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Update: We've updated our best Android phones guide with new phones from Huawei and OnePlus.There's one key way in which Android is
massively different from its Apple-branded smartphone competition - the number of phones out there running Google's hot mobile OS.The big
names are all here; Samsung, Sony, LG and Huawei are at the fore
The many variations in screen size, processor power, software features and design makes finding the best Android phone for you extremely
tough.While we've already had a huge number of major launches this year, but the HTC U12 Plus is just finishing off our in-depth review
process before we see where it lands in our list.Will it manage to top our list of best Android phones Only time will tell.To help find the
most fitting Android phone for you, we've rounded up the best Android handsets out there today, rating the phones on hardware performance,
OS upgrade potential and, of course, how shiny and nice they are to have and boast about to work colleagues.So here they are - the best
Samsung Galaxy S9 PlusThe best Android phone aroundRelease date: March 2018 | Weight: 189g | Dimensions: 158.1 x 73.8 x 8.5mm | OS: Android
8 | Screen size: 6.2-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2960 | CPU: Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB | Battery: 3,500mAh
| Rear camera: Dual 12MP | Front camera: 8MPSuper premium buildExcellent low-light camerasBattery doesn't last as well as some others on the
listSamsung has once again taken the top spot of the best Android phone in the world right now.Samsung's latest Galaxy S9 Plus is in the top
position of this list thanks to an incredible design, amazing display and some truly great power packed into the phone.Everything that has
made Samsung phones great over the last few years has been packed into this 6.2-inch device - that's almost bezeless too - and comes with
top of the range hardware and some easy to use Android software.Samsung has added a dual-camera to the rear to enhance low-light
photography, plus there's a better located fingerprint scanner and 960fps slo-motion video recording.Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy S9
Huawei P20 ProThe best phone Huawei has ever madeRelease date: April 2018 | Weight: 180g | Dimensions: 155 x 73.9 x 7.8 mm | OS: Android 8.1
| Screen size: 6.1-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2240 | CPU: Kirin 970 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 128GB | Battery: 4,000mAh | Rear camera: 40MP +
20MP + 8MP | Front camera: 24MPAmazing cameraSuperb battery lifeInterface isn't market leadingOnly Full HD displayWhat's this A Huawei phone
at number two Your eyes do not deceive you, the Huawei P20 Pro really is second in our best Android phone rundown.After years of threatening
the top players in the smartphone game without really worrying them, 2018 has seen a significant uptick from the Chinese firm and the
beautiful P20 Pro.The triple camera setup on the rear of the P20 Pro provides great flexibility - and an excellent low-light mode - while
the battery life comfortably gets through a day.Then there's the eye-catching, two-tone finish on the rear which really sets the P20 Pro
apart from the competition.Read our full review:Huawei P20 Pro3
Samsung Galaxy S9A great phone for the smaller-handedRelease date: March 2018 | Weight: 163g | Dimensions: 147.7 x 68.7 x 8.5mm | OS:
Android 8 | Screen size: 5.8-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2960 | CPU: Snapdragon 845 / Exynos 9810 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB | Battery:
3,000mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 8MPPremium buildExcellent screenBattery life not greatSingle sensor on the rearThe Samsung
Galaxy S9 is now the third best Android phone in the world, missing out on the top spot narrowly to its bigger brother which boasts and
extra camera on the rear.There's still a lot to love about the S9 though with an expansive 5.8-inch Infinity Display, powerful chipset, 4GB
of RAM and excellent 12MP rear facing camera.Its battery life isn't quite as strong as the S8 it replaces, and visually it's almost
identical to its predecessor
However, the small changes are welcome and it's an impressive all-round offering.Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy S94
Samsung Galaxy Note 8When it comes to being the biggest, Note 8 is the bestWeight: 195g | Dimensions: 162.5 x 74.8 x 8.6mm | OS: Android 7.1
| Screen size: 6.3-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2960 | CPU: Exynos 8895 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 64/124/256GB | Battery: 3300mAh | Rear camera:
12MP | Front camera: 8MPSamsung's best smartphone camera'Infinity Display' is excellentVery expensiveSpeakers are a little weakFollowing the
Galaxy S9, the Galaxy Note 8 is the second best Android phone from Samsung and a triumphant return to form for a series that was potentially
in trouble after the Note 7 debacle.There's no question the phablet is more of a niche device, but its iconic S Pen stylus is now even
better, with higher accuracy and more levels of pressure sensitivity making it great for sketching and drawing.Then there's the massive
