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Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by NaijaTechGuy(m): 9:00am On Dec 18, 2017 |
2017 is almost over and I'm pretty sure we all have seen thousands of smartphones released this year. After the release of the Xiaomi Mix at the end of 2016 , I predicted the rise of the bezel-less trend and guess what? [img]http://3.bp..com/-cH7XPitanq8/WjPFdEfj19I/AAAAAAAAAQs/bkYr1RUURuE4KJ2-NEVFVNE975x6iLWMACLcBGAs/s640/boom-i-was-right.jpg[/img] If you don't know what bezels are by now, you deserve this. [img]http://3.bp..com/-wLGk3pln1_0/WjPGY8zyTuI/AAAAAAAAAQ0/uvqNDfdXnq81X1SnTQ3H2RkIvOZ_LAVfQCLcBGAs/s640/tenor.gif[/img] let's take a look at the top phones that made their mark this year "Globally" 1. SAMSUNG GALAXY S8 [img]http://2.bp..com/-0BkDFDEHCgU/WjPbk80ulNI/AAAAAAAAARI/EKMYZjl_C-Qw332grvduIcwCYVLRUyPigCLcBGAs/s640/qs7nzWYT6f46W9hM5vVDWB-1280-80.jpg[/img] SPECIFICATIONS OS: Android 7.0 Screen size: 5.8-inches Resolution: 1440 x 2960 pixels CPU: Exynos 8895 Octa RAM: 4GB Storage: 64GB Battery: 3000mAh Rear camera: 12 MP f/1.7 Front camera: 8 MP f/1.7 The Samsung Galaxy S8 is definitely the best Android smartphone in the world right now, sporting a brilliant Infinity Edge display that covers about 80-percent of the body. The design is certainly almost flawless. Some people say "All that glitters is not gold" but the S8 definitely proves them wrong. Coupled with all the flashiness, the phone also has decent battery life, an excellent camera and top notch performance. With all of that combined, you get not only the best-looking smartphone, but one of the top performing smartphones in the universe. Yes, the universe!..unless there's alien life on mars,(Lol..we'll wait for Elon Musk to confirm since he wants to escape to mars for rapture) The 5.8-inch S8 is perfect, but if you're a fan of big displays, Samsung also offers the Galaxy S8+, which comes with a massive 6.2-inch display. There's one itsy-bitsy problem with the phone - placing the fingerprint sensor next to the camera. 2.iPhone X [img]http://2.bp..com/-smqBLO5LL-c/WjPbkkMV_jI/AAAAAAAAARE/lnrXRYe2qAAoUai8mKOCMYDjLFnV3QgSgCEwYBhgL/s640/SbiPiwpMReDiik8mPeJWwC-1280-80.jpg[/img] SPECIFICATIONS OS: iOS 11 Screen size: 5.8-inches Resolution: 1125 x 2436 pixels CPU: Apple A11 Bionic RAM: 3GB Storage: 64/256GB Battery: 2716mAh Rear camera: Dual 12MP Front camera: 7 MP f/2.2 I know I called the iPhone X an overrated piece of metal but let's call a spade a spade, this phone was certainly one of the trending smartphones this year but that still doesn't change how I feel about the metal phone, The first thing that strikes you about the design is the 5.8-inch AMOLED display. It's stunning nevertheless. Aside from the screen you've got Apple's impressive A11 Bionic processor, a fantastic dual camera with portrait lighting mode, and FaceID (which has been imperfect right from the launch). However the iPhone X costs a considerable £999 which is quite expensive. Apple is slowly morphing into a luxury goods company and I hope they do not end up like Vertu 3. GOOGLE PIXEL 2 XL [img]http://4.bp..com/-QT8N4FRkoD0/WjPb89wYmII/AAAAAAAAARM/_yNeXUxbK68koQA0iFfLLb1d2QzvEBJIwCEwYBhgL/s640/cfwuPH6rp92yj97DULW9ME-1280-80.jpg[/img] SPECIFICATIONS OS: Android 8 Screen size: 6.0-inches Resolution: 1440 x 2880 pixels CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 RAM: 4GBStorage: 64/128GB Battery: 3520mAh Rear camera: 12MP f/1.8 Front camera: 8MP f/2.4 Big G doesn't fail to give us a top notch smartpone when we need it. Whether it's the excellent camera, the metal-and-glass chassis, the oodles of power involved or just the fact that the OS and virtual assistant work perfectly with the hardware Google has definitely improved this 2017 and now has clear vision for its flagship smartphones. The design is distinctive and the Pixel 2 XL's edge-to-edge screen makes it the one to go for. Also if you're not a fan of big screens there's the the 5-inch Pixel 2 . 4. ONEPLUS 5T [img]http://3.bp..com/-IAW1L-jyAHM/WjPb9Bf9nBI/AAAAAAAAARQ/preJML9NilwWk9kBFiVFPnv1ZDPGASK-QCEwYBhgL/s640/RAw39n2PkyGNUQdRKsGEnH-1280-80.jpg[/img] SPECIFICATIONS OS: Android 7.0 Screen size: 6-inches Resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 RAM: 6/8GB Storage: 64/128GB Battery: 3300mAh Rear camera: Dual 16MP f/1.7 + 20MP f/1.7 Front camera: 16MP f/2.0 OnePlus took the mobile world by storm in 2014 with one goal, to be the flagship killer and I think with its latest smartphone, the OnePlus 5T, it has finally achieved that goal.The OnePlus 5T comes with an impressive 6-inch edge-to-edge display and dual camera set up with portrait mode. It also has very powerful specs, a lightning fast fingerprint sensor, and a great premium design. 