Samsung Galaxy S7 edge Pro Reviews

In a nutshell, the Galaxy S8+ has our irrational sympathy: it’s good looking and futuristic, but if you are looking for the best value for the money, the S7 Edge is still worth getting.

Five stars to Samsung, as the brand iterates perfectly on an already award-winning smartphone, adding a brilliant camera and gorgeous design.

Samsung's always seemed a little confused about what options it wanted to offers shoppers in the phablet space: how large a handset, with or without a curved-edge display, and with or without the Note's S Pen stylus. It remains to be seen if we'll get anything like a Galaxy S7 edge+ (don't hold your breath), but at least with this year's lineup Samsung's simplifying the question: do you want smaller and touch-only, or slightly bigger and the stylus?

Were this any other year, we'd have an easy time calling this one and giving it to Samsung. But HTC is back, and the 10 is rock-solid. This makes the question of “which?” a rather personal affair. We tend to like the way the HTC 10 handles better, but once you slap on a case, it quickly turns into a win for the slimmer S7 edge. With the displays, however, the S7 edge has the clear... well, edge. While the HTC 10 isn't terrible in this regard, its rival is brighter and better suited for the summer. Onto interface, that's probably where most people will make up their minds. The HTC 10's Sense 8 UI is utilitarian and down to the point, whereas the Galaxy S7 edge will feel more at home in the hands of folks who like reminding others that they're 'power users'. In the end, and as much as we'd love to call it straight, there's simply no objective winner here. It's two excellent devices that come across as meant for different types of people. Hopefully, we were able to help you find your match.

At the end of the day, this is the Android battle of early 2016: the Galaxy S7 edge and LG G5 are clearly two of the best phones you can buy right now. LG has decided to place its bets on new and very different features with the G5: modular design with easily removable battery, modules for better audio and a camera grip. All of those features, however, address marginal issues. Even the wide-angle secondary camera is cool, but not essential. The Galaxy S7 edge, on the other hand, focuses on improving what matters: subtle touches to its design make it a joy to hold and use, while features like waterproofing are practical and useful. There is a nearly $100 price difference between the two in favor of the more affordable LG G5. Being the more affordable one, the G5 can get away with some of its flaws in comparison with the S7 edge. If price is not a concern, though, at $800, the S7 edge is definitely the better-rounded phone in most aspects: with a better display, an actually useful Always-on feature, better battery life, and impressively fast camera

There is a neglectable, $50 price difference between the two, and at the end of the day, it’s the S7 Edge that seems like the better device: with more cool features, much better design, better battery life and an excellent camera.

Last year, we wondered: why did Samsung even make two phones that are nearly identical? This year, there is more of a difference between the S7 and S7 Edge: the S7 Edge is larger. But is this enough of a reason for both phones to exist? Samsung has done a commendable job squeezing the 5.5” display of the S7 Edge in a very compact body for that screen size. With the richer Edge UX functionality, slightly better battery life, and overall more modern form factor, we still feel that Samsung could have easily just released the S7 Edge and called it a day. It’s the better phone all around. Still, at a starting price of $750, it’s a bit more expensive than the S7 and for those who really want a smaller phone, it provides an option that is equally powerful and with equally great camera. If you want the better treat, though, the S7 Edge feels like it.

The Galaxy S7 edge and the Galaxy Note 5 are impressive showcases of Samsung's technological proficiency, displaying impeccable design and containing some of the best mobile hardware money can buy in 2016. Without question, both devices have the style and the guts to defend Samsung's enviable smartphone market share for another year. Great as they are, though, these smartphones are unquestionably different. Where design is concerned, the Galaxy S7 edge is certainly attractive with its dual edge display and good screen-to-body ratio, which makes it suitable for one-handed usage (with a bit of a stretch). The Note 5 doesn't have that, and it also lacks expandable storage, but its screen is a little bigger, and the included S-Pen is a multitasking treat! Speaking of which, productivity-oriented users will naturally feel more at home with the Note 5 and its suite of stylus- enabled functionality that lets them juggle information between apps with swift ease. The Galaxy S7 edge, though, is no slouch in this department, for it too offers side-by-side multitasking, and its Edge UX makes reaching for your favorite contacts and applications very simple and convenient. Hardware-wise, both handsets are speed demons with fast chipsets and blazing UFS storage memory, but it has to be noted that the Note 5 can pull through a full 8-hour workday and more, whereas the Galaxy S7 edge is unable to get you this far. That aside, both devices have excellent cameras, although the Galaxy S7 edge's is exceptionally fast to focus and takes better shots in low light.

