The Smartphone Awards 2017, hosted by Marques Brownlee (MKBHD), recognizes the best smartphones of the year across various categories. The winners include:
1. Best Big Phone: Samsung Galaxy Note 8
2. Best Compact Phone: iPhone 8
3. Best Camera: Google Pixel 2
4. Best Budget Phone: OnePlus 5T
5. Best Battery Life: Razer Phone
6. Best Design: Essential Phone
7. Biggest Bust: HTC U Ultra
8. Biggest Comeback: HTC U11
9. Best Phone of the Year (MVP): Samsung Galaxy Note 8
Runners-up and honorable mentions are also given in each category, highlighting the strengths and weaknesses of various smartphones. The awards aim to help consumers make informed decisions when choosing a new smartphone.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 won the best big phone award for 2017.
2. The iPhone 8 won the best compact phone award for 2017.
3. The Google Pixel 2 won the best camera award for 2017.
4. The OnePlus 5T won the best budget phone award for 2017, starting at $499.
5. The Razer Phone won the best battery life award for 2017, with a 4,000 milliamp-hour battery.
6. The Essential Phone won the design award for 2017, with a ceramic back and titanium sides.
7. The HTC U Ultra was the biggest bust of the year for 2017.
8. HTC made the biggest comeback of the year, with the release of the HTC U11 and U11 Plus.
9. The Samsung Galaxy Note 8 was the most complete phone of the year and won the MVP award for 2017.
10. The Pixel 2 XL was the first runner-up for the MVP award.
11. The iPhone 10 was an honorable mention for the MVP award, for finally shifting what it means to be an iPhone with its modern design and thin bezels.