The Best Phones to Give (or Receive) for the 2016 Holiday Season

The holiday season is here once again! If you have a tech enthusiast on your gift list, you're probably trying to decide on the best phone to give them. If you decide to give a phone this holiday season, you can sweeten the present by getting a car phone holder to go with the phone. We've put together a list of the best phones, and the best phone mounts, to give for the 2016 holiday season.
The Best Phones to Give (or Receive) for the 2016 Holiday Season


The holiday season is here once again! If you have a tech enthusiast on your gift list, you’re probably trying to decide on the best phone to give them. Or, maybe you are the tech lover and you want to narrow down your gift suggestions. Either way, we’ve got you covered. And if you decide to give a phone this holiday season, you can sweeten the present by getting a car phone holder to go with the phone. We’ve put together a list of the best phones, and the best phone mounts, to give for the 2016 holiday season.

The Best Phones for the 2016 Holiday Season

iPhone 7 iPhone 7

If you have an Apple fan on your list, you can’t go wrong with the new iPhone 7. The new phone comes with upgrades to the camera, 3D Touch and audio. The iPhone 7 price ranges from $649-$849, depending on the storage you select.

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Google PixelGoogle Pixel

Google’s first “true” smartphone is making a name for itself. If you’re looking for an Android phone with all of the latest technology, you should consider the Google Pixel. The Pixel is one of the first Android phones to come with Android 7.1 Nougat. The Google Pixel is available starting at $649.

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Galaxy s7Galaxy S7

Another great option for Android fans, the Galaxy S7 is a great phone with a sleek, clean and appealing design. It has a fantastic camera, plenty of storage, and it’s waterproof.

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OnePlus 3OnePlus 3

Maybe you want to give a nice smartphone for a gift, but you don’t want to break the bank, the OnePlus 3 offers high-end functionality and features for about half the price as some of its competitors. This phone comes with a 16 MP camera and a dual nano-SIM card slot. The OnePlus 3 is available starting at $399.

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iPhone 7 PlusiPhone 7 Plus

The iPhone 7 Plus is a great option for the photographer on your list. Not only does the iPhone 7 Plus have the same upgrades as the iPhone 7, it comes with an even better camera. The iPhone 7 Plus starts at $769.

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Galaxy S7 EdgeGalaxy S7 Edge

The Android fanatic would be happy to get a Galaxy S7 Edge. This phone comes with high-end features, beauty and brains. It is one of the first phones to feature dual-pixel camera technology and is water resistant. The Galaxy S7 Edge is available starting at $499.

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Google Pixel XLGoogle Pixel XL

No surprises here, the Google Pixel XL is just a bigger (and some could argue better) version of the Pixel. Besides having a larger display screen, the Pixel XL has a longer-lasting, removable battery and increased pixel resolution. It also comes with a bigger price tag starting at $769.

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LG V20LG V20

The LG V20 is definitely a top contender this year. This is a true “phablet” coming with a 5.7-inch display screen and it has a military-grade build to keep it protected. It does come with the Android fan favorite removable battery, but because of this it is not waterproof. The LG V20 is available unlocked at $799.

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