10 best Android smartphones of 2017

New: Samsung Galaxy S8 and Samsung Galaxy S8 + - both included in this list. Read below to find out where each one is.

There is one key difference between Android and its main competitor Apple - the sheer number of mobile devices running on Google's operating system.

This includes brands such as Samsung, Sony, Htc and LG. Moreover, Lenovo, Motorola and Oneplus are working closely with them to offer smartphones at affordable prices, with a powerful platform from Google and ever larger screen resolutions.

The wide variety of applications, operating capacities, screen sizes and designs make choosing the best Android smartphone nearly impossible.

In order to help you choose the most suitable smartphone, we ranked the best Android smartphones to date, considering performance, software upgrades, bright and sleek design. In general, so as not to be ashamed to show off the acquisition in front of colleagues.

So here are the best Android smartphones on the market. Also take a look at the article 10 Most Anticipated New Smartphones of 2017.

1.Samsung Galaxy S8

If we close our eyes to biometrics, undoubtedly the best Android smartphone in a big margin from its brothers on the platform.

Weight 155 g
Dimensions: 148.9 x68.1 x8mm
Software: Android 7
Screen diagonal: 5.8 inches
Screen resolution: 1440x2960
Central processing unit: Exynos 8895
Operating memory: 4 Gb
Built-in memory: 64 Gb
Battery: 3000mA
Main camera: 12 MP
Front camera: 8MP

+ Amazing display;
+ Large operating capacity.

−High price;
- Unsuccessful biometrics.

Samsung once again deservedly takes the honorable first place in the ranking of the best android smartphones in the world.

The South Korean company's flagship Galaxy S8 is at the top of our list thanks to its impeccable design, stunning display and enormous operating power.

All technical solutions, thanks to which Samsung clearly leads the market to this day, have been neatly packaged in this 5.8-inch bezel-less smartphone, which is equipped with all the latest technical and software tools.

There's also a new iris scanner that lets you unlock your device at a glance and a new voice assistant Bixby. This is not the perfect device many hoped, yet it is the best Android smartphone on the market right now.

2.Samsung Galaxy S8 plus

In second place is the brainchild of the South Korean giant.

Weight 173 g
Dimensions: 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1mm
Software: Android 7
Screen diagonal: 6.2 inches
Screen resolution: 1440x2960
Central processing unit: Exynos 8895
Operating memory: 4 Gb
Built-in memory: 64 Gb
Battery: 3000mA
Main camera: 12 MP
Front camera: 8MP

+ The best display to date;
+ High speed of work.

−High cost;
- Not a very good fingerprint scanner.

Last year's S6 and S7 Edge were popular. But this year we give more preference to the younger flagship.

Although the dimensions may have been chosen and not very well, but on the whole the device is quite convenient to use, and the main reason for the location below its smaller partner is the very high cost of the smartphone.

Everything we loved about the Samsung Galaxy S8 is here too. Samsung decided to change only the size of the display and did not bother with the already tricky, high-tech filling.

The same 12 megapixel camera, the same hardware power that gives you almost unlimited possibilities, like instant unlocking of your smartphone at a glance.

3. MotoZ

The thinnest and most modular smartphone

Weight 136 g
Dimensions: 153.3 x75.3 x 5.2mm
Software: Android Marshmallow
Screen diagonal: 5.5 inches
Screen resolution: 1440x2560
Central Processing Unit: Snapdragon 820
Operating memory: 4 Gb
Built-in memory: 32/64 Gb
Battery: 2.600mA
Main camera: 13 MP
Front camera: 5MP

+ Original modular accessories;
+ Fancy fingerprint scanner.

−Non-standard headphone port
- Awkward bulge in the main chamber

We all probably remember the modular smartphone from LG - G5. But if you compare these two devices, then the G5, which, it seems to me, is an unfinished embodiment of all the wildest fantasies of its manufacturers, is in many ways inferior to the Moto Z.

