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\u00a01. iPhone 7 Plus <\/strong><\/h3>\n

Best smartphone 2017,<\/strong> Apple\u2019s dual camera, big screen phone is a winner<\/p>\n\n

Gorgeous water resistant design<\/p>\n

Dual camera<\/p>\n

Iterative design<\/p>\n

Could be too big for some<\/p>\n\n

Here we have the iPhone 7 Plus \u2013 probably the best-looking smartphone around. Some feel its sheer size does make it tricky to hold, but there\u2019s no denying Apple\u2019s beautiful 5.5-incher is a winner. If you\u2019re an iPhone user and you fancy picking up the best smartphone around, this should definitely be your first choice. Apple has chosen to stick with the iPhone 6S design, improving it with rerouted antenna lines and a more integrated camera bump. There are glorious new colours available, and to top it off, the casing is now water resistant.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s inside where the iPhone 7 Plus has received the biggest overhaul \u2013 now packing Apple\u2019s blazing fast A10 Fusion processor. The camera has also received a significant upgrade, now with two 12MP sensors capable of 2x optical zoom. To finish it off, the iPhone 7 Plus comes running iOS 10, Apple\u2019s latest and greatest mobile OS.<\/p>\n

It is expensive, and may be too large for some, so the standard iPhone 7 with a 4.7-inch display is also worth your consideration.<\/p>\n\n\n

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2. The other best smartphone 2017 \u2013 Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge<\/h3>\n
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Curving into the future with impressive specs<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

Premium design<\/p>\n

Best camera<\/p>\n

Fingerprint magnet<\/p>\n

Cartoonish UI<\/p>\n

The Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge is so close to being the best smartphone in the world right now. It boasts the brilliant dual curved display, with the screen bending around on both sides so it looks like no other phone ever made (apart from the S6 Edge last year). Yep, this futuristic smartphone is a looker, and it\u2019ll have your friends begging for a chance to play with it.<\/p>\n

That combined with industry leading power, an amazing display, decent battery life, an excellent camera and amazing performance make it not only the best-looking smartphone, but one of the top two smartphones in the universe. Of course, if you\u2019re not a fan of the curved display, the regular S7 is close to perfection as well.<\/p>\n\n

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3. Best smartphones 2017 Google Pixel XL<\/h3>\n
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The best large smartphone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

Great camera<\/p>\n

Virtual Assistant<\/p>\n

Not water resistant<\/p>\n

Design a little uninspired<\/p>\n

We can\u2019t tell you how close it is between the Google Pixel XL, iPhone 7 Plus and S7 Edge for the title of \u2018best smartphone in the world.\u2019 All three are beautiful, but the sleek design, intuitive UI, and leading ecosystem puts the iPhone 7 just in front. The Google Pixel XL is still an amazing smartphone \u2013 especially if you adore large screens and virtual assistants.<\/p>\n

Whether it\u2019s the excellent camera, the metal-and-glass chassis, the oodles of power involved (from Qualcomm\u2019s newest Snapdragon processor) or just the fact that the software and virtual assistant work in perfect harmony with the hardware, Google\u2019s got a lot right here and this is a brilliant phone. Of course, if you don\u2019t like large screens the 5.0-inch Pixel is also available, which is identical the XL (apart from size).<\/p>\n\n

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4. iPhone SE<\/h3>\n
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The best small smartphone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

Small!<\/p>\n

Great battery life<\/p>\n

Old, boxy design<\/p>\n

16GB storage base model<\/p>\n

Notice how all of these smartphones have 5+ inch screens? What if you have small hands? You can\u2019t reach all four corners of the screen. It\u2019s a problem not many of us face, but the truth is \u2014 some people just prefer smaller phones but don\u2019t want to sacrifice high-end specs. The iPhone SE is for you. With a 4-inch screen and guts which match the iPhone 6S, including the 12MP rear camera, 2GB RAM, Apple Pay, Retina display, and Apple A9 chipset, this thing is a little pocket rocket.<\/p>\n

There are a few drawbacks \u2013 the design isn\u2019t beautifully curvaceous like the iPhone 7 (the SE is based on the iPhone 5), the front-facing camera has fewer megapixels, and the Touch ID fingerprint sensor is older and therefore slower. The best thing about it? Despite its range-topping specs, the iPhone SE is also one of the cheapest smartphones Apple has ever released. What\u2019s not to love?<\/p>\n\n

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5. OnePlus 3T<\/h3>\n
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The best smartphone from an alternative brand<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

Low price for great spec<\/p>\n

Premium build<\/p>\n

Not waterproof<\/p>\n

Getting more and more expensive<\/p>\n

Looking to upset dominance by the big brands is OnePlus, who took the mobile world by storm in 2014 with one goal, to be the flagship killer. It\u2019s fourth smartphone, the OnePlus 3T, has finally achieved that goal. With a slightly more expensive price tag of \u00a3399, you\u2019ll get all the mod-cons of much more expensive handsets, including an HD screen, fingerprint sensor, a decent camera and powerful specs. And, whereas previous OnePlus phones lacked finesse \u2013 the OnePlus 3T as a genuine premium feel and the software is rock solid.<\/p>\n\n

