With smartphone customers being spoiled for choice, i have compiled a list of favorite smartphones for buyers to choose from and find out which one best for their needs.
I am going to update this when a worthy challenger is launched. Enjoy!!
IPHONE 6
The iPhone 6 is really an amazing phone , this is the first time Apple has gone beyond a screen size of 4 inch, with the smartphone boasting a 4.7 inch Retina display. Of course, for those who scoff at a 4.7 inch screen, the iPhone 6 Plus comes with an even-bigger 5.5 inch offering.
It may be bigger than the iPhone 5S, but it's also slimmer, measuring in at a mere 6.9mm thick. This is thanks in part to its new design, with the iPhone 6 featuring a curvier look than its predecessor. In terms of specifications, Apple hasn't skimped, kitting out the iPhone 6 with an A8 processor, improved 8MP and 1.2MP cameras, an improved screen resolution, a beefier 1,810mAh battery and a built-in NFC for making mobile payments.
PHONE SPECIFICATIONS
| NETWORK | Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE |
|---|
| LAUNCH | Announced | 2014, September |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Available. Released 2014, September |
| BODY | Dimensions | 138.1 x 67 x 6.9 mm (5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 129 g (4.55 oz) | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | |
| - Fingerprint sensor (Touch ID) - Apple Pay (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX certified) |
| DISPLAY | Type | LED-backlit IPS LCD, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 4.7 inches (~65.8% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 750 x 1334 pixels (~326 ppi pixel density) | |
| Multitouch | Yes | |
| Protection | Ion-strengthened glass, oleophobic coating | |
| - Display Zoom |
| PLATFORM | OS | iOS 8, upgradable to iOS 8.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Apple A8 | |
| CPU | Dual-core 1.4 GHz Cyclone (ARM v8-based) | |
| GPU | PowerVR GX6450 (quad-core graphics) |
| MEMORY | Card slot | No |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 16/64/128 GB, 1 GB RAM |
| CAMERA | Primary | 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash, |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 1/3'' sensor size, 1.5µm pixel size, geo-tagging, simultaneous HD video and image recording, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR (photo/panorama) | |
| Video | 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, | |
| Secondary | 1.2 MP, 720p@30fps, face detection, HDR, FaceTime over Wi-Fi or Cellular |
| SOUND | Alert types | Vibration, proprietary ringtones |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| COMMS | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, hotspot |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | v4.0, A2DP, LE | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes (Apple Pay only) | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | v2.0, reversible connector |
| FEATURES | Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging | iMessage, SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email | |
| Browser | HTML5 (Safari) | |
| Java | No | |
| - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - Siri natural language commands and dictation - iCloud cloud service - iCloud Keychain - TV-out - Maps - Audio/video player/editor - Organizer - Document viewer/editor - Photo viewer/editor - Voice memo/dial/command - Predictive text input |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Po 1810 mAh battery (6.9 Wh) | |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 250 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 14 h (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 50 h |
| MISC | Colors | Space Gray, Silver, Gold |
|---|---|---|
| SAR US | 1.18 W/kg (head) 1.18 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.98 W/kg (head) 0.97 W/kg (body) | |
SAMSUNG GALAXY S6
The Galaxy S6 is a phone of firsts for Samsung. It's the first flagship Galaxy phone to ditch plastic in favour of a high-end metal and glass body, the first to boast a QHD 2560x1440 display and the first to allow users to delete bloatware. Hmm cool huh.
The Galaxy S6 packs a zippy Samsung-branded octa-core processor under the hood, which comes paired with Android 5.0 Lollipop and 3GB, and ships with either 32GB, 64GB or 128GB storage. There's also an iPhone-style fingerprint scanner baked into the home button, a 16MP rear-facing camera with OIS and real-time HDR and a 2,600mAh battery complete with wireless charging support.
