Samsung Galaxy S6 set to launch at MWC

Samsung is set to unveil its latest Galaxy S6 handset at its Galaxy Unpacked event at this year's Mobile World Congress

Samsung is preparing to launch the Galaxy S6 at its Galaxy Unpacked event at MWC in Barcelona after sending out invitations to the event.

Although not directly confirming the presence of the smartphone or a solid release date, the invitation’s teaser image hints at a curved display.

The South Korean company used the event to showcase its flagship smartphone the Galaxy S5 last year.

The newest model in the Galaxy line will come in three storage versions; 32GB, 64GB and 128GB and will be priced at around £567, £642 and £718 respectively, according to Androidpit. It's also expected to come with metal casing over the S5's plastic backing.

The company recently reported its first annual earnings decline in three years as net profit between October and December fell 27 per cent compared to the same time last year to 23.4tn won, the lowest since 2011, and a far cry from 2013's record 36.8tn won.

Samsung's mobile division has declined for five consecutive quarters, with revenue falling 19 per cent for the year, and 23 per cent in the fourth quarter compared to the same time last year.

Samsung said it was planning to focus on increasing sales and improving the business performance of its smartphones and tablets through new products lines, including the Galaxy A series.

It's likely that a secondary smartphone, the Galaxy S Edge will be revealed at the event next month.