Best Smartphone Reviews 2018

The biggest challenge that the Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge faces is the fact that it must follow up on the some of the most innovative handsets from the Samsung Company. The Galaxy S6 was proof that Samsung can produce prestigious and innovative devices for the mass market. So how did the company follow up on their innovation? Having paid attention to clientele, Samsung seems to have responded positively by addressing all concerns and have made everything much better. Here are several impressive features of this phone:

• Crisp, bright display on 5.5” Quad HD Super AMOLED screen with dynamic, contoured dual edge display.
• Water and dust resistant phone that repels splashes and dunks.
• Sharper low-light images with the world’s first dual-pixel Smartphone camera

The S7 Edge features the latest version of software known as the Android 6.0 MarshMallow and has its own TouchWiz interface. The processor has great power making the phone faster. The changes on the design of the the S7 Edge are brilliant as well and the battery is much more powerful and overall, this is a remarkable phone.

Perhaps one of the strongest features in the Galaxy series is the attention that Samsung puts in to the camera, which manifests itself perfectly in the Galaxy S7 Edge’s 12 megapixel incandescent camera. This digital camera smartphone makes a huge improvement on the S6 Edge in low light pictures and sharp detail, and does not overexpose areas that are reasonably light. Samsung still leads in Smartphone imaging and the S7 has stretched out this advantage even further. For those that are looking forward to imaging, the S7 Edge is the device for that.

Despite tough competition in the market, Samsung is without a doubt still the best Android phone maker, and with very good reasons. The Galaxy series begun with the Galaxy S in 2010 and was followed up by the Galaxy S2, the S3 and then the S4. With every release of these solid high-end smart phones, there have been additional features and a tweak in construction and design. The Galaxy S6 and S7 Edge are wonderful phones, but the S7 Edge seems to take the world by storm. The biggest impact with the Galaxy S7 Edge is found in its design. It has departed from the S6 Edge, taking a gentler curve on its back that gives it a great feel on the hand. The phone is easier to pick up and when handled with a normal grip, the grip is quite secure. The curved screen is 5.5 inches and opens up to the TouchWiz interface. Because of the Super AMOLED technology, the screen is bright and vibrant.

The MicroSD support that was missing in the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge makes a return in S7 Edge. Better yet, the S7 Edge continues with the tradition of Samsung’s smart use of IP68 waterproofing and dustproofing, making it idea even in harsh weather conditions. There is no doubt that Galaxy S7 Edge has proved that Samsung is great at producing innovative technology and can make adaptations for its clients. Without a doubt, the S7 Edge is practical, powerful and a remarkable device.

The Galaxy Edge 7 has an excellent expandable storage and refined extra navigation software. These are features that make it quite easy to use and markedly enhance its performance as compared to its predecessors. Its secondary menu is very useful with bigger icons and shortcuts to apps and tasks that you prefer to use often. It has a speed dial and is a phone that you will definitely use for two or more years without having to make another upgrade.

Wireless charging is also available with the S7 Edge, and the battery has increased to 3600 mAh meaning that you will have no trouble making it through the day, even with continued use.

The LG G5 works very well for all the things that you really need to get done. These include taking photos, browsing the internet, and watching videos throughout the day. It is a top tier handset that has super speed performance, operating lightning fast and smoothly. With its water resistant body, you definitely have the additional peace of the mind. Let's take a look at the incredible features of the LG G5:

• Slide-out removable battery
• Dual rear cameras
• 32 GB internal storage
• Fingerprint scanner for better security
• 4 GM RAM

Year after year, LG Electronics has made changes and improvements to its line of smartphones – and with this latest model, the LG G5, they have made no attempt to “be like everyone else.” Most LG phones generally play it safe but the G5 is all risk. The LG G3 started with a QHD panel and laser auto focus. The LG G4 was not as revolutionary as the G3, but had substantial upgrades with major improvements. The LG G5 has done a lot more and is an entirely new device that moves away from the design aspects of LG’s past two flagships and remarkably enhances the LG Smartphone brand. It’s the first smart phone to go modular (making it possible to sap out and customize some hardware parts) and has a few add-ons that other models don’t have. The camera is wonderful, the battery life excellent, and the screen is splendid.

