Samsung Galaxy Note 7 (N930)

Elegant, water-resistant design ; Top notch camera ; New S Pen functionality

Prone to overheat ; Extremely expensive ; Touchy capacitive buttons

The Galaxy Note 7 took Samsung's best phone to date, the S7 Edge, stretched it to a 5.7-inch curved display and added an S Pen stylus. It has the same top-of-the-line camera and specs, but was meant for big hands with equally big wallets....

A total powerhouse ; Superb screen ; YES USB-C

Highly droppable ; Fingerprint magnet ; Early for iris tech

The Galaxy Note 7 has been recalled and we don't recommend you buy it - which is a shame, because it could have been a great phone

A total powerhouse ; Superb screen ; YES USB-C

Highly droppable ; Fingerprint magnet ; Early for iris tech

Display and HDR potential, design and build quality, software refinement, great camera, S Pen feels natural and adds plenty of useful features that define the phone

Sound quality from those speakers, price point is obviously prohibitive for many, iris scanner of little use given how good the fingerprint scanner is

That the Note 7 is a remarkable phone won't come as a surprise to fans of the series. Time and again, this larger format device has found fame for all the right reasons. For 2016 the Note 7 no longer feels like the freakishly large phone the series...

The Galaxy Note 7 is a beautiful, capable Android phone that showcases Samsung's best in design, battery life, speed and features. The 64GB base model leaves you plenty of space for photos, videos and games.

We just can't trust the hardware, given the ongoing reports of battery fires.

Don't buy the Galaxy Note 7, and return it if you've already bought it.

Packed with cool features ; Super-accurate S Pen ; S7's camera tech

Battery life could be better ; Pricey

The Note 7 is an ideal companion for on-the-move artists and business users, thanks to the brilliant S Pen, enhanced security and some solid, dependable performance. It’s also a great way to kick back and relax with a gorgeous screen that was made for...

The Note 7 at first glance appears to be an expensive upgrade, but this may not bother you if you’re getting it on a contract - which will be possible, unlike with the Note 5. If you’re prepared to pay the money it’s a fantastic upgrade, with...