It’s that time of year again, the smartphone market starts to see the latest models and smartphone versions hit the shelves, or at the very least, we will see them advertised in preparation for a new and upcoming launch. With new versions being released all the time coupled with the amount of different manufacturers, deciding on which phone to buy is not always easy.
The question often is; do I even need to buy the latest smartphone version? Not necessarily, but if you want to be able to use your smartphone model’s latest features, an upgrade is essential. We wanted to help you decide on which model and version to buy, which is why we put this guide together for you. Check out which smartphones Australians loved this year in 2017, along with their features below.
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iPhone 8 Plus
The iPhone 8 was released earlier this year and proved to be the smartphone of all smartphones. Why? It mainly won over Australians (and the world) due to its performance and unprecedented battery life. It also has a dual camera system that kind of outdid the Galaxy Note’s camera because of its low-light camera system. However, in the end, the iPhone 8 plus certainly is a larger phone with even better features compared to other models.
Features and Specs:
- 5 inch screen
- 2 storage options – 64GB or 256GB
- Weighs 202 grams
- Apple A11 Processor
- Dual 12MP rear camera
- 7MP front camera
- Battery – 2,691mAh
- 1980 X 1080 for screen resolution
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Samsung Galaxy S8
The Galaxy S8 was the “it” smartphone right up until iPhone released its eighth generation. In terms of battery life and performance, Samsung’s Galaxy 8 is still up there, but Apple 8 Plus still outdoes Samsung. Samsung has come out with incredible screens, excellent battery life, and powerful performance. Aussies loved this phone, up until Apple’s recent releases. Don’t get us wrong, It’s still a great smartphone, but still lacks where Apple’s iPhone 8 makes up for that lack.
Features and Specs:
- 8inch screen size
- One storage option: 64GB
- 152 grams
- Exynos 8895 Processor
- 12MP on the rear cam
- 8MP on the front cam
- Battery – 3,000mAh
- 2960 x 1440 for screen revolution
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Sony’s Xperia XZ Premium
Many of this year’s smartphones have impressed the market, and Sony is not an exception to this either. It sits in third position and for good reason. It has a few great features not offered on the bigger smartphone name brands, such as their 960 fps slow motion camera, amazing speed, incredible battery life, and its ability to resist water damage. In comparison to Apple and Samsung’s latest releases, it is a bit on the bulky side, but excellent performance can be found in this phone.
Features and Specs:
- 5 inch screen
- One storage option: 64GB
- 195 grams
- SnapDragon 835
- 19MP rear cam
- 13MP front cam
- 3,230mAh battery
- 3840 x 2160 screen resolution
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Galaxy Note 8
It’s not surprise to see Samsung on this list again, however, what is surprising is that it’s the Galaxy version. As many faithful Galaxy users know, the Note 7 was a complete disaster but the Galaxy Note 8 has made up for where the Galaxy Note 7 lacked. The Note 8 is a overall great device with some excellent power and excellent battery life, but there’s not much else to report on overall features of this phone, but it’s still a great phone.
Features and Specs:
- 3 inch screen
- One storage option: 64 GB
- 195 grams
- Octo-Core Exynos 8995
- Dual 12MP rear cam
- 8MP Front cam
- 3,300mAh battery
- 2960 x 1440 screen resolution
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The HTC U11
HTC was once quite popular and now it seems to have risen in popularity once again with the U11. The Galaxy S8 may top it, this phone provides users with similar performance, a unique design, and a much cheaper price tag, making it an economical choice for budget conscious Australians.
Features and Specs:
- 5 inch screen
- One storage option: 64GB
- 169 grams
- SnapDragon 835 processor
- 16MP rear cam
- 12MP front cam
- 3,000mAh battery
- 2560 x 1440 screen resolution
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iPhone 8
Apple’s iPhone 8 may not be the iPhone 8 Plus, but it’s pretty close. It has a lot of the same features, performance power, and functionality, but still doesn’t quite add up. What made this phone make it on our list was the fact that the the engineers managed to create a phone with less of battery capacity while somehow maintaining a powerful performance. No, it doesn’t have a dual cam, but it is still an overall impressive device.
Features and Specs:
- 7 inch screen
- Two storage options: 64GB or 256GB
- 148 grams
- Apple A11 Bionic
- 12MP rear cam
- 7MP front cam
- 1,821mAh battery
- 1334 x 750 screen resolution
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OnePlus 5
OnePlus 5 is a new brand that recently launched its phone in Australia for an impressive price of $599. What makes the price so impressive is that the phone is packed full of power, features, and performance to a budget-conscious Aussies who are looking for comparable performance and features without the big name price tag.
Features and Specs:
- 5 inch screen
- Two storage options: 64GB and 128GB
- 153 grams
- Qualcomm SnapDragon 835 processor
- 16MP/20MP rear cam
- 16MP front cam
- 3,300mAh battery
- 1920 x 1080 screen resolution
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Galaxy S8 Plus
The plus version of the Samsung S8 is almost identical to the smaller version. The main differences are the screen size and the battery life. The extra longevity in the battery life is pretty amazing but that’s about all the plus variant really offers with a price tag few are willing to pay, which is why it’s near the bottom of our list. The screen size is also much larger making the S8 an overall better choice in terms of size, price, batter life, and performance, unless of course you prefer larger phones.
Features and Specs:
- 2 inch screen
- One storage option: 64GB
- 173 grams
- Octa-core Exynos 8895 processor
- 12MP rear cam
- 8MP front cam
- 3,500mAh
- 2960 x 1440 screen resolution
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Huawei P10
Huawei isn’t a brand that is going away anytime soon and this version comes with an impressive battery life considering its size with excellent performance and features. Consumers looking for a great phone without spending a fortune one one will love the Huawei P10 smartphone.
Features and Specs:
- 1 inch screen
- One storage option: 64GB
- 145 grams
- Kirin 960 octa-core processor
- Dual 20/12MP rear cam
- 8MP front cam
- 3,200mAh battery
- 1920 x 1080 screen resolution
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The LG G6
LG’s G6 model has an incredible 18:9 display and still has its dual camera from the G5 version. Both the camera and processor alone are worth investing in this phone model, but don’t forget about its water resistance and excellent battery life features either! All round, this is impressive smartphone.
Features and Specs:
- 7 inch screen
- One storage option: 32GB
- 163 grams
- Qualcomm SnapDragon 821
- Dual 13MP rear cam
- 5MP front cam
- 3,300mAh battery
- 1440 x 2880 screen resolution
If you want to take the time to check out the features of some of these smartphone models and versions, we encourage you to come into our Telstra shop in Melbourne to view our range of the latest and most popular smartphone models on the market today.
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source https://www.telcoworld.com.au/news-blog/top-10-smartphones-2017/
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