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Best splash-proof phones of 2017

Reviews and ratings are from CNet.com.

Samsung Galaxy S8

The good: The bestlooking phone around crushes it in performance, battery life, water-resistance and wireless charging. An external storage slot lets you keep more photos, videos and music.

The bad: Its awkwardly placed fingerprint reader leads to camera smears and longer unlock times, which is aggravating when you use it to unlock your phone dozens of times a day. The cost: $728.83 to $750.00

The bottom line: The Samsung Galaxy S8’s fast speeds and fantastic curved screen make it a top phone for 2017, but the annoying fingerprint reader could sour your experience.

Apple iPhone 7 Plus

The good: Dual rear cameras delivers true 2x optical zoom, with a cool bokeh Portrait mode. Battery lasts longer than last year’s model, and longer than iPhone 7. Water resistant. Fast.

The bad: There’s no standard headphone jack: you’ll have to use Lightning, or the included adapter, or go wireless. Design is showing its age, as competing phones fit a 5.5-inch screen into smaller bodies. And it’s really expensive. The cost: $839.95 to $869.99

The bottom line: The iPhone 7 Plus is one of the best point-and-shoot cameras ever _ and it’s a great phone, too.

LG G6

The good: The beautifully designed LG G6 is waterresistant with a tall, expansive display and an extra wide-angle camera.

The bad: The phone is LG’s first flagship in years without a removable battery. It has last year’s Snapdragon 821 chipset.

The cost: $469.99 to $719.99

The bottom line: The LG G6 is a gorgeous phone. Those who are wary of Samsung should get it.

Motorola Moto G4

The good: The Moto G4’s big, bold screen and junk-free software make it a pleasure to use throughout the day. Its ability to survive a dunking will appeal to the clumsy among us.

The bad: Processor performance is great for everyday tasks, but gamers will want to shop elsewhere.

The cost: $169.99 to $222.49

The bottom line: With its big, bold screen, water-resistant design and rock-bottom price, the Moto G4is a dazzling deal.