What are the best high-end Android phones?

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Best high-end Android phones	Price	OS	Display Size
90 Google Pixel 2	$649	Android	5.0''+
84 LG V30	$829.99	Android	6.0''+
-- OnePlus 5T	$499.00	Android	6.01"
-- Razer Phone	$699	Android	5.6''+
58 HTC 10	$699.00	Android	5.0''+

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LG V30

Top Pro

The camera is capable of capturing excellent images, especially in low-light conditions

The 16MP primary camera offers an impressive f/1.6 aperture that on paper and somewhat in reality puts this phone's camera above most of the competition for pictures in low-lighting conditions. However, it does not provide the best results in low-light conditions, that title belongs to the S8 and Pixel phones. Where V30's camera truly shines though, is providing the correct balance for lighting and contrast for dim shots, like for example taking pictures at dusk. See More

Top Con

Some bloatware is loaded out of the box

The V30 comes with some pre-installed LG apps such as G Health, an FM radio application, QuickMemo+, and some other small additions. See More

Specs

OS:Android

Display Size:6.0''+

Top Pro

Offers excellent music listening experience

The V30 comes with a great QuadDAC connected to its 3.5mm headphone jack and with some clever software to bring the most out of it. Most of the time the built-in software intelligently deciphers the kind of headphones you are using in order to deliver the best sound possible to you, but if you want to, you can manually configure the sound settings in the software yourself as well. See More

Top Con

One of the most expensive Android smartphones on the market

At $829 it's one of the most expensive Android flagships on the market. See More

Top Pro

Great for watching videos or looking at pictures

The V30 has a gorgeous 6-inch OLED with a 1440p resolution. It displays rich, lifelike colours and the overall contrast offers a great degree of depth to the images displayed on the screen. See More

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Excellent performance

The 4GB of RAM paired with the Snapdragon 835 offer an excellent performance. There's virtually zero lag when switching apps or when playing games or doing any other heavy activities. See More

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Battery life can easily go for more than a day on a single charge with heavy use

The 3300mAh battery performs excellently. Watching a 90-minute HD movie only makes the battery drop to 87% (other smartphones drop by at least 20%). By the end a typical day you can expect the phone to have 40%-50% battery left. See More

Top Pro

Phablet-sized display while still being small enough to be comfortable to use

LG have managed to increase the size of the screen by half an inch compared to the V20 without changing the overall size of the phone. They managed to do this by decreasing the size of the margins like so many other flagships nowadays. See More

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OnePlus 5T

Top Pro

Flagship-level performance with a little over half the price of a flagship

Despite being cheaper than other flagship phones, its raw performance power is on par or even better than its competitors. It can run multiple background tasks and even the most demanding games and apps without any stutter, due to its Snapdragon 835 chipset and Adreno 540 GPU — the most powerful GPU currently available for Android devices. It also has one of the highest RAM for mobile devices: the 64GB version has 6GB of RAM while the 128GB versions sports 8GB of RAM. It is highly unlikely that you will run into problems like application instability, stuttering, or crashing, due to insufficient specs. See More

Top Con

No way to increase storage size

Doesn't have a microSD slot and, therefore, no way to increase storage size. See More

CourageousUgallu's Experience

Hands down the best device out there See More

Specs

OS:Android

Display Size:6.01"

Size:156,1 mm × 75 mm × 7,3 mm

Display Resolution:1080 x 2160

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Top Pro

The screen offers lifelike and colorful images

The biggest change from the OnePlus 5 (and even earlier OnePlus models) is the screen. The 5T boasts a large 6.01-inch FullHD AMOLED display with a 18:9 aspect ratio that follows the trend of newer smartphones with elongated screens. Even though it has a 1080x2160 resolution and 401ppi pixel density, it does not mean that the screen on the OnePlus 5T is poor, quite the contrary. The AMOLED panel offers bright and lifelike colors even though images are not as sharp as some other competitors. See More

