These iPhone alternatives are the best mobiles for people who LOVE Android
Sick of everyone going on about Apple all the time? Here's five other smartphones you might want to try out
APPLE has unveiled its offering for the next year, with the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus.
If you were underwhelmed with the changes to the landmark smartphone, there are a number of other devices on the market that could be better suited to your needs.
For those contemplating upgrading your smartphone, here are the best Androids on the market.
SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 7
Despite a product recall due to exploding batteries, the Samsung Galaxy Note 7 is still considered to be the best Android on the market.
The world’s biggest smartphone maker has delivered the goods with some serious innovation.
In addition to an iris scanner for extra security, the Note 7 is water resistant for up to 30 minutes in 1.5m of freshwater.
A 5.7-inch, curved edge-to-edge OLED display offers high resolution and contrast, while the stylus has been made much more sensitive and easy to use.
The Note 7 has a base level of 64GB storage, with support for memory cards as large as 256GB.
Additionally, the smartphone has a 12-megapixel camera and a USB-C connection.
Surprisingly, the Note 7 is thinner and lighter than the iPhone 7 Plus, which has the same sized display.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 7 costs about £699.
LG G5
In an attempt to stand out in the crowded smartphone market, LG released its “modular” handset.
The G5 has a metal body a that can be pulled apart and upgraded with better components.
Upgrades include high-end audio and camera accessories, which can be added and removed as needed.
While customisation is impressive, switching a module on the smartphone isn’t as seamless as you would like, with plastic parts feeling as if they might break at any moment.
A fingerprint scanner is found on the back of the device, which has either a 5.3-inch or 5.5-inch display.
The G5 has two primary cameras — a standard 78-degree lens and a 135-degree wide angle for capturing landscapes.
While not the most premium smartphone on the market, if you are looking for the ability to customise, this could be the device for you.
The LG G5 costs about £500.
HUAWEI P9
One of the selling points of the iPhone 7 Plus is the dual camera system, which allows for photography similar to what can be accomplished with a larger DSLR.
However, Huawei had introduced a dual camera system long before Apple added the feature.
Made in partnership with camera company Leica, one of the 12MP lenses shoots in full colour, while the other in monochrome to make for a vibrant colour photo.
Similar to the LG G5, the P9 has a fingerprint scanner location at the rear of the phone.
The 5.2 inch screen offers HD display and a brightness well above mid-range smartphones.
What makes this phone so appealing is the fact it retails for about £385, which is much cheaper than the high-end phones with similar features.
OPPO F1
While one of the cheaper offerings on the smartphone marker, the Oppo F1 is a decent choice for anyone not wanting to splurge large amounts of cash.
Despite costing about £169 , its five-inch display and metal body gives it a premium look.
The F-series aims to offer affordable smartphones with high-end camera technology and it delivers.
Oppo’s F1 offers an eight-megapixel front-facing camera and 13-megapixel rear camera with a built-a built-in animated GIF creator.
Other cool features are a dual SIM card slot and 16GB of storage, which is expandable to 128GB.
SONY XPERIA XZ
Designed with enhanced camera technology, the new smartphone features Sony’s breakthrough triple image sensing technology, as well as advanced learning technologies to give a more intelligent and personalised experience than ever before.
The phone has the ability to record 4K video, a 13MP front-facing camera and a huge 23MP rear-facing one.
With a premium 5.2 inch glass display and metal back, the phone looks impressive and is water resistant.
Equipped with PS4 Remote Play, the Xperia XZ lets you lose yourself in gameplay anywhere in your home.
Furthermore, the smartphone learns your charging patterns and adapts to them, resulting in up to twice the battery lifespan.
While this phone is not released yet, it is one to watch for in the near future.
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