New iPhone SE review

This is a flash hands on review to give you the chance to see what the phone is all about as soon as possible. Stay tuned as we'll be expanding and upgrading this review very shortly with more info.

When the world zigs, you zag. Buy low, sell high. When the entire smartphone universe skews big, you reinvigorate the small. That, in a nutshell, is the mentality behind the iPhone SE.

Though the 4-inch form factor never really left Apple's lineup, you'd be hard-pressed to know that the iPhone 5s was still an option as of yesterday. The iPhone 6/6s (4.7-inch) and 6 Plus/6s Plus (5.5-inch) have dominated the landscape over the past two years, leaving an opportunity to re-seize the market for non-gargantuan phones.

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What's particularly special about the iPhone SE is its newness. Rather than Apple introducing a new hero device and pushing an older phone down-range (as it did when the iPhone 5S found itself selling for $0 on contract), the iPhone SE is purpose-built device. It's small, relatively speaking, but it's also mighty.

The camera has been overhauled and upgraded, boasting a 12-megapixel sensor and True Tone flash that puts it right up there alongside the iPhone 6s. There's also a potent 64-bit A9 chip, Bluetooth 4.2, a display that gets hella bright when you need to take a selfie in a dimly-lit room, and a starting price point of just $399 (16GB).

Exterior vibes

The exterior is svelte and sleek -- every inch an iPhone, as we're surmising Apple would say. The same exemplary precision found on the high-end iPhones is also found on the iPhone SE. At last, you don't have to feel as if you're settling just to get a phone that's easier to handle.

Handling the iPhone SE is a lovely affair, particularly if you're coming from the iPhone 6s Plus. It's dainty -- cute, even -- and though it obviously feels exactly as if you're handling the iPhone 5s, there's something extra novel about it now. It's no longer the norm; the 4-inch form factor is now the exception.

The fit, finish, and polish is just like the iPhone 5s. Honestly, if you weren't told any different, you'd think you actually were handling the iPhone 5s, as the exterior frame remains the same.

Speed in a small package

Using the phone, however, is markedly different than using the iPhone 5s. The A9 chip enables it to open apps just as quickly as the iPhone 6s. It's honestly quite refreshing to feel this much power in a phone this small. You just haven't been privy to Apple's top-end hardware in its smallest iPhone in a few years.

We weren't able to test out the revamped 12-megapixel iSight camera, but plan to just as soon as we get ourselves a unit outside of the hands-on area.

Early verdict

Notably, it looks and feels just like the iPhone 5s before it. It didn't get slimmer, or more round, but we kind of dig it. There's something novel about maintaining a tried-and-true design motif while overhauling everything within. Indeed, that's exactly the model Apple followed when transitioning from the iPhone 6 to 6s.

We're live at Apple's headquarters in Cupertino checking out the new devices in the flesh, and will be updating throughout the day with real-time impressions.

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iPhone SE release date, news and rumors

Update: The latest leaks point towards a design almost identical to that of the iPhone 5S, while round the back the new iPhone SE could have the same 12MP camera as the iPhone 6S, complete with 4K video recording.

Apple's iPhone SE is about to free up your overextended two-handed smartphone grasp with the smaller and cheaper phone, according to a whole wave of rumors.

This is said to be a 4-inch iPhone and that sounds a perfect fit for one-handed operation if you lack a monster grip. You may not understand the iPhone SE name, but you'll be familiar with its dimensions.

Did you snub the larger iPhone 6S and iPhone 6S Plus? Waiting to upgrade that similarly sized iPhone 5S? You may be giving Apple a rousing one-handed clap by the end of its March 21 press conference.

The iPhone SE launch is just days away, and from all of the leaks we've seen so far it won't be the cheap plastic attempt at a new iPhone, like the iPhone 5C two and a half years ago.

It's the anti-phablet that's all grown up, and it's going to have a real following – even if early adopters in tech, ones with meaty paws, don't quite get it.

Originally it was rumored as the iPhone 6C, then things moved onto the iPhone 5SE, but the wave of latest leaks seem to have settled on iPhone SE - we'll be live at Apple's launch event to see if they're right.