Top Con

The screen resolution is a little low compared to other premium smartphones

It only has a Full HD display, which is below what other premium phones already offer. See More

Yanis's Experience

Fan since V3 ! See More

Top Pro

The battery can last up to two days with a single charge

The built-in 3,300 mAh battery can keep the phone alive throughout the day, with moderate usage. If you are a light user, the phone can even last for two days. See More

Top Con

Phablet

156.1x75x7.3mm is to large for the most pockets. See More

Top Pro

One of the best phone cameras on the market

The phone has a dual-lens camera setup in the back. This setup allows you to zoom into objects up to 2x closer without losing image quality, like when using digital zoom. The portrait mode makes one of the cameras focus on the primary object/person, while the other camera unfocuses the background. This creates a bokeh effect that most phone cameras usually can’t achieve. Photographers will appreciate the Pro mode that enables full manual control, as well as an on screen histogram and guidelines. It does, however, lack optical image stabilization, so you have to keep the phone really steady for long exposure shots. It also can’t capture high frame rate video. See More

Top Pro

Very durable

The phone's casing is built from anodized aluminum, making it very durable and solid. The screen itself is also very resistant: having Corning’s Gorilla Glass 5, it is very hard to scratch and less vulnerable to impacts. See More

Top Pro

The fingerprint scanner is very easy to reach

Even though the increased screen means that the fingerprint scanner had to be removed from the front and moved to the back, luckily it's placed in a central position which makes it easy to reach. See More

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Razer Phone

Top Pro

Feels smoother than any flagship phone currently on the market

The Razer Phone is equipped with a 120Hz screen, making it the first smartphone to have such a high refresh rate (most current flagships have screens with less than half of that). The high refresh rate makes the experience of actually using the phone extremely smooth; much smoother than even other phones with the same or even slightly better hardware. Scrolling, for example becomes almost an enjoyable experience since you won't be swiping down blurry text or icons but instead they will be crystal-clear. See More

Top Con

No support for VR

Doesn't have support for neither Gear VR nor Daydream. This is especially disappointing since the Razer Phone is built primarily for gaming. See More

Specs

OS:Android

Display Size:5.6''+

For gaming:Yes

Top Pro

The battery can easily last a full day under very heavy use

The 4000mAh battery can last a full day even on full brightness, several hours of gaming, and using the screen at 120Hz. See More

Top Con

Disappointing camera performance

The camera is not good enough for a $700 phone. Especially in low-lighting conditions, the camera is very disappointing. Blues and greens are too blue and green to the point that pictures seem over-saturated by an Instagram filter. The camera app itself is also very laggy and slow to respond. See More

Top Pro

Produces the highest quality audio out of any smartphone

The two loud speakers on the front produce loud and clear sound. It's widely regarded as the phone with the best audio currently in the market and even rivals most laptops as far as audio goes. See More

Top Con

A bit uncomfortable to carry around because of the large size

The front-facing speakers add a lot of bulk to the already large phone, making it one of the largest smartphones on the market with a size close to the iPhone 8+. Because of this it can be a bit annoying to keep in your pocket. See More

Top Pro

Extremely durable

The body is made of durable anodized aluminium and can certainly take a beating. Even though it might be easier to scratch than some flagships, especially against sharp surfaces, it's extremely hard to bend this phone even when trying. See More

Top Pro

Extremely good performance

Razer built this phone for people who want to use it primarily for gaming and great gaming performance usually translates to excellent general performance as well. The 8GB of RAM, the Snapdragon 835, and especially the 120Hz display make this phone a joy to use. See More

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HTC 10

Top Pro

Great build quality and materials

The aluminum uni-body design is back, this time with some improvements. The power button has distinguishing ridges, the 'HTC bar" is gone, and they removed the bottom speaker helping it achieve almost 5% higher screen-to-body ratio. On the rear is a massive chamfered edge, which catches light differently and makes holding the phone feel more comfortable. See More

