Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone has a curved screen, powerful processor and premium craftsmanship that finally matches rivals

Samsung’s latest flagship smartphone the Galaxy S6 Edge has a curved screen, metal body and is powerful. But is it enough to beat strong competition from HTC, Sony and Apple?

The S6 Edge combines the premium design and feel of Samsung’s Alpha range with the curved screen technology seen in the Note Edge phablet to create a new smartphone that is a cut above previous efforts.

Pros: fast, great screen, attractive design, good fingerprint reader, excellent camera

Cons: short battery life, no removable battery or storage, Facebook and Microsoft apps bundled, curved edges provide little utility