There's absolutely no doubt that the Galaxy S7 is just what it's supposed to be: a high-end device from one end to another that can compete against flagships built by other companies, including Apple.

The battery lasts forever (a good 6-9 hours screen on time) unlike my previous s6 edge (2-3 hours). The camera is so much better especially in low light, and pictures are that much clearer and the focus time is instant! I'm also super in love with the actual black colour (not blue or grey).

Next to Apple's iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus, the camera sensors used by Samsung in its mobile devices have long been the deciding factor for consumers. Compared to the majority of Android phones, the cameras on nearly all of the Galaxy series smartphones from the past and present time have always...

Improved Edge Screen functionality; Return of expandable storage and waterproofing; Cleaner user interface; Impressive benchmark performance; Better low-light performance in camera

Average battery life; Only 32GB internal storage; Recycled physical appearance

Samsung announced the Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 edge at the Mobile World Congress towards the end of February this year. India launch happened last month, with sales starting by mid-March as well. Unlike the S6 generation, Samsung only announced the Galaxy S7 and a single Galaxy S7 edge.

Samsung's Galaxy S6 Edge was a masterclass in desirability. What did its curved screen do? Not a lot. How much extra would you have to pay for it? A fair bit. Did we want one?

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge manages to tick all the boxes for an excellent smartphone in 2016, being the handset that the S6 Edge should've been. Fantastic camera Check. Large battery yep. Waterproof design Indeed.

The camera is perhaps the best low-light performer on the market right now; It's waterproof while still managing to exude a premium feel; The phone has some powerful internals; The 5.5-inch display is wonderfully sharp and vibrant

It's far too easy to touch the curved edges when using the camera and playing games; An option to disable touch input would be great for underwater photos; It's expensive; even for a high-end phone

The Galaxy S7 edge is no longer the semi-gimmick it was before. Although some of the main features are things from the Galaxy S5 – Micro-SD and waterproofing – Samsung has given fans what they want. It's now a refined, sophisticated and highly desirable piece of technology.

Best phone ever owned

Love, love, love my Galaxy S7 Edge. The screen is so bright and clear, the camera takes brilliant photos and it does everything I want my phone to do.

It might be hard to believe, but Samsung's flagship "Galaxy S" phones have hit the seventh iteration, and they're packing more than ever. Samsung's Galaxy S6 Edge on the left, followed by the Galaxy S7 Edge in the middle and the Galaxy S6 Edge+ on the right.

Great elegant design; Glass body makes the phone feel very high quality; Water-resistance is back; Performs very; very well for use; with pretty much zero lag; Expandable storage is back (yay!

Can be slippery; Fingerprint magnet; Always on-screen can't be customised all that much; Curved screen isn't always responsive due to how you hold it