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6. Nexus 6P<\/h3>\n
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The best value smartphone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

All metal design<\/p>\n

Great price<\/p>\n

Still pretty big<\/p>\n

No wireless charger<\/p>\n

The Nexus may have been superseeded by the Google Pixel, but that only makes the highly affordable Nexus 6P a steal. The phone is made by Huawei and includes a 5.7-inch 2K display, 2GB of RAM and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 chipset inside. The battery life is very impressive for a phone this size but sadly there\u2019s no wireless camera. The camera offers a 12MP sensor and there\u2019s a fingerprint sensor on the back for the very first time.<\/p>\n

The design is especially lovely this year with a metal back and a rounder design than before \u2013 but it may prove too big for some.<\/p>\n\n

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7. LG G5<\/h3>\n
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The best smartphone with a removable battery<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

Innovative<\/p>\n

Interesting dual camera<\/p>\n

Not a luxe as rivals<\/p>\n

Accessories are a gimmick<\/p>\n

This phone is aimed at those who want a truly innovative, gadgety smartphone, and while it doesn\u2019t look as special as the Galaxy S7 Edge, it does have a kick-ass unique feature. This phone, you see, has a modular design, letting you add optional attachments (such as a camera grip or high-res audio). It\u2019s also the only flagship smartphone in 2017 which lets you swap the battery. Sure, it doesn\u2019t feel as premium as the Samsung or iPhone, but if you want to make a geeky statement, this is the phone for you.<\/p>\n

With leading specs, an excellent screen and the latest version of Android, this is definitely LG\u2019s best smartphone ever and comes highly recommended.<\/p>\n\n

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8. HTC 10<\/h3>\n
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The best smartphone for music<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

Great battery life and camera<\/p>\n

Amazing sound and software<\/p>\n

Chunky<\/p>\n

Uninspired design<\/p>\n

The HTC 10 is a phone that takes the design heritage, DNA and all the other good bits of last year\u2019s One M9 and, well, does them again, but better. It\u2019s again shown the rest of the competition how to make a premium smartphone, and its camera, battery life and performance is right up there too. HTC has really worked on the criticisms of the previous generation devices, and created their best ever flagship smartphone.<\/p>\n

It would have been nice to see HTC really push the boat out in terms of design, but the minimal tweaks they\u2019ve made to stock Android are amazing, making this one of our favourite smartphones in 2017.<\/p>\n\n

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9. Huawei Mate 9<\/h3>\n
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The best smartphone for battery life<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

Outstanding battery life<\/p>\n

Fingerprint sensor and large display<\/p>\n

Sub-par UI<\/p>\n

Misses the mark on design<\/p>\n

If your budget can\u2019t quite stretch to a snazzy California or South Korean-designed smartphone, you may wish to consider a Chinese brand instead. The Huawei Mate 9 is the best smartphone to hail from the People\u2019s Republic. It has a great 5.9-inch display, and brilliant battery life thanks to the large 4,000 mAh unit. It\u2019s not without its flaws though, the Emotion UI isn\u2019t great (although, has been improved over previous generations), and the design just isn\u2019t as sleek as its rivals.<\/p>\n\n

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10. Sony Z5 Premium<\/h3>\n
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The best smartphone for 4K<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

Detailed camera<\/p>\n

Waterproof<\/p>\n

Battery life is bad<\/p>\n

Sometimes overheats<\/p>\n

Sony has just made the world\u2019s first ever 4K smartphone, but we\u2019re not exactly sure if it\u2019s necessary yet. It\u2019s a huge 5.5-inch screen with a huge 806 pixels-per-inch as well so is perfect for any phablet lovers out there. There\u2019s a new fingerprint sensor running along the side of the phone that works perfectly and then there\u2019s a great 23MP camera on the back of the phone.<\/p>\n

The battery life may not be perfect, but this is one of the best phones if you love to have the newest tech first.<\/p>\n\n

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11. Motorola Moto X Force<\/h3>\n
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The best durable smartphone<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n

Unbreakable screen<\/p>\n

Close to stock Android<\/p>\n

Noticeably plastic screen<\/p>\n

Poor speaker<\/p>\n

The Moto X Force is a refreshing phone \u2013 rather than trying to be elegant and premium \u2013 it\u2019s durable and will survive a beating. That\u2019s mainly down to the screen, which features a thick, toughened outer layer which won\u2019t break \u2013 not matter how hard you try. The casing is also pretty rugged, our favourite finish being the \u2018Ballistic Nylon\u2019 back. The specs are pretty powerful, and the battery life is also impressive.<\/p>\n

Android is left close to stock which is also good news. It\u2019s not as cutting edge as Samsung\u2019s or Apple\u2019s latest efforts, but it\u2019s a great all-rounder.<\/p>\n

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