Processor: Octa-core 2.3GHz Samsung Exynos 8890,Screen Size: 5.5in, Screen resolution: 2,560x1,440,Rear camera: 12 megapixels, Storage (free): 32GB (24.8GB), Wireless data: 3G, 4G, Size: 151x73x7.7mm,Weight: 157g, Operating system: Android 6.0



This year, Samsung's taken a leaf out of Apple's book, as the S7 Edge has a larger 5.5in display, giving it another 0.4in of screen real estate over the 5.1in S7. They still have plenty in common with each other, as both handsets once again use the same processor, camera and resolution, but the S7 Edge's enlarged screen size finally puts some much-needed distance between each handset to help make it feel like a more obvious upgrade over its flat sibling. 

Our favourite new addition is the Tasks Edge. Maybe in response to Apple's Force Touch technology, the Tasks Edge lets you instantly jump to certain phone functions, such as composing a text message or email, viewing your internet bookmarks, creating a calendar event, taking a selfie, or quick dialling specific contacts. There's even a My Places Edge screen, which pinches elements of HTC's Sense 7 Home interface to promote three of your most-used apps that are geared toward your current location. For instance, if you're at Work, the My Places Edge screen might show S Planner or Google Docs, but it might switch to Google Play Music and Google Maps when you're out and about.

All these are handy extras, but considering its two best Edge screens borrow features we've already seen elsewhere (and to arguably greater effect), it suggests that even Samsung seems to be struggling to give its Edge screen purpose. While there's no denying that some of the Edge screens are very convenient, most of the shortcuts (excepting the Tasks Edge) could easily be replaced by adding additional widgets on the home screen. The Edge screens do have the added advantage of helping to reduce the amount of clutter on your home screens, but I'm still not convinced they're an absolute must-have feature yet.

Display

One thing you needn't doubt, however, is the quality of the S7 Edge's display, as Samsung's 5.5in, 2,560x1,440 Super AMOLED panel is, once again, best in class. It covers a full 100% of the sRGB colour gamut along with pitch perfect 0.00cd/m2 black levels. Images look stunning on the S7 Edge, and its ultra-high contrast ratio captures plenty of detail, too, so you can be sure your photos and videos will always look their best.