It has been a crazy year in the smartphone world. We have seen everything from modular phones, to exploding phones, and even an iPhone that can get wet. Smartphones are a big part of our lives now, but there is still a lot of interesting things happening with them.

There is still so much going on with smartphones that it can be hard to find the perfect phone for your needs. Even better, it is harder to buy a terrible phone; pretty much any phone today has fast performance, a great screen, reliable battery life, and a camera that can take incredible pictures.

However, there are still differences between smartphones in 2016, and you usually won’t discover them until after you purchase the phone. When considering all factors that are important for a smartphone – build quality, camera, reliability, apps, and support after you by it – there’s one phone that still stands out.

The Winner – Apple iPhone 7

Despite having a similar design to prior models and a couple of new annoyances, the iPhone 7 is still the best phone for most consumers. It is well-built, has fast and reliable performance, a battery that will get most consumers through a full day, and a camera that is as good as anything else out there. Plus, you can even get it wet now, so dropping it in a puddle or in a pool isn’t something to worry about anymore.

But not everything is perfect with the iPhone 7. The biggest annoyance is the fact that it doesn’t have a standard headphone jack anymore, which means you either needs to use the included earbuds, the included adapters with other headphones, or go wireless.Which is a nuisance that will either be a deal-breaker for you or not an issue at all.

Despite the shortcoming, the iPhone 7 is still the best phone you can buy. It is a slightly better iPhone, which means it is really, really good.

The Runner Up – Google Pixel

What if you don’t want an iPhone or you really want a headphone jack. Then you should take a look at Google’s new phone.

Like the iPhone 7, the Google Pixel comes in two sizes, has fast performance, a great screen, reliable battery life, and a great camera. It also has a headphone jack! It’s the best Android phone ever made, and the closest thing to an “it just works” experience you can get in Google’s world.

As good as the Pixel is, there are two things keeping it from the top this year; its lack of water resistance and the fact that Verizon is the only carrier in the US selling it. If you want to use the Pixel on AT&T, T-Mobile, Sprint, or another carrier, you’ll have to order it direct from Google, and if something goes wrong, you can’t walk into most stores to deal with it.