The design is very clean and has a single volume clicker and SIM tray on either side. LG dumped the volume keys on the rear and the lock switch is in a somewhat unconventional position below the camera sensor. It would have been preferable to have all the buttons in one place because now it forces one to move their hands around the phone’s sides to reach everything. It is a great looking phone nonetheless, although the design is generally unassuming. The phone is nothing showy or fancy but the design has been put together very well and everything is marvelously proportioned making it feel great on the hand. The weight of the phone, the smooth edges and its thickness are all perfectly on point.

• Size: 149.4 x 73.9 x 7.7mm
• Weight: 159g
• Display: 5.3-inch Quad HD IPS Quantum Display (2560 x 1440 / 554ppi)
• Battery: 2,800mAh (removable)

The G series smartphones started with the Optimus G is 2012 and then the G2 was released a year later as a rebranding of the LG flagship with designs that are somewhat identical. The design featured a giant display that had small bezels, buttons that are mounted on the phone’s rear. The G3 was released in 2014 and the Quad HD display was an additional feature while the software and the laser autofocus were revamped. Enter the G4 and you can see how the G series continued to evolve. The button layout that has become a mainstay of LG devices is maintained. The G5 has brought improved processing and battery management and is well balanced as far as speed and endurance is concerned. In comparison, the LG G5 has a metal body, while the G4 has a plastic one.

The G5 also has fingerprint touch. It has a fresh design and is more powerful. The G5 is thicker and weightier than the G4. The LG G5 is also definitely whole lot more biometrically equipped than the LG G4. In all its flagship phones, LG continued with the 5.5-inch quad-HD display. This has changed with the G5 which has a marginally smaller display that’s 5.3 inches although the number of pixels remains the same. The brightness of the screen has also been improved for the G

The LG G5 is a super fast phone and your everyday functionalities such as browsing, opening apps are made smooth and completely without lag. Most times the device is remarkable in its performance, with games running and other running programs operating smoothly. You will generally not experience shuttering when streaming 1440p video on YouTube. The audio quality is adequately sufficient and can get to quite loud volumes, making it perfect for music enthusiasts. The phone does support 24-bit audio meaning that tune sounds will have great sound when you use a pair of headphones. The phone has exceptional call quality and superb clarity.

The 16-megapixel rear camera with secondary, wide-angle sensor; 8-megapixel front camera is exceptional and follows the tradition of LG because they are wizards at producing Smartphone cameras. The battery life is great and will easily last the day with continued use. It is also worthy to note that this cellphone powers up quite swiftly.

This iPhone 6 smartphone is one of the better balanced in the iPhone category. The phone operates with great flow at just about any task, and while the frame is same as its predecessor, the new touchscreen is simply resplendent. There are other phones available in this signet but the biggest advantage the iPhone 6s has is that it has a new level of strength and a glass that will not shatter easily. It is also lightweight despite a few added grams and it can be manipulated easily.

The 6s Apple camera has received an upgrade and this is very significant because the last upgrade was done when the iPhone 4s was released in 2011. The new 12MP iSight rear-facing camera can shoot 4k video and this is really a necessity rather than advancement, especially in these recent times. The iSight sensor’s has 50 per cent more pixels. This has contributed to a faster and more accurate autofocus. There is also less accidental blur and noise. The front facing camera has also received an upgrade from 1.2MP to 5MP meaning that people who like to take selfies will be benefited.

The 6s Apple’s new camera has greater depth of field, is full and more accurate in color. These animated backgrounds are simply amazing. Anytime you open the camera, Live Photo mode automatically turns on and you will see a small yellow box appear on the screen as you take pictures. If you want to have a look at the Live Photos, simply press the screen down and there will be a momentary blur as an indicator that playback has started and this can be a bit infuriating.

There is no doubt that Apple has some of the best designed phones in the industry. Over the years, Apple’s team of designers have refined their designs and turned the iPhone into one of the most polished aluminum and glass technological beasts. That is why the iPhone 6s has its predecessor’s looks as well as some awesome new features that are much more than just additional upgrades.

