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10 of the best Android smartphones for May: 2K display, 4K battery

What are the best Android smartphones you can find on shelves this month? Actually there are a lot but we have been able to narrow down the choices for you. Here they are!

1. Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge is still able to attract a lot of people although it was launched some months ago, thanks to a beautiful design and powerful specifications. Unlike its predecessor, the S7 edge now is waterproof and equipped with a microSD card slot to expand its ROM up to 200GB. Anyhow, the biggest change in the machine is the new 12MP Dual Pixel camera on the back, and it has been proved to be one of the best smartphone shooter so far, even in low-light conditions.

Other Samsung Galaxy S7 edge specs are an Exynos 8890/Snapdragon 820 chip, 4GB of RAM, 32/64GB of internal storage, a 5.5-inch AMOLED 2K display with curved edges, always-on mode, a 5MP front-facing snapper, a 3,600mAh battery supported by Quik Charge 2.0 (60% in 30 min.) and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS.

2. Huawei Nexus 6P

This is a Google’s model but made by Huawei. Spec-wise, i sports 32/64/128GB ROM (non-expandable), 3GB RAM, a 5.7-inch AMOLED Quad HD screen, a Snapdragon 810 processor, and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. Additionally, the handset also packs a fingerprint scanner, a combo of 12.3MP rear + 8MP front cam, a 3,450mAh cell supporting fast charging tech. In general, Huawei Nexus 6P is one of the most complete Android phones in the market now.

3. Xiaomi Mi5

Xiaomi Mi5 is the latest flagship of the firm and built with a massive upgrade compared to its predecessor Xiaomi Mi4 last year. Specifically, Xiaomi Mi5 specs contain a 5.15-inch Full HD screen, a Snapdragon 820 chip set, a set of 16MP main + 4MP snapper, a 3,000mAh batt and Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS. Besides, please note that you have 3 options to choose: 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM, 3GB RAM + 64GB ROM, and 4GB RAM + 128GB ROM.

4. Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Next, we have Samsung Galaxy Note 5, released in late 2015. With a bright 5.7-inch 2K AMOLED display, and a smart stylus S Pen, the Galaxy Note 5 is absolutely a great choice for those who like powerful phablets. In addition to Samsung Galaxy Note 5 specs, there are an Exynos 7420 chip, a 16MP + 5MP cam package, 32/64/128GB of non-expandable ROM, 4GB of RAM, and a decent 3,000mAh batt on board to help run the whole phone.

5. Samsung Galaxy S6

Another product from Samsung: Galaxy S6. Spec-wise, it houses a pretty good 16MP primary camera with OIS, autofocus, plus LED flash, a standard 5MP secondary shooter, an Exynos 7420 processor, and a handy 5.1-inch AMOLED Quad HD display. Other Samsung Galaxy S6 specs are 32/64/128GB of internal memory (non-expandable), 3GB of RAM, Android 5.0.2 Lollipop OS (upgradable to Android 6.0.1), and a 2,550mAh cell.

6. LG Nexus 5X

LG Nexus 5X specs get a bright, sharp, well-balanced 5.2-inch Full HD IPS LCD display with 423 ppi, a Snapdragon 808 chip set, 2GB of RAM paired with 16GB of internal storage (non-expandable). As for photography, you use either its 12.3MP main or 5MP selfie snapper to take pictures. Under the hood, there are a 2,700mAh battery and Android 6.0 helping power the entire machine.

7. Moto X Force

Moto X Force comes with a 5.4-inch Quad HD AMOLED screen, Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS (upgradable to Android 6.0 Marshmallow soon), a Snapdragon 810 (4 x 1.5GHz + 4 x 2.0GHz) processor, 32/64GB of ROM (expandable up to 200GB), and 3GB of RAM. In addition to Moto X Force specs, a 3,760mAh battery is put in charge of supplying energy and a combo of 5MP selfie and 21MP primary shooter capturing things.

8. OnePlus 2

OnePus 2 used to claim it was a “flagship killer” last year. Yes, that’s a bit… too much, huh?! Anyway, generally, OnePlus 2 specs are still very good to handle most tasks well. On the front, you will find a 5.5-inch Full HD LTPS IPS LCD display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3, a physical home button equipped with a fingerprint sensor underneath, and a 5MP f/2.4 camera. On the back, we’ve got a 13MP cam supported by f/2.0, OIS, laser autofocus plus dual LED flash. Finally, under the hood, there are Oxygen 2.2.1 UI based on Android 5.1 Lollipop OS, a Snapdragon 810 chip, 3/4GB RAM and 16/64GB ROM (non-expandable) powering the whole handset.

9. HTC One A9

Coming up next is HTC One A9 whose appearance is pretty similar to Apple iPhone, but maybe stronger in terms of hardware. HTC One A9 specs include a handy 5.0-inch AMOLED Full HD (441 ppi) screen, a Snapdragon 617 chipset, 2/3GB of RAM, and 16/32GB of ROM (expandable up to 200GB). Besides, it boasts Dolby Audio tech, a set of 13MP rear + 4MP ultrapixel front cam, a 2,150mAh cell, and Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS (upgradable to Android 6.01.).

10. Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro

Last but not least, we would like to introduce Xiaomi Redmi Note 3 Pro to you. It is designed with a metal unibody and a fingerprint scanner placed on the back. Spec-wise, the device owns a 5.5-inch Full HD screen (403 ppi), a Snapdragon 650 processor, 2/3GB RAM, 16/32GB of internal memory (+ 128GB), MIUI 7.0 based on Android 5.1.1 Lollipop OS, and a huge 4,000mAh battery. About camera, the main primary one is capable of 16 megapixels and the selfie snapper is 5 megapixels. Price-wise, this is the most budget smartphone here since you will just need to pay around $240 to purchase one. What do you think?

Above are 10 of the best Android smartphones we suggest for you. This combines a variety of Chinese and non-Chinese devices, with different features and different price groups for your liking. Now, tell us which one you like most!

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