Cut to the chase

• What is it? A new, 4-inch iPhone
• When is it out? March 21 launch, release a few weeks later
• What will it cost? Around US$450 (£340, AU$690)

iPhone SE release date

Everything tells us that the iPhone SE launch date is March 21, because that's when Apple is holding its first press conference of the year.

Apple's keynote is happening at its Cupertino headquarters, and it's expected to announce more than the iPhone SE there. It may usher in the iOS 9.3 update, a9.7-inch iPad Pro (the last one was 12.9 inches) and perhaps even the Apple Watch 2 - or at the very least some new straps.

The new iPhone is unlikely to debut in stores until a later date, but that will reportedly happen sooner than normal. Apple loves picking Friday's, so the obvious dates would be March 25 or April 1 - no fooling!

We'll be reporting live from Apple's March 21 event to bring you all the latest, so make sure you stay tuned.

What's with the iPhone SE name?

The iPhone SE has gone by many names, and there's no guarantee that the current alias is any more real than the rest.

"iPhone SE" is supposed to stand for "iPhone special edition," denoting its throwback size with a 4-inch screen. At least it makes some sense, compared to the previously rumored names.

It'll rightfully ditch the placeholder names of iPhone 6C, 5E and 5SE, which first surfaced in the lead up to the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus launch on September 9, 2015

Back then, there were rumbles of a cheaper iPhone being introduced, but the trio never materialized - just the 6S and 6S Plus upgrades. That hasn't meant the iPhone 6C dream was dead. Quite the opposite, actually.

There's a growing need for a smaller iPhone with updated specs. Currently, the only way to get one with a 4-inch screen is to buy the aged iPhone 5S or iPhone 5C, the latter of which is already discontinued.

The iPhone SE model would continue the C legacy, with a phonetically similar name. It'll likely be aimed both at those who want to save some money and those who want to save some pocket space.

Apple event invite

Apple recently sent out invites for its March 21 event at its Cupertino, CA-based campus and of course, we've been already trying to crack the code on the image attached to it.

It's very possible that Apple is showing off the rose gold, pink and silver variations of its rumored iPhone SE. If true, these would be more subdued than the flashy, vibrant options available for the iPhone 5C.

Moving down to the language of the invite, our hopes fall off a bit for the SE: "Let us loop you in." It doesn't really call out to its line of iPhones so much as it does to the Apple Watch.

We'll just have to wait a few more days to see what Apple has whipped up.

iPhone SE design

Several different sources have spoken of an iPhone SE, though there are still some voices of dissent.

When it does arrive it may have a lot in common with the iPhone 5 and iPhone 5S, as a recent leaked image purports to show it alongside the iPhone 5, sporting a similar shape and design, albeit with rounder edges and Touch ID.

However, it's not totally clear what material the iPhone SE is made from in that image and it could well be more like the iPhone 5C in style, especially as there's talk and even an image of a plastic shell.

If it does launch with a plastic body then there's no doubt that it will be cheaper than Apple's flagship phones, but that's now looking much less likely with newer rumors all pointing towards a metal finish.

Apple might have leaked them phone itself, with a weird render showing an iPhone 5C-a-like bearing the unmistakeable TouchID button in the picture - but it seems unlikely, so let's chalk that one up to a glitch in the matrix.

The iPhone SE may also have been caught on video. A clip shared by MICGADGET and supposedly filmed inside Foxconn reportedly shows the phone.

However to our minds it looks a little larger than 4 inches and it has exactly the same design as the iPhone 6S, so we're not convinced that it isn't just Apple's latest flagship masquerading as a lower end phone.

That video aside, the iPhone SE is largely expected to look a lot like the iPhone 5S, but it could have ever so slightly curved screen edges, like the iPhone 6.

This theory has been given more suport after separate sources tipped the new iPhone to copy the design of the iPhone 5S, although they claim you won't get the rounded finish.

A Touch ID fingerprint scanner seems to be a consistent presence in all the leaks, so we can be pretty sure about this feature.

iPhone SE power

The iPhone SE has been tipped to share some specs with the iPhone 6, as it's rumored the new iPhone will ship with an A8 processor.

