Best Android smartphone, you can buy right now: These days, it's not uncommon for tech brands to release multiple versions of their flagship smartphones. LG has launched the V30, Google has launched the Pixel 2, Samsung has launched the Galaxy S8 and Note 8 and even Huawei is set to launch the Mate 10 next month.
So what makes a 'best Android smartphone' anyway That's a tough question. Does the fact that it has a bigger display or a faster processor matter more? Does it matter if it's a flagship or a 'mid-range'? What if it has killer specs and the price is almost half that of a Galaxy S8 or iPhone 8?
Well, it's not easy to answer that question in a way that doesn't favor a brand's product marketing department, but that's exactly what we're here to do. Our goal is to find the best Android Smartphone you can buy. We're going to answer the following questions about each of the phones in the list below:
What makes the device different from its peers How does it perform, what kind of specs does it sport and how is it manufactured? How long does it last, and what is its battery life like. How does it hold up in various uses like gaming, navigation, internet browsing and more? What's its most unique feature? Is it water resistant? How long is its battery life? How does it camera, perform and what is its zoom and aperture?
The reason why we're doing this is to help you pick the phone that's right for you. So, we're going to take a look at all the answers to all these questions and rank all the smartphones based on their specs, design, cost and other features.
After that, you can go ahead and buy your favorite smartphone. No need to beg.
1. Samsung Galaxy Note 8
The Note 8 is the most powerful phone Samsung has ever released
Weight: 195g | Dimensions: 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen size: 6.3-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2630 | CPU: Exynos 8895 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB/256GB | Battery: 3300mAh | Rear camera: 12MP+12MP | Front camera: 8MP
- Both stylus and camera better than ever
- A powerhouse for a phone this size
- Glass back
This phone makes the Note 7 look like a downsized S7. It's a powerhouse phone that can easily compete with the Google Pixel 2 XL (which we're comparing it to in this review).
The Note 8 has a 6.3-inch screen and 6GB of RAM, which will get a lot of users especially content creators super excited. Its S Pen stylus, which comes in a Bluetooth-connected version, adds an extra layer of functionality and makes writing and drawing on the on their overall performance.
If you're looking to spend less than $300, then the Galaxy S8 Active should be on your list. It might not have the design of a Galaxy S8, but at $550, you're getting a phone that's guaranteed to last you at least two years.
1. Samsung Galaxy S8+
This is by far the best big-screen and best android smartphone
OS: Android 7.0 | Screen size: 6.2-inch | Resolution: 2960 x 1440 | CPU: Exynos 8895 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB | Battery: 3300mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 8MP
- Super AMOLED QHD+ screen
- Great fingerprint sensor
- Awkward fingerprint sensor placement
The Samsung Galaxy S8+ was the first phone to come with a QHD+ display. The resolution is still available, but now it's a little taller, which actually makes? Do the cameras in its rivals do the same? Is the phone's fingerprint sensor and face scanner fast?
That's the questions that we've answered to make our list. Take a look at our list below and let us know which one of these phones you think is the best you can buy right now.
1. Google Pixel 2 XL
This phone could be Google's best Smartphone
Weight: 178g | Dimensions: 158.9 x 76.7 x 7.9mm | OS: Android 8 | Screen size: 6-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2880 | CPU: Snapdragon 835 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB | Battery: 3450mAh | Rear camera: 12.2MP | Front camera: 8MP
- AUD $1379 View at Computerworld
- Huge 6-inch AMOLED display
- Great hardware
- Adventurous camera
- Poor battery life
- Just like the regular?