10 Best Smartphones in 2017

As the wonderful year draws to an end, let's take a look at some hit smartphones which spiced up the year 2017 as we get set for 2018.

1. Apple iPhone X

Just when we thought we've seen it all from Apple, they decided to blow our minds out as they released the first unique iPhone design we've seen since the original iPhone launched 10 years ago.

With a large 5.8" front display and no home button, the iPhone X has the highest price mass with a starting price of $999 for 64GB and $1,149 for 256GB.

One special feature is the advanced facial recognition to unlock and use Apple Pay, which performs reliably and far exceeds the functionality of Samsung's iris scanning technology.

Additionally, iPhone added wireless charging too so you can conveniently charge it by simply setting it down on a wireless charging device.

Being the most advanced iPhone to date, the iPhone X actually dares you to change your ways.

2. Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Before the launch of iPhone X, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was in the top spot of the most advanced smartphone on the market for a couple of months.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 houses a whopping 6GB RAM, being the fastest Qualcomm mobile processor, advanced S Pen functionality, dual rear camera with OIS and the ability to add inexpensive microSD cards.

Samsung also offers wireless and fast charging, IP68 dust and water resistance, a USB Type-C standard port and a traditional 3.5mm headset jack.

3. Huawei Mate 10 Pro

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro offers an extremely capable Huawei Kirin 970 processor, dual rear camera, 8-megapixel front-facing camera and a massive 4,000mAh battery.

Mate 10 Pro also has the capability to connect via the USB Type-C port to a monitor, keyboard and mouse for a nearly full desktop experience. The Galaxy Note 8 can do this through the DeX device, but the Mate 10 Pro doesn't even need a separate device to perform this function.

The phone runs on an Android 8.0 Oreo with EMUI 8, 4/6 GB RAM, 64/128 GB internal storage.

Surely, the Huawei Mate 10 Pro is still one of the best smartphones in 2017

4.Google Pixel 2 XL and Pixel 2

The Google Pixel 2 XL and Pixel 2 appear to be compelling smartphones with the highest DxOMark ratings to date.

Powered by an Android 8.0 Oreo, the Google Pixel 2 XL has a large 6" 18"9 display, Snapdragon 835 processor, 4GB of RAM with 64GB and 128GB integrated storage.

The device has an IP67 dust and water resistance, a 3520mAh battery and single rear 12megapixel camera.

The smaller Pixel 2 starts at $649 while the Pixel 2 XL starts at $849 for the 64GB model.

5. Samsung Galaxy S8/S8 Plus

The Galaxy S8 Plus is a big phone that manages to make a 6.2" screen look graceful. It has every hardware and software advantage including long battery life.

Galaxy S8 Plus comes with a 3,500mAh battery instead of 3,000mAh and also a higher price. You get to enjoy exciting features like a vast, crystal-clear display, superspeedy processor and a camera that takes great shots in bright daylight and low light.

As with the Google Pixel XL, the S8 Plus is simply a larger option for people who like big phones.

6. Apple iPhone 8/8 Plus

One thing about the iPhone 8/8 Plus is that they have fast charging support so they can gain up to 50% battery in 30 minutes. How cool is that?

The iPhone 8 is priced at $699 and $849 while the iPhone 8 Plus is priced at $749 and $949.

7. LG V30

Being a phone for content creators, the LG V30 is clearly the best V series phone LG has released in years.

The V30 feels wonderful in the hands and looks rather stunning in silver. Loaded with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 4GB RAM size and internal storage of 64GB.

LG V30 offers an IP68 dust and water resistant rating with two cameras at the back; one 16 megapixel and the other 13 megapixels for a wide angle experience.

8. OnePlus 5T

About six months after the release of the OnePlus 5, we saw the launch of the OnePlus 5T with a larger 18:9 aspect ratio display and improvements that make it a very compelling smartphone.

The price, $499 and $559, are a major factor in considering this phone when there are flagships from $950 to more than $1000.

Specularly, the OnePlus 5T has a unibody aluminium shell with a comfortable form factor and high-quality construction.

9. Essential Phone

The Essential Phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 process, has a 5.71 inch 19:10 LCD with barely any bezels and a unique top notch, Android 7.1.2 OS (Oreo is coming soon), 4GB RAM, 128GB internal storage, dual rear cameras, and large 3040 mAh battery.

10. HTC U11

The HTC U11 ticks the boxes that matter with its gorgeous front and back, water-resistant abilities and its big screen.

HTC U11 is blazing fast and has a minimal HTC Sense software experience which is quite similar to a Google Pixel.

The phone has a 5.5"high-resolution LCD display, Snapdragon 835, IP67 dust and water resistant rating and a rear 12-megapixel camera.

It is available for $649, although there are regular coupons available so you should be able to pick it up for just $599. That is a great deal for a high-end smartphone.