2017's curtains are almost drawn. The year saw a number of distinct advancements in smartphone technology, with major overhauls in the design department especially. From the HTC U Ultra announced in January to the Honor View 10 launched in December, the improvements in the mobile space are readily seen.

While 2017 brought us a number of excellent devices, the industry also saw growth in prices of devices, making it even harder for users to get as much value as they could for their money. This piece will attempt to do just that—pick out the best value offerings of 2017 across different price segments.

For convenience purposes, there will be three price ranges

Budget (US$0 - US$250)

Mid-range (US$250 - US$450)

High-end (US$450+)

Pricing information is gotten from Amazon and Best Buy listings or, when unavailable, Aliexpress.

Devices to be considered will be mostly compatible with US LTE bands (or indicated if they are not), produced by reputable OEMs, and with reviews either by our team or by other major outlets. Only devices released in 2017 will be considered.