All the top manufacturers released some amazing smartphones in 2016 . With the Mobile World Congress conference around the corner, the much anticipated new smartphones are going to be announced. However, if you are looking for more bang for your buck, you may want to look at the best phones from last year; they will be cheaper and they will perform well.
Here is the round up of the best smartphones of 2016 that are still worth getting today.
Best camera: Google Pixel
Google recently released their very own smartphone, completely designed by Google. This is by far the best Android device you can get to date. Not only that; it also has arguably the best smartphone camera.
Best design: Samsung Galaxy S7 edge
The Galaxy S7 egde was officially unveiled in February 2016 during a Samsung press conference at Mobile World Congress.. The edge screen with its AMOLED display gives this smartphone and amazing look that can’t be beat.
Best “bang for your buck” phone: OnePlus 3T
The OnePlus range has always given the best hardware and software for the money. It competes with the top phones at half the price. The OnePlus 3T is no different. If you are looking for a clean Android experience with top of the range components, look no further
Best user experience: iPhone 7
The iPhone range has always been regarded as the best integration between hardware and software. iPhone carries on that tradition with the iPhone 7. If you want a phone that just works, the iPhone 7 will give you a great user experience, good camera quality and long battery life.
Best budget phone: Xiaomi Redmi 4
Xiaomi is a Chinese smartphone brand which has recently come to South Africa. These phones may not have the top of the line hardware; however, in terms of performance they are exceed expectations compared to the price. Redmi 4 retails at a third of the price of current top phones and will keep you happy.
