GSMArena smartphone buyer's guide: 2017 July edition

28 July 2017
It's the middle of the summer, which is traditionally a time in the year when the smartphone market settles down a bit. Manufacturers have already brought all their H1 flagships to the market and are focusing their efforts on their Fall and holiday quarter lineups. And without the turbulence of significant launches and announcements every week this looks like a perfect time for a new buyer's guide.

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ithehappy, 28 Jul 2017Yeah thanks for this, after a long while really. But I supp... more What do you like about the Pixel? What do you dislike (if anything) about it?

    Anonymous, 29 Jul 2017It's not marginally, the iPhone 6s is still one of the fast... moreI like your comments. The first time I checked out the 6S I was surprised how fast it was. In terms of your other comment, about the "disposable society", that is something I avoid.

      AnonD-32710, 29 Jul 2017Buyers don't go for HTC 10 or other HTC products poor after... more HTC customer support team has always been helpful to me.

        AnonD-688160, 29 Jul 2017No doubt S8 and S8+ are the best in all aspests. You said "no doubt"... that the S8 duo are "beasts" in all categories. I'm calling your bluff: I don't just doubt that, I know you're either joking, or you contracted a case of fanboyism. The cure? Pray to the Heavens.

          AnonD-687591, 30 Jul 2017my iphone 5s is starting to age and I'm wondering on buying... moreI Last year, I was waiting to cross the street. I was impatient. I remarked that the pedestrian light signal was taking too long to light up. A younger guy said and I quote: "patience pays". I shot him a cross look, thinking he was being wrongful. Now? I say that expression all the time for a variety of reason. I too want a handset replacement at this time. However, I know that right around the corner new products are coming out. Like you, I am interested in checking out Snapdragon 660 products. For example Motorola and Sony (rumors suggest that both will release 660 chipset models).
          Lastly, you mentioned the EU. I think Europe has stellar women (I'm looking to find a bride within the next 3 years). Have a good day :-) .

            AnonD-649504, 01 Aug 2017Even with the launch price, it is cheaper than the s8+ you ... more You mentioned Vertu. I was hoping the latest Vertu Constellation model would at least be mentioned... I live however :-) Speaking of Vertu... Maybe they could join forces with Caviar, another high end phone manufacturer. I wonder what their design team would dream up.

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              • fm5
              • 01 Aug 2017

              As an s7 edge user, I don't see one that's worth switching to. The edge only has one con while the have at least three or more.

                xXENDER FREAKXx, 31 Jul 2017Lol looking at the person u are replying to shows that he i... moreYep, I'm just pointing out facts and he's being a fanboy.

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                  • sUS
                  • 01 Aug 2017

                  G6 and OP5 are the value for money.

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                    • 01 Aug 2017

                    Anonymous, 31 Jul 2017xzp is the most expensive android phone with the ugliest ca... moreEven with the launch price, it is cheaper than the s8+ you know it right?
                    And most expensive Android would be those limited super exclusive edition of Vertu.

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                      • LTf
                      • 31 Jul 2017

                      Iphone 7 isnt recomended ha

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                        • 31 Jul 2017

                        Anonymous, 31 Jul 2017xzp is the most expensive android phone with the ugliest ca... moreMost expensive but fastest and greatest.

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                          • qJP
                          • 31 Jul 2017

                          Mi Mix should be on the list, especially at its current price.

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                            • YQ{
                            • 31 Jul 2017

                            Where is Honor 8 pro aka Honor V9

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                              • Nue
                              • 31 Jul 2017

                              you guys, don't take phone like leeco le pro 3 or le max 2 into this
                              and they are really cheap. kinda easy to get also

                                Anonymous, 29 Jul 2017The camera is very good and I am coming from an S7 ,notice ... moreYes it is glad that u don't have the jelly-effect on your OnePlus 5, but what he says is true. There is jelly-effect on the smartphone u are using, only some of the packages have this issue, not all.

                                  NotAFanboyy, 30 Jul 2017PhoneArena battery rating rates XZ Premium higher in batter... moreLol looking at the person u are replying to shows that he is jealous/salty + fanboyism. Samsung please bring back one of your people here XD

                                    Anonymous, 31 Jul 2017xzp is the most expensive android phone with the ugliest ca... moreThe most expensive? What kind of shit are u talking dude? U should know that both smartphones cost the same price even if they drop the price down now like in Amazon. Well that is what haters will ALWAYS say and also what people who don't have enough money to affird will say. Glad I got both of them

                                      Anonymous, 31 Jul 2017xzp is the most expensive android phone with the ugliest ca... moreCorrect*

                                        Anonymous, 31 Jul 2017xzp is the most expensive android phone with the ugliest ca... more"you always get camera issues in all xperia flagships" If that is the case, why don't I have camera issues on my XPERIA XZ? The problem only applies to SOME users out there, and not ALL. Hence always is not the coreect word to say this issue. Haters ALWAYS can't understand that only SOME users got that problem

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