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Best unlocked Android phones (December 2016)

Now that an increasing amount of smartphone manufacturers are selling their phones at cheaper price points, it's much easier for consumers to afford an off-contract device rather than purchasing one with a two-year contract. At least in the United States, the way smartphones are priced has changed dramatically, and that's a good thing.

So, what are the best smartphones out there for those who'd like to forgo the standard contract and buy unlocked? We're here to take you through the best unlocked Android smartphones for under $250, under $500 and over $500. As always, if you have anything you'd like to suggest, be sure to speak up in the comment section at the bottom of the post.

Editor's note: We'll be updating this list regularly as new devices launch. It's also worth noting that this article is written for a U.S.-centric point of view, though (since they are unlocked) pretty much all of these devices are available outside of the U.S., at least in some capacity.

Update, December 2016: This month we removed the OnePlus X, OnePlus 3, Nexus 6P and LG G5 to make room for the Moto G4 Play and OnePlus 3T.

Best phones under $250

Motorola Moto G4 Plus

Instead of announcing just one Moto G variant this year, Lenovo brought us three different devices – the Moto G4 Plus, Moto G4 and Moto G4 Play.

The highest-end of the bunch is the Moto G4 Plus, and it brings a handful of notable improvements to the Moto G range. It has a big 1080p display, capable processor, expandable storage, and even a fingerprint sensor this time around. While we had a slight problem with the volume/power buttons and the camera in low light, we can honestly say this is one of the best budget offerings in 2016.

Right now you can buy it in the U.S. for $249.99 through Amazon or Motorola.com.

Specs

5.5-inch IPS LCD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 401ppi
Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 617 processor
2/3/4GB of RAM
16/32/64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
16MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
Non-removable 3000mAh battery
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
153 x 76.6 x 9.8mm, 155g

Buy now from Motorola

Honor 5X

Huawei has finally announced its plans to break into the US market with the Honor 5X. The Honor 5X was announced a number of months ago, but it was just recently revealed that the dual-SIM budget handset would be coming to the United States for only $200.

Featuring an all-metal build and a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor, the 5X absolutely comes to market with a few features that we don't normally see on sub-$200 smartphones. It comes with a big 5.5-inch Full HD display, Snapdragon 616 processor, 16GB of storage and microSD expansion up to 128GB. It also comes with a 13MP rear camera, a pretty sizable 3000 mAh battery, and runs Huawei's EMUI atop Android 6.0 Marshmallow out of the box.

You can buy the Honor 5X from Amazon in Dark Grey, Daybreak Silver or Sunset Gold color options for less than $150.

Specs

5.5-inch IPS LCD display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 401ppi
1.5GHz octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 616 processor
2GB of RAM
16GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 128GB
13MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
Non-removable 3000mAh battery
Android 6.0 Marshmallow
151.3 x 76.3 x 8.2mm, 158g

Buy now from Amazon

Moto G4 Play

Lenovo's Moto G4 Play enters the market with a low price tag, solid specifications and a familiar design language we've all grown to love.

It sports a 5.0-inch HD display, solid Snapdragon 410 processor, 2GB of RAM, and an 8MP rear camera that's great for snapping the occasional photo. Plus, you get a removable 2800mAh battery, which is a feature many manufacturers have been leaving out of their phones lately.

Specs

5.0-inch IPS LCD display with 1280 x 720 resolution, 294ppi
Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 processor
2GB of RAM
16GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
8MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
Removable 2800mAh battery
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
144.4 x 72 x 9.9mm, 137g

Buy now from Amazon

Best phones under $500

OnePlus 3T

We weren't expecting OnePlus to release another new flagship in 2016, but it happened. If you were a fan of the OnePlus 3, you'll certainly love the OnePlus 3T.

