It is almost the end of the year and I would like to show you these 2016 best smartphones. There are so many new brand that joined an already fierce competition of smartphones. Let’s see until now, which phones are winners. 

1. Galaxy Note 7

Galaxy Note 7 is the first mobile on the list of 2016 best smartphones. The phone is equipped with so many high-end features such as iris scanner, upgraded S Pen which is also water resistant and flawless design. Covered by Galaxy Note 7 metal body is a 5.7-inch quadHD display with elegant curved edges. Moreover, the new edges are curvier than the old versions applied for Galaxy Note 5 or Galaxy S7 so as for Note 7 to be more handy. This 7th generation phone also comes with 2 different models of SoC. The international model supports Samsung-made SoC, octa-core Exynos 8890, whereas in the US, users are able to use quad-core Snapdragon 820 model.

Having said that, both models are not very different in other Galaxy Note 7 specs. Under the hood, the Samsung phone mounts a 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal storage (expandable up to 256GB via microSD card slot) which allows you to store your files, photos and large games. Besides that, a hefty 3500 mAh battery is also included inside to power all such specs. As for camera, the primary shooter is capable of 12MP with f/1.7, autofocus and LED flash on the back and the secondary shooter is 5MP with f/1.7 aperture and dual video call. Galaxy Note 7 price is diverse, the international model costs $948 whereas the other is cheaper with $848.

2. iPhone 6s

According to specialists, iPhone 6s is one of the 2016 best smartphones, specifically the best current iPhone all over the world. The phone performs efficiently with a 4.7-inch Retina HD display which results in 326ppi pixel density. It is powered by Apple-made 1.84 dual-core Apple A9 processor and 2GB of RAM along with various internal storage: 16/64/128 GB. In terms of iPhone 6s cameras, it sports 12MP main shooter with f/2.2 aperture, 1.22µm pixel size and dual-LED flash which is able to record 4K video and 8MP image simultaneously. On the front, there is 5MP secondary snapper with f/2.2 aperture and Retina Flash which is capable of 720p HD video recording. All such iPhone 6s specs are fueled by 1715 mAh battery. iPhone 6s price is $691.

3. iPhone 6s Plus

For people who love big screen phones, iPhone 6s Plus is a good choice. The phone stays true to its name, it flaunts a bigger screen than iPhone 6s: 5.5-inch Retina HD, with 3D touch, and oleophobic coating for protection. iPhone 6s Plus specs are similar to iPhone 6s, the Plus version also houses 1.84 dual-core Apple A9 processor, 2GB of RAM and 16/64/128GB of ROM. The combo of 12MP front camera and 5MP selfie snapper is the same as its predecessor, which means they can also record 4K video and 8MP image at the same time. The phone mounts a bulkier battery which is capable of 2750 mAh for smooth performance. iPhone 6s Plus price lands at $836.

4. Galaxy S7 Edge

Galaxy S7 Edge represents Samsung’s great move this year and is worth being one of 2016 best smartphones. The phone appears with 5.5-inch 2K display, super AMOLED screen for vivid pictures and videos, and curved edges. Galaxy S7 Edge specs vary because Samsung offers 2 models of processor: quad-core Snapdragon 820 and octa-core Exynos 8890 Octa. That is to say, both models come with the same 4GB RAM, 32/64GB of onboard memory (expandable up to 256GB) and 3600 mAh battery in tow. As for photography, it boasts a 12 MP main camera with f/1.7 aperture and LED flash on the rear. On the front, there is 5 MP selfie snapper with f/1.7 aperture which is able to make a dual video call. Galaxy S7 Edge price comes at $691.

5. Galaxy S7

The notable difference between Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge is the curved edge display. Galaxy S7 flaunts a 5.1-inch 2K display with super AMOLED screen and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 for protection, without any curved edge. Similar to S7 Edge, S7 mounts 2 versions of processor: quad-core Snapdragon 820 and octa-core Exynos 8890 Octa. It also comes with 4GB RAM and 32/64 of ROM, expandable up to 256GB. As for Galaxy S7 cameras, it boasts a 12MP primary shooter with f/1.7 aperture on the rear and 5MP front-facing snapper with the same f/1.7 aperture on the front for selfies and video calls. All such Galaxy S7 specs are powered by a 3000 mAh battery. Galaxy S7 price falls at $647.

6. Galaxy Note 5

It has been a year since Galaxy Note 5, one of the best selling phablet of Samsung, was launched. The phone comes with a massive 5.7-inch 2K display with super AMOLED and Corning Gorilla Glass 4 on the back panel. Galaxy Note 5 is the first Samsung on the list of 2016 best smartphones that has only one version of processor. It is powered by octa-core Exynos 7420 Octa processor without another Snapdragon version. The Samsung phone also features 4GB RAM and 32/64/128 GB ROM. A combo of 16MP main camera with f/1.9 aperture and 5MP secondary shooter with f/1.9 aperture is sported for taking photos and recording videos. A 3000 mAh battery is also added to Galaxy Note 5 specs. Galaxy Note 5 price is $591.

7. iPhone SE

iPhone SE is targeted to users who love 4-inch phones, and is the budget version of Apple compared to other iPhones. iPhone SE has the same solid design as iPhone 5s but iPhone SE specs are as powerful as iPhone 6s. The phone mounts a 1.84 GHz dual-core Apple A9 processor along with 2GB RAM and 16/64 GB ROM for good performance. As for its cameras, iPhone SE is equipped with Apple’s latest and best 12MP main camera with f/2.2 aperture which allows users to record 4K video and 8MP image simultaneously. On the front, there is a 1.2 MP secondary shooter with f/2.4 aperture for selfie. iPhone SE specs are completed by a 1624 mAh battery. iPhone SE price is more budget friendly than other iPhone handsets on the list, at $546.

2016 Best smartphones: 4GB RAM, SND 820 and 4K video 

This is the list of 2016 best smartphones with so many high-end specs and stunning designs. How do you think about them? Have you already chosen the one you like most? Share with us!