The iPhone 6s has a beautiful body design, with volume buttons and on and off switch positioning that is very identical to the previous edition. The camera lens still protrudes and the headphone jack is still located on the left of the phone’s underside like the iPhone 6. The display is still identical to the previous edition and the size remains at 4.7 inches diagonally (or you an go for the 6s Plus at 5.5 inches).

There are ingenious changes that have been made to the iPhone 6s, specifically the use of new materials. A new 7000 series aluminum has been used to construct the phone. This is a type of alloy that is used in the aerospace industry that Apple says has 60% more strength because the company was interested in having a more durable and resistant body.

The phone has been increased in weight from 129g to 143g although this iPhone still has the slim and lightweight feeling to it. Apart from the gold, grey and silver tones, an additional rose gold tone has been introduced. The display of the 6s’ has been fortified thus making this phone one of the most durable Smartphones available in the market because of the process known as dual ion-exchange during manufacturing. What this means is that the phone is more likely to survive the odd drop. The resolutions of the display remain the same at 1334 x 750 and the pixels have not changed either at 326 pixels-per-inch. Text remains rich and sharp, color reproduction is precise, and contrast ratio is first rate.

As far as usability is concerned, the 3D has three distinct functions, namely Quick Actions and Peep and Pop, hence the name 3D. With the Peek and Pop feature, you can quickly check a link, an address on Maps, or a photo without going through the home button. You can then input whatsoever you desire. It has great camera a much faster processor and a RAM of 4GB, meaning that you can execute your apps without any worry of hanging.

The 3D Touch is a profound. This is a new enhanced rendition of the Force Touch technology. The pressure sensitive technology senses the depth of pressure that you apply to the cover glass and thus prompting a reaction and provides feedback from the Taptic engine that is a new installation. A light press will cause a mini vibration and more pressure will bring about a greater buzz.

The HTC 10 is a premium Smartphone that is definitely worth its price tag. It has fast battery charging and its battery is a non-removable Lion 3000 mAh battery. Two more of its best features are its speedy fingerprint security and a camera that is capable of taking some of the best photos.

The resolution has undergone a major upgrade with more pixel density at 2560 x 1440 quad-HD resolution that covers 99.9% of the sRGB color range. The LCD is not as vibrant as compared to other phones but it’s not way off and you will hardly notice this. The display is quite engaging with colors that are quite vivid but are not over exaggerated. They are quite precise as well and this makes the editing of pictures very accurate. Because the color range is comprehensive, watching videos becomes quite a pleasure.

The HTC 10 is without a doubt one of the best media friendly phones. The phone has great viewing angles with little or no reflections at all and it definitely has improved brightness. This is a phone that is great as far as usability is concerned both for the indoors and the outdoors.

The HTC 10 is without a doubt one of the best phones that HTC has ever come up with. It features a slim, ergonomic design and has many impressive software features to give the user a matchless android experience. This is HTC's latest flagship phone and it’s brilliant. It deviates from the design of its predecessors but still has some recognizable features. The front looks like it has been peeled off the One A9 and the back is a like an enhanced version of the rear casing from the One M9. The first time you look at it, you would be forgiven for thinking it is an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy S7. It is actually an ideal amalgamation of style and substance.

The phone has a metal casing with a back that feels great to touch and a stylish contour that gives it a comfortable feeling on your hand. The camera sensor is placed centrally and you have the LED flash along it with sufficient space for the laser autofocus system. Its lustrous design is divided by two bands of antenna lines flowing seamlessly around the top and bottom that feel like part of the design. The sleep and wake button is easy to identify even when you are pocketing the phone because it is beveled. The HTC 10 still has a tray on each side for the Nano SIM tray and a micro SD card as compared to most phones that have changed that to a single tray. If this were combined, it would make things more aesthetically pleasing, although this has no effect on performance.