There is conflicting information though, as a February report and separate sources for 9to5Mac claim the iPhone SE will come with an A9 processor, putting it on par with the power inside the 6S and 6S Plus.

iPhone SE camera

There's some potentially good news in the camera department, as the SE is now being linked to the same sensor that sits on the back of the iPhone 6S and 6S Plus. That would mean a 12MP snapper and 4K video recording.

iPhone SE specs

The iPhone SE is also rumored to have NFC and Touch ID, which could mean Apple Pay support, and of course if it launches this month, it's poised to run the latest iOS 9 software, iOS 9.3.

China Mobile appears to have shed more light on the SE specs, with roadmap details apparently revealing a 4-inch 1136 x 640 display, A9 processor, 2GB of RAM, 8MP camera, Touch ID and three colour options - gold, silver and black.

Another spec listing points to an A8 processor, 1GB of RAM, a 4.0-inch screen and 16 or 64GB of storage. Though it's not clear whether this is the iPhone SE in all but name or something else entirely.

1. Touch ID

While the iPhone 5S has Touch ID, the iPhone 5C (which launched alongside it) doesn't. Two years on it's unlikely that Apple would keep it out of the iPhone 5SE, but it is a worry, especially as the phone is likely to be positioned as a budget alternative to the iPhone 6S.

We really, really hope that doesn't happen though, as it's one of the best recent iPhone features and not having it would severely limit the iPhone 5SE appeal. Thankfully its inclusion has already been rumored.

2. A powerful processor

As a budget device we don't expect the iPhone 5SE to match the iPhone 6S, but we hope it comes close, especially as it's likely to be the best 4-inch iPhone around.

Buyers who want a smaller phone shouldn't be overly penalised on specs so we'd like to see high-end performance from the iPhone 5SE. Current rumors point to it packing the same chip as the iPhone 6, which should just about cut it.

3. A 4.0-inch screen

While it's expected that the iPhone 5SE will have a 4.0-inch screen it's not actually confirmed, but we really hope it does.

If Apple only released one iPhone size we'd want it to be the now standard 4.7-inch model, but choice is always good and we'd wager there are many Apple fans who were disappointed by the move to larger screens, so a new model with a small screen would be much appreciated.

4. A more affordable price

While the iPhone 5C was designed to be a comparatively budget option it wasn't and even now still isn't particularly cheap.

So we'd like to see the iPhone 5SE be truly affordable. Perhaps not entry-level, but with a mid-range price of around £300/$400/AU$500.

5. A more premium design

One of the cost cutting measures employed with the iPhone 5C was to replace the premium metal and glass builds of other iPhone models with a colourful plastic shell.

It's a solid, well-built phone, but it undeniably looks far less premium or stylish than other Apple handsets.

We'd love to see Apple not skimp on the build materials with the iPhone 5SE. Of course it's very unlikely that we'll get both a premium build and a lower price, but we can dream.

6. A slim build

Given that the iPhone 5SE will likely be more compact than the iPhone 6S it would be great if Apple went all out and made it simmer too, so it's truly as pocket friendly as possible.

The iPhone 5C is 9mm thick, but we'd like to see the iPhone 5SE drop down to around 6.9mm thick like the iPhone 6.

7. Plenty of storage

The iPhone 5C was initially sold in several storage sizes, but it's now just available in a near useless 8GB model.

Given that Apple doesn't allow for expandable storage 16GB is the absolute minimum that we consider acceptable and even that's pushing it these days. So hopefully the iPhone 5SE will be available with a range of storage capacities and if 32GB was the smallest we wouldn't complain.

8. Better battery life

The iPhone 5C has respectable battery life, but it's still a phone you'll be charging every night, so we'd like to see the iPhone 5SE have longer life.

Very few phones last as long as we'd like, but we've seen from the likes of the Sony Xperia Z3 Compact that two days is possible, so we want to see that from the iPhone 5SE.

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge release date: where can I get it?

It seems that Samsung is betting big on curves, as alongside the Galaxy S7 it has released the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge - the third curved screen phone from the company in the space of a year.

With a big 5.5-inch QHD display, a massive battery and all the same great features as the Samsung Galaxy S7, including a slim waterproof design, a microSD card slot and a tasty camera, this could be Samsung's real flagship.

All that style, power and innovation doesn't come cheap, but it will be available from March 11. So read on for a guide to where you can get the S7 Edge and how much it will cost you.