Now is the time for us to say which of these two phones is better than the other, but that's tricky, to say the least, knowing that both have a lot to stand their grounds with. The shiny new Galaxy S7 edge won us over with its more compact dimensions, unusual design, and camera that performs rather good in low-light situations. Plus, we do appreciate the benefits of having expandable storage and the peace of mind, knowing that the handset is water-resistant. If you're the kind of person that lives and breathes smartphones, that likes to be on the cutting edge of technology, that enjoys knowing that the handset in their pocket is packed to the brim with features, then the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is the phone you should take a look at. On the other hand, the iPhone 6s Plus is a worthy rival with its superior software user experience and killer app ecosystem. It isn't that big of a match for hardcore geeks as the S7 edge, but it is a great choce for those looking for a no-nonsense smartphone that does it all, without the unnecessary bells and whistles. Sure, it might not be water-tight, but our tests show that it stands taller than the S7 edge when it comes to battery life. Ultimately, it is up to you to decide which phone to pick - the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge or the iPhone 6s Plus. In our opinion, you can't go wrong with either of them.

The Galaxy S7 edge and the Galaxy S6 edge+ are impressive showcases of Samsung's technological proficiency, displaying quality design and containing some of the best mobile hardware money can buy in 2016. Without question, both devices have the style and the guts to defend Samsung's enviable smartphone market share for another year.Similar as they are, the smartphones do have some differences to be mindful of. The Galaxy S7 edge has a better screen-to-body ratio, which makes it suitable for one-handed usage (with a bit of a stretch). The Galaxy S6 edge+ is a bit more of a handful, and it also lacks expandable storage, but its screen is a little bigger. Hardware-wise, both handsets are speed demons with fast chipsets and blazing UFS storage memory, but it has to be noted that the Galaxy S6 edge+ can pull through a full 8-hour workday and more, whereas the Galaxy S7 edge may be unable to get you this far. That aside, both devices have excellent cameras, although the Galaxy S7 edge's is exceptionally fast to focus and takes better shots in low light.

Overall I’ve been impressed with the Galaxy S7 Edge. It’s an expensive high-end phone, with the 32GB model costing around $780 off-contract (around the same price as a 64 GB iPhone 6s), but in my eyes the improvements to the hardware are worth it. This is a truly premium, well-built handset, and you won’t regret buying it.

While the aesthetic and purely geeky charms of the Galaxy S6 edge weren't lost on me, I was never really convinced by it functionally. It felt like Samsung had put more effort into figuring out how to make the double-curved display than it had practical uses for it. That situation has improved some with the Galaxy S7 edge, though there's still no single, killer reason for why you should want a curved screen. The edge panel enhancements are moderate and it's too soon to say whether developers will embrace it with third-party content. The extra size over the regular S7 is nice, at times, like when you're browsing the web or watching video, but there's no denying that the smaller phone fits the hand - and the pocket - more neatly. It pretty much leaves us with lust again, not an emotion to be underestimated but that, if I'm honest, I'd prefer to see the Galaxy S7 edge not have to rely on quite so much. Samsung has made a fantastic phone, but there are only really style reasons to opt for this over the Galaxy S7. Not the worst reason in the world, but I can't help but feel like the potential of the Galaxy S7 edge is for so much more.

If money is no concern to you, or you simply want to stay on the bleeding edge of technology right now, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is a noteworthy phone rich in both the experience and performance – with a price point that’s justified against its sibling. Rarely do we have a phone that packs so much cutting-edge technology into one single device, but we do have it here. The only thing to consider here is whether or not the size of the phone is to your liking.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge combines state-of-the-art components with a smart, gorgeous design and a big battery, making it a killer Android smartphone.

The gorgeous Galaxy S7 Edge makes the best Android phone that much better.