When you look at the front, you realize that the HTC 10 is quite minimalist and this makes it one of the cleanest looking phones around. Even the brand logo has been removed. Some major differences can be noted from the One M9 like the capacitive home key that’s found beneath the display that’s more of a touchpad than a button. There’s also the fingerprint scanner similar to what you will find on any high end Android phone. There is a change to capacitive Back and Recent Apps Keys in contrast to the on screen rendition found on either side of the home button.

As far as size is concerned, the HTC 10 is almost similar to the Galaxy S7 although it is slightly taller and conspicuously heavier but this gives it a solidly comfortable feel. You will find the headphone jack, camera sensor and USB-C port on the bottom of this impressive and glamorous looking phone that is without a doubt a delight to use. With the HTC 10, everything has been modernized and the screen is no exception. The display is 5.2 inches which is slightly bigger than other versions.

HTC has done a brilliant job with the HTC 10 and its features are absolutely useful. What’s notable about the device is that it is clean and simple with all the useless and duplicate Apps being left out. It is common for most android phones to have apps that duplicate functions and the HTC 10 has ensured that this is not the case. The software experience with this smartphone is smoother and there is more integration.

There are a lot more audio centric features and listening to audios or videos has been improved drastically. There’s massive improvement when you listen with headphones. This phone is generally very fast and it with software optimization, it can become faster.

Gaming and everyday use thorough multitasking can be achieved with ultimate ease. This is without a doubt one of the smoothest running Android phones with prompt execution of actions done in minimal time. The HTC also has very impressive call quality, rock solid connectivity and great transfer speeds.

As far as the features are concerned, the Droid Turbo 2 does great and it is as good as any flagship device. The phone has an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 processor and 3GB of RAM that gives it amazing speed. You will notice that it operates very smoothly, as smooth as most high end smart phones. As a matter of fact, the Snapdragon 810 is a new processor as compared to the 808 that is found in the G4, Moto X Style Pure Edition, and LG V10.

Turbo 2 also has a 5.4-inch P-OLED Quad HD display that parallels to a resolution of 2,560 x 1,440 pixels. The QD is great and has a very energetic display and the colors are more than sufficient, while the viewing angles are quite outstanding.

Is there any other phone that is more associated with the Android operating system than the Droid line by Motorola? We think not. And the latest addition to the family, the Turbo 2 has certainly gotten a lot attention. From the moment the information was announced that Motorola had developed a new ShatterShield technology that has a two year surefire guarantee that your screen will not crack, people started REALLY putting it to the test – going as far as to drop it from several stories high! This is the first phone to have an 1080p (1920 x 1080 pixel) display and what’s even better is that it under normal use, it is virtually indestructible. It did fail a few of the “youtube” tests, but hey, what can you expect when a phone is dropped while skydiving or a hammer is taken directly to it?

The Motorola Droid Turbo 2 a derivation of the Motorola Moto X Pure Edition and the Moto X play, with a few additions being made both internally and externally. Most Motorola phones are great because of their imaginative build, their quality and their handiwork. This is not so with the Droid Turbo and while it has a solid makeup, it certainly does not have the flagship appearance or an ostentatious design – something that some users have complained about, but it certainly doesn’t affect the performance. It is somewhat similar in appearance to the Droid Maxx although there are some very distinctive differences such as the metal frame.

While it may not look as pretty as other smartphones, the Turbo 2 also comes out tops in other areas. The phone has a Snapdragon 810 processor, 3GB of RAM, and 32GB of base storage. It has a very smooth and fast function, running on the Android Lollipop operating system. The Kindle app is a great addition and the phone’s battery is definitely a standout feature. The battery can go on for 48 hours on a single charge and even during heavy use, the battery could go down to 10% in around 14 hours. The Turbo 2 will definitely make it through a day of very heavy use and this is a major highlight.

The 21 MP camera is another standout feature of the Turbo 2. This phone is able to take some very wonderful shots despite bright light during the day and its HDD pictures turn out with great detail without appearing to be too unnatural. Its camera works much better than most Android phones. While the Turbo 2 is rather thick at 9.2mm its battery is one of the largest and this is a compromise that is acceptable because the battery’s extended life is a great benefit.