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1. iPhone X
1. iPhone X
This year saw the release of several hyped-up, long-awaited smartphones. Here are the best of the best, as determined by TechRepublic.
First up, the iPhone X.
MSRP: $1,149
CNET Review: Apple iPhone X review: The best iPhone challenges you to think different
CNET Editors’ Rating: 9/10
2. Galaxy Note 8
2. Galaxy Note 8
MSRP: $950
CNET Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 8 Phone review: Galaxy Note 8 is pricey, powerful and does it all
CNET Editors’ Rating: 8.9/10
3. OnePlus 5T
3. OnePlus 5T
MSRP: $499
CNET Review: OnePlus 5T review: A stellar phone gets an even larger screen
CNET Editors’ Rating: 8.9/10
4. iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
4. iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
MSRP: $699 / $799
CNET Reviews: iPhone 8 review: The status quo upgrade / Apple iPhone 8 Plus review: iPhone X power in a friendly, familiar package
CNET Editors’ Rating: 8.6 / 8.8
5. LG V30
5. LG V30
MSRP: $799
CNET Review: LG V30 review: A fantastic phone that nearly does it all
CNET Editors’ Rating: 8.6/10
7. Pixel 2 and 2 XL
7. Pixel 2 and 2 XL
MSRP: $649 / $849
CNET Reviews: Google Pixel 2 review: Google’s flagship followup is all about the camera / Google Pixel 2 XL review: Promising phone with new caveats
CNET Editors’ Rating: 8.6 / 8.7
8. Essential Phone PH-1
8. Essential Phone PH-1
MSRP: $499
CNET Review: Essential Phone PH-1 review: We deserve more than this unfinished phone
CNET Editors’ Rating: 7.3/10
9. Huawei Mate 10
9. Huawei Mate 10
CNET Review: Huawei Mate 10 review: A fantastic big-screen phone that’s not excruciatingly expensive
CNET Editors’ Rating: 8.4/10
10. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
10. Xiaomi Mi Mix 2
CNET Review: Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 review: A great Xiaomi phone you can use anywhere
CNET Editors’ Rating: 8.1/10
11. Motorola Moto Z
11. Motorola Moto Z
MSRP: $1,399
CNET Review: Motorola Moto Z review: A ‘modular’ phone that just clicks
CNET Editors’ Rating: 8.3/10
12. HTC U11 Life
12. HTC U11 Life
MSRP: $927
CNET Review: HTC U11 Life review: Stuck between a good deal and a hard place
13. ZTE Axon M
13. ZTE Axon M
CNET Review: ZTE Axon M review: A ridiculous dual-screen phone that has some promise
CNET Editors’ Rating: 7.2/10
14. Sony Xperia XZ Premium
14. Sony Xperia XZ Premium
CNET Review: Sony Xperia XZ Premium (2017) review: A superphone with super slo-mo and a super blah look
CNET Editors’ Rating: 7.8/10
15. Nokia 8
15. Nokia 8
MSRP: $700
CNET Review: Nokia 8 review: This comeback kid could have been even more
CNET Editors’ Rating: 7.6/10
16. Blackberry KeyOne
16. Blackberry KeyOne
MSRP: $449
CNET Review: BlackBerry KeyOne: Six things I love/don’t love so far (review in progress)
17. Razer Phone
17. Razer Phone
CNET Review: Razer Phone review: Razer’s first phone brings the thunder and lightning
CNET Editors’ Rating: 7.4/10
18. Oppo R11
18. Oppo R11
CNET Review: Oppo R11 review: Come for the dual cameras, stay for the battery life
CNET Editors’ Rating: 8/10
6. Galaxy S8 and S8+
6. Galaxy S8 and S8+
MSRP: $750
CNET Review: Samsung Galaxy S8 review: The most beautiful phone ever has one wildly annoying issue
CNET Editors’ Rating: 8.8/10