Samsung

Samsung is stocking the Galaxy S7 Edge on its online store for £639 SIM free. That's expensive, but it was never going to be cheap. You can grab the phone in gold or black with delivery expected from today. Plus you also get a free Gear VR bundled in, which would normally cost £80.

Three

Three has the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge available to pre-order now, with delivery starting on March 8. It's available from £41 per month plus £99 upfront and you can grab it in Gold Platinum or Black Onyx.

EE

EE has confirmed that it will be stocking the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. Better yet, you can now pre-order it on the EE site, from £49.99 per month plus £29.99 upfront.

O2

O2 has the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge up for pre-order from £51 per month plus £9.99 upfront. As with other retailers it's available in black or gold. Plus O2 will throw in a free pair of Jabra Sport Pulse headphones if you order before April 27. Delivery has begun for the phone, but some may have to wait until March 11.

Vodafone

Vodafone has the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge up for pre-order from £32 per monthplus a hefty £199 upfront. Though if you'd rather pay more per month and less upfront there are other tariffs for that. You can get it in gold or black.

Carphone Warehouse

Carphone Warehouse will be stocking the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge from £36 per month plus £129.99 upfront. You can pre-order it now and get in there soon and you could also get yourself a free Samsung Gear VR headset worth £79.99.

Pre-ordering today means you'll also get the Galaxy S7 Edge on launch day, which is March 11.

Giffgaff

You can buy the Galaxy S7 Edge outright for £629 from Giffgaff and it'll be on sale from March 11.

Tesco Mobile

Tesco Mobile has announced that it too will be stocking the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge. It's going to be available on a range of tariffs, starting at £41 per month with no upfront cost. You can't pre-order yet and Tesco has also taken down the option to register your interest as well.

Other retailers

You can also put in an order for the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge at Mobiles.co.uk. It's free from £36 per month and available in black or gold.

Samsung Galaxy S7 release date: where can I get it?

The day has finally come. After months of rumors and a big reveal for the Samsung Galaxy S7, the phone is finally out in the wild. Spoiler warning: it's great. We gave the Samsung Galaxy S7 and Galaxy S7 Edge both five star reviews.

With a stylish metal and glass build, a QHD screen, a brand new camera, a waterproof body, a microSD card slot and an overwhelming amount of power, it was worth the wait. All you have to do now is get your hands on it.

Samsung's Galaxy S7 is launching officially on March 11, but you can get the phone from today if you've already pre-ordered from certain retailers.

To make it even easier to get your Galaxy S7, we've created a guide to its availability on all the major UK retailers and networks. So sit down, settle back and get ready to welcome a new phone to the family.

Samsung

You can pre-order the Galaxy S7 direct from Samsung for £569. That will get you a 32GB handset in black or gold and it'll arrive on, or before March 11. Plus if you order directly from Samsung, the company will also chuck in a free Gear VR worth £80.

Three

The Samsung Galaxy S7 is up for pre-order now on Three. The network is stocking it in Gold Platinum and Black Onyx from £35 per month with a £99 upfront cost.

Delivery for early pre-orders is from now, but if you're about to buy you'll likely get it on March 11. The phone is also compatible with Three's 4G Super-Voice service.

EE

EE has put the Samsung Galaxy S7 up for pre-order in black and gold at £44.49 per month, plus £49.99 upfront. The network has confirmed that its 4G Calling and WiFi Calling services will also be compatible with the phone.

If you've pre-ordered early it'll be with you from today, but if you're about to go and do it now you'll likely have to wait until March 11.

O2

O2 will be stocking the Galaxy S7 from £41 per month plus £99.99 upfront, alongside a range of other tariffs. You can pre-order the Galaxy S7 from O2 nowin black or gold. Grab the phone before April 27 and O2 will throw in a free pair of Jabra Sport Pulse headphones.

Vodafone

Vodafone also has the Samsung Galaxy S7 up for pre-order. It's available in black or gold from £50 per month plus £9 upfront. Select tariffs also include a Samsung Gear VR headset when you pre-order.

Giffgaff

You'll be able to buy the Galaxy S7 outright for £569, but there won't be any stock for the next couple of weeks.

Tesco Mobile

Tesco Mobile doesn't have the Samsung Galaxy S7 up for pre-order yet, but you can register your interest in the phone. When it does arrive on the network prices are set to start at £37.50 per month with no upfront cost and 4G as standard.