The latter is very easy to use and can be made out of almost anything thanks to countless modular accessories.

The powerful modular design of the smartphone means the ability to connect to different accessories and also has a long lifespan compared to other devices.

Usually, when it comes to updates, we are talking about new software in one way or another. Moto Z changes not only the software, but the design as a whole.

Perhaps the thinnest smartphone paid for its title with losses in battery power and the lack of a standard headphone jack - yes, quite significant for some users.

But if this is not a tragedy for you, you can purchase a truly ultra-modern device.

4. OnePlus 3T

Genius flagship killer.

Weight 158 g
Dimensions: 152.7 x 74.7 x 7.4mm
Software: AndroidMarshmallow
Screen diagonal: 5.5 inches
Screen resolution: 1080x1920
Central processing unit: Snapdragon 821
Operating memory: 6 Gb
Built-in memory: 64/128 Gb
Battery: 3.400 mA
Main camera: 16 MP
Front camera: 16MP

+ Excellent design;
+ Affordable price.

−Lack of a slot for an SD card;
−Not a flawless camera.

For some, the OnePlus 3T is the best smartphone they've ever seen, and to be honest, it's probably not that far from the truth. The Chinese firm has made significant improvements to the battery, processor and camera on its recent OnePlus 3.

The design remains intact (which is for the best), complemented by its bright and colorful Amoled display and an instant fingerprint reader.

Yes, the lack of a microSD card and the battery, which is barely enough for a day, may discourage some, but considering the cost of a smartphone, this is the most optimal purchase for such a price.

If you need a powerful Android smartphone but can't afford Samsung or HTC, the OnePlus 3T is the one for you.

5.HTC 10

Of course, you won't give 10 out of 10, but this is the best smartphone for music today.

Weight 161 g
Dimensions: 145.9 x 71.9 x 9mm
Software: AndroidMarshmallow
Screen diagonal: 5.2 inches
Screen resolution: 1440x2560
Central Processing Unit: Snapdragon 820
Operating memory: 4 Gb
Built-in memory: 32/64 Gb
Battery: 3.000 mA
Main camera: 12 MP
Front camera: 5 MP

+ Amazing audio;
+ Delightful design.

- Not a very good camera;
−Small system errors.

The fifth place belongs to HTC 10. It is impressive that this smartphone is already more than a year old, but due to its low price, it is still quite popular. The 5.2-inch 2K display in tandem with the powerful hardware, 4GB of RAM and the Snapdragon 821 chipset gives you flawless video.

Although HTC has given a lot of attention to the development of its camera technology, 12 megapixels are unlikely to impress anyone. Still, the main camera takes good pictures, and there is also a 5 megapixel front camera for selfies.

6. LenovoP2

Inexhaustible battery resources.

Weight 177 g
Dimensions: 153 x76 x8.3mm
Software: AndroidMarshmallow
Screen diagonal: 5.5 inches
Screen resolution: 1080x1920
Central processing unit: Snapdragon 625
Operating memory: 4 Gb
Built-in memory: 32 Gb
Battery: 5.100 mA
Main camera: 13 MP
Front camera: 5MP

+ Sleek design;
+ Longest battery life of any smartphone tested.

−It is heavy;
- The camera leaves much to be desired.

There is at least one good reason to buy this phone - a really powerful battery, without exaggeration, which lasts more than 2 days.

The smartphone is so cheap that it topped the list of budget devices, and although some technical means had to be sacrificed (the chipset will not please everyone, the camera leaves much to be desired), we still consider it a worthwhile purchase.

This heavyweight is certainly not the first guy in the village, but he is very practical, does not hit the pocket so hard and does not need to be charged every 7 hours.

7. GooglePixel

Great device for Android fans

Weight 143 g
Dimensions: 143.8 x 69.5 x 8.5mm
Software: Android 7.1
Screen diagonal: 5 inches
Screen resolution: 1080x1920
Central Processing Unit: Snapdragon821
Operating memory: 4 Gb
Built-in memory: 32/128 Gb
Battery: 2.700mA
Main camera: 12 MP
Front camera: 8MP

+ Trouble-free work;
+ Bright and colorful Full HD display.

