Best phones: July 2017

 

With so many different (yet similar) smartphones from so many brands from across the globe, one may start feeling a bit lost. Which one of those many is the best phone you can buy right now, in summer 2017?

This is a trick question, of course. There is no definite one-size-fits-all device: some people prefer larger phones, some smaller, others look for the best camera in a phone, yet others value battery life above all, and then there are the gamers, the 24/7 music crowd, and on and on the list goes.

That is why we look at different options rather than the one best phone. We look at both their pros and their cons because we have not yet encountered the perfect phone. We also look for your thoughts! That's why you will see an open poll for you to support your favorite device and if it's not on the list, let us know in the comments section at the bottom of this page. So with no further ado, let's get started.

Best Phones in July 2017

We first take a look at phones around the 5" form factor. Call them regular-sized, smaller phones, but these phones strike a good balance between screen size and handling.

#	Phone	Added	Change	Why Should You Buy It? Top 3 Reasons
1	Apple iPhone 7	Oct 2016	-	1/ Best-in-class performance 2/ Excellent apps, 3/ Proper updates
2	Google Pixel	Oct 2016	↑	1/ Second best-in-class performance 2/ Excellent camera, 3/ Proper updates
3	Samsung Galaxy S8	April 2017	↓	1/ Stunning design 2/ Very good camera, 3/ Solid battery life
4	HTC U11	June 2017	New	1/ Stunning camera 2/ Stunning design, 3/ Clean interface
5	LG G6	April 2017	↓	1/ Unique dual cam w/ wide angle 2/ Great price, 3/ Sturdy build
6	Huawei P10	Mar 2017	↓	1/ Great price 2/ Good dual cam, 3/ Thin, elegant design