I got this phone on verizon almost two years ago. Its build quality was second to none at the time, solid frame, smooth glass blended in between aluminum framing. Screen resolution is still fantastic, even with newwr phones like the Galaxy S8 now in people's hands.

Great display; Excellent build; Fantastic rear camera; Solid UI; Great internet browsing

Ubderwhelming front camera; Average/underpowered battery; Quirky; inaccurate text input

I'm not going to pretend to be a cell phone guru on this, just an fyi. I know nothing about operating systems or fancy functions that people tend to look for with phones. But I will share what I like about it. So here goes, in layman's review. This is my first "fancy" cell phone.

I've had this phone since about a month after it came out. Although I don't usually buy phones for their looks I completely got this one because of the edge screen. I don't use any of the features of the edge screen but it looks beautiful nonetheless.

Samsung has enjoyed iron-clad control of the Android smartphone market over the past few years, but many people have recently accused the firm of resting on its laurels. This accusation gained momentum in 2014 when Samsung released what in many people's minds was its dullest handset to date, the...

Innovative design; fast processor; decent camera; robust security services

Lower than average battery life; lack of Edge display features; expensive

The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge is the more expensive, more curvaceous and more intriguing version of the company's latest flagship phone, announced back at Mobile World Congress in March.

Unique design; Supreme performance; Stunning screen; Excellent camera

Monstrously huge price tag; Lack of functionality down the edges; Unimpressive battery life

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

It's been three years since we've given a phone in the

Stunning screen; Premium build; Strong video performance; High-res music support; Punchy; engaging sound; Great camera; Much improved interface

No expandable storage; Battery life could be better

Every year Samsung and co. do their best to convince us we need to spend yet another £500 on a shiny new phone. This year's big attraction is curves. Alongside the normal Galaxy S6 sits the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.

Samsung has really turned around the build of its phones; Its old plastic models felt a bit cheap, but the Galaxy S6 Edge is one of the snazziest-feeling phones made; In the world; Ever.

Pretty much everything is better than last year's Samsungs in the Galaxy S6 Edge; However, that old Samsung software bloat is still here; You can get rid of some of it, but being lumbered with the Samsung Apps store can leave a bitter taste in the mouth.

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.

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