Everyone loves music, even if it’s just a little bit, and everyone also has a smartphone (except for the woman I saw in the Apple Store the other day with a flip phone), which is why we’ve combined those two things to create the list of the 11 best smartphones for music lovers.
I would rather die than have any phone that isn’t an iPhone. I limit the amount of time I spend with people who don’t have iPhones and I don’t even want to text someone that yields a green bubble message. No thanks. I also have Apple Music, which invented music streaming as far as I’m concerned. There’s nothing more convenient than having my music streaming service in my phone’s native music app. Everything is streamlined and beautiful and in my humble opinion Apple has never done a wrong thing in the entire time it’s done anything. We’ve come a long way since Walkmans and even the traditional iPod. I used to have one of those clip-on iPod Shuffles and that was quite an experience. Compared to the massive screen on my iPhone 7 Plus, that thing is a toy.
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Music quality is extremely important to a lot of people, especially on their smartphones considering we carry them with us everywhere. They’re not only phones these days; they function as computers and the device from which we play music when we’re on the train and trying to dissociate for the 30-minute commute to work. Smartphone creators have come a long way in creating phones that are great for music by improving the speakers and the overall storage space as well. If you’re a real music connoisseur and just interested in sound quality, check out our list of 7 Smartphones with the Best Audio Quality.
In order to create this list of the 11 best smartphones for music lovers, we sourced the data from three reputable smartphone review websites: Phone Arena, Mobile Scout, and PC Advisor. The rankings from these websites were then arranged to come up with the 11 best. The smartphones listed here are in no particular order, so you should know that the iPhone 7 plus is number one in my heart.
11. LG V10
This made it to the list because of its 32-bit DAC built right in, which means there’s no need to add in a Hi-Fi feature. It works seamlessly on all your music files. Its camera and video qualities are also among the best in the market today.
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10. BQ Aquarius M5
The phone has great sound in its speaker alone. It has a pre-installed Dolby Atmos app, which boosts the volume up to 20 percent without sacrificing quality.
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9. HTC 10
This phone features tweeters along with its woofers and also has a high resolution audio system that boosts the volume while still being crystal clear. It has two speakers: one for higher frequencies and another for lower ones.
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8. LG G5 (with Hi-Fi Plus)
This is truly a few notches better than the G4 and it features a 32-bit DAC and enhanced amp. If you want to get even louder, you have the option to use it with other devices.
7. LG V20
Even without a B&O module, the sound is still better than most smartphones, which is why it ranks on our list of the 11 best smartphones for music lovers. It has a feature that not only reduces noises but also improves the amp.
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6. Marshall London
With dual front-facing speakers, you can already tell that the audio is superb. Its external speakers have a loud, clear sound that stays consistently audible.
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5. Microsoft Lumia 950
It has a single back-facing speaker that does well on high frequencies and volumes. The Microsoft Lumia 950 works well no matter which screen it faces.
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4. Google Nexus 6P
Like the Marshall London, this smartphone also has dual front-facing speakers, which are great not only for listening to music, but also for watching movies and playing games on your phone.
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3. HTC One M9
This definitely does not disappoint. It features front-facing speakers, and an app called BoomSound, which makes its audio loud and clear. It also has no sound distortion even when set to its maximum level.
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2. Samsung Galaxy S7
This smartphone features loud, clear audio playback quality. It is also highly regarded for its sound quality which features no vibrations and distortions, even when set to its maximum volume.
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1. Apple iPhone
This smartphone has sold millions all over the world, not just because it’s made by Apple, but because of its great features. It plays music really well and has high-quality speakers with no sound distortions. The 7 model features stereo speakers in place of a headphone jack, so if you’re into playing music out loud for other people then this is a great option. If you get yourself a pair of good bluetooth headphones you’re all set.
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Because there are so many different types of smartphones out there, it can be challenging to pick the one you want. If you’re into music, hopefully, this list of the 11 best smartphones for music lovers will come in handy.