PHONE SPECIFICATIONS
Also known as Samsung Galaxy S6 SM-G920, curved screen version known as Samsung Galaxy S6 edge
| NETWORK | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
|---|
| LAUNCH | Announced | 2015, March |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Available. Released 2015, April |
| BODY | Dimensions | 143.4 x 70.5 x 6.8 mm (5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 138 g (4.87 oz) | |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 back panel | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM | |
| - Fingerprint sensor (PayPal certified) - Samsung Pay (Visa, MasterCard certified) |
| DISPLAY | Type | Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 5.1 inches (~70.7% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels (~577 ppi pixel density) | |
| Multitouch | Yes | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | |
| - TouchWiz UI |
| PLATFORM | OS | Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgradable to v5.1.1 (Lollipop) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Exynos 7420 | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 | |
| GPU | Mali-T760MP8 |
| MEMORY | Card slot | No |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 32/64/128 GB, 3 GB RAM |
| CAMERA | Primary | 16 MP, 2988 x 5312 pixels, optical image stabilization, autofocus, LED flash |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection, Auto HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, dual-video rec., | |
| Secondary | 5 MP, 1440p@30fps, dual video call, Auto HDR |
| SOUND | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| COMMS | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | v4.1, A2DP, LE, apt-X | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Infrared port | Yes | |
| Radio | No | |
| USB | microUSB v2.0, USB Host |
| FEATURES | Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2 |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Java | No | |
| - Wireless charging (Qi/PMA) - market dependent - ANT+ support - S-Voice natural language commands and dictation - Smart stay - OneDrive (115 GB cloud storage) - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - MP4/DivX/XviD/WMV/H.264 player - MP3/WAV/WMA/eAAC+/FLAC player - Photo/video editor - Document editor |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Ion 2550 mAh battery | |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | ||
| Talk time | Up to 17 h (3G) | |
| Music play | Up to 49 h |
| MISC | Colors | White Pearl, Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Blue Topaz |
|---|---|---|
| SAR US | 1.15 W/kg (head) 1.16 W/kg (body) | |
| SAR EU | 0.38 W/kg (head) 0.50 W/kg (body) | |
LG G4
The LG G4 can be picked up clad in real leather. This leather casing houses the smartphone's 5.5in QDHD 2560x1440 538ppi display, which comes powered by a hexa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 808 processor, 3GB RAM and Android 5.0 Lollipop.
LG is also looking to win over buyers with its custom Android skin, which adds unique features such as Knock Code and Smart Notice, an app that claims to know what you want to do even before you do so. Much like its LG G3 predecessor, the G4 also features its hardware controls on its rear, which the firm claims makes them more comfortable to use.
PHONE SPECIFICATIONS
| NETWORK | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
|---|
| LAUNCH | Announced | 2015, April |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Available. Released 2015, April |
| BODY | Dimensions | 148.9 x 76.1 x 6.3 - 9.8 mm |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 155 g (5.47 oz) | |
| SIM | Micro-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Type | IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 5.5 inches (~72.5% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1440 x 2560 pixels (~538 ppi pixel density) | |
| Multitouch | Yes | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| - LG Optimus UX 4.0 UI |
| PLATFORM | OS | Android OS, v5.1 (Lollipop) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8992 Snapdragon 808 | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.44 GHz Cortex-A53 & dual-core 1.82 GHz Cortex-A57 | |
| GPU | Adreno 418 |
| MEMORY | Card slot | microSD, up to 128 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 32 GB, 3 GB RAM |
| CAMERA | Primary | 16 MP, 5312 x 2988 pixels, laser autofocus, optical image stabilization, LED flash |
|---|---|---|
| Features | 1/2.6'' sensor size, simultaneous video and image recording, geo-tagging, face detection, HDR | |
| Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, optical stabilization, HDR, stereo sound rec., | |
| Secondary | 8 MP, 1080p@30fps |
| SOUND | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| COMMS | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | v4.1, A2DP, LE, apt-X | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Infrared port | Yes | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | |
| USB | microUSB v2.0 (SlimPort 4K), USB Host |
| FEATURES | Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, color spectrum |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Java | No | |
| - Fast battery charging: 60% in 30 min (Quick Charge 2.0) - Optional Wireless Charging (Qi-enabled) - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - MP4/DviX/XviD/H.264/WMV player - MP3/WAV/FLAC/eAAC+/WMA player - Photo/video editor - Document editor |
| BATTERY | Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery | |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 360 h (2G) / Up to 440 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 19 h (2G) / Up to 20 h (3G) |
| MISC | Colors | Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red |
|---|---|---|
| SAR EU | 0.62 W/kg (head) | |
HTC ONE M9
Unlike the M8 the HTC One M9 sees the firm upping its game in a bid to compete with Samsung and Apple, smartphone's design, camera and software. The HTC One flagship handset boasts the same metal design as its previous version M8 , housing its 5in 1080x1920 resolution screen. There's also an octa-core Snapdragon 810 processor under the hood, and a 20.7MP rear-facing camera.
HTC has also focused heavily on software with the One M9, equipping the phone with a contextually-aware app launcher, HTC Themes and an updated version of BlinkFeed.