Top Con

Lack of exciting features

While the LG G5 has it's modular bottom, the Galaxy S7 Edge has that edge with software to enhance it, and the Nexus 6P has pure stock Android and will get the fastest updates. The HTC 10 lacks a single headlining feature, and even the design is a small evolution of the M7's original design 3 years ago. See More

Specs

OS:Android

Display Size:5.0''+

Top Pro

Clean, simple UI

HTC's Sense 8 UI borrows heavily from stock Android, making minor additions and revisions instead of a complete re-haul. Instead of including multiple apps (a gallery app from HTC and one from Google for example), they have mostly gone with Google's apps. Some unique features are the "Freestyle" layout, which almost acts like a personalized wallpaper/homescreen hybrid. You can add stickers that fit the wallpaper's theme, and assign them to a task then touched. These aren't restricted to an app grid either. This helps keep your home screen look clean without removing any functionality. BlinkFeed is also back, and is the best implementation of 'bite-sized' information. Samsung and others have tried copying it, however HTC continues to excel in this area. BlinkFeed is a feed of information that almost acts like a massive widget on the leftmost home screen. It can pull information from social media, news sites, and make suggestions based on contextual data (such as good places to eat near you around lunchtime). See More

Top Con

Paintwork on black HTC 10 makes small chips obvious

Black paintwork contrasts with the silver body so the little chips look more obvious than on the silver model See More

Top Pro

Amazing audio quality - both speakers and 3.5mm jack output

HTC is using a new strategy when it comes to speakers - they are using a front facing tweeter (focuses on high frequency) in the earpiece and a speaker in the bottom (focusing on the bass). It might not be the dual-front facing stereo speakers of yesteryear, but this provides space for a larger screen without making the body of the phone larger, and also doesn't compromise on audio quality HTC is also using a DAC, as well as a dedicated amp for each speaker. The phone also supports Hi-Fi audio, putting this in the contest for best current audio experience on any phone. See More

Top Con

Too expensive

You can find cheaper phones with similar specs to this e.g. the galaxy s7 See More

Top Pro

Great performance

In GFXBench 3.0 onscreen, the HTC 10 scores 52 fps on T-Rex and 29 fps on Manhattan. This is in line with the Galaxy S7, and about 50% better than the Galaxy S6 and Nexus 6P. For the offscreen GFXBench 3.0, the HTC 10 achieved 90 fps in T-Rex and 47 fps on Manhattan. This is just a hair slower than the US Galaxy S7 variant, but ahead of the international Galaxy S7, Galaxy S6, and Nexus 6P. In Geekbench 3: single-core, the HTC 10 is just a hair slower than the US Galaxy S7 and slower than the iPhone 6S Plus, but faster than the international Galaxy S7, S6, and Nexus 6P. See More

Top Con

New charging port

Old micro USB cables will not work with this device, meaning if you lose or break your cable you will need to buy a new one instead of using an old cable you had lying around. If you need to top up your phone away from home, it will be much harder to find a suitable cable initially. See More

Top Pro

Adaptable SD card storage

You can install apps on the SD card, and use it the exact same as the internal storage. Other flagship phones don't allow this - their SD cards are restricted to media (music, movies, pictures). See More

Top Con

In bright light, the camera can turn colors grey

In very bright settings, the camera mutes colors, turning them grey. With any luck, this can be fixed through a future software update. See More

Top Pro

Good camera

HTC has tweaked their 'ultrapixel' idea - this time they've gone with a 12MP sensor with large pixels (although they aren't as large at the 4MP camera in the M7 and M8, but considerably larger than the M9's 20MP shooter). Colors can be muted in daylight shots, but the HTC 10 nails lowlight shots. No doubt the OIS and laser-assisted focusing helps here. See More

