: A massive winner for its $199 price tag, offering a premium metal body and a modern 18:9 FullView display that outclassed its category. Motorola Moto G5S Plus
: 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
: A global bestseller praised for its incredible "value for money" and massive battery life. Best for Multimedia : Sony Xperia XZ Premium Go to product viewer dialog for this item. , noted as a "movie buff's" dream with its 4K HDR display. Best for Gamers : The Razer Phone phones to buy 2017
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.
: A reliable budget favorite with a dedicated following due to its near-stock Android software, solid Snapdragon 625 processor, and fast-charging capabilities. Samsung Galaxy J7 Pro Go to product viewer dialog for this item. : A massive winner for its $199 price
: 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
These phones offered high-end performance and specifications at significantly lower price points than the $1,000 giants. OnePlus 5T Go to product viewer dialog for this item. Huawei Mate 10 Pro : A global bestseller
: 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.