7 best Android smartphones 2017: 6GB RAM, 12MP, from budget to flagship

Nov 17

You want to buy a good phone but don’t know what to choose. Our list today can help you make up your mind. Let’s have a look at the 7 best Android smartphones 2017: from budget to flagship.

1. Samsung Galaxy S8+

Taking about the best Android smartphones in the market, Samsung Galaxy S8+ is the one we can’t miss. Coming to the market this summer, the Samsung handset quickly became the favorite phone with its gorgeous look and powerful performance. It is equipped with an infinity bezel-less design, you won’t find the home button on the front like the other Samsung smartphones because it’s embedded under the screen.

In terms of Samsung Galaxy S8+specs, the phone has 2 processor models: Exynos 8895 Octa and SND 835. It packs 4/6GB RAM paired with 64/128GB ROM which can be expanded up to 256GB. It has a 6.2-inch 1440 x 2960px display, Android Nougat OS, and a 3500mAh capacity. For those who love photography, Galaxy S8+ won’t let you down with an 8MP front cam and a 12MP primary shooter with f/1.7, OIS and LED flash. Samsung Galaxy S8+ price costs you about $1171.

2. Google Pixel 2 XL

Google also joins our list of best Android smartphones with its new product – Google Pixel 2 XL. The phone runs on an octa-core SND 835 processor and uses Android 8.0 Oreo. There is 4GB RAM along with 64/128GB of storage. It’s such a pity that this memory can’t be expanded. The predecessor – Google Pixel – last year was the best camera phone on the benchmark. So this Pixel 2 XL cameras will impress you with an 8MP selfie snapper and a 12.2MP main cam with f/1.8, OIS and dual LED flash. Google Pixel 2 XL specs also include a 6-inch 1440 x 2880px display and a 3520mAh cell. Google Pixel 2 XL price is set at about $849.

3. HTC U11

The next device on our list is HTC U11. This phone is one of best handsets on Antutu list with 179883 scores. Under the hood, the phone is powered by an octa-core SND 835 processor and Android Nougat. It comes with 2 versions: 4/6GB RAM + 64/128GB of expandable inbuilt storage (+256GB). About the cameras, you’ll find a 16MP shooter on the front and a 12MP cam on the back. The other HTC U11 specs are a 5.5-inch QHD display and a 3000mAh cell. HTC U11 price is about $749 for the 6GB RAM variant.

4. Huawei Honor 8 Pro

Huawei Honor 8 Pro is one of the best Android smartphones you don’t want to miss. With this handset, you’ll have the best of both worlds: the look and specs. About Huawei Honor 8 Pro specs, there is an octa-core Kirin 960 processor along with Android 7.0 OS. It owns 4/6GB RAM + 64GB ROM expanded up to 256GB. Besides, the phone comes with a dual 12MP main cam with f/2.2 and dual LED flash, an 8MP shooter with f/2.0, a 5.7-inch Quad HD display, and a 4000mAh battery. Huawei Honor 8 Pro price comes at about $470.

5. LG G6

LG G6 is also one of the best Android smartphones this year. After the failure of LG G5 2016, LG G6 is much better. Let’s have a look at LG G6 specs to see what it has. The phone has a quad-core SND 821 processor and Android Nougat OS. It sports 4GB RAM along with 32/64/128GB of expandable ROM (+256GB). There is a 5.7-inch 1440 x 2880px display, a 5MP secondary cam, a dual 13MP primary shooter, a 3300mAh cell, and water-resistance feature. LG G6 price is cut down to $470.

6. Moto Z2 Play

The last one on our list is Moto Z2 Play. This device uses a 2.2Ghz octa-core SND 626 processor paired with Android 7.1.1 OS. It has 2 versions: 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM and 4GB RAM + 64GB ROM. Both models come with the expandable memory (+256GB). About the camera, you can use either a 5MP selfie snapper or a 12MP main shooter with f/1.7 and dual LED flash. Moto Z2 Play specs also include a 5.5-inch FHD display coated with Gorilla Glass 3 and a 3000mAh battery. Moto Z2 Play price costs you about $437.

7. Xiaomi Mi Max 2

Mi Max last year created a hot fever in the smartphone market. That’s the reason why this Chinese brand brought its successor to the game – Xiaomi Mi Max 2. Xiaomi equipped this handset with a 2.0Ghz octa-core SND 625 processor paired with 4GB RAM. There are 3 ROM versions for you to choose: 32/64/128GB. This memory can be expanded up to 128GB via a microSD card. This “big baby” comes with a 6.44-inch Full HD display, a 5MP front snapper and a 12MP main shooter with f/2.2, dual LED flash. The highlight of Xiaomi Mi Max 2 specs is its huge 5300mAh battery. Xiaomi Mi Max 2 price is quite affordable, about $295.

7 best Android smartphones 2017: from budget to flagship

Those are the best Android smartphones from flagship to budget. Each phone has its own strength depending on its price. Some have great cameras and strong performance, the others own huge battery and big screen. So, which handset can you afford?