Top Con

Screen brightness has limited range

In bright daylight, it can be hard to clearly see the screen. At night (or in dark rooms), the screen is a bit too bright. Other phones offer more range with their brightness than the HTC 10. See More

Top Pro

Great multitasking performance

With 4GB of RAM, the HTC 10 can store many apps in the DDR4 RAM without needing to re-load them. This saves a bit of battery life (the processor doesn't need to work hard loading the app back up from scratch), but the more significant benefit is the speed at which users can switch between apps. See More

Top Con

Unpredictable battery life

A 90 minute full HD video on 100% brightness drained the battery by 22% - a poor result - which is much higher than the ~16% we typically see. However, while web browsing over WiFi it scored 8 hours - a very good result - beating out the Galaxy S7 (7.6 hours), iPhone 6s (7.45 hours), and the Nexus 6P (5.65 hours). This is a new phone, so perhaps a software update can stabilize the battery life. See More

Top Pro

Really good screen quality

HTC uses the newest IPS LCD 5 display, which can produce very similar saturated colors that you'd find on Amoled panels, or in the settings you can change it to be more realistic looking - like a traditional LCD panel. The screen also responds faster than any other display out there, however this has never been a problem before. See More

Top Pro

Lots of storage available

The HTC 10 starts at 32GB of storage and some markets have a 64GB version available - there is no 16GB model. This storage can be expanded through a SD card, adding an additional 256GB. This SD storage can be used for anything including apps - not just media like most Android phones. See More

Top Pro

Future-ready charging port

USB Type C is the new charging/data transfer standard that has just begun rolling out in 2015. It offers faster data transfer speeds, and a reversible port as well as a more durable connector. It should stick around for the next 5-10 years. See More

Top Pro

Fast charge times

The HTC 10 is Qualcomm QuickCharge 3 compliant, and comes with a QuickCharge charger in the box. This helps it charge very quickly when the battery is almost dead, however the charging speed decreases the closer it gets to full. See More

Top Pro

Narrow bezels

The bezels on the HTC 10 are small, which helps it achieve a screen-to-body ratio just over 71%. This helps maximize the screen space, while not increasing the physical body of the phone much. See More

Top Pro

Fast updates

Top Pro

Great price

Top Pro

Beautiful finish

HTC was one of the first manufacturers (other than Apple) to put effort into making their phones look great - starting 4 years ago with the HTC One M7. This trend has continued with the HTC 10. The aluminum body is only broken by 2 flat antenna lines on the back, and the whole rear edge has a massive chamfered edge which catches light and reflects it. It's a beautifully elegant looking phone. See More

Top Pro

Great front camera for low light.

The front camera has a large f/1.8 aperture, large 1.34 µm pixels and ois which contribute to a better low light performance than competition. It is also good for vloggers as it is the only flagship device to include ois on the front camera. See More

Top Pro

Great fingerprint scanner

The fingerprint scanner doubles as the home button, and is located centrally on the bottom chin. It doesn't click - it's just a touch-capacitive pad. Fingerprints are read quickly and extremely accurately, and the button is located on the front where you can press it while it's sitting down on a desk or table. See More

Top Pro

Well balanced

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Google Pixel 2 XL

Top Pro

Takes some of the best pictures on a smartphone

The camera on the Pixel 2 is one of the best cameras on the market. It takes amazing pictures both on low and well-lit conditions. The camera software is where it truly shines though. It's able to automatically adjust the focus and lighting so you never end up with photos that are too lit or too dark. It also manages to find out where the edges of an object are and blur them accordingly. See More

Top Con

Can't use wired headphones without a dongle

Since it doesn't have a headphone jack, you are forced to use bluetooth headphones or use a lightning-to-3.5mm jack adapter. See More

Specs

OS:Android

Display Size:6.0''+

Top Pro

Some of the best audio coming out of a smartphone

The Pixel 2 XL is one of the last flagship phones not to go with a completely bezel-less design. Instead, the top and bottom bezels are home to two front-facing speakers that produce excellent audio (for a smartphone). See More

