It is March 2019, and Samsung has just celebrated a decade of the ‘S’ series with a technical tour de force. The Galaxy S10 is the first phone to feature the ‘Infinity-O’ display, using a high-precision laser to cut a ‘hole-punch’ for the camera directly into the screen, avoiding the need for a notc…
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Samsung Galaxy S9
Welcome to March 2018, and Samsung has decided to ‘Reimagine’ the camera. The Galaxy S9 is a refined, technically sophisticated evolution of the bezel-less design, fixing the ergonomic gripes of the S8 by moving the fingerprint sensor to a more sensible location below the camera. At 163g, it is a sl…
Samsung Galaxy S8
It is April 2017, and Samsung has just deleted the bezels. The Galaxy S8 is a breathtaking technical departure that has redefined what a smartphone should look like. By removing the physical Home button and moving the fingerprint sensor to the back, Samsung has created the ‘Infinity Display’, a 5.8-…
Samsung S8+
Released alongside its smaller sibling in April 2017, the Galaxy S8+ is the definitive ‘Phablet’ for the bezel-less generation. It takes the revolutionary Infinity Display concept and scales it up to a massive 6.2 inches, yet because of the ultra-narrow aspect ratio, it remains surprisingly usable i…
Samsung Galaxy S7
It is March 2016, and Samsung has delivered the most balanced and technically complete smartphone on the market. The Galaxy S7 is the refined sibling of the S7 Edge, built for the user who wants world-class power without the curved-screen ergonomics. At 152g, it is a dense, premium combination of gl…
Samsung S7 Edge
It is March 2016, and Samsung has reached the pinnacle of its craft. The Galaxy S7 Edge is the refinement of everything that made the S6 Edge beautiful, while technically correcting every single one of its flaws. It is a 157g masterpiece of curved glass and metal that features a larger 5.5-inch scre…
Samsung Note 5
It is August 2015, and Samsung has completed its technical metamorphosis. The Galaxy Note 5 has arrived, shedding the faux-leather and plastic of the past for a stunning ‘glass and metal’ unibody that mirrors the design language of the S6. At 171g, it is thinner and more compact than the Note 4, fea…
Samsung Galaxy S6
It is April 2015, and Samsung has completely reinvented itself. The Galaxy S6 is the ‘Project Zero’ reboot, ditching the plastic and removable batteries of the past for a stunning ‘glass and metal’ unibody. It features a solid aerospace-grade aluminium frame and Gorilla Glass 4 on both sides, creati…
Samsung S6 Edge
It is April 2015, and Samsung has just shattered the smartphone design mould with the Galaxy S6 Edge. This isn’t just a phone; it’s a technical statement that has reclaimed Samsung’s status as a design leader. The headline feature is the world’s first dual-curved display, where the glass literally w…
Samsung Galaxy S5
It is April 2014, and Samsung has decided to lean into utility rather than just pure luxury. The Galaxy S5 has arrived in the UK as the ‘pragmatic’ flagship, a 145g device that prioritises features you can actually use over the flashy metal of its rivals. It’s still an all-plastic affair, but the sl…