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Best Android smartphones: April 2016

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  • Samsung Galaxy S7

    Samsung Galaxy S7

    If not the new king on the block, the Samsung Galaxy S7 is certainly one of them.

    Tech spec:

    • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • 5.1-inch quad HD Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels (576 pixels-per-inch)
    • Snapdragon 820 processor (the Samsung Exynos chipset is used in some regions)
    • 4GB of RAM
    • Non-removable Li-Ion 3,000 mAh battery
    • MicroSD card slot
    • 12-megapixel rear-facing camera
    • 8-megapixel front-facing camera
    • Fingerprint sensor
    • Wireless charging support
    • Water- and dust-resistant to IP68
    • Color options: Gold Platinum and Black Onyx
    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Samsung Galaxy S7

    Samsung Galaxy S7

    For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the Samsung Galaxy S7 here.

    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Photo by: Josh Miller/CNET

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • LG G5

    LG G5

    If not the new king on the block, the LG G5 is certainly one of them.

    Tech spec:

    • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • 5.3-inch quad HD IPS display with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixel resolution (554 pixels-per-inch)
    • Snapdragon 820 with an Adreno 530 GPU
    • 4GB of RAM
    • Removable Li-Ion 2,800 mAh battery
    • MicroSD card slot
    • Dual rear cameras; a 16-megapixel camera with a 78-degree field of view, and an 8-megapixel camera with a 135-degree field of view
    • 8-megapixel front-facing camera
    • Fingerprint sensor
    • Color options: Silver, Titan, Gold, and Pink
    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • LG G5

    LG G5

    For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the LG G5 here.

    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Google Nexus 6P

    Google Nexus 6P

    The Nexus 6P is an odd beast indeed. From a tech point of view it's a powerhouse, with its sharp display and powerful Snapdragon 810 processor. But the exterior is something that might not appeal to all - it's bulky and top-heavy and the fingerprint reader is placed in an odd spot.

    It also ditches the much-loved wireless charging feature.

    Tech spec:

    • Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
    • 5.7-inch 1440 x 2560 pixels AMOLED multi-touch display
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 MSM8994 with Adreno 430
    • 3GB of RAM
    • 12.3-megapixel rear camera
    • 8-megapixel front camera
    • Non-user-replaceable 3450mAh Li-Ion battery
    • Colors: Aluminum, Graphite, Frost.
    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Google Nexus 6P

    Google Nexus 6P

    For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the Google Nexus 6P here.

    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Photo by: Josh Miller/CNET

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

    Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

    Not a fan of the huge Android smartphones that seem to be all the rage these days? Then the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact could be worth a look. This is essentially an Xperia Z5 crammed into a more compact shell.

    Tech spec:

    • Android 5.1 (Lollipop)
    • 4.6-inch HD 720p (1280 x 720) Triluminos display
    • Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 with Adreno 430
    • 2GB of RAM
    • 23-megapixel rear camera
    • 5-megapixel front camera
    • 2700mAh Li-Ion battery
    • Waterproof and dust tight (IP65 and IP68)
    • Colors: White, Graphite Black, Coral, yellow.
    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

    Sony Xperia Z5 Compact

    For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact here.

    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Photo by: Andrew Hoyle/CNET

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 5

    Samsung Galaxy Note 5

    The new kid on the block, the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 is a powerhouse of an Android handset, but with a price tag to match. Excellent quality components and construction - just don't insert the stylus into it the wrong way!

    Tech spec:

    • Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
    • 5.7 inch 1440 x 2560 pixel Quad HD Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 4
    • Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 with quad-core 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57
    • 4GB of RAM
    • 32/64GB of storage
    • Fingerprint sensor
    • Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
    • 16-megapixel rear-facing camera with optical image stabilization
    • 5-megapixel front-facing camera
    • Wireless charging support
    • Color options: Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan, White Pearl
    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 5

    Samsung Galaxy Note 5

    For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 here.

    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 5

    Samsung Galaxy Note 5

    The signature S Pen has a whole new design featuring a solid and sleek metallic finish.

    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Samsung Galaxy Note 5

    Samsung Galaxy Note 5

    The Galaxy Note 5 is exceptionally well made, and the engineering and finish is second to none.

    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Motorola Moto G (late 2015)

    Motorola Moto G (late 2015)

    Not the most powerful handset by far, but the Motorola Moto G is one of the best handsets for the money, doubly so given that you can buy it unlocked for under $200.