6.3-inch QHD Infinity Display which is superb for movies and games, and with a display this big using apps side-by-side isn't just possible,
it makes sense!Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy Note 85
LG G7 ThinQLG's latest phone is an impressive modelRelease date: May 2018 | Weight: 167 | Dimensions: 153.2 x 71.9 x 7.9 mm | OS: Android
8.1 | Screen size: 6.1-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 3120 | CPU: Snapdragon 845 | RAM: 4/6GB | Storage: 64GB/128GB | Battery: 3,000mAh | Rear
camera: Dual 16MP | Front camera: 8MPInteresting Boombox speakerAttractive designBattery a little smallPerformance not quite as good as
other flagshipsThe LG G7 ThinQ is a confident step up from its predecessor - the LG G6 - with LG allowing itself to be a little bolder with
the design and features on its latest flagship Android phone.Its display comes with an ultra-bright mode which boosts brightness to an
eye-dazzling 1000nits, handy if you're desperately trying to Instagram your latest snap from the beach.The AI built into the camera can
recognize what you're shooting and adjust the settings accordingly, to give you the best shot.There are two cameras on the rear of the G7
ThinQ, with the secondary snapper offering up a super-wide angle lens to give you a different perspective on things
We just wish LG would drop the 'ThinQ' part of the name.Read our full review: LG G7 ThinQ6
Huawei Mate 10 ProA battery warrior with a great cameraWeight: 178g | Dimensions: 154.2 x 74.5 x 7.9mm | OS: Android 8 | Screen size: 6-inch
| Resolution: 1080 x 2160 | CPU: Kirin 970 | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 128GB | Battery: 4000mAh | Rear camera: 20MP + 12MP | Front camera:
8MPGreat enthusiast cameraClass-leading batteryNo headphone jackNo wireless chargingHuawei is getting really good at making competitive,
looking for a strong camera performance from their phone need to take a look at the Mate 10 Pro as well
Phones higher up in this list offer better auto modes, but for camera enthusiasts the Mate 10 Pro provides a great selection of modes and
settings.Read our full review:Huawei Mate 10 Pro7
Samsung Galaxy S8 PlusBiometrics aside, this is the best Android phoneWeight: 173g | Dimensions: 159.5 x 73.4 x 8.1mm | OS: Android 7 |
Screen size: 6.2-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2960 | CPU: Exynos 8895 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB | Battery: 3,500mAh | Rear camera: 12MP |
to only really changed the sizes of the screens rather than fiddling with the spec inside the device.That same powerful 12MP camera and top
of the range power setup is here to do everything you want it to as well as the new biometric tech that may allow you to unlock your phone
faster than ever before.Read the full review: Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus8
OnePlus 6A fantastic flagship on a budgetWeight: 177g | Dimensions: 155.7 x 75.4 x 7.8 mm | OS: Android 8.1 | Screen size: 6.28-inch |
Resolution: 1080 x 2280 | CPU: Snapdragon 845 | RAM: 6/8GB | Storage: 64/128/256GB | Battery: 3300mAh | Rear camera: 16MP + 20MP | Front
camera: 16MPGreat powerAppealing designDownward firing speaker'Only' Full HDThe OnePlus 6 excels in the flagship arena thanks to a
combination of impressive specs and an affordable price tag.It has the latest Snapdragon 845 chipset paired with either 6GB or 8GB of RAM,
there's a premium all-glass design making it look and feel the part, and you get to choose from either 64GB, 128GB or 256GB of storage.As if
that wasn't enough, there's fingerprint and face unlock, dual rear cameras and water proofing - all for a price which is lower than pretty
much every other phone on this list.Read our full review:OnePlus 69
Honor 9An all-rounder that ticks almost all the boxesWeight: 155g | Dimensions: 147.3 x 70.9 x 7.5mm | OS: Android 7 | Screen size:
5.15-inch | Resolution: 1920 x 1080 | CPU: HiSilicon Kirin 960 | RAM: 4GB/6GB | Storage: 64/128GB | Battery: 3,200mAh | Rear camera: 20MP +
20MP | Front camera: 8MPAttractive designAffordable priceGreat performanceOne speaker driverNo optical image stabilizationHeavy bezelThe
Sony Xperia XZ PremiumThe perfect phone for 4K fanaticsWeight: 195g | Dimensions: 156 x 77 x 7.9mm | OS: Android 7 Nougat | Screen size:
5.46-inch | Resolution: 3840 x 2160 | CPU: Snapdragon 835 | RAM: 4GB | Storage: 64GB | Battery: 3230mAh | Rear camera: 19MP | Front camera:
13MP4K display is stunningSolid battery lifeDesign isn't the most premiumFiddly SIM trayThe Xperia XZ Premium is the flagship smartphone
Sony fans have been waiting for, bringing together an eye-popping display, strong snapper and solid battery life.Those who love watching
films and TV shows in 4K can do so on the move with the 4K screen on the XZ Premium - no other phone on this list can boast that - while the
front-facing dual speakers also enhance videos and gaming.If there's an area the XZ Premium does lack in, it's design
The flat glass front and rear are sleek, but the plastic edges of the phone detract from the 'Premium' part of the name.Make no mistake
though, this is a proper, fully-loaded Android flagship which easily holds its own against the competition.Read our full review:Sony Xperia
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