Top Con

Battery life might not last a full day of heavy use

Even though the Pixel 2 XL has a slightly larger battery than the Pixel 2, it has a larger screen which draws more power. Tests show that this phone's battery lasts an average of seven hours of relatively heavy use (using mobile data, sending messages, browsing the web and watching videos). See More

Top Pro

The Android ecosystem is perfectly integrated with this phone

Google uses the Pixel line as a platform to show off their operating system instead of treating the software as a second-class citizen and it shows. The Android ecosystem, starting from Google Assistant is perfectly integrated with the hardware. By using the same technology as HTC which lets users squeeze the sides of their device, you can bring up the smart assistant at any point, even with a locked screen (of course, you have to unlock the phone to give the assistant any commands). This is a welcome change for people who disliked the "Ok Google" command. See More

Top Con

Not much of an upgrade from the first Pixel

The Pixel 2 XL is not much of an upgrade from the first Pixel; the hardware is almost the same and the new software updates will be available for the new model soon enough. Outside of a few gimmicks and the removal of the headphone jack it's virtually the same phone. See More

Top Pro

Durable body without being too bulky

The Pixel 2 XL has a sturdy aluminium body that adds a lot of durability while still keeping the phone thin and comfortable to hold. See More

Top Con

Too expensive

Starting at $849 it's one of the most expensive Android flagships on the market, especially when you consider the fact that it costs $200 more than the Pixel 2 while being the same phone with a slightly larger screen. See More

Top Pro

The screen displays colorful and bright pictures

The 1440p pOLED display does not disappoint and is probably one of the best hardware-related features for this phone. The colours are warm and true to life. The blacks are also very inky and quite nice. See More

Top Pro

The software is always up to date

Since it's a Google phone and since it runs stock Android, it's the first device to get an update once a new Android version hits. See More

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Google Pixel 3

Size:145,6 mm x 68,2 mm x 7,9 mm

Blackberry Keyone

Top Pro

Can take really good high-quality pictures

The 12MP primary camera uses the same Sony IMX378 sensor found in the first Pixel which takes some of the best pictures out of all smartphones. The Keyone's camera performs especially well on outdoor pictures while in low-light pictures it's still good but there's still some room for improvements. See More

Top Con

The screen can be removed when slightly bending the device

Some users have reported that the screen can be removed when slightly bending the device. Although phones made after June 2017 shouldn’t encounter this problem, according to the manufacturer. See More

Specs

OS:Android

Display Size:4.0''+

Top Pro

Can last up to two days on a single charge

The large 3505mAh battery can last up to two days on a single charge. Even under heavy use it should still have quite a bit of juice at the end of the day at least. See More

Top Con

Awkward screen ratio

The Blackberry’s screen uses a 3:2 aspect ratio instead of the conventional 16:9 in order to accommodate the keyboard. Though it’s fine for web browsing and messaging, it isn’t great for watching videos. Apps like Instagram and Snapchat also fail to correctly display content in this aspect ratio. See More

Top Pro

One of the few modern phones with a keyboard

While most phones ditched them, the Blackberry retains the physical keyboard. The QWERTY chiclet style keyboard also acts as a trackpad. The small buttons does take some time to get used to, but can lead to better typing accuracy compared to touchscreen keyboards. The space bar doubles as a fingerprint sensor too. See More

Top Pro

Extremely secure

The phone's built-in DTEK monitoring app constantly monitors how vulnerable your phone is. It scans all the installed apps for potential malware or unwanted permissions. It also checks and installs the latest security patches and prevents unwanted access to the camera or microphone by third-party apps. Phone data is fully encrypted and the internet data goes through a VPN when browsing the internet. The device can be set up so that it can be tracked remotely or swiped clean. You can set up two factor authentication that requires you to use a password and a fingerprint scan to unlock the phone. See More

