The list of 20 smart phones strongest and fastest in the world to the borders of the day
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The last time we updated this list,the Google Pixel took the top spot away
from the iPhone 7.
This month, we still consider the Pixel a superior phone
and we've added a surprise newcomer,
which you'll find in 11th place.
To make way for the newcomer,
it was time to take off the BlackBerry Passport.
It's still a great, unique phone,
but after three years on the market, it was time to let it go.
Here's our list of the best smartphones you can buy.
Note: Prices may vary depending on the retailer.
20. BlackBerry Classic
Price: $319
19. BlackBerry Priv
This could be a great device for those who want a physical keyboard but still want access to Google's apps and services that aren't available on other BlackBerry devices.
Price: $380
Read the BlackBerry Priv review »
18. Moto G4
We reviewed the G4 Plus, which has a 16-megapixel camera, compared with the 13-megapixel shooter on the regular G4, and found that it's the best cheap smartphone you can buy. The G4 Plus also comes with a fingerprint sensor, while the other models don't.
Price: $150 to $250
Check out the three Moto G4 smartphones »
Check out the Moto G4 Plus review »
17. LG G5
The removable bottom can also be exchanged with "modules" that offer new functions, like a camera grip with a zoom dial and a shutter button for better control. However, only a few modules have been released, and they haven't been a great selling point.
The G5 also has a dual-lens camera, one of which is an ultra-wide-angle lens that gives pictures a fish-eye effect. It's cool, but you wouldn't want to capture all your memories with it.
The LG G6 is expected to be released during Mobile World Congress this month, so you might want to wait if you're considering the G5.
Price: $498
Check out pictures of the LG G5 »
16. Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Price: $588
Read the Galaxy Note 5 review »
15. ZTE Axon 7
Why does it deserve a spot on this list? Because it offers the same — if not better — specs as the top Android players here, and it'll cost you $250 less than the big-name brands like Samsung, LG, or HTC.
That means if you don't like the Nexus devices and don't want to pay top dollar for a Galaxy S7 or HTC 10, the ZTE Axon 7 might just be the phone for you.
Price: $400
Check out our hands-on with the ZTE Axon 7 for more details »
14. LG V20
It also has great specs and a good camera, and it's incredibly light for its size. It'll also appeal to Android diehards holding on to legacy Android features like a removable battery and expandable microSD storage.
Unfortunately, those legacy Android features mean LG had to compromise on the overall build quality of the V20, which doesn't match the premium flagship league it's in.
Price: $560
Read the LG V20 review »
13. HTC 10
Price: $600
Read the HTC 10 review »
12. Moto Z
The Moto Z also supports different modules that can attach to the back of the phone to give it new and better functionality. For example, you can attach a speaker module for better sound, or a projector module to project videos on a nearby wall.
The Moto Z should work with most carriers. The Moto Z Force model is a Verizon exclusive that's currently available for a pricey $720.
Compared with the regular Z model, it has an extra strong screen that Motorola claims is shatterproof, as well as a larger battery.
Price: $408 to $720. Depends on exclusive Verizon "Droid" models.
Check out our review of the regular Moto Z »
11. Huawei Mate 9
It's also one of the fastest Android phones you can buy at the moment, and Huawei's own layer of software that runs on top of Android largely maintains the pure Android look that we prefer.
The Mate 9 features a dual camera that helps create depth-of-field effects — blurry backgrounds — otherwise known as "bokeh," which the iPhone 7 Plus also has.
It's not water-resistant like Samsung's Galaxy S7 or Apple's iPhone 7, but for $600, Huawei's Mate 9 makes a strong case for a place in your pocket.
Price: $600
Read the Huawei Mate 9 review »
10. OnePlus 3T
The good news is that OnePlus 3 owners need not feel left out, as the OnePlus 3T isn't much of an upgrade.
The changes include a slightly faster processor (Snapdragon 820 versus the 821), a slightly larger battery, a 16-megapixel front camera (versus 8-megapixel), better stabilization for video, and a darker color option.
However, the new front camera with more megapixels seems to do the opposite of what it was intended by taking blurrier selfies than its predecessor's 8-megapixel front camera.
