It wasn't long ago that build and design was a secondary concern to smartphone shoppers. Just a couple of years back, a high-end phone could be considered as such if it came through on the spec sheet, regardless of how the body that held those materials actually felt in your hand.

Premium finish; Spectacular QHD display; Exceptionally fast performance; One of the best main cameras around

No water or dust resistance; Battery life is average for this class; Front-facing camera is too; A little too liberal with its inspirations

I had the Galaxy s4 before this and loved it. Never had an issue with it. The s6, on the other hand, has been nothing but trouble. I've had to replace it at least 4 times due to "manufacturer defect". The first time was because it kept freezing whenever I would open and use certain apps.

Strong screen; hard to break; High quality display; Memory

Battery great at first but quickly deteriorates; Camera quality; Call quality; Running multiple apps slows it down extremely; No removable memory card; No removable battery

It's time for another round of flagship upgrades from the big names in mobile devices. With the Galaxy S6 , Samsung has finally made some recognizable changes to the familiar Galaxy S formula that users have either loved or hated. Will the S6 help Samsung claim the best phone of 2015?

Performance; Display quality; Camera; Design; Wireless charging; Android 5.0 Lollipop

No microSD support; Non-removable battery; Price

On paper, the Samsung Galaxy S6 might not appear as a great update to the Galaxy S5. It loses the water-proofing, doesn't have an expandable MicroSD card and has a smaller battery which is not removable. But all that becomes irrelevant as soon as you pick up the phone and start playing with it.

+ Brilliant Camera Experience; + Fastest Phone We've Tested; + Supports Wireless Charging

- OIS Not as Effective; - Lack of MicroSD Slot; - Unpredictable Battery

Really impressed with my phone.Great Battery timing Fast delivery and great service. Thanks.

The Galaxy S6 is a triumph for Samsung. It has finally realised that customers paying ￡500+ for a smartphone wanted something that felt as if it was vaguely worth that much money. Add to the premium feel the superb camera, great screen, excellent performance and decent battery life, and Samsung has...

Great design and build quality; Superb camera; Great screen; Excellent performance and decent battery life

TouchWiz; No MicroSD card slot; Expensive

The Galaxy S6 is the best-designed phone Samsung has ever created, and its interface is a true step ahead of the Android pack.

Elegant and premium build; Gorgeous display; Better camera features and performance; Much-improved fingerprint reader; Quick charging; Supports both wireless charging standards

No longer waterproof; Non-removable battery; No memory expansion; Gets noticeably hot when pushed; Tinny speaker sound

Five months after its release, the Samsung Galaxy S6 remains the best Android smartphone we've seen this year. The S6 has a revamped design that incorporates a premium glass-and-metal build, a gorgeous display, an improved camera, and a blazing-fast processor-making it one of the best-looking and...

Attractive glass-and-metal design; Gorgeous display; Fast processor

Lacks expandable memory and removable battery

With the Galaxy S series losing steam ever since the Galaxy S4, Samsung needed a dramatic change in order to make a comeback in the flagship market, overrun by better looking, and sometimes even better performing devices.

Metal construction brings a better look to an accessible form factor; Excellent Quad HD 5.1-inch screen; Exynos 7420 is proving itself as full replacement to Snapdragons; Loud bottom mounted speaker; 16MP camera performs very well in all but the dimmest lighting conditions; Touchwiz is actually...

No longer waterproof; Lack of expandable storage; Battery not replaceable; Battery life average - just over one day with typical usage; Camera sticks out and can get damaged somewhat easily

In 2015 I reviewed the Samsung Galaxy S6, and back then I said it was the best Android phone of 2015. Today I stand by that claim - in fact, I loved it so much I went out and bought one. Find out why in my Samsung Galaxy S6 review.