2016 has been a defining year for smartphones, with a noticeable push towards innovation in design.
As modular, shatterproof, waterproof 64GB flagships become the norm, we take a look at what is still waiting for us this year.
You can check out the coolest smartphones arriving in 2016 below:
Apple iPhone 7/ Plus/ Pro
With an expected announcement in September, we know the new iPhone is coming, we just don’t necessarily know what new features it will boast.
Rumours indicate that Apple’s new flagship will boast a waterproof design, a D-jack headphone port and possibly a larger, curved screen.
We do know the iPhone’s internal hardware will consist of an A10 processor, an embedded M10 motion co-processor, and 2GB of RAM.
Expect the Plus and Pro versions to boast even larger screens and more premium features.
Moto Z and Moto Z Force
Motorola’s new Z phones will feature “Moto mods“, allowing them to become ultimate modular devices.
These mods include a power pack to keep your phone going longer, the Insta-Share mini-projector, and a JBL SoundBoost to improve sound.
The Moto Z is also said to be the world’s thinnest phone at 5.2mm.
The Moto Z Force promises to be a tougher version of the Moto Z in nearly every way, offering a shatterproof screen and a much longer battery-life.
OnePlus 3
The OnePlus 3 was announced on 14 June and is actually available to import right now, as the smartphone was immediately put up for sale upon its unveiling.
The OnePlus 3 boasts a 5.5-inch Full HD AMOLED screen, 6GB of RAM, and a Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chip.
The phone doesn’t support microSD, but does ship with over 64GB of onboard memory.
Surface Phone
A portable version of Microsoft’s popular tablet, the Surface has not yet officially been confirmed, although a recent report by Wired indicates that it is definitely on the way.
The Surface is reported to feature a 5.5-inch Quad HD AMOLED display, 4GB of RAM, and arrives in either a 64GB or 128GB variant.
It is also beloved that the smartphone will ship with a Surface Pen, the same stylus used on the bigger Surface tablet.
Google’s new Nexus
Unlike Apple’s new iPhone we can’t actually say for sure whether we will see Google’s new Nexus phone later this year.
It is believed that these new flagships will run the Android N OS and boast a a Snapdragon 820 chip.
If they do arrive this year, expect an announcement some time in October.
Which smartphone are you most looking forward to this year? Let us know in the comments below and in our forums.
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I dont care about the phone. Ita the OS and its tools that matters.