Top 5 Smartphones of 2017: Pocketnow Editors Vote on the Best So Far!

We’re through the first half of the year, the major phones of this year have been reviewed, so it’s time for a ranking! Pocketnow editors voted on a secret ballot. Those votes have been counted, and it’s time to share the results! Did your phone make the list? Here’s our top 5 best phones (of the first half) of 2017!

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Huawei P10 Audio Review: It’s OK…

We often take audio for granted, so manufacturers will also take audio for granted on our mobile electronics. The P10 has been accused of being a less exciting iteration over the P9, though processor power and camera quality are significantly improved. Did audio get a similar makeover? Let’s take a listen to the Huawei P10!
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LG G6 vs Huawei P10: Pretty and Powerful


Who says powerful tech gear can’t be stylish? These two phones were the highlights of MWC 2017, so it’s time for a showdown! Dual cameras, powerful processors, and fun lifestyle features. Which phone takes the “W” in our comparison? Let’s take a closer look at the LG G6 vs the Huawei P10!

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VLOG: What is HEVC video and how can you upload it to Youtube?

As we improve video quality, file size get bigger fast. New methods of compression will help reign in that bloat, but whenever we switch formats, we should expect some teething pains. HEVC is a new codec for phones, but one we’ve been using for a couple of years now on cameras like the Samsung NX1. How can you edit or upload this video to Youtube? Let’s explain what H.265 is and what you can do with it!

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Huawei P10 Review: Is Evolution Enough?

On paper, the Huawei P10 hasn’t lit up our audience of smartphone fans. Many folks feeling this design language, and list of improvements, is only a dull iteration. Having spent a few weeks with the phone now, has our opinion evolved? Let’s see if the Huawei P10 is better than the sum of its parts.

Mate 9 Real Camera Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93_2T…
P10 vs Mate 9 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G6MzR…

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Huawei P10 vs Mate 9: Beauty and the Beast…

While preparing our full review, we wanted to take a quick minute to compare Huawei’s newest offering against their current phablet. There’s a lot of overlapping tech specs, but these two still seem to carve out different consumer niches. Let’s take a look at the Huawei P10 vs Mate 9!

Mate 9 Real Camera Review https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=93_2T…

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