Here is a list of some of the best current 5.7-inch screen smartphones of 2017 (phone specifications based on GSM Arena):
Samsung Galaxy A7 (2017)
The Samsung Galaxy A7 features a Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. It runs on Android OS, v6.0.1 Marshmallow and is packed with the Exynos 7880 Octa chip.
It has 32 GB of internal memory storage and 3 GB of RAM. It features a 16 MP camera from both sides.
One of the key features that makes this device interesting is it is IP68 certified, making it dust proof and water resistant. It also has an always-on display feature.
Meizu Pro 6 Plus
The Meizu Pro 6 Plus features a Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. It runs on Android OS, v6.0 Marshmallow and is powered by an Exynos 8890 Octa.
It has an internal memory of 64/128 GB with 4 GB of RAM. For its camera, it has a 12 MP rear camera and a 5 MP front camera.
Huawei Honor V8
The Huawei Honor V8 features an IPS-NEO LCD capacitive touchscreen with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels (for KNT-AL10 and KNT-TL10) and 1440 x 2560 pixels (for the KNT-AL20). Its OS is Android 6.0 Marshmallow and is equipped with the HiSilicon Kirin 950 (for the KNT-AL10 and KNT-TL10) and HiSilicon Kirin 955 (for the KNT-AL20).
It has 32 GB with 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB with 4 GB of RAM for the KNT-AL20. For its camera, it has a 12 MP dual-rear camera and a 8 MP front camera.
LeEco Le Max 2
The LeEeco Le Max 2 features an LTPS IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. It runs on Android OS, v6.0 Marshmallow and sports a Snapdragon 820.
Its reported internal memory storage is 32/64 GB with 4 GB RAM or 64/128 GB with 6 GB of RAM. This smartphone features a 21 MP rear camera and a 8 MP front camera.
Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL
The Asus Zenfone 3 Deluxe ZS570KL features a Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Its OS is Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow and is powered by either the Snapdragon 821 or 820.
Its internal memory storage is 64/128/256 GB with 4/6 GB of RAM. It has a 23 MP camera at the back and a 8 MP camera on the front.
Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus
The Xiaomi Mi 5s Plus features an IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. It runs on Android 6.0 Marshmallow and packed with a Snapdragon 821 chip.
Internal memory is 64 GB with 4 GB RAM or 128 GB with 6 GB RAM. The rear camera boasts a dual 13 MP shooter, while the front camera is set to 4 MP.
LG V20
The LG V20 features an IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat and is powered by a Snapdragon 820 chip.
It features 32/64 GB with 4 GB of RAM. It has a 16 MP dual-rear camera and a 5 MP front camera.
HTC U Ultra
The HTC U Ultra features a Super LCD5 capacitive touchscreen with 1440 x 2560 pixel resolution. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat and sports a Snapdragon 821 chip.
It has a built-in memory of 64/128 GB with 4 GB of RAM. For its camera specs, the rear camera is 12 MP shooter and the front camera is 16 MP.
Xiaomi Mi Note 2
The Xiaomi Mi Note 2 features an AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a screen resolution of 1080 x 1920 pixels. Its OS is Android 6.0 Marshmallow and is packed with a Snapdragon 821 chip.
It features 64 GB with 4 GB of RAM or 128 GB with 6 GB of RAM. Camera specs are 22.5 MP rear camera and 8 MP front camera.
Zenfone AR
The Zenfone AR features a Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with a screen resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels. It runs on Android 7.0 Nougat and is powered by Snapdragon 821 processor.
Its internal memory storage is 32/64/128/256 GB with 8 GB of RAM. The rear camera is 23 MP and the front camera is 8 MP.
What makes this smartphone so special is that it the first commercially available smartphone to be both VR (virtual reality) and AR (augmented reality). It is also the second smartphone to ever feature Google's Tango technology.