- The battery could be better;
- A virtual assistant can do more.

If you want everything from Android without any fancy extras, the Google Pixel is the place to go.

The smartphone has the latest version of the platform from Google - Android 7.1 Nougat, so to speak first-hand. Google's own brainchild does not have the awkward costs and overlaps that arise when the manufacturer is a third-party company.

And if you add to that the sleek design, superior camera, and tremendous operating power, you have a unique smartphone.

The main and most powerful argument in favor of this smartphone: its impeccable camera, which, if not the best, is at least one of the best to date. In low light, she will not be equal at all.

The Achilles heel of this smartphone is its battery life. So you will probably need to carry the charger with you if you are away from home for a long time.

8. SonyXperia XZ

The highly anticipated flagship from Sony.

Weight 161 g
Dimensions: 146 x 72 x 8.1mm
Software: Android 7
Screen diagonal: 5.2 inches
Screen resolution: 1080x1920
Central Processing Unit: Snapdragon 820
Operating memory: 3 Gb
Built-in memory: 32/64 Gb
Battery: 2.900mA
Main camera: 23 MP
Front camera: 13 MP

+ Sleek design;
+ Impressive camera.

−FullHD display
- Disabled fingerprint scanner for US users (the scanner itself is installed, but it does not start programmatically, but this limitation is easily bypassed using Flahtools)

SonyXperia XZ is the flagship we've all been waiting for, nothing more than the center of all Sony's merits, but it doesn't have such a standout feature that makes you want to buy it and that's it.

Although not as tough as the S8 or the Moto Z, for example, the excellent camera and huge operating power will give you almost unlimited creative scope.

Let's not forget to mention its water resistance (direct Ichthyander smartphone) and the price, which lazily slides to such marks that we simply cannot but include it in this top list.

9. MotoZ Play

Motorola is going for an encore.

Weight 165 g
Dimensions: 156.4x76.4x7mm
Software: Android 6
Screen diagonal: 5.5 inches
Screen resolution: 1080x1920
Central processing unit: Snapdragon 625
Operating memory: 3 Gb
Built-in memory: 32Gb + microSD
Battery: 3.510 mA
Main camera: 16 MP
Front camera: 5MP

+ Original modular accessories;
+ Very low price.

−Processor overloads;
−Lack of sealing.

MotoZ Play has now surpassed the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium in our ranking.

The first thing to note is the original modular accessories that are attached to the back cover and allow you to turn your smartphone into a portable speaker or, for example, a projector. The accessories are made so well that I dare say that this is probably the best modular smartphone to date.

But do not think that its main advantage is only in modular additions, without them it looks very elegant. And the prices for this smartphone are much lower than for its comrades located above.

If you are looking for something cheaper and more original, then Moto Z Play is what you need.

10. Moto G5

Top-notch quality in a budget smartphone.

Weight 145 g
Dimensions: 144.3x73x9.5mm
Software: Android 7.0
Screen diagonal: 5 inches
Screen resolution: 1920x1080
Central processing unit: Snapdragon 430
Operating memory: 3 Gb
Built-in memory: 16/32 Gb
Battery: 2.800mA
Main camera: 13 MP
Front camera: 5MP

+ Partially metal body;
+ Bright and colorful HD display.

- Does not support NFC technology;
- Not the fastest processor.

The Moto G line of smartphones is the brand's most commercially successful project. The secret of success lies in impressive technical parameters offered at reasonable prices. The Moto G5, whose aluminum back makes it look stunning, is no exception.

It may be a little more expensive than its predecessors, but it is worth all its money.

Although it was not without a fly in the ointment, the smartphone does not support NFC (Nеar field communication) technology. However, you won't be very upset if you don't bother with mobile purchases.