Sony’s Xperia Z2 stands out with its long-lasting battery and its superior 20-megapixel camera.
Daydream View is the most polished smartphone-powered virtual reality experience we've seen to date. If you own a Google Pixel and want a comparatively affordable taste of the future, pick up a Daydream View.
The Moto Z is a brilliant execution of an average idea. Through its Moto Mods system, Motorola has turned the idea of a modular smartphone where you can add and remove features on the fly into a simple, easy-to-use feature set. The problem is they're fun, but not necessary.
The Pixel XL is one of the first two smartphones "made by Google", but can it hold its own against the best from Apple and Samsung?
The Moto X Force might technically be last year's phone, but at $599, it’s nonetheless a good deal. Especially for those a little too good at breaking their phones. If you're after bang-for-buck performance and peace of mind, the Moto X Force is a good pick.
Budget priced phones don't get much better than the F1s. With a big, bright screen, and an iPhone-esque design, the F1s deserves a closer look.
Don't let the lack of a massive redesign put you off, the iPhone 7 is more exciting than it first seems. If you're looking to upgrade - and aren't put off by the lack of a headphone jack - Apple's kitted out the iPhone 7 with enough nice-to-have features to still make it feel like a big step forward.
Fitbit's Charge 2 is an easy to recommend fitness tracker for those after a bit more than the "basics" and a healthy dose of motivation. Continuous heartrate monitoring, an amazing companion app, and a five to six day battery life are all standout features. On the other hand, the lack of water resistance and a somewhat bulky design may put some off.
It's not that the Xperia X Performance is lacking in any way, it's that Sony's smartphone plan seems stagnant next to the competition.
The Huawei P9 delivers on all fronts, offering a fully featured, high performance smartphone, but for several hundred dollars cheaper than the competitors.
It may not be wrapped in stainless steel, like the iPhones and top-flight Galaxy models, but the Moto G4 Plus certainly has the same great, useful features below the surface