2017 already has a good tour and in the first high range called to be the protagonists of this year in the world of smartphone, have already passed our test table.
If you are thinking about buying a high-end smartphone and want to know what are the best on the market, we have the summary of the models in 2017 and are the franchise terminals that struggle to be the best phone 2017.
Samsung Galaxy S8 +
Surely the Galaxy S8 + is the great candidate by name and features the best phone of the year. It will be for daring, big screen and the credentials of the Samsung franchise always: performance, contributions in software and a camera among the best of the moment.
In favor
- The screen is impressive, as is its integration into the body
- Design of the future, maximum build quality with water resistance
- One of the best ‘mobile cameras’, under any circumstances
- Highly improved front camera with autofocus
- Performance at the best level
- The AKG headphones
- Android customization has improved
Against
- The location of the fingerprint sensor
- Bixby is half-cooked
- They could have placed some stereo speakers
- Conservatives with the theme of the battery
- Iris and face recognition does not convince me
- The camera maintains the level, they have not dared to duplicate it
- I value the improvement but I still prefer basic Android
Honor 8 Pro
Honor, Huawei’s second brand, does not want to be the only brand that does not try it in the highest range for benefits. Its arguments are forceful, with autonomy as a big argument, but with the camera maybe a step below what we expected. In the analysis of Honor 8 Pro, we also do not forget its price, about 200 euros cheaper than other high-end.
In favor
- Robust, slim and very well finished
- Practical EMUI and finally
- Autonomy and rapid loading of the best of the market
- Fabulous performance
- 2K screen
Against
- Camera below the best and needs dedication
- No water or dust resistance
- Frames could improve
LG G6
The first of the great ever to go on sale comes more prepared than ever to get a throne that resists. The LG G6 leaves out the adventure of modules to focus on a spectacular screen, double camera with wide angle and a sturdy and irresistible design.
In favor
- Fantastic construction in the best design
- The new screen ratio has hit the market to stay
- The cameras match their qualities, the angle is great fun
- Resistance IP68
Against
- No wireless charge or DAC for Europe
- The 32GB may be short, there is a microSD slot
- Snapdragon 821 is a 2016 hardware, do not charge it like 2017
- I miss more “computational photography” in the proposal
Huawei P10
The Huawei P10 is one of the great candidates for the best high-end phone of 2017. The Huawei muscle is perfectly drawn in a manageable smarpthone but with a print interior in both battery and performance, to which we must add a double camera with a black and white mode that no one else has.
In favor
- The new position of the sensor and its navigation mode ends up convincing
- The double camera system behaves better and better
- Fast charging stand and improved runtime are appreciated
- This processor cannot be asked much more
Against
- The design is somewhat sober, not especially differential
- The camera continues to flicker in low light conditions
- The customization of EMUI 5.1 improves, but is still somewhat removed from a pure Android
- The screen does very well, but there is room for improvement
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Xiaomi Mi Mix
The most personal terminal of Xiaomi we liked and much. The Mi Mix has created school by its screen almost without frames, but its values do not remain in the simple appearance. There is top-notch hardware with an internal memory of 128 GB and great battery, in addition to the exquisite finish.
In favor
- The minimum screen frames achieve a spectacular design
- The ceramic finish gives a luxurious touch to a phone with a fantastic construction
- The base model is 128GB
- Snapdragon 821 with 4GB of RAM
- Large battery capacity: 4.400mAh
- Good speaker and sound output
- Innovation with handset and proximity sensor
Against
- The rear camera is not at the best level
- Being demanding the screen resolution is short for 6.4 inches
- It is a phone designed for China, there are few stocks
- The headset is decent but does not finish convincing me
- Android 6.0, with 7.0 would take better advantage of its screen size
- The charger is not “fast”
Huawei P10 Plus
The elder brother of the Huawei P10 brings together in a less compact format the virtues of its dancing partner. The Huawei P10 Plus stands out for its double camera, fast charge, excellent performance and a fingerprint sensor that is fun to use, although we miss that great design is something more personal.
In favor
- The best fingerprint sensor is the fastest
- The double camera will make you play
- The sensations with the back are of note
- We start with 64 GB of internal
- Spectacular in daily use and multitasking
- The phone is built to last
- Fantastic fast charge, although the normal range
Against
- 6GB version is not used
- Loses its own identity
- Lack of sound quality
- EMUI advances, but there is still work to be done
- No dual SIM this time
- The gestures on the sensor … why not buttons?
Moto G5 Plus
Who does not want to spend too much money on a smartphone has a great mid-range level. The Moto G5 Plus that we tested in meets growing for its price, which is its great value along with the screen, its clean Android version and the metallic finish design. As in other mid-range, the camera is what just makes a difference with the best.
In favor
- The fingerprint reader works very well and allows you to operate the terminal without the traditional buttons.
- Despite being relatively large it is quite comfortable in the hand.
- Very good construction and aluminum finish.
- Fast loading is truly.
- Android clean: no add-ons and running smoothly.
Against
- The camera is very mediocre: in general it is poor in detail and also stands out a lot.
- It does not have USB type-C.
- It overheats after a few minutes playing.
ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe
With the high-end highs adding zeros to the launch price, the high-end alternatives of hitherto distant brands are being enlivened with smartphones like the ASUS ZenFone 3 Deluxe. In its complete analysis, we highlight its screen, the camera and of course the finish that nothing has to envy anyone.
In favor
- Exquisite and comfortable finish in hand
- Super AMOLED level display
- Camera with good overall performance
- Sound with headphones
Against
- Does not come out directly with Android 7.0
- Autonomy below the mean of the phablets
- Competitive price
- No water resistance
Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017)
Within the second line of terminals of each brand, the quality grows year after year. The Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017) is the renovation of a terminal that intends to face the high-end more expensive offering a known design and betting on the great finish and a camera of the best on the market.
In favor
- The best in finishing for its price
- Super AMOLED level display
- Camera according to the range in which it competes
- Autonomy and fast loading
Against
- Does not come out directly with Android 7.0
- Price for now uncompetitive
- Some details of the camera as not having automatic HDR