Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

AndroidPit | Scott Adam Gordon

While the Note Edge was expensive and had a limited release, part of me has to congratulate Samsung for trying to push some boundaries.

Recombu | Alex Todd

The biggest barrier for the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is that it's one of the most expensive handsets on the market right now, but it's a device that needs to exist whether you think it makes sense or not.

Know Your Mobile | Richard Goodwin

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 was awesome and the Galaxy Note EDGE is essentially the same deal, just with a funky new display. We LOVE this phone, although given its price a lot of people might be better off with its less-eccentric launch partner...

TechnoBuffalo | Brandon Russell

Ultimately, the Note Edge is a neat showcase for Samsung, a device that display's the company's engineering talent. That doesn't mean curved screens will be the future of smartphones. But it's something fun and different, and we give Samsung credit for trying something new.

Wired UK | Dave Oliver

The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge offers little improvement over the already rather superb Galaxy Note 4 but it does have that eye-catching curved alerts panel on the side. It is genuinely useful, though certainly not essential, but if that floats your boat it's well worth a look.

Mobile Choice | Sunetra Chakravarti

The Edge shows the path towards making the phone work harder in a more manageable size and even though first versions aren't the most polished and best looking, Samsung have done a great job with the Note Edge.

phoneArena | Victor H.

Those who want to buy it over the Note 4 have just a single reason, and that is the showy, curved edge. For all else, the Note 4 is a nearly identical sibling of the Note Edge, with largely the same performance power and camera capabilities. And that definitely does not justify the high price of this concept-to-reality phone.

NotebookCheck | Florian Wimmer

However, anyone who has ever wanted an even cooler Galaxy Note 4, and is willing to pay for it, will certainly be able to ignore the shortcomings - particularly since the screen is first-rate and we also liked the casing because it has a plainer design.

Android Authority | Joshua Vergara

The Galaxy Note Edge is unique, but that might not be enough for many.

Engadget | Mat Smith

The Galaxy Note Edge is an experiment, yet it's one that's able to stand on its strengths, despite any reservations you might have about that curved display. In short, you get all the benefits of the Galaxy Note 4, but with a hardware twist to set it apart. Unfortunately, there's that price.

The Verge | Sam Byford

The Galaxy Note Edge is a great phone because the Galaxy Note 4 is a great phone, and the head-turning gimmickry of the curved screen does very little to compromise that fact. None of the phone's exclusive features alone, or even in combination, are likely to be a selling point for most people.

CNET UK | Jessica Dolcourt

Samsung's swooshing Galaxy Note Edge is a triumph of novel design, but its high price tag and minimal extra usability make for a niche appeal.

YourTechExplained | Ben Schoon

For me the edge screen is the deciding factor on this phone. You're either going to absolutely love it, or you'll absolutely hate it. At first I really, really, hated it, but now not so much. Personally, this is not the phone for me, for a handful of reasons.

Phone Scoop | Eric M. Zeman

The hardware is fantastic. It's a well-designed and well-built phone. Its dimensions may make the Note Edge too big for some, but it should appeal to anyone who likes phablets... The main screen is superb, the battery life good, call quality excellent... The curved screen could offer a lot more utility than it does, but it offers enough that I wouldn't brand it a gimmick.

Digital Trends | Malarie Gokey

The Galaxy Note Edge is the perfect phone for multitaskers and social-media addicts who just can't get enough of the latest info.

Register Hardware | Alun Taylor

The Edge's side screen is one of those ideas that makes you wonder why nobody has tried it before. From the shortcuts panel to improved controls for the camera and video player to turning your phone into a bedside clock radio, the side display has a decent range of uses and a shed-load of potential.

Brighthand | Andrew Hayward

Samsung's Galaxy Note Edge puts an interesting, innovative, and sadly inessential new tweak on one of the best large Android phones available today.

TechRadar | John McCann and Gareth Beavis

A superb-looking handset that offers something brand-new, but there's still a way to go for the curved, second screen experience.

SlashGear | Chris Burns

Is that extra bit of display worth the premium over the price of the Note 4? I can't see one convincing reason why it would be. The extra edge is cool - it's certainly a first - but it's not worth an extra $100 over the standard price for the Note 4. If you're looking at getting this generation's best from Samsung, go with the solid nature of the Note 4

V3 | Alastair Stevenson

The Galaxy Note Edge is an innovative and powerful smartphone for those who can afford the hefty upfront cost. It would be a five-star product were it not for the average battery and old software.

The Gadget Show

Galaxy Note Edge offers a unique, if unessential secondary screen that handily works well at times. It's a solid phone, and its software smarts give you plenty of useful options - but it's just incredibly pricey and absolutely massive, which may put off a few users. If this is the future of phones though, Samsung's leading the way.

PC Pro | Jonathan Bray

You have to ask yourself if that Edge display is really worth having. In the final analysis, we'd have to say no; it may be a useful extra, and we welcome any kind of innovation in the smartphone space, but it's far from an essential. We'll be sticking with the Note 4 as our favourite large-screen smartphone.

PC Advisor | Chris Martin

The Galaxy Note Edge is one of the most interesting smartphones around and while the edge screen is genuinely useful at times, it also remains a slight gimmick. The Note Edge is big and expensive so it might be worth waiting for the next generation before taking the plunge.

NDTV Gadgets | Jashmed Avari

The Galaxy Note Edge is undoubtedly one of the coolest-looking phones of its generation, and if that's the only thing that matters to you, then by all means, go ahead and buy it. If not, you can get pretty much all the same benefits and also save a ton of money by going with the woefully one-dimensional though still excellent Galaxy Note 4.

Mobile Syrup | Daniel Bader

The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is a beautifully designed niche, like a hand-carved chair or designer pen. It's expensive and feels it, but the added utility from the edge display is actually put to good use, most of the time. It's a better phone than the Note 4, but it's not a better choice for most people.

Digital Versus | Romain Thuret

As it is, the curved screen is a bit of a gimmick, and the novelty soon wears off. In all other respects, the Note Edge is no different to the Note 4. On the whole though, we're not sure the curved screen is really worth it. And if you're left-handed, you can forget about this phone.

The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is one of the best phablets available, which makes the Note Edge a very solid, well made and powerful device. If you're looking for a smartphone that draws attention and is unique, the Note Edge is a great phone.

Stuff | Andrew Williams

Distinctive but not crazy, the Note Edge is next-gen design that works - with caveats.

Business Insider | Steve Kovach

If you want a great Android phone, I suggest going with the Galaxy Note 4. It's Samsung's best phone and offers a much more consistent experience than the Edge.

What Mobile | Callum Tennent

The added display is not worth the Note Edge's enormous price tag. As cool as the edge looks, it serves little purpose, other than to make this a more expensive Note 4. Call us when the screen wraps all the way around, Samsung.

LAPTOP | Mark Spoonauer

The Galaxy Note Edge's curved display is an exciting innovation with loads of potential, but it will take time to maximize it.

re/code | Bonnie Cha

The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge does a good job of showing the potential benefits of a curved display, but it doesn't do enough to justify the high price.

The Mirror | Jeff Parsons

The difficulty with the Samsung Galaxy Note Edge is that, aside from the curved screen feature, you're better off buying the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. It's a very impressive smartphone, but sadly we can't say the same about the battery life.

Expert Reviews | Katharine Byrne

It's expensive and the curved screen adds nothing to the phone's overall utility, but the Galaxy Note Edge is still a quick and decent phone

TechSpot | Tim Schiesser

Essentially, the Galaxy Note Edge is a Galaxy Note 4 with a gimmick attached to it, reducing the quality of the overall package and sold for a higher price.