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Phones that will please Pop

If you're thinking about getting a phone for your father this year, take a look at our top picks that we're sure he'll love.

Lynn La
Lynn La covers mobile reviews and news. She previously wrote for The Sacramento Bee, Macworld and The Global Post.
Lynn La
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Fantastic phones for your father

It's hard shopping for dads. They never seem to want anything, but you know they deserve something great. Fortunately, phones make a great gift and that old handset your pop has needs to be replaced. Check out our picks here, and if you need more ideas, be sure to read our complete Father's Day Gift Guide.

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Apple iPhone 6S Plus

Featuring a slim and solid design, one of the best phone cameras around and 3D Touch (which lets you interact with its screen in novel ways), the 6S Plus is Apple's latest big-screen offering that will surely please your dad.

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Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge

If your dad's the type to want the latest and greatest, the Galaxy S7 Edge is on the bleeding edge (no pun intended) of handset technology. It has a brilliant 5.5-inch display, a 3,600mAh battery that lasts a crazy-long time and a nimble 12-megapixel camera. Its also has a few nifty tools that take advantage of its curved edges.

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HTC 10

Your dad's a handsome chap -- so why not get a phone as handsome as he is? The HTC 10 has stunner looks, but it's also powerful. It has booming loud dual-speakers, a 12-megapixel camera and a front-facing camera with optical image stabilization.

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LG G5

With high-end specs like two rear cameras (a 16-megapixel and a wide-angle 8-megapixel) and a Snapdragon 820 processor, the G5 can also grab your dad's fancy with its modular design. That means he can swap out the handset's bottom bezel for an audio DAC or a camera grip if need be.

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Google Nexus 6P

For the dad who's smart about his money, the Nexus 6P is a top-tier handset that is also big on value. Featuring pure Android 6.0 Marshmallow, a 5.7-inch display and a 12.3-megapixel camera, the device is one of the most affordable flagships around.

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Motorola Droid Turbo 2

With long battery life, a super-tough 5.4-inch display and a four-year warranty just in case you break that screen, the Droid Turbo 2 has the fortitude to keep up with your father.

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