The Sony Xperia XZ, the HTC 10, and the iPhone 7 have been some of the best flagship smartphones of 2016. All three models boast impressive specs, and we thought of doing a comparison review of the three models to help you decide which one is for you.

The Xperia XZ and the HTC 10 are similar when it comes to the dimensions, screen size, and weight. Both models are taller, denser and have a bigger screen size than the iPhone 7. According to NDTV Gadgets, the resolution is highest in the HTC 10, followed by the Xperia XZ, and then by the iPhone 7.

When it comes to hardware, it is again the battle between Apple's A10 Fusion with Qualcomm Snapdragon 820 and the HTC 10 and the Xperia XZ's Qualcomm Snapdragon which seems to have slightly slower processing speed.

Both Android smartphones come with expandable storage capabilities unlike the iPhone 7. The HTC 10 has an expandable storage capacity of 2000 GB, whereas the Sony Xperia XZ has 256 GB.

Sony continues to have its supremacy over the camera. With 23 MP rear camera and 13 MP front camera it comfortably beats HTC 10 ( 12 Ultrapixel rear camera& 5 MP front camera) and the iPhone 7 ( 12 MP rear camera & 7MP front camera).

All three smartphones come with non-removable batteries. However, the HTC 10 has the highest battery capacity, followed by the Sony Xperia XZ, and then by Apple's iPhone 7.

The HTC 10 has higher RAM than the Xperia XZ model, as per Recombu. The iPhone 7 has the least RAM capacity in all three models.

Only Sony Xperia XZ and the iPhone 7 are water resistant models. Sony Xperia XZ is the only model among three to support FM radio. The iPhone 7 has abandoned the headphone jack which is present in other two models.

For Shutterbugs or FM radio listeners, the obvious choice would be Sony's Xperia XZ. The HTC 10 has impressive specs like larger storage capability, RAM capacity, and battery capacity - something Android fans will definitely take notice. The iPhone 7 is in a league of its own with a powerful processor and innovative technology.