Best Smartphones 2017: Top Reviews & Buyer’s Guide

Are you looking for the best smartphone for 2017? Top 10 Beasts has listed down the top smartphones this year. Smartphones are a necessity and  we have all the features and options for you to help you decide on what’s the best smartphone for you.

Top 10 Beasts: Best Smartphones 2017

The Top 10 Beasts Buyer’s guide will cover everything you need to know before you purchase. Here are all the specifications in helping you decide on the best smartphone.

Best Smartphones 2017: Top Reviews & Buyer’s Guide

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Samsung S8 – Stunning Infinite Display

The revolutionary design of the Galaxy S8 and S8+ begins from the inside out. We rethought every part of the phone’s layout to break through the confines of the smartphone screen. So all you see is pure content and virtually no bezel. It’s the biggest, most immersive screen on a Galaxy smartphone of this size.

Pros Cons
Full metallic build
Bixby voice enabled
Dual sim cards
Dust & waterproof
No FM support
Non-removable battery
Only 3000 mAh

Key Features
* Camera Pixels: 12MP
* Screen Size: 5.8 Quad HD
* RAM: 4GB

2.

 

iPhone 7 Plus – This Is 7

iPhone 7 dramatically improves the most important aspects of the iPhone experience. It introduces advanced new camera systems. The best performance and battery life ever in an iPhone. Immersive stereo speakers. The brightest, most colorful iPhone display.

Pros Cons
Water & dust resistant
Dual zoom cameras
Dual speakers
Low resolution for screen
No headphone jack
Black model scratches easy

Key Features
* Camera Pixels: 12MP
* Screen Size: 5.5 HD
* RAM: 3GB

3.

 

Lenovo K8 Note – The Ultimate Note

The Lenovo K8 Note is the most power #KillerNote ever! Experience a new level of performance with a 10-core processor plus up to 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. K8 Note comes with 2 parallel rear cameras with 13MP and 5MP depth sensors to capture DSLR-like depth of field effect. Take amazing selfies with high resolution 13MP front camera with party flash.

Pros Cons
Large screen
CPU has 10 cores
Dual sim support
Dual primary camera
No backlit on navigation buttons
Headphones not included
Non-removable battery
No type C USB slot

Key Features
* Camera Pixels: 13 MP
* Screen Size: 5.5 Full HD
* RAM: 4GB

4.

 

Google Pixel – Pixel Perfect

The first phone with the Google Assistant built in. Know when local places close, if it’s still going to rain on Saturday, and if your favorite team won last night. Unlimited storage for all your photos and videos. Say goodbye to those “storage is full” notifications.

Pros Cons
Good camera
Unlimited cloud storage
Fast charging
Dull design
Mediocre speaker
No wireless charging

Key Features
* Camera Pixels: 12.3MP
* Screen Size: 5.0
* RAM: 4GB

5.

 

HTC U11 – Squeeze For The Brilliant U

Introducing Edge Sense, ushering in a new age of phone interactions. They are a pioneering company, and just like you, they are always trying, always searching, always learning. They wanted to go beyond the touch screen so we created an entirely new and intuitive way to interact with the phone – Edge Sense. A simple squeeze unlocks a whole new world.

Pros Cons
Has squeeze sensor
Good camera
Water resistant
 No headphone jack
Poor battery life

Key Features
* Camera Pixels: 12MP
* Screen Size: 5.5 Quad HD
* RAM: 4GB

6.

 

Sony Xperia XZ Premium – Everything’s Wow

For the first time in a smartphone, the Xperia XZ Premium has a 4K HDR display – featuring the same technology used in Sony´s BRAVIA® TVs. It lets you watch the latest 4K HDR content, for a unique viewing experience with astonishing colour, clarity and contrast.

Pros Cons
4K display
Good camera
Smart battery technology
Heavy
Expensive

Key Features
* Camera Pixels: 19MP
* Screen Size: 5.5 HDR
* RAM: 4GB

7.

 

Huawei GR5 – For The Fun Seeker

An elegant and strong aluminum magnesium alloy body molded into a classic frame presents the device not only in a beautiful light but displays the exacting, state-of-the art craftsmanship it took to construct the device. A HUAWEI GR5 in your hand will always be the iconic fashion statement.

Pros Cons
Great battery life
Good microphone sound
No wireless charging
Non-removable battery

Key Features
* Camera Pixels: 13MP
* Screen Size: 5.5 FHD
* RAM: 3GB

8.

 

LG G6 – Seamless Design With Refined Build

The surprisingly large FullVision display into a sleek device provides more room for text, browsing, and wider view when playing games. The 18:9 aspect ratio and QHD Plus resolution also allow superior picture quality for a more engaging viewing experience.

Pros Cons
Fast performance
Wireless charging
Water resistant
Back prone to scratches
Wireless charging only in the US

Key Features
* Camera Pixels: 13MP
* Screen Size: 5.7 Quad HD
* RAM: 4GB

9.

 

Motorola Moto C Plus – Style & Speed

Capture those can’t-miss moments—even when it’s dark. The 2MP front camera comes with its own light for pixel-perfect selfies. The 8MP rear camera with LED flash keeps images clear from sunrise to sunset and beyond.

Pros Cons
Very good image quality
Fast processor
Limited sensors
Not for heavy users

Key Features
* Camera Pixels: 8MP
* Screen Size: 5.0 HD GFM
* RAM: 2GB

10.

 

Nokia 6 – Designed For Perfection

Nokia 6 continues in the footsteps of our design heritage: it has a striking clean look, a smooth metal exterior and precise details – and five colors to choose from, including a limited edition glossy Arte Black. The body of Nokia 6 is crafted with integrity from seamless precision-milled aluminum, taking 55 minutes to machine from a solid block of metal. Together with the sculpted Corning® Gorilla® Glass, it’s made with materials that can take on life as you know it.

Pros Cons
Excellent build
Good sensors
Good for multi-tasking
Mediocre image quality
Expensive

Key Features
* Camera Pixels: 16MP PDAF
* Screen Size: 5.5 IPS LCD
* RAM: 4GB

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