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Huawei Mate 20 Pro

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Specs

OS:Android

Display Size:6.3''+

For taking photos:Yes

Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Top Pro

Manages to capture excellent photos

The 19MP primary camera is packed with features. For starters, it has same RGB and IR sensors that improve color reproduction and focus speed respectively. There's also a CMOS sensor with phase detection autofocus that helps with low-light shooting. Finally, there's Motion Eye: a memory-embedded sensor that immediately processes images to minimize distortion. All of this hardware packed together manages to capture some of the most detailed and high-quality photos a smartphone can take, coming extremely close to the quality of photos taken by the S8 which is considered to have the best camera for this generation of smartphones. See More

Top Con

The audio coming from the speakers feels rather flat

Even though it has stereo speakers the audio quality coming from them is rather poor. It feels flat and tinny even at the highest volume. See More

Specs

OS:Android

Display Size:5.3''+

Top Pro

Can handle plenty of multitasking without lag or stutter

The 4GB of RAM and the Snapdragon 835 found in the XZ Premium are more than enough to provide some excellent performance with nary a stutter. See More

Top Con

Outdated design

The Xperia XZ Premium has not changed much on the design department compared to the Xperia XZ. It features a design with rounded corners and a large screen surrounded by large bezels, a design choice that has been falling out of favour lately. See More

Top Pro

Manages to produce excellent headphone audio

The XZ Premium supports high-resolution audio with ALAC, DSD, FLAC, and LPCM file formats. Listening to music through headphones is a real treat with uniformly crisp highs, mids, and lows. See More

Top Pro

Displays the sharpest images out of any smartphone today

The Xperia XZ Premium has a 5.5inch 4K display. It roughly has around 807 pixels per inch, which is far more pixels than the competition manages to display on their phone. This results in the sharpest images ever seen on a smartphone display. See More

Top Pro

Can be comfortably used with one hand

The rounded corners found in the XZ Premium make it easy to use this phone with one hand, even though the large bezels might make it harder for people with small hands. See More

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LG G6

Top Pro

Can be used comfortably even though it has a relatively large screen

The LG G6 has a 5.7" QHD display, yet its overall size is smaller than the Galaxy S7 Edge, and significantly smaller than the iPhone 7 Plus, both of which have 5.5" screens. This means that you get a bigger display with a more manageable form factor which makes it easy to use even with one hand. See More

Top Con

Weak audio capabilities

Built-in audio is a weak point of this phone; while it does have a headphone jack, the built-in speaker is mediocre so you'll definitely want some earbuds or headphones. See More

Specs

OS:Android

Display Size:5.6''+

Top Pro

Great screen ratio for multitasking

Like the Galaxy S8, the LG G6 has a taller display than most phones: most have a 16:9 aspect ratio, the S8 has an 18.5:9, and the G6 has an 18:9, or 2:1. This is fantastic for Android's newer multitasking features, as well as just general use. The vast majority of apps support this new display, so you should have no problems with that. See More

Top Con

Not all features available in all markets

The LG G6 has market exclusives. The American version comes equipped with wireless charging, however other models get a 32-bit high quality DAC. See More

Top Pro

The camera is capable of taking very high-quality pictures

Along with the iPhone 7 Plus and OnePlus 5, the LG G6 sports dual cameras, and does a great job of using them to their full potential. See More

Top Con

Battery might not last a full day

The G6 has an always-on display even though it's IPS, and this (along with its 3300mAh battery) makes the phone's battery life kinda disappointing. See More

Top Pro

Light UI

The UI of the G6 isn't completely stock, but unlike many like HTC and Samsung, the interface still feels a lot like stock Android. It still feels unique, and a few nice features are added, but it doesn't depart too far from the Android experience. See More

Top Con

Rounded display

This phone literally cuts corners in that the G6's display isn't completely rectangular. See More

