Attention may currently be firmly locked on the recently unveiled Galaxy S6 Edge+ , but it's important to remember there's a smaller alternative option for smartphone buyers looking to reap the benefits of Samsung's "Edge display tech.

Best cameras on any phone; Innovative design; Superb build quality; Fantastic screen; Monstrous performance

Curve screen just for show; Tricky to hold; Costs more than S6; No SD card slot anymore; Gaming hurts battery life badly

The Samsung Galaxy S6 edge is a radical phone. After a tepid response to 2014's Samsung Galaxy S5, the Korean giant had to do something special to stand out and get back to the top of its game. The "standard" Galaxy S6 , with its new metal build, is an impressive design push for the flagship range.

Metal build and curved glass exude quality; fluid and fast experience - from Samsung software skin to handling of apps; decent camera ability and quick response; fingerprint scanner vastly improved; curved edge adds useful feature set

So-so battery life; no wireless charger in the box; no microSD; limited edge functionality compared to Note Edge; slow shutter speeds can be a problem; expensive

The Samsung Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 EDGE are now official and this is our first look at the two devices. But were they worth the wait?

Excellent Design; Awesome Display; Brilliant Camera; Great Battery Life; TouchWiz Still Needs Work But Is A LOT Better Than Before

No MicroSD; Battery Is No Longer Removable; Fingerprint Scanner, While Improved, Still Struggles Too Much

The S6 Edge's gimmicky curved screen isn't enough to justify the price premium over the otherwise identical Galaxy S6

Exceptional camera; Fast performance and smooth responsiveness; Sturdy and attractive build

Curved screen feels like a novelty; So-so battery life; Expensive

Samsung have been at the wrong end of a lot of jokes in the past year owing to the less than exciting sales of the S5. They sold a bucket load of S4s in the first three months of its launch. 40 million to be exact.

Stunning screen; Unique design Simplified UI; Pitch-perfect performance

Incredibly expensive; No expandable memory; Themes not there yet; ‘Edge' doesn't do much

I recently reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S6 and now it's time for my Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge review. Samsung has delivered what we were all hoping for this year, a premium designed handset packed with all the best hardware a...

Beautiful display; premium build; best camera on a smartphone

touchwiz still not as good as vanilla Android

It's hard not to be drawn to the Samsung Galaxy S6 edge's unique design. The dual curved screen really makes it stand out from the competition, whilst the glass body and metal frame add to its premium design.

Unique design; Insanely fast camera; Superb performance

Limited Edge Screen functions; Design can make reading difficult; No MicroSD slot or removable battery

Update : The release of the Samsung Galaxy S8 and Galaxy S8 Plus has meant the price of the Galaxy S6 Edge has dropped even further and is now much more affordable. Plus you can download Android 7 Nougat software for the phone now.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is a beautiful smartphone, one of the most attractive but the design has flaws such as sharp edges. While a non-removable battery is an inevitable outcome, we're surprised about the lack of waterproofing and a microSD card slot.

It may cost as much as your first car, but that's the price you pay for a phone this special

Smart; slick design; Amazing power and performance; Terrific screen

Themes are mostly rubbish; No memory card slot; Scarily expensive