5. IPHONE 8 PLUS [img]http://3.bp..com/-Ovat8oGsFJs/WjPcbDhNr_I/AAAAAAAAARY/mduijobPAk8Hjw95Q4Cj3_Sr-WUNwElMgCLcBGAs/s640/eitWasgHQJinQtfvd4ZBpN-1280-80.jpg[/img] SPECIFICATIONS OS: iOS11 Screen size: 5.5-inches Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels CPU: Apple A11 Bionic RAM: 3GB Storage: 64/256GB Battery: 2691mAh Rear camera: Dual 12MP Front camera: 7 MP f/2.2 If you prefer iOS to Android and don't want to spend cash on the iPhone X, this should be your first choice. It comes with a similar design to the iPhone 7 and a glass back and making it heavier. The glass casing supports wireless charging. The The iPhone 8 Plus' hardware has received the biggest overhaul - now packing Apple's fast A11 Bionic processor. The dual camera has also received a significant upgrade, now a better sensor and smart software powering it. To finish it off, the iPhone 8 Plus comes running iOS 11, Apple's latest mobile OS. 6. HTC U11 [img]http://1.bp..com/-BikwapEzw-E/WjPcbJ88n_I/AAAAAAAAARU/pupNyvdMlAku1HVdLRxq4SXvspk3szOIgCEwYBhgL/s640/dbBdQqEeuCD9hJGEHtLxWH-1280-80.jpg[/img] SPECIFICATIONS OS: Android 7.0 Screen size: 5.5-inches Resolution: 1440 x 2560 pixels CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 RAM: 4/6GB Storage: 64/128 GB Battery: 3000mAh Rear camera: 12MP f/1.8 Front camera: 16MP f/1.8 The HTC U11 is the biggest overhaul HTC has made to its flagship range for many years. It takes the best bits from the 11and puts them in a sexy glass and metal casing, with a bit of extra innovation thrown in. The camera, battery life and performance is really good as well. HTC really worked on the criticisms of the previous generation devices, and created their best ever flagship smartphone so far. It's great to see HTC innovating with the squeezable edges, which make interacting with the easier, and the minimal tweaks they've made to the stock Android OS are amazing, making this one of the best smartphones in 2017. 7. HUAWEI MATE 10 PRO [img]http://1.bp..com/-_rKuyCKpCGo/WjPdOxlmnFI/AAAAAAAAARo/BriPEqbIBbMucFU6l2c2WIvuKK2D-3tdACLcBGAs/s640/pn8F6W9P6nDQBLbvA7JrTk-1280-80.jpg[/img] SPECIFICATIONS OS: Android 8.0 Screen size: 6-inches Resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels CPU: Kirin 970 RAM: 4/6GBS torage: 64/128GB Battery: 4000mAh Rear camera: Dual 20MP + 12MP Leica Front camera: 8MP f/2.0 The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is the latest flagship from the Chinese smartphone giant, and I really, really like it. It's an ideal smartphone if you need a powerhouse for business, but it's also got a lot of features which make it great as a personal device as well. I love the Mate 10 Pro's Leica-branded dual camera, which can capture high quality images, and the OS is coming on leaps and bounds as well. One of the best features packed into this powerhouse is the mobile-PC experience when you hook it to an external display. It only needs a USB-C to HDMI cable, rather than a powered dock, making it more portable more useful. But it's not very perfect though, The UI still lags a little bit behind its competitors, as does the camera. While we love the design, it's a little more generic than the likes of Samsung and Google.Despite its flaws, you'll definitely enjoy using it thanks to a neat blend of design and features. Plus, the battery life is amazing. 8. LG G6 [img]http://2.bp..com/-CYvaQdZ1g40/WjPdOpkcXgI/AAAAAAAAARk/ilHF7OjUc3YGqNn5TceZMYfaDRpQMDlaACEwYBhgL/s640/aYqnnfNHwbyMJMzcgH8nzi-1280-80.jpg[/img] SPECIFICATIONS OS: Android 7.0 Screen size: 5.7-inches Resolution: 1440 x 2880 pixels CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 RAM: 4GB Storage: 32/64GB Battery: 3300mAh Rear camera: Dual 13MP Front camera: 5MP f/2.2 I still remember LG's gimmicky G5 smartphone with it's unimpressive design. I couldn't help but pity LG. They tried so hard.This time LG has finally decided made a good-looking, premium smartphone free from gimmicks. There are a lot of features I love here - that wide-angle screen is great, the bezels are tiny, and the dual-camera is really handy.But it’s still far from a perfect phone. LG used a 2016 chipset, so it’s not the most efficient smartphone available, and the custom UI running over Android Nougat isn't the best out there. It also feels less premium than its rivals.Certainly, LG has done enough to redeem itself from the unfortunately unsuccessful G5 last year. It’s not the best Android phone released in 2017, but I don’t think you’ll regret buying it, especially if you can pick it up for a decent price. 