Best Smartphones 2017: Great Quality, Affordable Prices

If you are looking for a smartphone to buy, you will definitely want to look at all the options available. However, most new devices are expensive, especially if you want great specifications and features, or a good build and quality. Therefore, it will be a good idea to look into some amazing phones from a couple of years ago as they are cheaper but still deliver good performance, and haven’t got out of date yet. With that in mind, we have compiled a list of the best smartphones 2017 for you, we hope it will provide you with some potential candidates for your new handset.

Xiaomi Redmi 5A (Rs 4,999)

If you are asking yourself: What are the best smartphones for 2017? The answer depends on what you are looking for. Those who want affordability will appreciate this device, which was launched in October 2017.

It’s one of the cheapest smartphones with a 5-inch screen. Besides, it sports a 13MP rear lens, packs the Snapdragon 425 chipset, and a 3,000mAh battery. Last but not least, the phone offers two RAM options, 2GB and 3GB, as well as two storage options, 16GB and 32GB.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 (Rs 9,999/Rs 11,999)

This is not just one of the best smartphones 2017, it was also among the most popular handsets in India at the time. Launched early in the year, the phone came in two variants, including one with 3GB RAM and 32GB memory as well as one with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, featuring two different price tags.

LG Q6 (Rs 13,990)

If you can increase your budget a little bit, there are other mobile phones well worth consideration. The LG Q6 comes with a 5.5-inch screen, featuring 3GB RAM and 32GB internal storage. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 435 chip and packs a 3,000mAh battery.

Honor 7X (Rs 12,998)

Apart from the 5.93-inch display, the Honor 7X features a 16MP camera and a 2MP camera on the lens as well as an 8MP camera on the front. it’s powered by the Kirin 659 processor and packs a 3,340mAh battery. With the same 4GB RAM for both variants, you can choose either 32GB storage or 64GB storage.

Moto G5s Plus (Rs 13,999)

The next device we want to introduce on the list of the best smartphones 2017 is a candidate from Motorola. Its display measures 5.5 inches and the phone features dual 13MP cameras on the rear. It packs the Snapdragon 625 chipset and a 3,000mAh battery.

Xiaomi Mi A1 (Rs 13,999)

If you are a Xiaomi fan, you should really look at this mobile phone, the Mi A1. As part of the Android One program of Google, the Mi A1 doesn’t come with MIUI but features stock Android instead. It was also the first phone from Xiaomi to sport a dual-camera module. Besides, it’s powered by the Snapdragon 625.

Honor 8 Pro (Rs 25,999)

This handset deserves to be one of the best smartphones 2017 India as it offers high-end hardware while coming at half the price. With a 5.7-inch screen, the phone is powered by Huawei’s Kirin 960 chipset. It also features 6GB RAM and a 12MP camera on the back.

Moto Z2 Play (Rs 24,875)

This smartphone is a great combination of style and power. It has a 5.5-inch screen, the Snapdragon 626 processor, and 4GB of RAM. It features a sturdy aluminum body, a glass front, and is only 6mm thick.

OnePlus 5T (Rs 32,999)

Moving on to a higher price range, the next name to be mention in the list of the best upcoming smartphones 2017 belongs to OnePlus. It features an aspect ratio of 18:9 along with powerful hardware. Buyers of this phone have two options, 6GB RAM with 64GB storage and 8GB RAM with 128GB storage, featuring a price of Rs 32,999 and Rs 37,999 respectively.

Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 (Rs 35,999)

This smartphone has three tiny bezels on the sides and a thick one at the bottom. It also comes with a 6-inch screen, a 12MP camera on the rear, 6GB RAM, and 128GB onboard memory. Lastly, it packs a 3,400mAh battery.

Nokia 8 (Rs 36,999)

This smartphone is among the flagships in India, featuring a 5.3-inch screen and an aluminum body. It also sports dual 13MP lenses on the back, assisted by the Zeiss optics tech. The handset has another 13MP lens on the front with a dual sight mode that allows for shooting and recording with all the cameras at the same time.

Google Pixel 2 (Rs 49,000)

The second-gen flagship from Google features a 5-inch display with a resolution of 1080x1920 pixels. It’s powered by the Snapdragon 835, the most powerful processor on this list. The handset also sports a 12MP lens on the back and an 8MP lens on the front. You will get 4GB RAM and 64GB storage, as well as a 2,700mAh battery.

Though there are a lot more great smartphones from the year 2017, these are some of the best smartphones 2017 we could include on this list. We hope that you have figured out which device you want and will make a smart decision when buying your next smartphone.

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