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Samsung Galaxy S9

For taking photos:Yes

For gaming:Yes

Samsung Galaxy S10

For taking photos:Yes

For gaming:Yes

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Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe

Top Pro

Battery can last more than a day with relatively heavy use

The large battery can easily last more than a day even with some heavy use. See More

Top Con

The camera is not capable of taking high-quality low-light photos

While taking pictures in bright environments is results in really detailed photos, it all changes if the environment is not very bright. Shadows are very accentuated and detail is very low. See More

Specs

OS:Android

Display Size:5.6''+

Top Pro

Great for multitasking

The 6GB of RAM make it extremely easy to multitask and keep plenty of apps open at the same time. Even with up to 30 apps, the Zenfone 3 Deluxe will run without any lag or stutter. See More

Top Pro

The screen offers good image quality

The spacious 5.7" Super AMOLED screen runs at 1080p and offers relatively good image quality with lifelike colors even though it has a lower resolution than most competitors. See More

Top Pro

Feels very high-quality

Zenfone 3 has a high-quality metallic unibody that feels great when holding in your hands. See More

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Huawei Mate 10 Pro

Moto Z2 Force by Lenovo

Top Pro

Extensible design with Moto Mods

Building on the available accessories from the first generation Moto Z phones, now you can instantly attach a 360 degree camera, game controller, JBL stereo speakers, 10x zoom Hasselblad camera, InstaShare projector, or Battery Boost packs to the back of the phone thanks to embedded rear magnets and pogo pins. See More

Specs

CPU:Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 835

Top Pro

Moto Active Display

The phone's accelerometer and infrared sensors work in tandem to sense when you handle the device and strategically wake the screen with a clock and your notifications for a few seconds, keeping you updated as information arrives without a noticeable drain on the battery. See More

Top Pro

Ultra thin unibody design

Just 6.1mm thick and sporting a 7000-series aircraft grade aluminum frame, this phone is both strong and stylish, offered in several metallic color finishes. See More

Top Pro

Legitimate shatterproof screen

Motorola by Lenovo actually guarantees the front display won't crack for four years from date of purchase, trusting that the 5-layer ShatterShield design can withstand all but the most obscene levels of abuse. See More

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Google Pixel 2

Top Pro

The Android ecosystem is perfectly integrated with this phone

Google uses the Pixel line as a platform to show off their operating system instead of treating the software as a second-class citizen and it shows. The Android ecosystem, starting from Google Assistant is perfectly integrated with the hardware. By using the same technology as HTC which lets users squeeze the sides of their device, you can bring up the smart assistant at any point, even with a locked screen (of course, you have to unlock the phone to give the assistant any commands). This is a welcome change for people who disliked the "Ok Google" command. See More

Top Con

Can't use wired headphones without a dongle

Since it doesn't have a headphone jack, you are forced to use bluetooth headphones or use a lightning-to-3.5mm jack adapter. See More

VigilantBodbDerg's Experience

This phone is just perfect. Using it for weeks now, I can mention only the audio dongle, but I can live with it. Camera quality is far the best I've ever seen on mobile. See More

Specs

OS:Android

Display Size:5.0''+

Top Pro

Takes some of the best pictures on a smartphone

The camera on the Pixel 2 is one of the best cameras on the market. It takes amazing pictures both on low and well-lit conditions. The camera software is where it truly shines though. It's able to automatically adjust the focus and lighting so you never end up with photos that are too lit or too dark. It also manages to find out where the edges of an object are and blur them accordingly. See More

Top Con

Battery life might not last a full day of heavy use

Tests show that this phone's battery lasts an average of seven hours of relatively heavy use (using mobile data, sending messages, browsing the web and watching videos). See More

Krzysztof Lipski's Experience

This phone works exactly as it was designed to. I love how it looks, I love how it works, no lags. It's camera's pictures are really nice, but I'm missing the "professional" mode that is available with Samsung's software. It's durable - I use it everyday, I got the black version, 2 months still no scratches. I'd recommend it for clear Android lovers and people seeking reliable phone with best performance. See More

