The end of summer means the beginning of the smartphone season. And we already have our first taste of what's to come.

Here's our ranking of the best phones you can buy right now in the US based on factors including design, software and hardware features, content selection, carrier availability, and price. We've included the approximate unsubsidized cost for each.

#17 BlackBerry Passport

The BlackBerry Passport is a funky-looking phone. It's almost perfectly square with a narrow physical keyboard at the bottom. A lot of people like to scoff at the Passport, but BlackBerry fans seem to love it.

Price: Around $500

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