With its powerful Snapdragon 821 processor backed by 6GB of RAM, the 3T absolutely flies through web browsing, gaming and most other everyday tasks. It also has a bigger battery this time around (3,400mAh to be exact), which is more than enough to get you through a full day of use on a single charge. In addition, the 3T now sports 16MP rear and front-facing camera sensors, a dual-SIM card slot, plenty of on-board storage, and a fast front-facing fingerprint sensor on the front.

Basically the OnePlus 3T is a better OnePlus 3, and we're certainly not complaining. You can buy it from OnePlus' website in Gunmetal and Soft Gold color options.

Specs

5.5-inch Optic AMOLED display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 401ppi
2.35GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 821
6GB of RAM
64/128GB of on-board storage, no microSD card expansion
16MP rear camera, 16MP front camera
Non-removable 3,400mAh battery
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
152.7 x 74.7 x 7.35mm, 158g

Buy now from OnePlus

ZTE Axon 7

ZTE's Axon Pro from 2015 was a good phone, but it fell short in a few key areas. It came to market with only one storage option, no expandable memory, and the dual camera setup on the back of the device felt a bit gimmicky. Not only does the company's latest flagship fix all of those problems, it brings much more to the table.

It has a big 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED display, the latest Snapdragon processor, plenty of RAM, multiple storage options, and yes, expandable memory up to 256GB. It also sports some killer front-facing speakers, all-day battery life, a great camera, and a sleek, attractive design. While certain parts of the software could use a little more polish, the ZTE Axon 7 goes toe-to-toe with the best in the Android market. It's also inexpensive at only $400, making this an even more attractive option for folks looking to score a solid flagship device.

Specs

5.5-inch AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 538ppi
Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
4/6GB of RAM
64/128GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 256GB
20MP front camera, 8MP rear camera
Non-removable 3250mAh battery
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
151.7 x 75 x 7.9mm, 175g

Buy at Amazon

Best phones above $500

Google Pixel and Pixel XL

Google's Pixel and Pixel XL are here, and they truly are some amazing smartphones.

Not only are they the first phones to ship with the Google Assistant on board, they also come with plenty of exclusive software features and some of the best smartphone cameras in existence.

Under the hood, they sport some killer specs, too. Both devices have an AMOLED display, a Snapdragon 821 processor, 4GB of RAM, plenty of on-board storage and long-lasting batteries. The overall design of these phones may not be the most unique, but they do feel like premium phones through and through.

There are a few things about these phones that will turn some people away, though. For starters, they only sport an IP53 rating for dust and water resistance, meaning they're not nearly as waterproof as the Galaxy S7 or S7 Edge. There are ways around that, but none that will make the devices truly waterproof. Plus, if you buy the Verizon model, you'll have to deal with a small amount of bloatware (though you will be able to uninstall it), you won't be able to unlock the bootloader, and Verizon will be handling all Pixel and Pixel XL software updates (though the company swears it won't delay them).

If you're in the market for a new flagship Android phone and don't mind spending over $650, you should buy the Pixel or Pixel XL… these are two of the best Android phones out there.

Specs

Google Pixel

5.0-inch AMOLED display with 1920 x 1080 resolution, 441ppi
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor
4GB of RAM
32/128GB of on-board storage, no microSD expansion
12.3MP rear camera, 8MP front camera
Non-removable 2,770mAh battery
Android 7.1 Nougat
143.8 x 69.5 x 8.6mm, 143g

Google Pixel XL

5.5-inch AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 534ppi
Qualcomm Snapdragon 821 processor
4GB of RAM
32/128GB of on-board storage, no microSD expansion
12.3MP rear camera, 8MP front camera
Non-removable 3,450mAh battery
Android 7.1 Nougat
154.7 x 75.7 x 8.6mm, 168g

Buy now from the Google Store

Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

Samsung did a killer job with their 2015 flagship smartphones, the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. Design-wise, many would say those two phones were close to perfect. The company forwent a plastic design and instead included glass front and back panels with an aluminum frame. They weren't without their flaws, though. The S6 and S6 Edge didn't offer expandable storage or removable batteries — two features Samsung has been known to include in all its smartphones for years.