Carphone Warehouse

Carphone Warehouse has the Samsung Galaxy S7 available for pre-order from £36 per month with an upfront cost of £79.99. If you're among the first to order one you'll also nab a free Samsung Gear VR headset, worth £79.99.

If you've pre-ordered already you'll get your phone very soon, and if you're ordering now you'll get it on March 11.

Other retailers

Mobiles.co.uk has opened up pre-orders on the Samsung Galaxy S7 from £36 per month with no upfront cost. Stay tuned for other retailers offerings.

Best phablets: the top supersized smartphones

Our hands might not be getting any bigger these days, but our phones certainly are. Even flagships like the LG G4 and OnePlus 2 are creeping up to 5.5 inches.

While other phones are breaking the 6-inch mark as some phablets are starting to resemble small tablets, arguably filling the roles of both a smartphone and a slate.

If you think that one device is better than two, or just have really big hands, then there's a growing selection of phones to suit... and these are the best.

Best phablet speed test

Here at techradar, we have put a few of the best phablets money can buy through our rigorous speed test to find out which is the fastest and which is the strongest.

We tried to pick a selection of our favourite phablets money can buy right now including the iPhone 6S Plus, Nexus 6P, Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ and the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium.

8. Moto X Style

Customisable and affordable

OS: Android Lollipop | Screen size: 5.7-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2560 |Memory: 3GB | Storage: 16/32/64GB | Battery: 3000mAh | Rear camera: 21MP | Front camera: 5MP

The Moto X Style is one of three pretty high-end handsets Motorola has released this year, slotting in between the Moto X Force and the Moto X Play in terms of specs and price, but with a 5.7-inch screen it's the largest of the three.

It runs nearly pure Android too, so for fans of unadulterated versions of Google's OS it's a strong alternative to the Nexus 6P.

As the name suggests the Style is pretty stylish and hugely customisable, with a metal frame and a wood, leather or plastic back. It's not quite as much of a looker as the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ or iPhone 6S Plus, but it's not far off.

The battery life could be better and it's a bit of a handful, but with solid performance, a decent camera and a reasonable price tag it's well worth considering.

7. OnePlus 2

A flagship phablet at a mid-range price

OS: Android Lollipop | Screen size: 5.5-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 1920 |Memory: 3/4GB | Storage: 16/64GB | Battery: 3300mAh | Rear camera: 13MP |Front camera: 5MP

The Moto X Style undercuts some rivals but the OnePlus 2 is a true bargain, as it starts at just £239/$329.

That's a mid-range price, yet the OnePlus 2 is a high-end phone, with a 5.5-inch 1080 x 1920 screen, an octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor, up to 4GB of RAM, a fingerprint scanner, a 13MP camera and a fairly strong design, especially if you shell out for one of the alternative covers.

There's no NFC or microSD card slot and the OnePlus 2 isn't the best phone or the best phablet you'll find, but for £239 it doesn't have to be. It's less than half the price of the iPhone 6S Plus yet can go blow for blow with it in almost every way.

Like the LG G4 it's just barely a phablet, so if you want a true tablet replacement the OnePlus 2 won't cut it, but if you just want a big phone that's also a big bargain it doesn't get much better than this.

6. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium

The world's first 4K screen in a phone - with some amazing bits bolted on too

OS: Android 5.1 | Screen size: 5.5-inch | Resolution: 5520 х 4140 | RAM: 3GB |Storage: 32GB |Battery: 3,430mAh | Rear camera: 23MP | Front camera:5.1MP

This is Sony's latest phablet, and it's a pretty darn nifty one at that. Its main feature is the 4K screen it's packing on the front - and it's not as mental as you'd think.

It's a brilliant display - there's nothing more pin-sharp on the market at 806ppi density. We're not convinced you'll be able to SEE those extra pixels, and they're not turned on all the time, but it's there.

The Xperia Z5 is already a good phone, and that's been supersized here - with the same brilliant camera, waterproof chassis and good Hi-Res audio.

Battery life could be better, but it's no worse than a lot on this list - if you want to try something different, the Z5 Premium could well be it.

