Best Android smartphones (February 2017)

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Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge
If the Note 7 debacle hasn't put you off Samsung (and it shouldn't, because Samsung make some excellent handsets), then the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge are without a doubt two of the best smartphones on the market today.
- 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: February 3, 2017 -- 16:00 GMT (08:00 PST)
Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
Google Pixel XL
No one knows Android better than Google, and as such the Pixel or Pixel XL are well worth taking a look at.
- 5-inch or 5.5-inch high-definition AMOLED display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 package
- Quad-core CPU with two cores running at 2.15GHz and two low-power cores running at 1.6GHz
- Adreno 530 GPU
- 4GB of LPDDR4 RAM
- 12.3-megapixel rear-camera with f2.0 aperture, 1.55-micron pixels, and gyroscope-based video stabilization
- 8-megapixel front-facing camera
- 32GB or 128GB storage
- USB-C connector
- Headphone jack
- Bluetooth 4.2
- Fingerprint sensor
- 2,770 or 3,450 mAh battery (depending on screen size)
- Fast-charge (7 hours of battery life for a 15-minute charge)
- VR ready
- Android Nougat 7.1
- Three finishes: Quite Black, Very Silver and limited edition Really Blue
The Pixel starts at $649 (128GB version costs $749) and is available for preorder today, with the Pixel XL starting at $769 (128GB version costs $869).
Published: February 3, 2017 -- 16:00 GMT (08:00 PST)
Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
OnePlus 3T
The OnePlus 3T has hardware specs similar to high-end smartphones such as the Samsung Galaxy S7 or the latest iPhone, but it comes with a dramatically smaller price tag ($439).
- OxygenOS 4.0.2 based on Android Marshmallow
- 5.5-inch 1080p Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display
- 16-megapixel rear camera with improved electronic image stabilization, 'Intelligent Pixel Technology'
- 16-megapixel front camera
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 quad-core CPU
- 6GB LPDDR4 RAM
- USB-C connector
- 3,400 mAh battery
- Fingerprint reader
Published: February 3, 2017 -- 16:00 GMT (08:00 PST)
Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
LG V20
The LG V20 is an amazing smartphone that features a sleek design, excellent audio output, and comes equipped with an amazign array of cameras.
- Android 7.0 Nougat
- 5.7 inch 1440 x 2560 pixel screen
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core CPU
- Dual 16-megapixel rear camera with 2x optical zoom, OIS, dual-LED flash
- 5-megapixel front-facing camera
- 64 GB with microSD (up to 2 TB)
- 3200 mAh battery
- Finish ptions: Pink, Silver, Titan
Published: February 3, 2017 -- 16:00 GMT (08:00 PST)
Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
Motorola Moto Z
The Moto Z is different from the rest of the pack in that it boasts a modular design. It's also water resistant, features a responsive fingerprint scanner, and a high quality 13-megapixel rear-facing camera.
And, just like Apple's iPhone 7, there no headphone jack, which may or may not be a deal-breaker.
- 5.5-inch AMOLED 1440p Quad HD (2560 x 1440) display
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 quad-core CPU
- 4GB RAM
- 13 MP, f/1.8 rear-facing camera with dual-LED (dual tone) flash
- 32/64 GB storage
- SD card slot
- 2600 mAh battery
Published: February 3, 2017 -- 16:00 GMT (08:00 PST)
Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

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Want to kick off the year with a new Android smartphone? Here are a selection of high-end Android-powered smartphones that will satisfy even the most demanding users.

Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge

If the Note 7 debacle hasn't put you off Samsung (and it shouldn't, because Samsung make some excellent handsets), then the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge are without a doubt two of the best smartphones on the market today.

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: February 3, 2017 -- 16:00 GMT (08:00 PST)

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

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