Top Pro

A real Phone

With 145.7 x 69.7 x 7.8 mm it is still huge compared to a compact device but it is still small enough to fit in the most pockets, you can also comfortably use it one handed. See More

Top Con

Not much of an upgrade from the first Pixel

The Pixel 2 is not much of an upgrade from the first Pixel; the hardware is almost the same and the new software updates will be available for the new model soon enough. Outside of a few gimmicks and the removal of the headphone jack it's virtually the same phone. See More

Top Pro

The software is always up to date

Since it's a Google phone and since it runs stock Android, it's the first device to get an update once a new Android version hits. See More

Top Pro

Durable body without being too bulky

The Pixel 2 has a sturdy aluminium body that adds a lot of durability while still keeping the phone thin and comfortable to hold. See More

Top Pro

The screen displays colorful and bright pictures

The OLED display does not disappoint and is probably one of the best hardware-related features for this phone. The colours are warm and true to life. The blacks are also very inky and quite nice. See More

Top Pro

Some of the best audio coming out of a smartphone

The Pixel 2 is one of the last flagship phones not to go with a completely bezel-less design. Instead, the top and bottom bezels are home to two front-facing speakers that produce excellent audio (for a smartphone). See More

Top Pro

No SDCard slot

You can't expand the storage. See More

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My Recommendation for Google Pixel 2

My Recommendation for Google Pixel 2

The Android ecosystem is perfectly integrated with this phone

Can't use wired headphones without a dongle

Takes some of the best pictures on a smartphone

Battery life might not last a full day of heavy use

A real Phone

Not much of an upgrade from the first Pixel

The software is always up to date

Durable body without being too bulky

The screen displays colorful and bright pictures

Some of the best audio coming out of a smartphone

No SDCard slot

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My Recommendation for LG V30

My Recommendation for LG V30

The camera is capable of capturing excellent images, especially in low-light conditions

Some bloatware is loaded out of the box

Offers excellent music listening experience

One of the most expensive Android smartphones on the market

Great for watching videos or looking at pictures

Excellent performance

Battery life can easily go for more than a day on a single charge with heavy use

Phablet-sized display while still being small enough to be comfortable to use

My Recommendation for OnePlus 5T

My Recommendation for OnePlus 5T

Flagship-level performance with a little over half the price of a flagship

No way to increase storage size

The screen offers lifelike and colorful images

The screen resolution is a little low compared to other premium smartphones

The battery can last up to two days with a single charge

Phablet

One of the best phone cameras on the market

Very durable

The fingerprint scanner is very easy to reach

My Recommendation for Razer Phone

My Recommendation for Razer Phone

Feels smoother than any flagship phone currently on the market

No support for VR

The battery can easily last a full day under very heavy use

Disappointing camera performance

Produces the highest quality audio out of any smartphone

A bit uncomfortable to carry around because of the large size

Extremely durable

Extremely good performance

My Recommendation for HTC 10

My Recommendation for HTC 10

Great build quality and materials

Lack of exciting features

Clean, simple UI

Paintwork on black HTC 10 makes small chips obvious

Amazing audio quality - both speakers and 3.5mm jack output

Too expensive

Great performance

New charging port

Adaptable SD card storage

In bright light, the camera can turn colors grey

Good camera

Screen brightness has limited range

Great multitasking performance

Unpredictable battery life

Really good screen quality

Lots of storage available

Future-ready charging port

Fast charge times

Narrow bezels

Fast updates

Great price

Beautiful finish

Great front camera for low light.

Great fingerprint scanner

Well balanced

My Recommendation for Samsung Galaxy Note 8

My Recommendation for Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Stylus

Screen quality

Slick design

My Recommendation for Google Pixel 2 XL

My Recommendation for Google Pixel 2 XL