5. Nexus 6P

Pure Android in a premium shell

OS: Android 6.0 | Screen size: 5.7-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2560 | Memory:3GB | Storage: 32/64/128GB | Battery: 3450mAh | Rear camera: 12.3MP |Front camera: 8MP

With an all-metal build, a fingerprint scanner, front-facing stereo speakers and high end specs the Nexus 6P is far and away the most premium device yet in the Nexus range.

The screen is big at 5.7 inches, though actually slightly smaller than the 5.96-inch monster on the Nexus 6. It's a great display though, with a QHD resolution and vibrant if not quite true-to-life colours.

The Nexus 6P also runs Android Marshmallow. It's one of the first devices to do so and it's the stock version, which is superior to most manufacturer skins. Being a Nexus device it's also promised quick updates to new versions of the OS, so it should stay fresh for longer.

It doesn't quite feel as full-featured as some rival, as there's no wireless charging for example, but it's also a little cheaper and for the most part it feels every bit a flagship.

4. Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+

The curviest phablet around

OS: Android Lollipop | Screen size: 5.7-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2560 |Memory: 4GB | Storage: 32/64GB | Battery: 3000mAh | Rear camera: 16MP |Front camera: 5MP

In many ways the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ is just an oversized Galaxy S6 Edge, but considering that's one of our favourite phones of 2015 that's no bad thing.

Its 5.7-inch QHD Super AMOLED screen gives you plenty of room to manoeuvre and the curved edges might be lacking in function but nail the form factor.

The S6 Edge+ is tremendously powerful too, with an octa-core Exynos 7420 processor and 4GB of RAM. It's even got a brilliant camera, so there's little this phone doesn't excel at.

The battery life could be better and it lacks the stylus found on Samsung's other phablet flagship- the Galaxy Note 5, but if you want a big, stylish, powerful phone, the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ more than fits the bill.

3. iPhone 6S Plus

The biggest phone Apple's ever made, made better

OS: iOS 9.1 | Screen size: 5.5-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 1920 | Memory: 2GB |Storage: 16/64/128GB | Battery: 2750mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 5MP

Apple's second phablet is a modest upgrade on its first one, but given the iPhone 6 Plus was one of the best phablets of 2014 that still makes this a great handset.

The iPhone 6S Plus takes all the good things about its predecessor, like the stylish metal build, TouchID fingerprint scanner and bright, vibrant screen and adds to them.

We get a new 12MP camera capable of taking great shots, we get a boost in power and we get whole new features like 3D Touch, which has the potential to really change the way we operate our phones.

The 6S Plus isn't a cheap handset, especially in larger storage sizes (up to 128GB), but it does a good job of justifying every penny you'll spend, with slick performance and that overwhelming sense of premium quality that we've come to expect from Apple.

2. LG G4

A top camera and an impressive screen aren't all this phone has

OS: Android Lollipop | Screen size: 5.5-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2560 |Memory: 3GB | Storage: 32GB | Battery: 3000mAh | Rear camera: 16MP |Front camera: 8MP

With a screen size of 5.5 inches the LG G4 is just about a phablet. It's also one of the very best phones money can buy right now.

Its screen might not be the biggest we've seen, but with a 1440 x 2560 resolution it's certainly one of the sharpest, as well as being vibrant and colourful.

The LG G4 also sports a powerful 16MP camera, with strong low-light performance and complete control over the snapper's settings if you're not the type to just point and shoot.

Rounding things out you get solid performance and a surprisingly low price, making the LG G4 hard to resist if you want a phone that's big, but not too big.

1. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

The Edge screen finally reaches the top spot

OS: Android 6 | Screen size: 5.5-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2560 | Memory: 4GB | Storage: 32GB | Battery: 3600mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 5MP

 Fantastic screen

 Superb camera

 High price

 Only 32GB storage

Samsung now has two entries in the best phablet list, with the Galaxy S7 Edge reaching the top spot. The new curved handset is a beautiful 5.5-inch phone that includes even more functionality on those side screens than we've seen on past iterations.

It's one of the more expensive handsets on this list, but it's worth the extra money for such a gorgeous looking phone.

Plus the design is even more impressive when you realise this is the first waterproof Galaxy Edge product. If you want a top of the range phone that looks a little different to every other square slab out there on the market, the Galaxy S7 Edge is probably the choice for you.