Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

Edge-to-edge displays are shaping up to be a huge smartphone trend – but how alluring can luxury builds be if you need to stuff them in a protective case? We wish that smartphone makers would prioritize good-looking phones that can also stand up to everyday use.

The nearly bezel-free LG G6​ is going to have its most direct rival in the upcoming Galaxy S8. But until that announcement comes, we can see how the G6 compares to Samsung's latest (for now) flagship, the Galaxy S7 edge​.

Eyeing the iPhone 7 Plus, but can't seem to pull the trigger? Here are some alternatives to consider. These are ​all top-shelf phablets with smooth performance, excellent cameras and bloat-free operating systems.

​If you’ve tried to snag a Google Pixel XL lately, you’re probably a bit frustrated: Both the Google Store and Verizon have sold out of the popular phablet. What’s a fan of big, high-end smartphones to do? Here are a few of the best alternatives.

Through the years, HTC has faded from the mainstream smartphone spotlight: to the point where its 2017 flagship was introduced via press release, and will be sold online-only. Let's see how that phone, the HTC U Ultra​, sizes up next to the nearly-year-old Samsung Galaxy S7 edge​.

Smartphones aren’t cheap, but if you’re looking for a holiday gift that toes the line between exciting and practical, they could be the answer. Read on for New Atlas’ take on the best smartphones of 2016.

We've already compared the first Google-made phablet with its closest predecessor (Nexus 6P) and its Apple adversary (iPhone 7 Plus). How does Pixel XL measure up against its most formidable Android challenger, the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge?

How does the latest and greatest iPhone match up against the most analogous flagship from its biggest Android competitor? Let's weigh the iPhone 7 Plus against the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge, one spec at a time.

Both the Galaxy Note 7 and S7 edge tidily package all of Samsung's high-end advantages. Their biggest difference can be ascertained at first glance: the Note 7 is a full-on phablet with a big screen and nimble stylus. The sans-stylus S7 edge is just a notch below the Note in size and adaptability.

The Moto Z​ is one of the boldest phones we've seen in a long time. It's a simpler, more elegant kind of modularity – with optional plates snapping magnetically onto its back. Let's see how it compares to the Samsung Galaxy S7 edge​.

HTC's and Samsung's 2016 flagships are the top Smartphone of the Year candidates so far. Read on for our hands-on comparison of the HTC 10​ vs. Samsung Galaxy S7​ (which also includes the larger Galaxy S7 edge).

The Galaxy S7 and S7 edge get so many things right that it's easy to sing their praises. We'll do our best to keep things interesting, despite our lack of criticism about these two near-perfect flagships.