As Samsung is wont to do, it has introduced yet another variant to its current lineup of smartphones, this time bringing us a supersized version of its most recent (and unique) model: the Galaxy S6 edge+. Obviously, it sports a massive display, but what else does it bring to the table?

Incredible performance; Beautiful build and display; Added features like fingerprint and heart rate sensors function well; Incredible performance; Beautiful build and display; Added features like fingerprint and heart rate sensors function well

Edges don't prove to be all that useful; Humongous (even if that's the point; it can be impractical; Edges don't prove to be all that useful; Humongous (even if that's the point; it can be impractical

Phablets are dead. Long live huge phones. There are a few stragglers left, clutching their iPhone 5s and claiming that life was better when everyone was squinting at tiny screens. But most people have come around. Good thing, too: Big phones are great.

You can't beat these displays, or these cameras; Samsung's learned how to make beautiful hardware; Big phones are best phones

Bloatware is still hanging around; These things are fingerprint magnets; Beauty don't come cheap

There's a number that makes me uneasy about Verizon's Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+. That number is $768 (for the 32GB model). The S6 edge+ is the single most expensive smartphone Verizon Wireless sells, and it's likely to stay that way.

Fast performance; Premium materials; Excellent cameras

Expensive; Lacks Samsung Pay; Edge functionality is limited

The Galaxy S6 edge+ is the embodiment of Samsung at the top of its game. With its beautiful build and powerful hardware, it's more than worthy of the flagship title. To top it off, the hardware is supported by secondary features (thumbprint and heart sensors) that perform smoothly, as well as a...

Incredible performance; Beautiful build and display; Added features like fingerprint and heart rate sensors function well

Edges don't prove to be all that useful; Humongous (even if that's the point; it can be impractical

Another year brings another Galaxy Note-this is the fifth version of Samsung's category-defining device. Samsung has had the big-phone market to itself for years, with only a small amount of competition from other Android OEMs.

A great camera that can hold its own with the best of them; The glass and metal materials choice makes this the most premium-feeling Note device ever; A cool; speedy Exynos 7 SoC; The fingerprint reader from the Galaxy S6 is still fast and accurate; The Note 5's pull-and-write stylus feature is an...

TouchWiz is still slow and quits apps too aggressively. Other devices will be faster because they aren't reloading apps into RAM all the time, The Flipboard home screen is still a laggy hack; you swipe over to the knock-off Google Now screen and the whole home screen pauses so Flipboard can load, A...

Samsung has always favored function over fashion. Even as some of its closest competitors were churning out exciting new designs, the Korean company stubbornly remained unchanged, almost ignoring the evolving market around it.

Samsung has made a bold statement with its Galaxy S6 range of smartphones. Plastic painted as metal and faux leather backs have been consigned to Room 101 and Samsung has finally put style and design at the core of its smartphone offering. The Galaxy S6 Edge+ is born of that new philosophy.

Stunningly beautiful; Fantastic screen; Decent battery life; Speedy performance; Great camera

Tricky to handle; Hugely expensive; Lacks Note features

To state the obvious: the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ is a larger version of the Galaxy S6 Edge . That means one of the best Android phones of 2015 just got a bigger and better variant.

Flawless finish; Consistent construction; Excellent image quality; Above average performance; Good battery/energy saving options

Non-removable battery; No microSD expansion

Samsung's entertainment-focused phablet has plenty of power and a stunning look, although the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ is still searching for a real application reason for that fancy edge. It's a fascinating time in premium smartphones.

The Galaxy S6 Edge Plus is one of the most expensive smartphones you can buy, and it's a full $100 more than the regular S6 Edge . Is jumping from 5.1 inches to 5.7 inches worth it?

Stunning curved design; Best-in-class display; Convenient App Edge shortcuts Very good pictures in low light; Speedy performance; SideSync 4.0 lets you text and make calls from PCs

Very pricey; Some shots overexposed in bright light; Live Broadcast mode no Periscope killer