Gift Guide: SmartPhones

Perfect guide for buying the right smartphone for the right person this holiday!

1. Best Android Phone

Google Pixel

The Google Pixel is probably the best Android phone that you can buy right now. This was the first phone under the Google branding, that means that this is show they envision what an Android phone looks like. When a phone is under the Google branding then it will have advantages like being the first to get the latest version of Android, the latest features of Android, and a pure version of Android without a customized UI on top of it. This phone has the best camera of 2016 with a DxO rating of 89, the highest out of all of the smartphones they have tested. A cool thing that this phone offers is that it's the first phone that is Google Daydream compatible, Google Daydream is Google Cardboard grown up or Android Gear VR. This phone comes in two models the Pixel($650) and the Pixel XL($750), and you can buy these phones of off the Google store unlocked or Verizon, both of these options includes a monthly payment plan.

2. Best iPhone

iPhone 7 Plus

The iPhone 7 plus is one of the latest iPhone's that Apple offers. The bigger model is the best one to get because of the dual cameras that this phone has. The dual cameras offers a wide angle picture to make sure that you get everything in the shot, If you don't care about the dual cameras then get the iPhone 7 with a smaller screen. The screen on this phone is one of the best with a 1080p full HD screen plus 3D touch to get the most out of using apps. Apple also added new colors to the iPhone line up with a Glossy black and a matte black. One disadvantage is that Apple removed the headphone jack and replaced it with a dongle and headphones through the lightning port. This phone can be bought through any carrier and Apple for $769 full or $37.41 per month.