Lets Talk About The 12 Best Android Phones in 2016, A Must Read For Everyone

If you ask me i believe now is a great time to start looking for a new Android smartphone, with MWC 2016 a thing of the past all the new devices for the next few months have been announced. Well, sort of. The Samsung Galaxy S7, Galaxy S7 Edge and LG G5 were the big hitters to see a release, with a few other brands also using the event to show off new tech. We didn't, however, see the new HTC One M10 or Huawei P9.

And Samsung's Galaxy S7 Edge and Galaxy S7 go straight into our list of the best Android smartphones to buy, with much merit. They're both stunning phones, with gorgeous displays, a fantastic camera and plenty of grunt under the metal and glass body.
We're yet to fully review the LG G5, but it'll be coming soon.
But, there's more to this list than the new releases. The Nexus 6P, which picked up a five star review, is still one of the best all round devices you can buy.

Best Android Phone 2016: What you need to know

Not sure what you need, or even how to choose from the selection above? Here are a few pointers to get you started.

What size Android phone should I buy?

Smartphones in general are getting bigger and bigger. Some of you might remember Steve Jobs explaining at the launch of the original iPhone back in 2007: "It’s got a three-and-a-half-inch screen on it. It’s really big."
Fast-forward to the present day and 4-inch smartphones are the smallest, and often cheapest, handsets out there. They’re good for children and users who don’t care for games and multimedia content, but even 'mini' Android phones like the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact have at least 4.5-inch screens.
5-inch screens are far better for watching movies and playing games on, but they’re right on the edge of too big if you have small hands. Anything between 4.5 and 5.1 inches is generally considered the perfect combo of portability and a display that's good for browsing, gaming and more.
You can, of course, go even larger than this. Phones with 6-inch screens, often called "phablets", are growing in popularity. They’re a good option if you have a long commute, as their larger screens are perfect for watching films, playing games and reading. However, we recommend trying one out in a shop first if you’ve never owned a phone this big before.

Will I get the latest version of Android?

Google is constantly looking at ways to improve the Android operating system, and releases major software updates on a regular basis. But that doesn’t always mean the phone you're buying will get that update.
The latest version is Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow, which is making its way onto existing smartphones. However, many current handsets still run Android 5.1 Lollipop or even 4.4 KitKat. Google has also just announced Android N, but that won't be coming until later on in the year.

Other things to consider

Finally, you need to think about extra features. Things like NFC, water-resistance, fingerprint scanners and microSD card slots may just seem like bonuses, but they can dramatically improve the overall user experience of a smartphone.
A microSD card slot is a good idea if you want to watch lots of downloaded videos or music, and it’s an essential feature on some cheaper phones that have limited built-in memory. Any phone with 4GB or less of storage will need a microSD card slot.