Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

In our review of the Samsung Galaxy S6, we described how the Korean giant, once the undisputable king of the Android domain, had finally recognised that top-tier smartphones need to be more than just pieces of plastic with the latest tech stuffed inside. There isn't much to be gained from only bumping up processor speeds and screen resolutions year-on-year; the overall experience of using a device has to be new and exciting enough to convince people to upgrade. The Galaxy S5 fell short not only because of its unappealing style, but also because of features such as a heart rate sensor that barely worked, a fingerprint reader that was too awkward to use, and software features that no one ever bothered to try discovering.We also said that while there was a lot to like about the Galaxy S6 (Review | Pictures) in terms of design, restraint and overall identity, Samsung had held back in terms of really exploring new ideas of what a smartphone can and should be. That's where the Galaxy S6 Edge comes in.