy S6 will be available for purchase. Phone Arena also says that on that very day, all the four major service providers of the U.S. will start offering the Galaxy S6.

The source has also reported that the Samsung representatives are already visiting the retail outlets to show the demos of its 2015 flagship. As far as the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is concerned the tipster has not revealed whether it will be also available for purchase from April 11. However, he has stated that like the Galaxy Note Edge that was manufactured in limited numbers, the Galaxy S6 Edge will also be released in limited quantity. Samsung has not confirmed yet anything on the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge release date for the U.S.

The International Business Times report from March 13 contains the pricing details of the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge for numerous countries like the U.K. and Canada. The Korea Times have revealed that the South Korean tech giant has ordered 20 million units of the Galaxy S6 and the Galaxy S6 Edge.

It has also revealed that out of 20 million units, 15 million will be Galaxy S6 units and the remaining will account for the Galaxy S6 Edge that sports sloping displays on both edges. The CEO and President of Samsung Electronics mobile, Shin Jong-Kyun claims that the response for the Galaxy S6 duos has been overwhelming compared to the 2014 flagship, the Galaxy S5.

Which one would you like to purchase, the Galaxy S6 or the Galaxy S6 Edge? Do let us know your views by posting your comments.

To report problems or to leave feedback about this article, email a.sivanandan@ibtimes.com.au