Now the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge have made their way to the masses, and they fix many of the problems the S6 line introduced last year. While they don't offer removable batteries, Samsung included expandable storage on both handsets in case the 32GB of on-board storage isn't enough. Samsung mostly stuck to the same design this time around, though they did shrink down the camera bumps on the back and made the devices a little thicker to make room for larger batteries.

In terms of specs, these are top-of-the-line smartphones. They come with Quad HD Super AMOLED displays, Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processors, 4GB of RAM, great 12MP rear-facing cameras and run the latest version of Android. Instead of featuring the same screen sizes this time around though, Samsung kept the S7 at a smaller 5.1 inches, while the S7 Edge has been bumped up to a larger 5.5-inch panel.

Seriously, these are some incredible smartphones. They are a little pricey, but all in all, we think the high asking price is worth it.

Specs

Samsung Galaxy S7

5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 577ppi
Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
4GB of RAM
32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200GB
12MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
Non-removable 3000mAh battery
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
142.4 x 69.6 x 7.9mm, 152g

Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 534ppi
Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
4GB of RAM
32GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200GB
12MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
Non-removable 3600mAh battery
Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow
150.9 x 72.6 x 7.7mm, 157g

Buy the Galaxy S7 from Amazon Buy the Galaxy S7 Edge from Amazon

HTC 10

HTC needed a saving grace this year, and the 10 just may be it. The Taiwanese company finally designed a phone that's different enough from its predecessor yet still sports a familiar design language. With an all-metal chassis, front-mounted fingerprint sensor and a new-and-improved speaker setup, the HTC 10 easily made its way to our best Android phones list.

Under the hood, the 10 comes with some killer specs. A 5.2-inch Quad HD display, Snapdragon 820 processor and 4GB of RAM are in line with most other flagships this year, and it also comes with expandable storage up to 200GB and a 3000mAh battery that will have no problems lasting an entire day on a single charge. HTC also improved the camera this time around, which was a big flaw in last year's One M9 flagship.

All in all, the HTC 10 is an awesome device. Great specs and a solid build quality are what you'll get here… what more could you ask for?

Specs

5.2-inch Super LCD5 display with 2560 x 1440 resolution, 565ppi
2.15GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 processor
4GB of RAM
32/64GB of on-board storage, microSD expansion up to 200GB
12MP rear camera, 5MP front camera
Non-removable 3000mAh battery
Android 7.0 Nougat
145.9 x 71.9 x 9mm, 161g

Buy now from HTC

There you have it – our picks of the best unlocked Android phones you can buy right now. Missed anything? Tell us in the comments!

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Welcome to the 168th edition of Android Apps Weekly. Here are the headlines from the last week:

Hatch is a new start up that spun off from Rovio. Yes, the developers of Angry Birds. Hatch is working on a project that will allow you to stream Android games to your device and play them for free. There won't be in-app purchases or updates to deal with. It'll be just you and the game. There are also some ambitious ideas like pulling the Internet for help inside of the game, even in single player games. An invite beta is should be out in early 2017.
Facebook shut down its Live Video API access for Prisma this week. Previously, Prisma was using the API to allow people to create filters while streaming live on Facebook. Now, that is no longer possible. Facebook sent Prisma an email stating that access was revoked because Facebook already supported the feature. In reality, it seems like Facebook was just shutting down some competition before their own filters option rolls out to everyone. Good job, Facebook.
It has been reported that one million Google accounts have been breached by a new brand of malware called Gooligan. It affects people who download third party apps not from Google Play. From there, it downloads root kits and tries to get control of your device. It's unfortunately, but those who keep their downloading strictly to the Google Play Store don't need to worry because the exploit is not present there.
A study released this week showed that consumers spent more than $1 billion during Black Friday 2016 by using their smartphones and tablets. This is the first time that number has ever eclipsed $1 billion and shows that more people than ever before are shopping online. We've no doubt that apps contributed to the overall total. After all, most brick and mortar stores have their own apps these days. The total online sales from the weekend topped $5 billion.
Google Play is now actively trying to hunt down fake reviews in the Play Store. It's been an issue for a while now. Essentially what happens is shady developers pay people to download the app over and over again on different accounts and leave favorable reviews. The rating goes way up and people think the app is great. We don't know how effective this fake review washing will be, but we hope it's pretty damn effective.

