•  The best upcoming phones of 2016 include Apple iPhone 5se (iPhone 6C/iPhone mini), Apple IPhone 7,Apple iPhone 7 Plus, Google Nexus 6 2016, HTC One M10, LG L5, LG G Flex 3, Microsoft Surface Phone, S

The best upcoming phones of 2016 include Apple iPhone 5se (iPhone 6C/iPhone mini), Apple IPhone 7,Apple iPhone 7 Plus, Google Nexus 6 2016, HTC One M10, LG L5, LG G Flex 3, Microsoft Surface Phone, S (Photo : YouTube/ TopKambo Tech)

According to reports, Taiwanese smartphone manufacturer HTC is making the next Nexus smartphone. The Nexus 2016 will be packed with impressive specs. But there are 3 powerful alternatives such as the Galaxy S7, Nexus 5X and LG G5 instead of purchasing the Google Nexus 2016 smartphone.

Samsung Galaxy S7

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The electronics manufacturer Samsung has announced the Galaxy S7 Edge and Galaxy S7 smartphones.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 features an IP68 rating and has a 3000mAh battery. The device weighs 152 grams and is 7.9 mm thick. It is available in colors such as gold, silver, white and black.

The Samsung Galaxy S7 sports a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED Quad HD screen. The handset has 'Always-on Display' feature and 4GB RAM. Furthermore, the Samsung device comes in two chipset editions - Snapdragon 820 and Exynos 8890 chipsets. The Samsung Galaxy S7 has 32 GB and 64 GB of internal storage.

It sports 5-megapixel front-facing camera and a 12-megapixel camera with f/1.7 lens.

Nexus 5X

Google Nexus 5X smartphone has a 5.2-inch touchscreen display with 1080 x 1920 pixel resolution. It has a 2700mAh non removable battery and is powered by Snapdragon 808 processor, according to a report from Digital Trends.

The Nexus 5X has a 5-megapixel front shooter and a 12.3-megapixel primary camera on the rear. Also, the Google smartphone features a USB Type-C port, providing faster data transfer and speedier charging.

According to latest reports, the LG Nexus 5X with Project Fi is down to $199.

The tech giant is taking $150 off the Nexus smartphone to attract people to sign up for Fi. The 32GB model begins at $249 and the 16GB model begins at $199 when bought via Project Fi. The offer will expire on April 7.

LG G5

The LG G5 smartphone is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 chipset and has 32GB of internal storage, SlashGear reported. Other features of the device include 4GB of RAM, a 8-megapixel front shooter for selfies and a 16 MP primary camera on the rear.

Furthermore, LG G5 features an always-on display, allowing owners to check notifications, battery status and time without having to wake the smartphone. The LG device sports a 5.3-inch screen and runs Android Marshmallow.

Connectivity options of LG G5 include FM, Bluetooth, 4G and Wi-Fi. Sensors on the handset include  accelerometer, proximity sensor, gyroscope and ambient light sensor.