9. HONOR 9 [img]http://1.bp..com/-hrkprUPNmsA/WjPd068pwuI/AAAAAAAAAR4/hGdlIPMdis86LSFeumY7tQUYd8PZjUNmgCEwYBhgL/s640/qb72mtwUDP897ir6w3UmAH-1280-80.jpg[/img] SPECIFICATIONS OS: Android 7.0 Screen size: 5.1-inches Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels CPU: Kirin 960 RAM: 4GB Storage: 32/64GB Battery: 3200mAh Rear camera: Dual 20MP + 12MP Front camera: 8MP f/1.9 The Honor 9 is a really good smartphone, it also has a solid design, decent camera, and high-end specs.There are a lot of neat touches, too, I like the single navigation key, and the dual camera is capable of taking some striking images. The Honor 9 is 100% solid in every key respect, although, it may lack that little bit of innovation which makes a phone an amazing Android flagship. 10. MOTOROLA MOTO Z2 FORCE [img]http://4.bp..com/-lBE66bboZdI/WjPd05P8V7I/AAAAAAAAAR0/fRS_O3LzSwMdTnZenjfwteSosQh4g6bUQCEwYBhgL/s640/rwV3c5q22zXoeYi6kCi7R7-1280-80.jpg[/img] SPECIFICATIONS OS: Android 7.1 Screen size: 5.5-inches Resolution: 1440 x 2560 pixels CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 RAM: 4/6GB Storage: 64/128GB The Moto Z2 Force is designed to be sleek and sophisticated, as well as durable with the ability to survive a beating( I didn't say you should strike it with a baseball bat to test it). That's mainly down to the screen, which features a thick, toughened outer layer which won't break - no matter how hard you try (logically). The casing is also quite rugged, with a strong aluminium skeleton, the Moto Z2 Force doesn't look like it belongs in a workman's tool box but it's definitely a solid phone. The specs are up there with every other device on this list, and the ecosystem of the Moto Mods is impressive too. 11. LENOVO P2 [img]http://3.bp..com/-jiax_7DEKHo/WjPd0mFqJCI/AAAAAAAAARw/OuQSuuaCyYkYmmcUd6Hm8I9VFCWicG6OgCEwYBhgL/s640/BnhvkbAWT3aJaezWL7E6xn-1280-80.jpg[/img] SPECIFICATIONS OS: Android 7.0 Screen size: 5.5-inches Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 RAM: 4GBS torage: 64GB Battery: 5100mAh Rear camera: 13MP f/2.0 Front camera: 5MP f/2.2 The Lenovo P2 doesn't look pretty, there's no a sexy bezel-less display, and it doesn't have an amazing camera unfortunately. I added it to this list because of the battery life. It does have one the best battery life compared to any phone on this list. If all you care about is battery life, this smartphone is definitely for you, but Lenovo also did good job elsewhere, as well, with a decent metal build, great display, and solid UI design. All in a pretty affordable package. 9 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by NaijaTechGuy(m): 5:35pm On Dec 18, 2017 |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by Jaculze(m): 3:43am On Dec 19, 2017 |
And where is Tecno Phantom 8? 5 Likes |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by NaijaTechGuy(m): 7:04am On Dec 19, 2017 |
Jaculze:Globally not just in Sub Saharan Africa 46 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by MrHistorian: 7:22am On Dec 19, 2017 |
Where is my TECNO! ![]() OP,atleast acknowledge Tecno's effort at producing phones for cheaper prices. Quality does not necessarily equate high-prices. At the end...BULLSHÎT list. ![]() 6 Likes |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by trentslawson(m): 7:22am On Dec 19, 2017 |
ok |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by naijaboiy: 7:23am On Dec 19, 2017 |
Apple be churning out phones without a particular innovative spec that will wow consumers. They just keep repackaging their products adding glass or metal without actually working on the core parts of the phone like the software and other features that need to be changed or upgraded. For me iPhoneX does not deserve that number 2 spot, Nothing spectacular about it except the price. Other feautures are what you can get from other android phones. Someone will tag me an iPhone hater now, but I don’t even use an android phone to begin with. ![]() 31 Likes 3 Shares |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by MrWondah(m): 7:23am On Dec 19, 2017 |
