With so many amazing smartphones
with stunning cameras, gorgeous looks, and useful features available in
all different shapes and sizes, it's an exciting time to be in the
market for a smartphone!
It also means you have more choice than ever, which could complicate your final decision.
Here's our ranking of the best phones you can buy. But keep in mind that we're expecting one more big hitter to come out in April, so you may want to hold off on buying anything this second.
Note: All prices below indicate how much the phones typically cost without a carrier contract.
The BlackBerry Passport may look strange, but a lot of BlackBerry
fans seem to love it. It has a really nice physical keyboard, but the
key feature is its unique square design.
Price: Click here for Prices of BlackBerry Smart Phones>>
If you were a BlackBerry fan back in the company's heyday, you're going to love the BlackBerry Classic. It looks similar to older BlackBerry models, but features a sharp touchscreen and an excellent physical keyboard.
Price: Click here for Prices of BlackBerry Smart Phones>>
If you must have a Windows phone, there's only one device to consider: Microsoft's Lumia 950. Although reviews were pretty bad,
this phone does hold some promise for people who need Microsoft apps to
do everything. It also has a really nice camera and can connect to a
keyboard, mouse, and monitor and let you run a lightweight version of
Windows.
Price: Click here for Prices of Nokia Smart Phones>>
The BlackBerry Priv is a huge departure for BlackBerry. Instead of
running BlackBerry's own operating system, the Priv runs Android. While
it may look like a standard Android phone, the Priv actually has a
slide-out keyboard. This could be a great device for those who want a
physical keyboard but still have access to Google's apps and services
that aren't available on other BlackBerry devices.
Price: Click here for Prices of BlackBerry Smart Phones>>
It may look like an iPhone, but the HTC One A9 is totally different
on the inside. The latest device from HTC sports a premium hardware
design and minimal changes to Android. It's a great experience if you
don't mind the fact that some may confuse it for an iPhone.
Price: Click here for Prices of HTC Smart Phones>>
The HTC One M9 is the latest flagship phone from HTC. It has a nice,
premium design, but it's nothing special other than that. It's also
missing key premium features like a mobile payments system and
fingerprint sensor.
Warning: We expect HTC to announce the One M10 sometime in April, so you might want to hold off getting the One M9 if you want HTC's latest and greatest.
Price: Click here for Prices of HTC Smart Phones>>
The iPhone 6 Plus is still one of the best jumbo-sized phones you can
buy today. And by buying last year's model, you can get nearly the same
experience as the new iPhone 6s Plus while saving $100.
Price: Click here for Prices of Apple Smart Phones>>
The OnePlus 2 is an excellent choice if you're looking for a
well-made phone with premium specs but don't want to spend too much. The
device is made by a Chinese startup called OnePlus, and the only way to
get one is by ordering through the company directly. But be patient.
Supplies are extremely limited.
The Sony Xperia Z5 Premuim is the first phone to ever have a 4K display and it's unsurprisingly
stunning. For this powerhouse of a 4K smartphone, which make it the big screen smartphone that has gathered all our battery know-how to bring you up to two days **** battery life.
Price: Click here for Prices of Sony Xperia Smart Phones>>
The Sony Xperia Z5 looks good, has plenty of
power, its camera can take some great snaps and it won't die when you
spill your drink on it. Even
with strong specs befitting a high-end phone, the Sony Xperia Z5 adds
little over its predecessor to make it an exciting option over rivals
like the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge.
Price: Click here for Prices of Sony Xperia Smart Phones>>
The Galaxy Note 5 is a killer big-screen phone. Like previous
versions of the Note, it has a large, vibrant display and a stylus for
taking notes. The new metal and glass design is great too.
Price: Click here for Prices of Samsung Galaxy Smart Phones>>
LG's G5 smartphone has a gorgeous new all-metal design. It also has a
removable bottom that lets you swap out a dead battery with a fresh
one. The removable bottom can also be exchanged with "modules" that
offer new functions, like a camera grip with a zoom dial and a shutter
button for better control.
If that weren't enough, it's also got a dual-lens camera, which gives you unmatched versatility when it comes to taking pictures.
Price: Click here for Prices of LG Smart Phones>>
The Galaxy S7 sports the best camera we've seen on a smartphone,
even beating the iPhone 6s Plus. It's also very powerful and it sports
some great features, like water resistance and a MicroSD card slot for
expandable storage.
You also get Samsung Pay, which works with almost any payment terminal in any store, which the iPhone's Apple Pay can't do.
Price: Click here for Prices of Samsung Galaxy Smart Phones>>
The Galaxy S7 Edge has a bigger 5.5-inch display and larger battery
than the regular Galaxy S7, while retaining the same features
(water-resistance, a MicroSD card slot for expandable storage, and
Samsung Pay).
Price: Click here for Prices Samsung Galaxy Smart Phones>>
The Nexus 6P is a slightly larger version of the new Nexus 5X. It's
made by Huawei, a Chinese smartphone company with an excellent
reputation for hardware. Like the 5X, you get timely updates straight
from Google as soon as they're released, whereas other Android phones
usually get updates several months later.
The iPhone SE with a 4-inch screen is the best small-form smartphone
you can buy at the moment. You get all the best apps, ecosystem,
support, and the same performance as the iPhone 6s for a relatively low
$400 price tag.
It also comes with Apple Pay among other premium features, like Live Photos and a fingerprint sensor, not to mention the great battery life.
