10. Meizu MX6
The Meizu MX6 is the second most powerful smartphone this company had introduced this year. The Meizu MX6 is made out of metal, and it sports mid-to-high-end specifications, while it doesn’t cost all that much. The phone sports a 5.5-inch fullHD (1920 x 1080) display, 3GB / 4GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. If you follow the purchase link down below, you’ll be able to get the more powerful MX6 model, the one with 4GB of RAM.
9. Elephone P9000
The Elephone P9000 is still one of the most appealing budget smartphones out there, despite the fact the Elephone S7 is right around the corner. The Elephone P9000 sports a 5.5-inch 1080p (1920 x 1080) display, 4GB of RAM and it is fueled by the Helio P10 64-bit octa-core processor. The phone is made out of metal, and it is really pleasing to the eye. In case you’re interested in purchasing one, you can do so by clicking on the link down below.
8. ZUK Z2 Pro
The ZUK Z2 Pro is the most powerful smartphone this company had released this year. ZUK is a Lenovo-backed company, and even though it’s not exactly the best-known brand out there, the ZUK Z2 Pro is certainly an appealing smartphone. This phone sports a 5.2-inch fullHD Super AMOLED display, 4GB / 6GB of RAM and 64GB / 128GB of non-expandable internal storage. This handset is fueled by the Snapdragon 820 64-bit quad-core processor, and it sports almost no bezel on its left and right sides.
Buy The ZUK Z2 Pro (6GB RAM variant)
7. Huawei Honor 8
The Honor 8 is the most powerful smartphone Honor had released this year. This handset comes with a 5.2-inch fullHD display, while it is made out of metal and glass, which gives it a really sleek look. This handset also sports a set of two cameras on its back, and those two shooters are quite capable. With the phone, you also get 4GB of RAM and either 32GB or 64GB of expandable native storage.
6. Meizu PRO 6
The Meizu PRO 6 is Meizu’s flagship for this year. This phone is made out of metal, and it comes with the company’s mBack physical home key which is placed below the phone’s display. This handset is fueled by the Helio X25 64-bit deca-core processor, and it comes with 4GB of RAM. The 5.2-inch fullHD Super AMOLED display is a part of this package, and so is the 2,560mAh non-removable battery.
5. Xiaomi Mi 5 & Mi 5 Pro
The Xiaomi Mi 5 and Mi 5 Pro handsets were introduced back in February during the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. These two phones (well, one phone, slightly different specs) have been available for purchase for quite some time now, and they’re quite compelling considering how much they cost. The Mi 5 and Mi 5 Pro are fueled by the Snapdragon 820 SoC, they’re made out of metal and glass (highest-end model comes in metal + ceramic combo), and you also get several RAM options.
Buy The Xiaomi Mi 5 (3GB RAM + 32GB storage variant)
Buy The Xiaomi Mi 5 Prime (3GB RAM + 64GB storage variant)
Buy The Xiaomi Mi 5 Pro (4GB RAM + 128GB storage variant
4. ZTE AXON 7
ZTE had introduced a number of devices this year, but the AXON 7 is the most powerful smartphone they’ve released. The phone sports a 5.5-inch QHD display, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of native storage (expandable via a microSD card). Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 820 64-bit quad-core processor fuels this metallic smartphone, and you also get a set of front-facing speakers which are quite powerful.
3. LeEco Le Pro 3
The LeEco Le Pro 3 is the company’s newest flagship smartphone. This device offers top of the line specifications, and it is quite affordable despite that. This phone features a 5.5-inch fullHD display, 4GB / 6GB of RAM and 32GB / 64GB / 128GB of non-expandable internal storage. The phone is fueled by the Snapdragon 821 SoC, and a 16-megapixel shooter is placed on its back. This device is made out of metal, and it sports a rear-facing fingerprint scanner. This phone was also recently announced for the US market, too.
2. Xiaomi Mi 5s & Mi 5s Plus
The Xiaomi Mi 5s and Mi 5s Plus are the latest and greatest Xiaomi has to offer. These two smartphones were introduced quite recently, and they’re packing really serious specs on the inside. Both devices are fueled by the Snapdragon 821. The Mi 5s comes in 3GB and 4GB RAM flavors, while the Mi 5s Plus can be purchased in 4GB and 6GB RAM variants. Both of these phones are made out of metal, and sports really capable camera sensors.
Buy the Xiaomi Mi 5s (3GB RAM + 64GB storage)
Buy the Xiaomi Mi 5s (4GB RAM + 128GB storage)
Buy the Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (4GB RAM + 64GB storage)
Buy the Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus (6GB RAM + 128GB storage)
1. OnePlus 3
The OnePlus 3 is, according to many people, still the best combination between price and specifications / features / build. This handset is made out of metal, it sports a 5.5-inch 1080p Optic AMOLED display, while it packs in 6GB of RAM and 64GB of native storage. The phone ships with Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box, and on top of it, you’ll be able to find the company’s OxygenOS skin which brings some useful features to Android, while it keeps the design more or less intact.