I still dey rock by BlackBerry Bold 2 cos e dey do all of the above. If your own like make e carry 30mp I go go buy sonny camera upgrade my own 4 Likes |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by Histrings08(m): 7:26am On Dec 19, 2017 |
op, help put their prices...thanks |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by MrOwonikoko: 7:26am On Dec 19, 2017 |
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Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by jerflakes(m): 7:26am On Dec 19, 2017 |
Now this is where battery capacity doesn't matter 8 Likes |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by ddjay: 7:27am On Dec 19, 2017 |
NaijaTechGuy:Op, my advice (from experience) just pick one tecno, infinix etc and add to your list, if not these tecno boys and girls go deal with you,na hospital you go dey for more than 6 months |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by admissionrunz: 7:27am On Dec 19, 2017 |
issokay....
5 years ago it used to be nokia touchlight. 2 Likes |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by KingsleySmart(m): 7:27am On Dec 19, 2017 |
Poo |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by benjamin007: 7:27am On Dec 19, 2017 |
Where is techno camon CX 4 Likes |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by checkedout: 7:28am On Dec 19, 2017 |
Jaculze: Which kain insult be that? We dey talk big boys you dey call Tecno. Tecno is just like Everton in Epl 4 Likes |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by LadyD91: 7:28am On Dec 19, 2017 |
[color=#990000][/color] And where is my Gretel GT6000? That the features are something more than gold.
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Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by IkpuMmadu: 7:28am On Dec 19, 2017 |
Where is my infinix note 4 with xpen After reading the review of the phone at www.etimes.com.ng I fell in love with that phone and got one for myself and it's 4500 mAh battery with awesome camera and sound Where the fùck is the phone in the list
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Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by catherineokezie(f): 7:29am On Dec 19, 2017 |
And techno couldn't make the list! |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by MobilityExpress: 7:30am On Dec 19, 2017 |
The BEST smartphone device in the world right now is the Samsung Note 8. 13 Likes 1 Share |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by frinx: 7:30am On Dec 19, 2017 |
Note 8 and LG v30 ![]() ![]() 5 Likes |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by rose54321: 7:31am On Dec 19, 2017 |
Dude well done, but without Note 8 your list is incomplete. Wetin Motorola and Lenovo dey do there ![]() Do research oh, Lenovo eh, no be phone be their thing & Motorola has majorly Europe as it's market, very minute. You for add Sony Xperia XZ, LG v30,... Who will get me a Note 8 Na for Christmas... I will be very grateful 1 Like |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by Nat2008(m): 7:31am On Dec 19, 2017 |
Where is GIONEE m6 ![]() |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by genius43(m): 7:31am On Dec 19, 2017 |
Google Pixel 2/XL should be ahead of iPhone X if not number 1 self |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by okonja(m): 7:32am On Dec 19, 2017 |
@Op, so you did not acknowledge "Oukitel C8"? ![]() ![]() www.nairaland.com/attachments/6379286_oukitel_jpeg6df51ada560890948c91ac4c1eb990bd ![]() |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by martineverest(m): 7:33am On Dec 19, 2017 |
Jaculze:them they count crocodile, u dey mention lizard 3 Likes |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by martineverest(m): 7:35am On Dec 19, 2017 |
Note 8,iphone x, s8, iphone 8 and LG, are top 5 |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by NaijaTechGuy(m): 7:35am On Dec 19, 2017 |
rose54321:I totally missed that.. I'll modify the list later though. Thanks 1 Like |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by naijaboiy: 7:36am On Dec 19, 2017 |
ddjay:But you didn’t have to quote the whole post now. ![]() 11 Likes |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by Abiodunspectre(m): 7:37am On Dec 19, 2017 |
The Phantom 8 should be on this list. |
Re: Check Out The Best 11 Smartphones That Were Released In 2017 by NaijaTechGuy(m): 7:37am On Dec 19, 2017 |
IkpuMmadu: I said Globally..and I cannot even find your infinix on GSM Arena 3 Likes |
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