Click here for the iPhone SE review >>
The new iPhone 6S Plus is the best of the big-screen phones. It may
look the same as the previous model, but the new A9 chip inside makes
the iPhone one of the most powerful smartphones you can buy.
It also has some new features like 3D Touch, which can detect how hard you press down on the screen and open up a new layer of controls for you apps. It also has an incredibly fast fingerprint sensor, as well as Live Photos, which captures a three second video with audio when you press the shutter button.
Price: Click here for Prices Apple iPhone Smart Phones>>
The iPhone 6S is the best phone you can buy.
In addition to beautiful hardware, iPhone owners are guaranteed to always get the best apps first from third-party developers and reliable software updates with the latest and greatest features from Apple. No other device can offer that.
Price: Click here for Prices Apple iPhone Smart Phones>>
HTC's next flagship phone, the One M10, is coming soon. (The phone you see here is the current M9.)
Rumors claim that HTC will finally add a fingerprint sensor to the One M10 and it seems one of the main focuses will be on the audio technology. This we derived from the firm statement, "we're bringing you the best BoomSound yet" and claims the company is "obsessed with sound".
Surprisingly, we might see HTC's unique UltraPixel camera technology in the M10, too. Reports claim it'll be 12 UltraPixels compared to the One M8's 4-UltraPixel camera, which wasn't popular due to the lack of sharpness.
Expect to see the M10 in April.
It also means you have more choice than ever, which could complicate your final decision.
Here's our ranking of the best phones you can buy. But keep in mind that we're expecting one more big hitter to come out in April, so you may want to hold off on buying anything this second.
Note: All prices below indicate how much the phones typically cost without a carrier contract.
#20 BlackBerry Passport
The BlackBerry Passport may look strange, but a lot of BlackBerry
fans seem to love it. It has a really nice physical keyboard, but the
key feature is its unique square design.Price: Click here for Prices of BlackBerry Smart Phones>>
#19 BlackBerry Classic
If you were a BlackBerry fan back in the company's heyday, you're going to love the BlackBerry Classic. It looks similar to older BlackBerry models, but features a sharp touchscreen and an excellent physical keyboard.
Price: Click here for Prices of BlackBerry Smart Phones>>
#18 Microsoft Lumia 950
Price: Click here for Prices of Nokia Smart Phones>>
#17 BlackBerry Priv
The BlackBerry Priv is a huge departure for BlackBerry. Instead of
running BlackBerry's own operating system, the Priv runs Android. While
it may look like a standard Android phone, the Priv actually has a
slide-out keyboard. This could be a great device for those who want a
physical keyboard but still have access to Google's apps and services
that aren't available on other BlackBerry devices.Price: Click here for Prices of BlackBerry Smart Phones>>
#16 Moto G
#15 HTC One A9
Price: Click here for Prices of HTC Smart Phones>>
#14 HTC One M9
Warning: We expect HTC to announce the One M10 sometime in April, so you might want to hold off getting the One M9 if you want HTC's latest and greatest.
Price: Click here for Prices of HTC Smart Phones>>
#13 iPhone 6 Plus
Price: Click here for Prices of Apple Smart Phones>>
#12 iPhone 6
#11 OnePlus 2
#10 Sony Xperia Z5 Premium
Price: Click here for Prices of Sony Xperia Smart Phones>>
#9 Sony Xperia Z5
Price: Click here for Prices of Sony Xperia Smart Phones>>
#8 Samsung Galaxy Note 5
Price: Click here for Prices of Samsung Galaxy Smart Phones>>
#7 LG G5
If that weren't enough, it's also got a dual-lens camera, which gives you unmatched versatility when it comes to taking pictures.
Price: Click here for Prices of LG Smart Phones>>
#6 Samsung Galaxy S7
You also get Samsung Pay, which works with almost any payment terminal in any store, which the iPhone's Apple Pay can't do.
Price: Click here for Prices of Samsung Galaxy Smart Phones>>
#5 Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge
Price: Click here for Prices Samsung Galaxy Smart Phones>>
#4 Nexus 6P
#3 iPhone SE
It also comes with Apple Pay among other premium features, like Live Photos and a fingerprint sensor, not to mention the great battery life.
Click here for the iPhone SE review >>
#2 iPhone 6S Plus
It also has some new features like 3D Touch, which can detect how hard you press down on the screen and open up a new layer of controls for you apps. It also has an incredibly fast fingerprint sensor, as well as Live Photos, which captures a three second video with audio when you press the shutter button.
Price: Click here for Prices Apple iPhone Smart Phones>>
#1 iPhone 6S
In addition to beautiful hardware, iPhone owners are guaranteed to always get the best apps first from third-party developers and reliable software updates with the latest and greatest features from Apple. No other device can offer that.
Price: Click here for Prices Apple iPhone Smart Phones>>
BONUS: The HTC One M10 could be announced in April.
Rumors claim that HTC will finally add a fingerprint sensor to the One M10 and it seems one of the main focuses will be on the audio technology. This we derived from the firm statement, "we're bringing you the best BoomSound yet" and claims the company is "obsessed with sound".
Surprisingly, we might see HTC's unique UltraPixel camera technology in the M10, too. Reports claim it'll be 12 UltraPixels compared to the One M8's 4-UltraPixel camera, which wasn't popular due to the lack of sharpness.
Expect to see the M10 in April.
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