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A ton of new smartphones were announced last week at CES — here are the 11 to keep an eye on

The International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) introduced several interesting smartphones last week. Here

  • Many new smartphones were announced and showcased at CES 2018 last week.
  • Some devices introduced new and interesting features, while other announcements confirmed US availability for certain smartphones.
  • Consumers can expect to see some of the CES trends, such as in-display fingerprint sensors and face-unlock features, in more smartphones throughout 2018.
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Some of the top smartphone trends at this year's International Consumer Electronics Show

Check out some of the new smartphones showcased at CES 2018:

The Vivo Phone is the first major phone with a fingerprint sensor embedded inside the display.

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Chinese manufacturer Vivo was the first to showcase a smartphone with a fingerprint scanner embedded into the screen.

The device's name is now confirmed as the V

The Huawei Mate 10 Pro is coming to the US

Huawei announced US availability for its Mate 10 Pro smartphone at CES, but unfortunately the launch was shrouded by controversy.

The Chinese device maker was expected to announce the Mate 10 Pro would sell through AT&T in the US, but the carrier backed out of its deal with Huawei at the last minute before the smartphone was announced. Later reports indicated there was heavy government concern that Huawei's devices may have security risks in the US.

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Still, Huawei is selling the Mate 10 Pro as an unlocked model in the US for $599. Despite the controversy, the Huawei Mate 10 Pro has been well received by reviewers, who highlight its camera, battery power, and unique AI features.

Huawei also showcased other smartphones, including the Honor 7X and Honor View 10, at CES.

Sony finally jumps on the rear-facing fingerprint sensor trend

Sony announced three mid-range phones at CES: the

a long-awaited feature: rear-facing fingerprint scanners. Sony has been considered behind the trends by not introducing the feature, which has been popular for at least two years.

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Sony has not revealed pricing details for the smartphones, but they are expected to release in February.

Asus introduces a mid-range smartphone with high-end features

AsusZenFone Max Plus at CES, which includes a face-unlock feature. So far, facial recognition has largely been relegated to flagship-tier smartphones like the iPhone X, the Galaxy Note 8, and the LG V30.

In addition to its security features, the ZenFone Max Plus includes a massive battery and a will sell in the US for $229 unlocked.

TCL's Alcatel lineup also expands new security features trends

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The Chinese company TCL announced three new smartphones at CES, which will be available in the US.

The Alcatel 5 is its high-end option, while the Alcatel 3V will be the mid-range product and the Alcatel 1X will serve the low end.

Still, all of the devices are expected to be budget friendly. TCL has introduced an edge-to-edge display design on the Alcatel 5 and Alcatel 3V, while all three smartphones will include a

A new color option for the BlackBerry KeyOne

The BlackBerry KeyOne has been on the market for some time, but TCL used CES as an opportunity to announce US availability for the device's bronze-color option.

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TheBlackBerry KeyOne Bronze Edition is the same as the original black model, which released in April 2017, just in a spiffy new finish. It does also, however, include

BONUS: The Razer Phone and Project Linda

Gaming company Razer showcased its smartphone and computer combination concept called "Project Linda" at CES.

The concept uses the company's new Razer phone to power a laptop

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