Buying an Android phone can be tough for first time users. With a plethora of options out there in the Android market, and a range of Android operating systems, it can be confusing for new users. There are high-end models, budget phones, and tons of features to choose from. When you consider the manufacturing brands, qualities, features, and specs, you can find yourself being overwhelmed by the tech wizardry of the Android market. To simplify your life, we've rounded up some of the best Android phones in the market for the year 2017. Here are the top four in the list. Sony Xperia Z5 Premium The Sony Xperia Z5 Premium sports an awesome finger scanner with a huge 4k display for gorgeous graphics. It features an amazing 5.5-inch display and is one of the first smartphones to offer 4k image quality. Its 23MP camera features high resolution image capture. You can capture beautiful photos in different lighting conditions, and the pixel density on screen is amazing. The only downside is the short battery life. However if you have ever wanted a killer phone which features stunning detailed imagery and visual quality, then the Sony Xperia Z5 Premium is the way to go. HTC One A9 The HTC One A9 is bundles with Android Marshmallow software for the OS. It looks slightly similar from a design perspective to the iPhone. It sports a 5-inch LCD screen which offers full HD display. Storage is decent and it features a Snapdragon processor. The rear camera is 13MP while the front one is 4MP and the capture quality of images is excellent. If you ever wanted to buy a high-end phone on a budget, then the HTC One A9 would be the premiere choice. Sony Xperia Z5 Compact If you've ever wanted a compact phone with sleek design and solid color choices, then the Sony Xperia Z5 Compact could be your best choice. It features an impressive 720p HD screen and is considered the flagship android model of Sony. It's water resistant, has a finger scanner, and it's gorgeous 23 MP camera makes it perfect for taking photos and for budding photography enthusiasts. The screen size is 4.5 inches and its battery life is amazing. It would even give the iPhone 6s a run for its money! Nexus 6P The Nexus 6P sports a 5.7-inch QHD display and it is considered a high-end phone being sold at low prices. It is easy to hold, carry, and fit into your pocket. If you've ever wanted a phone which carries out Android OS updates the fastest and has a decent resolution quality, then the Nexus 6P would be it. It's the ultimate definition of high-end basic.