The best new phones coming in 2017

The best new phones of 2017 are yet to be announced. Before you upgrade your current smartphone, read the latest news and rumours on the best new phones launching this year.

Best new smartphones coming this year

• Apple iPhone 8
• Samsung Galaxy S8 & Galaxy Note 8
• Google Pixel 2
• Xiaomi Mi6 & Mi Mix 2
• LG G6
• HTC U11
• OnePlus 5
• Nokia 8
• Sony Xperia XZ Premium

The best new phones of 2017 will offer faster performance and longer battery life, thanks to the new Snapdragon 835 chip for which headline performance figures include 25 percent faster graphics rendering and half the power consumption compared to the Snapdragon 801.

You can expect this processor to be paired with at least 4- but potentially as much as 8GB of RAM, a minimum amount of 32GB of storage, extra-large Quad-HD screens and class-leading cameras.