10. Google Pixel XL
A perfectly palm-friendly phone
Weight: 168g | Dimensions: 154.7 x 75.7 x 8.5mm | OS: Android 7.1 | Screen size: 5.5-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 2560 pixels | CPU: Snapdragon 821 | RAM:4GB | Storage: 32/128GB | Battery: 3450mAh | Rear camera: 12MP | Front camera: 8MP
Streamlined Android software
One of the best phone cameras around
Peculiar design choices
No stereo speakers or waterproofing
Google's new phablet sports a new name (it's ditched Nexus for Pixel), a top notch QHD display and a whole heap of power under the hood.
That makes it great for VR - keep an eye out for the Google Daydream View headset coming soon - while also making it a strong all round performer.
On screen and Google's latest Android software is a joy to use, with smooth, slick performance and a clutter free design.
Fire up the camera app and the 12MP rear shooter is one of the best around, while a fingerprint scanner keep yours phone secure.
Minor weak points are battery life, design and the lack of waterproofing - but they don't stop the Pixel XL from being an excellent flagship phablet.
Read the full review: Google Pixel XL
Also consider: How about the smaller Google Pixel? The 5-inch handset also features in our top ten, and if a smaller screen (and smaller price tag) takes your fancy then you're in luck. It retains the excellent power, camera and Android interface from the XL, in a more palm-friendly package.
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