Samsung has made an effort to correct the mistakes in S6 Edge with just one form factor, bringing back the micro SD card support along with IP68 certification. The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is one of those devices which excel in almost all areas including a great build, excellent display, superior...

In 2016, the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge was the finest smartphone you could buy: the trouble was that, cosmetic differences aside, it was the same as the considerably cheaper vanilla Samsung Galaxy S7 .

Connectivity options include Wi-Fi, 3G, 4G, Bluetooth 4.2 and NFC. Plus, the phone supports fast charging, though there's no USB-C here.

+ Stunning design; + Big battery; + MicroSD card slot

- Too big for some; - Drop in camera megapixels; - Expensive

One of the most anticipated phones of the year was launched at MWC Barcelona. The Samsung Galaxy S7 and the S7 Edge are an evolution from last year's Galaxy S6 line up. This time though, the S7 Edge is a larger phone as compared to the S7 with 5.5 inch SAMOLED Display compared to the 5.1 inch...

The Edge version of the Samsung Galaxy S7 costs £70 more than the standard S7 but offers a larger screen - 5.5 inches instead of 5.1 inches. And of course, the screen is curved at the left and right edges, making the Galaxy S7 Edge the best-looking smartphone of 2016 in our view.

Design - Seamless curves The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is made from premium materials and a special 3D Thermoforming process has been used to melt and shape the glass. This process is so precise that it is almost impossible to see a visible seem, where the glass meets the metal body.

If you're drawn to Android phones, welcome to an embarrassment of riches. There are so many great phones that it's hard to settle on one for long, because another amazing Android phone comes along every 12 minutes. The new greatest Android handset of all is the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge.

Fast-focusing camera is wonderful in low light; Go ahead and use these phones in the shower; Delicious handfeel; Beautiful screens; MicroSD slots; Compatibile with Gear VR headset; The Edge's curvy display doesn't need a purpose to be cool

TouchWiz UI doesn't react as quickly or smoothly as stock Android; A lot of storage space is taken up by preinstalled stuff

Conclusion: An iterative future With the S7 and S7 edge Samsung has made a number of subtle innovations. For some, however, these changes likely won't be enough, especially those who already own the S6 or S6 edge.

One of the most powerful smartphones on the market; Stellar camera with fast autofocus; Impressive battery life; Size differentiation between S7 and S7 edge targets different users

TouchWiz still features strange design decisions; Expensive; even on a 2-year plan; Iterative update over the S6 (this means it might not appeal to S6 and S6 edge owners

When you pull everything on offer in the Galaxy S7 edge together, it's pretty darn impressive. Don't let the physical similarities to the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge turn you away - there is so much to like about this year's flagship.

Excellent screen; Solid performance; Great camera; Waterproofing is a big bonus

Pre-installed software still bothersome; Back glass a fingerprint magnet; Only 32GB models available; Edge screen software not super useful

With the Galaxy S7 Edge, Samsung's side screen is finally ready for primetime.

Gorgeous Edge design looks nearly perfect; Top-of-the-line-specs; Water-resistant design; Solid camera takes strong low-light pics; Fast fingerprint sensor

Slippery glass is fragile; collects fingerprints; Overly sensitive nav buttons and touchscreen; No unlocked version; too much bloatware