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Distraint: Pocket Pixel Horror

[Price: Free / $1.49]
Distraint is a horror-adventure game that runs on the same engine as the Five Nights at Freddy's games. For you PC gamers out there, yes, this is the same game that was released on Steam last year. In this title, you'll play though a 2D experience and solve puzzles. The controls are rather simple and it shouldn't take you long to learn how to play. The developers claim that the game should take around two hours to complete. You can download it for free or fork out the very reasonable $1.49 for the full game.

Download now on Google Play!

Google Santa Tracker

[Price: Free]
Google has released their yearly Santa tracking app. With this one, you'll be able to quickly access a countdown to the big night track Santa as he makes his rounds around the world. The app also features a variety of mini-games that you can play to pass the time. Some reviewers have noticed the occasional bug so do look out for that. Otherwise, the app is completely free to download and use if you're interested.

Download now on Google Play!

Hill Climb Racing 2

[Price: Free with in-app purchases]
Hill Climb Racing 2 is the successor to the very popular Hill Climb Racing. In this title, you'll pick a vehicle and go racing. The game features the ability to perform tricks, access boosts, and there are a variety of tracks that you can play on. It's a 2D game and the mechanics are simple so it doesn't take long to learn the game. It also has a cartoon graphic style to give the game an atmosphere of being silly. It supports online multiplayer as well. You can pick it up for free if you don't mind the in-app purchases.

Download now on Google Play!

Clip Layer

[Price: Free]
Clip Layer is a new app from the Microsoft Garage Project. This is an overlay app that lets you quickly copy and paste items from your screen. It launches uses the home button so you'll need to have this set as your assistant app. Once that's done, simply long press and you can copy and paste any text on your screen. Once copied, you can quickly send it to an email address or add it to Wunderlist if you prefer. It's a completely free app but do beware of those early release bugs.

Download now on Google Play!
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Samorost 3

[Price: $4.99]
Samorost 3 is the latest game in the Samorost franchise. It's a quirky little adventure game where you play as a space gnome with a flute. Your job is to travel the cosmos and visit nine planets to complete various challenges. It has a strong showing in the graphics, sound, and music departments which adds to the overall ambiance of the title. The game runs for $4.99 but there are no in-app purchases to get in the way of you having fun.

Download now on Google Play!

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10 best new Android apps of November 2016 If you're looking for some great new apps to try out, look no further. Joe has rounded up the 10 best Android apps of November 2016.

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A big congratulations to last week's winner of the Huawei Nova Plus Giveaway: Lidor A. (Israel). Enjoy your new Huawei phone.

This week we are giving away a brand new Pixel XL Smartphone!

The Pixel XL features a vibrant 5.5-inch QuadHD AMOLED display alongside a Snapdragon 821 processor, 4GB of RAM, a 3,450 mAh battery and an all-new 12MP Pixel XL camera with phase detection and laser autofocus. The standout feature is Google Assistant, a new incredibly-clever AI assistant that also powers Google Home. To see how the Pixel XL compares to flagships new and old, check out the Pixel XL vs Galaxy Note 7 and best Google Pixel XL cases!

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Best unlocked Android phones (December 2016)

Best phones under $250

Motorola Moto G4 Plus

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Honor 5X

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Moto G4 Play

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Best phones under $500

OnePlus 3T

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ZTE Axon 7

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Best phones above $500

Google Pixel and Pixel XL

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Samsung Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge

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HTC 10

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