We round up the best phones from 2016, from the iPhone 7 to the Google Pixel. But which came out on top?
It’s been a long 12 months, with probably little to cheer about unless you’re a Leicester City fan. But we’ve got something to breathe some festive cheer into your life; our annual look at the best smartphones of 2016.
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We did a video earlier in the year ranking the contenders, but since then Apple released the iPhone 7 and Google unveiled Pixel and Pixel XL so it seemed an update was due.
So join Mobile and Tablets editor Max Parker (@Parkermax) and Video editor Tom Honeyands (@TheTechChap) as they rank 13 top phones; looking at their design, display, cameras and just how much we enjoy using them.
Can the Samsung Galaxy S7 continue to reign supreme? Has Google unleashed a champion? Or is Apple back on top? Click the video to find out.
Oh, and before you watch remember to hold a minutes silence for the ill-fated Samsung Galaxy Note 7.
Video: Best Smartphone 2016/17:
What’s your favourite phone of the year? Let us know in the comments below
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Editorial independence means being able to give an unbiased verdict about a product or company, with the avoidance of conflicts of interest. To ensure this is possible, every member of the editorial staff follows a clear code of conduct.
Professional conduct
We also expect our journalists to follow clear ethical standards in their work. Our staff members must strive for honesty and accuracy in everything they do. We follow the IPSO Editors’ code of practice to underpin these standards.
