More than a blown-up S6 Edge, this big-screen beauty is also a worthy follow-up to the Note 4

Superb screen; Sublime camera; High quality build and design

High price; No IR transmitter

We're intrigued by how the S6 Edge+ will be received; with it's eye-catching design, expanded proportions and smart charging capabilities. At ￡599 it's nothing but premium, flagship phablet, but with demand for rival devices like last year's Note 4 and the iPhone 6/6s Plus, there's an unquestionable...

Enhanced edge screen functionality; Blazing performance; Stunning design; Excellent cameras

I love this phone for sure and all Samsung products. This phone has been amazing and the benifits that comes with it!!! I can do just about anything from Internet to photos!!! I would recommend this phone to anyone out there looking into getting a new one or just upgrading.

Editors' note (March 28, 2017): Samsung has unveiled the Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus , the follow ups to 2016's excellent Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge . Priced at $750 (￡689 and AU$1,199), the Galaxy S8 features a beautifully curved 5.8-inch screen with an ultra-narrow bezel; facial recognition as an...

Samsung's Galaxy S6 Edge+ has a compelling design, top-tier specs and excellent battery life; Its second menu for the curved display adds some useful shortcuts

One of the most expensive handsets on the market, the Edge+'s usefulness doesn't live up to its sky-high price; Fans of removable batteries and microSD card slots will be disappointed that this has neither

The Galaxy S6 Edge+ is available now from all major US carriers, priced at $299.99, with a two-year contractual commitment, for the 32 GB version, with the 64 GB option setting you back an additional $100. Off-contract, the device can be found for an expensive $815 and $915 respectively.

Premium metal/glass build Large vibrant display Fast and responsive performance Excellent camera reliable fingerprint scanner Fast charging Fast WIRELESS charging Good battery life

Non removable battery (subjective) No microSD (subjective) Edge software provide little value No IR blaster

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's next big thing is bigger, as the S6 Edge arrives with a plus-sized sibling, but is it more than just a big brother?

Samsung's curved screen is still a pretty special design to see in public; Built with premium materials; One of the best and brightest screens on the planet; Very speedy performance; Surprisingly comfortable to hold; An absolutely stellar camera; Fingerprint sensor is one of the better...

Literally just a big Galaxy S6 Edge; Occasional performance hiccup; No infrared port; Doesn't come in storage sizes higher than 64GB; No microSD slot

So the word "Plus" could mean many things, right? Better processor? Camera? Features? In the case of the S6 Edge Plus, though, it's just size. This phone is almost an exact copy of this year's S6 Edge except for its whopping 5.7-inch display.

The size and weight are perfect for me; The casing is nice looking; It is fast and the cameras are both amazing; Low light pictures with the main camera are especially impressive

I thought I had a lemon at first because the screen sensitivity was terrible and there was often a lag; A quick search showed me how to do a special update through the dialler and now everything is absolutely perfect; No lag and great typing

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