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The 10 Best Smartphones in 2017

The advancement in technology has led to high competition in the mobile market. Exceptional brands are released each month having gone through a series of enhancements from the preceding models. Everyone in the new era would like to have a smartphone that has unique features such as good storage capacity, high camera resolution, and the size in inches. If you are looking for the current smartphones in the market, then you are in the right place. We have highlighted a list of ten best smartphones in 2017.

1. Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
Samsung is one of the top brands that are well known for coming up with unique versions of the Samsung series. Although they have produced great brands in the past, Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus is really awesome. 

You will enjoy scrolling various apps in the phone as it feels delightful on your hand. It might have a skyrocketing price but offers novel features you have ever admired on an Android phone.

Features
1.9 GHz octa-core Samsung Exynos 8895 processor, 64 GB internal storage, 4GB RAM, 6.20-inch touchscreen and 1440 pixels by 2960 pixels. It comes with 12 megapixels rear camera and 8MP front camera for selfies. It is powered by a 3500 mAh removable battery and runs on Android 7.0 OS.

2. Apple iPhone 7 Plus
The Apple iPhone 7 Plus is one of the most luxurious smartphones available today with incredible properties. You will be intrigued by the unique improvements such as water resistance, high camera resolution, faster processor and a larger capacity battery. 

If you are a fan of music, iPhone 7 plus comes with stereo speakers that deliver good quality audio. IPhone 7 is also great although it will differ slightly in terms of features and prices compared to the iPhone 7 plus.

Features
5.50-inch touchscreen display, 32 GB internal storage, 3GB RAM, and has 1080 pixels by 1920 pixels resolution. It also comes with 12 MP rear camera and a 7MP front camera for selfies. It is powered by a 2900 mAh on- removable battery and runs on iOS 10 operating system.

3. Moto Z Force Droid
The Motorola Company is featured as one of the reputable brands in the market as they have incorporated new features in their latest version, Moto Z Force Droid. 

It has impressive features such as a large storage capacity with high camera resolution. It comes with a shatterproof display, one of the rare properties you will find in the Android models.

Features
5.5-inch touchscreen, shatterproof display, 2.2 GHz quad-core processor, 4GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage, 1440 by 2560 pixels resolution and runs on Android version 6.0.1. It also comes with 21 megapixels rear camera and 5 megapixels front camera.


 4. Google Pixel XL
The Google Pixel XL has remarkable qualities incorporating the latest mobile trends. It comes with modest features and you will be receiving frequent updates from Google. 

It is a brand that has received much reputation ever since it was launched. It has a powerful rear camera for taking beautiful photos and a front camera for perfect selfies.


Features
5.5-inch touchscreen display, 1.6 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor, 4GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage and a resolution of 14440 by 2560 pixels. It comes with 12.3 MP rear camera and 8MP front camera for selfies.


5. Sony Xperia XZ Premium
The Xperia XZ comes with a 4K screen that delivers an impressive performance. It is vivid that Sony is back with a reinvigorated technology that has incorporated the HDR compatibility. 

If you enjoy watching videos and listening to music, you will enjoy the 4K screen performance of the Sony Xperia XZ Premium. The camera is fully capable of taking exceptional photos. You will probably love this phone if you are a Sony fan.

Features
5.5-inch screen display, Android Nougat OS, Snapdragon 835 CPU, 4GB RAM, 64 GB RAM, 3230 mAh battery capacity and a resolution of 3840 by 2160 pixels. It also comes with 19 MP rear camera and 13 MP front camera, perfect for selfies.

6. OnePlus 5
OnePlus 5 runs on the Android operating system and offers a top dog performance with its dual-lens camera. It is one of the most affordable mobile devices that offers a great experience to most Android users. 

OnePlus 5 has a high random access memory that speeds up the background processes in your device. You can always store several videos and music with the ample internal storage it offers.

Features
5.5-inch touchscreen display, Android 7.1 Nougat, 6GB/8GB RAM, 64GB / 128GB internal storage and a resolution of 1080 by 1920. It runs on 3300 mAh battery with a Snapdragon 825 CPU. It also comes with 20MP + 16MP rear camera and 16 MP front camera.


7. Huawei Mate 9
Although most of the Huawei phones are rarely sold in the United States, you can still find better deals at Amazon and other popular online retailers. Huawei Mate 9 offers the best experience in the Huawei series. 

If you value a large capacity for storing your music and videos, the Huawei Mate 9 will be your favorite. It also comes with a long battery life and allows you to take high-quality photos.

Features
64 GB internal storage, 4GB RAM, 1.8 GHz Octa-core Kirin 960 processor, Android 7.0, 4000mAh battery, 5.9-inch touchscreen display and a resolution of 1920 by 1080 pixels. It also comes with a 20 MP rear camera and 8MP front camera.


8. Blackberry KEYone
The Blackberry is a top notch brand that has always been admired because of its high security. The Blackberry Keyone has great features and it is a solid device that comes at an affordable price. 

Its elegant design and soft keypad make it convenient and straightforward to use. It is a very capable device that offers an excellent camera resolution for capturing beautiful moments.


Features
4.5-inch display, 3505 mAh battery, 3GB RAM, 2GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and an inbuilt fingerprint sensor. It has a 12-megapixel rear camera with a resolution of 1620 by 1080 pixels.



9. HTC U ULTRA
The new HTC U Ultra has a fantastic design and incorporates a few upgrades from its previous versions. It has dual stereo speakers that deliver an incredible audio experience with an outstanding USonic headset. 

The addition of a secondary screen on the top of the phone is one of the most notable upgrades with the new Sense Al feature. It allows your Android to automatically take action on your behalf after learning your usage habits.

Features
5.7-inch quad-HD display, AL software, Android 7 OS, up to 256 GB internal storage, secondary 2-inch display and included USB-C headphones. It also comes with 12 MP rear camera and 1.8 front cameras.


10. Lenovo P2
If you have been searching for a high-spec budget smartphone, Lenovo P2 is the right choice for you. It comes with everything you would expect to find in a mid-range phone. 

The battery life of Lenovo P2 is the real standout feature since a single full charge can take you up to two days. It is an unheard feat in most of the smartphone markets today.

Features
5.5-inch touchscreen display, 1080 by 1920 pixels resolution, Android 7 OS, Octa-core Snapdragon 625, 4GB RAM, 32 GB internal storage and weighs 177 grams. It comes with a 13 MP rear camera and a 5MP front camera for selfies.






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