PHONE SPECIFICATIONS
| NETWORK | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
|---|
| LAUNCH | Announced | 2015, March |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Available. Released 2015, March |
| BODY | Dimensions | 144.6 x 69.7 x 9.6 mm (5.69 x 2.74 x 0.38 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 157 g (5.54 oz) | |
| SIM | Nano-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Type | Super LCD3 capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 5.0 inches (~68.4% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi pixel density) | |
| Multitouch | Yes | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | |
| - HTC Sense UI 7.0 |
| PLATFORM | OS | Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm MSM8994 Snapdragon 810 | |
| CPU | Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 & Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A57 | |
| GPU | Adreno 430 |
| MEMORY | Card slot | microSD, up to 128 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 32 GB, 3 GB RAM |
| CAMERA | Primary | 20 MP, 5376 x 3752 pixels, autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash, |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Automatic simultaneous video and image recording, geo-tagging, face/smile detection, HDR, panorama | |
| Video | 2160p@30fps, 1080p@60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., | |
| Secondary | 4 MP, 1080p@30fps, HDR |
| SOUND | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| COMMS | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | v4.1, A2DP, apt-X | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Infrared port | Yes | |
| Radio | Stereo FM radio with RDS | |
| USB | microUSB v2.0 (MHL 3.0 TV-out), USB Host |
| FEATURES | Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging | SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Java | No | |
| - Fast battery charging: 60% in 30 min (Quick Charge 2.0) - Google Drive (100 GB cloud storage) - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - XviD/MP4/H.264/WMV player - MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV/FLAC player - Document editor - Photo/video editor |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Po 2840 mAh battery | |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | Up to 391 h (2G) / Up to 402 h (3G) | |
| Talk time | Up to 25 h 20 min (2G) / Up to 21 h 50 min (3G) |
| MISC | Colors | Gunmetal Gray, Amber Gold, Silver/Rose gold, Gold/Pink |
|---|---|---|
HUAWEI P8
My best of all so far, the Huawei P8 was announced in April and sees the Chinese phone maker taking on the likes of the Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6, especially in terms of design. The handset has a similar metal chassis to the Apple smartphone and measures in at a skinny 6.4mm thick.
The Huawei P8 packs a 5.2in 1920x1080 screen which comes powered by a 2GHz 64-bit octa-core Kirin 930 processor, 3GB RAM and Google's Android 5.0 Lollipop software. There's also a 13MP rear-facing camera, an 8MP front-facing camera with built-in 'selfie' software features, 4G LTE support, a 2,680mAh battery and Signal+ technology, which Huawei claims will enhance the handset's call connection rate.
PHONE SPECIFICATIONS
| NETWORK | Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE |
|---|
| LAUNCH | Announced | 2015, April |
|---|---|---|
| Status | Available. Released 2015, April |
| BODY | Dimensions | 144.9 x 72.1 x 6.4 mm (5.70 x 2.84 x 0.25 in) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 144 g (5.08 oz) | |
| Build | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 back panel | |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| DISPLAY | Type | IPS-NEO LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 5.2 inches (~71.4% screen-to-body ratio) | |
| Resolution | 1080 x 1920 pixels (~424 ppi pixel density) | |
| Multitouch | Yes | |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| - Emotion 3.1 UI |
| PLATFORM | OS | Android OS, v5.0.2 (Lollipop) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | HiSilicon Kirin 930/935 | |
| CPU | Quad-core 2 GHz Cortex-A53 & quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 | |
| GPU | Mali-T628 MP4 |
| MEMORY | Card slot | microSD, up to 128 GB (uses SIM 2 slot) |
|---|---|---|
| Internal | 16/64 GB, 3 GB RAM |
| CAMERA | Primary | 13 MP, 4160 x 3120 pixels, autofocus, optical image stabilization, dual-LED (dual tone) flash, |
|---|---|---|
| Features | Geo-tagging, touch focus, face/smile detection, panorama, HDR | |
| Video | 1080p@30fps, | |
| Secondary | 8 MP, 1080p |
| SOUND | Alert types | Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones |
|---|---|---|
| Loudspeaker | Yes | |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| COMMS | WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | v4.1, A2DP, LE | |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS/ Beidou (market dependant) | |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Radio | FM radio | |
| USB | microUSB v2.0, USB Host |
| FEATURES | Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
|---|---|---|
| Messaging | SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM | |
| Browser | HTML5 | |
| Java | No | |
| - Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic - XviD/MP4/H.264 player - MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV/Flac player - Document viewer - Photo/video editor |
| BATTERY | Non-removable Li-Po 2680 mAh battery | |
|---|---|---|
| Stand-by | ||
| Talk time |
| MISC | Colors | Titanium Grey, Mystic Champagne (16 GB model) Carbon Black, Prestige Gold (64 GB model) |
|---|---|---|
| TESTS | Camera | Photo / Video |
|---|
These are my top 5 2015 best smart phones. Please let me know what you think by leaving your comments below, and please do give it a like button still below and i will see you next time thank you.
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