Price: $440
Read the OnePlus 3T review »
9. iPhone SE
The iPhone SE, with its 4-inch screen, is the best small-form smartphone you can buy at the moment. You get all the best apps, ecosystem, support, and the same performance as the iPhone 6S for a relatively low $400 price tag.
It also comes with Apple Pay, among other premium features like Live Photos and a fingerprint sensor — not to mention great battery life.
Price: $399
Read the iPhone SE review »
8. iPhone 6S
In addition to getting beautiful hardware, iPhone owners are guaranteed to always get the best apps first from third-party developers and reliable software updates with the latest and greatest features from Apple.
Price: $502
Read the iPhone 6S/6S Plus review »
7. iPhone 6S Plus
Fine, you don't get all of the latest features that the iPhone 7 Plus has, like water resistance or that fancy dual-lens camera, but the iPhone 6S Plus is no slouch. It runs on the powerful A9 chip and has features like 3D Touch, which can detect how hard you press on the screen and open up a new layer of controls for your apps.
It also has an incredibly fast fingerprint sensor, as well as Live Photos, which let you capture a three-second video with audio when you press the shutter button.
Price: $650
Read the iPhone 6S/6S Plus review »
6. Samsung Galaxy S7
You also get Samsung Pay, which works with almost any payment terminal in any store — something the iPhone's Apple Pay can't do. (Note: This is not the same phone as the Galaxy Note 7, which was recalled after reports that the batteries exploded.)
You can get it pretty cheaply this month, but Samsung is expected to release the Galaxy S8 soon, with rumors pointing to a March launch date.
Price: $490
Read the Galaxy S7 review »
5. Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Its wraparound display also boosts the S7's design to absolutely gorgeous.
You can get it pretty cheaply this month, but Samsung is expected to release the Galaxy S8 soon, with rumors pointing to a March launch date.
Price: $585
Check out the Galaxy S7 review »
4. iPhone 7
It also works amazingly well with other Apple products, too, like Apple's new wireless earphones, called AirPods.
The hardware also got a few improvements over the iPhone 6S, like water resistance, a camera that performs better in low light, a more powerful processor, and even redesigned antenna bands.
Price: $650
Check out the iPhone 7 review »
3. iPhone 7 Plus
It lets you take pictures with a professional-looking "bokeh" effect, in which the background is blurry in contrast to the subject. The second lens is also a telephoto lens that achieves 2x optical zoom, which means it zooms into subjects without sacrificing picture quality like digital zoom does on most smartphone cameras.
Price: $769
Read the iPhone 7 review »
2. Google Pixel XL
What you get is a sleek-looking aluminum phone with a stylish glass panel on the back that cleverly offers grip for your index finger. The Pixel XL's camera holds its own against the iPhone 7 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S7, too, and its HDR mode adjusts your photos to look amazing.
Google's Pixel XL, the larger model with a 5.5-inch screen, shares the same specs as its smaller sibling, the Pixel. Yet the XL doesn't offer more features that help justify its higher price tag like the iPhone 7 Plus does — it's just a larger Pixel,
Price: $769
Check out the Pixel review »
1. Google Pixel
It's also a superior phone overall to our previous top pick, the iPhone 7 Plus. It has a better screen, is lighter, and has useful features like fast charging.
The Pixel runs on the powerful and power-efficient Snapdragon 821 and 4 GB of RAM, and it has an excellent 12.3-megapixel camera that holds its own against the iPhone 7 Plus and Samsung Galaxy S7.
Price: $649
Read the Pixel review »
WAIT FOR IT: Samsung Galaxy S8
It's also said to come with Samsung's own virtual assistant, in the same vein as Siri or Google Assistant. We could also see dual-lens cameras on the Galaxy S8 devices.
Check out what the rumor mill is saying about the Galaxy S8 »
WAIT FOR IT: LG G6
The G6 appears to have a more premium unibody design and a body made of glass, or even a similar glossy material Apple used for the jet-black iPhone 7.
Also visible in the photo is a dual-lens camera, as we've seen on the LG G5 and V20, which was essentially an ultra-wide-angle lens that gave photos a fish-eye effect. We hope LG doesn't go the same route with the G6's dual-lens camera, as we'd rather see a lens that helps give photos a professional-style depth of field.
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