With limitless bells and whistles, smartphone models dial up the wow factor this holiday
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It should come as no surprise Smartphones continue to be a top holiday gift. With powerful processors, incredible cameras and hundreds of thousands of apps, they are the gift that keeps on giving. Here are some of the best smartphones of the holiday season.
HTC One A9 — $649 (no contract)
This Android smartphone features an edge-to-edge 5-inch high-definition screen which displays 40 per cent more colour than normal LCD screens. Games and apps not only look good, they sound amazing. Built-in DAC converts 16-bit audio into 24-bit high resolution sound for added richness and depth, unlike anything you have ever heard on a smartphone.
Lumia 950 — $749 (no contract)
The first new Windows phone in nearly two years! The Lumia 950 features some high-end specs and runs Windows 10 for ultimate productivity. A 20-megapixel camera blurs the lines between point and shoot cameras and smartphones, plus you can also connect your Lumia 950 to the Microsoft Display Dock and use it with an external monitor, keyboard and mouse just like a full-fledged PC.
iPhone 6s Plus — $1029 and up (no contract) Apple’s latest smartphone is unlike any other! With 3D Touch, users can interact with the device in new ways by simply varying the amount of pressure applied to the screen. The 12 megapixel camera snaps...
Nexus 6P — $699 (no contract) This flagship Android smartphone features Marshmallow, the latest version of Google’s operating system. The beautiful 5.7 inch display is housed in a contoured aluminum body with front-facing stereo speakers for top-notch...
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ — $949 (no contract) A smartphone with a truly unique design. The stunning 5.7 inch display wraps around the edges for a one-of-a-kind viewing experience. Not only do games and apps look great, the outer edges provide shortcuts...
BlackBerry Priv — $899 (no contract) The very first BlackBerry to run Google’s Android operating system! This unique smartphone focuses on privacy and productivity. An oversized screen increases productivity, while the sliding physical keyboard makes...
Motorola Moto G — $230 (no contract) A budget-friendly smartphone with plenty of features! The quad-core processor means blazing fast speed while using apps or playing games, and you won’t have to be searching for a plug-in as the battery is designed...