Phones To - Buy 2017
: The top budget choice for display enthusiasts, bringing a high-quality Super AMOLED panel to a much lower price point. Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.
: A revolutionary shift for Apple, introducing the notch, Face ID, and a nearly edge-to-edge OLED display. It boasted the best sunlight legibility of any phone tested that year. Google Pixel 2 XL Go to product viewer dialog for this item. phones to buy 2017
: The definitive "challenger" of 2017. It featured a taller 18:9 screen and flagship-level speed for nearly half the price of an iPhone X. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 : The top budget choice for display enthusiasts,
The 2017 smartphone market was a landmark year, introducing the "bezel-less" design trend and the first mainstream $1,000 flagship. Whether you were looking for the best camera, a massive screen, or a reliable budget workhorse, 2017 had a diverse range of options. It boasted the best sunlight legibility of any
For users prioritizing affordability without sacrificing essential functionality, these were the standout choices under $300.
: Widely considered to have the of 2017. It offered a clean "vanilla" Android experience directly from Google, though some early units faced minor hardware criticisms. Huawei Mate 10 Pro
: Often called the ultimate "all-rounder". It featured one of the largest and best screens of the year, an accurate AMOLED panel, and the unique S Pen stylus for sketching and writing. Apple iPhone X Go to product viewer dialog for this item.