10 best 2017 smartphones: 8GB RAM, dual camera and…

Dec 17

2017 is almost over. There are many great devices showing up this year. Let’s recap them together – the best 2017 smartphones: 8GB RAM, dual 12MP cam…

1. Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Speaking of the best 2017 smartphones, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is the prior nomination. After the accident with Note 7, Samsung brought the Note series back with a stronger, newer and fresher Galaxy Note 8. The phone runs on an octa-core Exynos 8895 Octa processor paired with 6GB RAM. It has 3 ROM versions: 64/128/256GB, this storage can be expanded up to 256GB.

Note 8 is the first Samsung phone to sport a dual camera on the back: a 12MP one with f/1.7, the other 12MP one with f/2.4. This dual shooter comes with OIS, 2x optical zoom and LED flash. The other Samsung Galaxy Note 8 specs include an 8MP front cam, Android 7.1.1 OS, a 3300mAh cell and a 6.3-inch screen with the resolution of 1440 x 2960 px. Samsung Galaxy Note 8 price is pretty high with $1046.

2. iPhone X

iPhone X is the latest flagship from Apple with the newest technology: 3D touch, Face ID, etc The company also brought the new fresh air to the iPhone look with the combination of glass on the front/ back and steel on the frame. This is one of the best 2017 smartphones which everyone dreams of. In terms of iPhone X specs, it runs on a 2.39Ghz hexa-core Apple A11 Bionic chipset and iOS 11.1.1. It packs 3GB RAM along with non-expandable 63/256GB. About cameras, it has a dual 12MP main camera with OIS, 2x optical zoom and quad LED flash dual toned flash. This new Apple phone is backed with a 2716mAh capacity and owns a 5.8-inch screen with the resolution of 1125 x 2436 px. iPhone X price is set at about $1000 for the basic model.

3. LG V30

The next one is LG V30. The phone is one of the best devices in the camera smartphone market. About LG V30 specs, it comes with an octa-core SND 835 processor paired with 4GB RAM. There are two ROM versions: 64GB and 128GB, this memory can be expanded up to 256GB via a microSD card. If you love photography, this LG phone definitely won’t let you down with a dual main cam (f/1.6 16MP and f/1.9 13MP). You can also find a 5MP snapper. In addition, V30 has a 3300mAh cell and a 6-inch screen with the resolution of 1440 x 2880 px. LG V30 price is about $824.

4. Nokia 6

Released in the early of this year, Nokia 6 is certainly one the most favorite 2017 smartphones. It marked the comeback of Nokia brand and quickly became the fever. For this handset, Nokia added a SND 430 chipset along with Android Nougat OS. It packs 3/4GB RAM paired with 32/64GB of expandable storage(+256GB). In terms of cameras, you can use either an 8MP secondary cam or a 16MP main snapper with f/2.0 and dual LED flash. It also owns a 5.5-inch Full HD display and a 3000mAh capacity. Nokia 6 price comes at about $300.

5. Huawei Mate 9

Huawei Mate 9 is one of the most successful products of this Chinese company. The phone runs on an octa-core Kirin 960 processor and Android 7.0 OS. There is 4GB RAM along with 64GB of inbuilt storage (expandable up to 256GB). One of the most highlight Huawei Mate 9 specs is its dual camera on the rear panel with the resolution of 20MP and 12MP. This dual cam comes with OIS, 2x lossless zoom and dual LED flash. It sports an 8MP cam with f/1.9 on the front. Mate 9 owns a huge 4000mAh battery and a 5.9-inch FHD display protected with Gorilla Glass 3. Huawei Mate 9 price costs you about $532.

6. HTC U11

There’s no way we forget HTC U11 when listing the best 2017 smartphones. Coming to the market this May, the phone is the favorite phone thanks to its beautiful look and strong specs. Now, let’s have a look at HTC U11 specs! It is equipped with an octa-core SND 835 processor and Android Nougat OS. There are 2 variants of this phone: 4/6GB RAM + 64/128GB storage which can be expandable up to 256GB. It sports a 16MP front-facing camera and a 12MP shooter on the back with f/1.7, OIS and dual LED dual- toned flash. On this handset, you can also find a 5.5-inch Quad HD display and a 3000mAh cell. HTC U11 price is set at about $749 for the 6GB RAM version.

7. OnePlus 5

OnePlus 5- the King on Antutu list of August with 181042 points. It even overtook the Galaxy S8+ from Samsung to be on top. The phone is powered by an octa-core SND 835 processor and runs on Android Nougat OS. It comes with 2 versions: 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM and 8GB RAM 128GB ROM. It’s quite pitied that this ROM can’t be expanded. OnePlus 5 specs also include a 5.5-inch Full HD display, a 3300mAh battery, a 16MP selfie cam and a dual primary shooter(20MP + 16MP). OnePlus 5 price costs you about $500.

8. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2

Xiaomi brand also joins our list of 10 best 2017 smartphones with its new flagship – Mi Mix 2. After the success of Mi Mix last year, the company decided to bring the higher version to the market. The phone also has a bezel-less ceramic look but with stronger specs. Xiaomi added an octa-core SND 835 processor and Android 7.1 OS. It has many variants: 6GB RAM + 64/128/256GB of ROM and 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM (storage is non-expandable). Besides, Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 specs also contain a 5.99-inch display (1080 x 2160px),

a 3400mAh capacity, a 5MP secondary shooter and a 12MP primary cam with OIS and dual LED flash. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 price is set at about $614 for the highest model.

9. Sony Xperia XZ Premium

Sony Xperia XZ Premium is one of the best 2017 smartphones we can’t miss. Under the hood, the phone is powered by an octa-core SND 835 processor and Android Nougat. You can find 4GB RAM and 64GB of expandable storage (+256GB) on this device.The highlight of Sony Xperia XZ Premium specs is its 19MP cam on the back with f/2.0, EIS and LED flash. The phone also owns a 13MP shooter on the front, a 5.46-inch display and a 3230mAh capacity. Sony Xperia XZ Premium price comes at about $935.

10. Google Pixel 2XL

Last but not least – Google Pixel 2XL. This is the successor of Google smartphone Pixel XL last year. With this handset, you can choose to use between 2 ROM versions: 64GB or 128GB. These variants come with a non-expandable inbuilt storage. It has an octa-core SND 835 processor paired with 4GB RAM. One of the most highlight Google Pixel 2XL specs is its 12.2MP primary cam with f/1.8, OIS and dual LED flash. On the front, you can find an 8MP selfie cam. Besides, Pixel 2XL owns a 3520mAh battery, Android 8.0 OS and a 6.0-inch 1440 x 2880px display. Google Pixel 2XL price costs you about $849.