For those looking for a new smartphone especially this holiday season, here are some of the best Android phones for December 2016.

Google Pixel Or Pixel XL (Starts at $649.99)

If getting the best Android experience is something that consumers are looking for, it may easily boil down to one of the best choices, which is either the Google Pixel or its XL variant. Aside from the fact that it is a hardware made by the same company behind the operating system, the Google Pixel smartphone is nowhere near being a slouch when it comes to features.

With 4 GB of RAM, up to 128 GB of storage and not necessarily a huge sensor size of 12.3 megapixels, which shoots like a dream, the Google Pixel smartphones could easily be on the top of any Android phone hunters' lists.

Samsung Galaxy S7/S7 Edge (Starts at $500)

For those who have always been a Samsung fan, the Korean tech giant have released its flagship smartphone earlier this year in the form of the Galaxy S7 and S7 Edge. While these two android phones may not be as new as the ones recently released, they still pack some serious punch in the competition.

Powered by a huge 3,000 mAh battery that even goes up to 3,600 mAh and with 4 GB RAM, 12 megapixel snapper and a Snapdragon 820 chipset, the performance consumers will get will be pretty much up par with its asking price.

Sony Xperia XZ (Starts at $649.99)

Another household name for android smartphones is the Xperia brand from Sony. While it may not be as sturdy, as powerful and as affordable with most smartphones in its class, the Xperia XZ could be one exception to Sony's rule.

Another smartphone powered by Snapdragon 820, 3 GB RAM and a huge 23-megapixel snapper for the pixel-conscious shutterbugs, the Xperia XZ feels like the same premium product without the ridiculous price range.

There are possibly more choices to choose from this coming holiday season, but it would be best keep on the lookout with us as we explore these amazing android smartphones to grace us before the year ends.