    Tech specs:

    • Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
    • 5.0 inch 720 x 1280 pixel IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    • Quad-core Snapdragon 410 with 1.4 GHz Cortex-A53 with Adreno 306 GPU
    • 1GB of RAM in the 8GB storage version, 2GB in the 16GB storage version
    • 8/16GB of storage
    • Non-removable Li-Ion 2470 mAh battery
    • 13-megapixel rear-facing camera
    • 5-megapixel front-facing camera
    • Micro SD card support
    • IPX7 certified - water resistant up to 1 meter for 30 minutes
    • Color options: Black and White, but with many accent and trim options
    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Motorola Moto G (late 2015)

    Motorola Moto G (late 2015)

    For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the Motorola Moto G here.

    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Photo by: Sarah Tew/CNET

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

    Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

    Not the latest and greatest, but still a very good handset which you might be able to pick up for a very competitive price now the newer version is out.

    Tech spec:

    • Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgrades depend on carrier
    • 5.1 inch 1440 x 2560 pixel curved-edge Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 4
    • Corning Gorilla Glass 4 back panel
    • Octa-core Exynos 7420 CPU with Mali-T760MP8 GPU
    • 3GB of RAM
    • Non-removable Li-Ion 2550 mAh battery
    • 16-megapixel rear-facing camera with optical image stabilization
    • 5-megapixel front-facing camera
    • Fingerprint sensor
    • Wireless charging support
    • Color options: Gold Platinum, White Pearl, Black Sapphire and Green Emerald
    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

    Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

    For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge here.

    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Photo by: CBS Interactive

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Samsung Galaxy S6

    Samsung Galaxy S6

    Not the latest and greatest, but still a very good handset which you might be able to pick up for a very competitive price now the newer version is out.

    The Samsung Galaxy S6 is not a small handset. In fact, it's quite a handful, as most modern smartphones are these days.

    Tech spec:

    • Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgrades depend on carrier
    • 5.1 inch 1440 x 2560 pixel Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 4
    • Corning Gorilla Glass 4 back panel
    • Octa-core Exynos 7420 CPU with Mali-T760MP8 GPU
    • 3GB of RAM
    • Non-removable Li-Ion 2550 mAh battery
    • 16-megapixel rear-facing camera with optical image stabilization
    • 5-megapixel front-facing camera
    • Fingerprint sensor
    • Wireless charging support
    • Color options: Gold Platinum, White Pearl, Black Sapphire and Blue Topaz
    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • Samsung Galaxy S6

    Samsung Galaxy S6

    For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the Samsung Galaxy S6 here.

    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Photo by: Josh Miller/CNET

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • HTC One M9

    HTC One M9

    Tech spec:

    • Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgrades depend on carrier
    • 5.0 inch 1080 x 1920 pixel Super LCD3 capacitive display featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 4
    • Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 CPU with Adreno 430
    • 3GB of RAM
    • Non-removable Li-Po 2840 mAh battery
    • 20-megapixel rear-facing camera
    • 4-megapixel front-facing camera
    • FM radio
    • Quick Charge support
    • Colors: Gunmetal Gray, Amber Gold, Silver/Rose gold, Gold/Pink
    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • HTC One M9

    HTC One M9

    For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the HTC One M9 here.

    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Photo by: Andrew Hoyle/CNET

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • HTC One M9

    HTC One M9

    One of the color options for the HTC One M9.

    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • LG G4

    LG G4

    Not the latest and greatest, but still a very good handset which you might be able to pick up for a very competitive price now the newer version is out.

    Tech spec:

    • Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgrades depend on carrier
    • 5.5 inch 1440 x 2560 pixel PS LCD capacitive display featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 3
    • Hexa-core Qualcomm 808 CPU with Adreno 418 GPU
    • 3GB of RAM
    • Removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
    • 16-megapixel rear-facing camera with optical image stabilization
    • 8-megapixel front-facing camera
    • FM radio
    • Wireless charging support
    • Colors: Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red
    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • LG G4

    LG G4

    For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the LG G4 here.

    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Photo by: Andrew Hoyle/CNET

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

  • LG G4

    LG G4

    The LG G4 is one of the few handsets to have a removable battery.

    Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

    Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

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By Adrian Kingsley-Hughes for Hardware 2.0 | April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT) | Topic: Hardware

  • Samsung Galaxy S7
  • Samsung Galaxy S7
  • LG G5
  • LG G5
  • Google Nexus 6P
  • Google Nexus 6P
  • Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
  • Sony Xperia Z5 Compact
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 5
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 5
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 5
  • Samsung Galaxy Note 5
  • Motorola Moto G (late 2015)
  • Motorola Moto G (late 2015)
  • Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
  • Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
  • Samsung Galaxy S6
  • Samsung Galaxy S6
  • HTC One M9
  • HTC One M9
  • HTC One M9
  • LG G4
  • LG G4
  • LG G4

Let's take a look a selection of the very best Android handsets currently available.

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HTC One M9

For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the HTC One M9 here.

Published: April 1, 2016 -- 09:33 GMT (02:33 PDT)

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

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