Which Smartphone?

[Foreigner]

Having new Surface Pro 4 with Windows OS I'm now considering upgrading my Samsung S5 which is android OS.

Looked at recent reviews which suggest Samsung's S7 Edge as the leader:

Best phone 2016: the 10 best smartphones you can buy | TechRadar

Any opinions on S7 Edge or recommendations?

 

[EestiTiger]

I guess it will come down to your personal preference! Myself I look for:

Size - I like something small. Can't stand these the way smartphones have grown in size!
Tough - Able to take the ocassional knock and maybe drop. I don't like adding bulk to it by adding a case.
Offline Maps - Used to use Nokia exclusively for this reason. Google Maps now has a caching function, but beware it doesn't work for all countries due to licencing. I know there are other options, I go with Nokia's old mapping solution 'Here' which has free offline navigation too.
Camera - A solid camera that is able to take good low-light / night-time photos.
Battery - I would much rather a longer battery life than the latest high-def screen

I am using a Sony Xperia Z5 Compact at the moment. I still miss my nokias, but I am warming to the Sony.

 

[AnnaB]

I have the Samsung S6 Edge and I dont think I would recommend the Edge-phone. The phone itself is great but I see no use of the edge-feature. I have hardly used it at all and I cant get a decent screen protector fitted. It looks awesome, but I dont use it in everyday life.
I used to have the Sony Xperia, but it was such a hassle of getting screen protectors or a case, probably bcause the phones arent a best seller. Everywhere you look its for iPhones or Samsung Galaxy. I guess it might be easier today, getting them through eBay but the fact that I just couldnt walk into a store and get something annoyed me.

I would probably look at the Samsung S7 without the edge if I were in the market for a new phone today.

 

[PLANT]

Nexus 6P
If you can wait for next nexus later in year...... Might be worth the wait!

 

[browski]

One plus 3

 

[kalboy]

I upgraded to a Samsung S7 last month, at the same time did an insurance claim on my S4 and received as far as i can tell a new one, which i gave to my partner. Am contemplating a swapping with her.
The S7 does take a slightly better photo. Missed the IR blaster on the S4 which was great for turning the volume up on TV's in the QF lounge or at the pub.

 

[AnnaB]

Missed the IR blaster on the S4 which was great for turning the volume up on TV's in the QF lounge or at the pub.

Cant you do that with a remote app? Even think there is one built in, but I havent used it. Keeps nagging me for an update though

 

[kalboy]

The S7 does not have the Infra Red Blaster so it won't work, I checked on whirlpool cause i couldn't believe they would get rid of it. bit sad.