Here comes the time for us to look back at 2017 and decide which smartphones people like best. We rank the top 5 favourite phones in 2017 according to the picks of GSM users. One of the smartphones offers 8GB RAM, 16MP+20MP cams. Check it out!

1. Samsung Galaxy S8

For the top 5 favourite phones in 2017, Samsung Galaxy S8 comes first. For Samsung Galaxy S8 specs, this Samsung handset comes with a 5.8-inch super AMOLED display with 1440 × 2960 pixels. Under the hood, Samsung flagship runs on Qualcomm MSM8998 SDN 835 with 4GB RAM. When it comes to the internal storage, the Samsung Galaxy S8 storage is 64 GB ROM and expandable up to 256GB. As for the OS, this smartphone runs on Android 7.0 (Nougat).

As for the photography features, the Samsung Galaxy beast offers 12 MP rear snapper (f/1.7, 26mm, 1/2.5″, 1.4 µm, Dual Pixel PDAF), phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash. On the other hand, for the front-facing camera, this device provides 8 MP selfie cam with f/1.7, 25mm, 1/3.6″, 1.22 µm, autofocus, 1440p@30fps, dual video call, Auto HDR. Regarding the battery box, the Samsung monster provides Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery. Samsung Galaxy S8 price is around $845 ~ Rs.56,442.

2. Nokia 6

First, Nokia 6 is a mid-range smartphone of HMD Global. For Nokia 6 specs, this smartphone includes a 5.5-inch LCS (1080 x 1920 pixels resolution). In addition, the Nokia phone takes power from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 chipset. Furthermore, Nokia device offers 2 options for storage: 3GB RAM with 32GB ROM and 4GB RAM with 64GB ROM, expandable up to 256GB ROM. Besides that, Nokia 6 battery packs a non-removable Li-Ion 3000mAh capacity. Speaking of the photography department, Nokia 6 camera has a single 16MP rear camera (f/2.0) and an 8MP for taking selfies (f/2.0). Regarding the OS, the Nokia smartphone operates on Android 7.1.1 (Nougat), planned upgrade to Android 8.0 (Oreo). For the cost, Nokia 6 price begins $219 ~ Rs. 14,049.

3. Sony Xperia XZ Premium

For Sony Xperia XZ Premium specs, this Sony smartphone features a 5.2-inch IPS LCD (3840 x 2160 pixels resolution). Under the hood, Sony Xperia XZ Premium flagship takes power from a Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 chipset. Regarding the storage, Sony Xperia XZ Premium offers 4GB AMD and 64GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB ROM via microSD card). Additionally, Sony Xperia XZ Premium runs on Android 7.1 (Nougat). In terms of photography, Sony Xperia XZ Premium camera sports a 19MP primary shooter ( (f/2.0), and a 13MP secondary snapper (f/2.0). Finally, Sony Xperia XZ Premium has a battery capacity of 2900mAh. For the cost, Sony Xperia XZ Premium price starts at $518 ~Rs. 33,900.

4. Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Samsung Galaxy Note 8 has won the “Flagship smartphone of the year” at the Exhibit Tech Awards in India. The Samsung phone comes with a large 6.3-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2960 pixels. Besides, the Galaxy Note 8 gets power from the Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 chipset. In addition, this phone sports 6GB RAM. Additionally, the Galaxy Note 8 sports 65GB/128GB/256GB ROM (expandable up to 256GB). Meanwhile, the Samsung phone draws a non-removable Li-Ion 3300mAh capacity. Furthermore, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 camera comes with a dual 12MP camera (f/1.7, 26mm; f/2.4, 52mm) on the back with phase detection autofocus and LED flash. Besides, the Galaxy Note 8 has an 8MP snapper for taking selfies (f/1.7, 25mm). Moreover, the Samsung phone runs on the Android 7.1.1 Nougat. Speaking of the cost, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 price starts at $1013 ~ Rs. 64,900.

5. OnePlus 5

The last phone in our top 5 favourite phones in 2017 selection today is OnePlus 5. For OnePlus 5 specs, this smartphone comes with 5.5 inches and a resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. When it comes to the OS, this OnePlus operates on Android 7.1.1 (Nougat). Furthermore, the smartphone takes power from Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835. For the internal memory, this smartphone offers 128 GB, 8 GB RAM or 64 GB, 6 GB RAM. Besides, in terms of photography, the smartphone includes Dual: 16 MP rear camera (f/1.7, 24mm, 1/2.8″, 1.12 µm, gyro EIS) + 20 MP (f/2.6, 36mm, 1/2.8″, 1 µm) phase detection autofocus, 1.6x optical zoom, dual-LED flash and 16 MP front-facing camera (f/2.0, 20mm, 1.0 µm), gyro EIS, 1080p, Auto HDR. Lastly, OnePlus 5 battery is Non-removable Li-Po 3300 mAh battery. OnePlus 5 price is around $561 ~ Rs. 35,999.

Top 5 Favourite Phones in 2017: 8GB RAM, dual 16MP+20MP

Every smartphone comes with different specs and prices. If you have an eye for photography, Samsung Galaxy Note 8 is a good idea. Meanwhile, for an affordable price and good performance, we suggest Nokia 6. Which smartphone do you pick? Share with us your ideas!