toP 10 mobileS 2015
1.Sony xperia Z3:
specs
Sony Xperia Z3 is a premium Android 4.4 based smartphone. It has a 5.2-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution. The smartphone has a dust and water resistant design. It has a 2.5GHz quad-core processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. The Xperia Z3 has 128 GB expandable memory via microSD card support. It has a 20.7MP rear camera and a 2.2 MP front camera. Connectivity wise it supports GPRS/EDGE, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G and Micro-USB. The smartphone packs a 3100 mAh battery. It is available in Black, White, Copper and Silver Green colors.
PROS
- Great battery life
- Waterproof and dust proof certified
- Excellent camera with 4K recording
CONS
- Glossy design makes it slippery
- Not a huge update from its predecessor
Our Verdict:
The Xperia Z3 maintains Sony's pedigree of great smartphones and while it does not come with any major changes when compared to the Z2, it is still a worthy flagship smartphone. It has some minor upgrades which makes it better than the Z2 and it also comes with a best in class camera and great battery life. The performance capability of the smartphone is immense and is at par with the other flagship smartphones. Would we recommend the Xperia Z3? Definitely.
2.Apple iPhone 6:
The latest iPhone, the iPhone 6 is a brilliant device in terms of performance and camera quality. What keeps it away from the top spot is its un-impressive battery life.
SPECS
Apple iPhone 6 has a 4.7 inch IPS LCD display with 750 x 1334 pixels resolution. It has a shatter proof glass with oleophobic coating. It has a 1.4 GHz dual-core processor with 1GB RAM and runs iOS8. The iPhone 6 has 16/64/128 GB internal memory. It has an 8MP autofocus rear camera with dual LED Flash and a 1.2MP Front camera. Connectivity wise it supports GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, NFC and Micro-USB. It has inbuilt proximity, gyro, compass, barometer and accelerometer sensors. The smartphone is available in space gray, silver and gold colors.
PROS
- Best smartphone camera ever
- Very good performance
- Display is sharp and auto brightness is very good
CONS
- Battery life needs a lot of work
- Design may not please everybody
- Very slippery body
Our Verdict:
Apple's devices have always been about premium design combined with good performance. Not the iPhone 6 though. Apple seems to have stumbled in the effort to make its iPhone bigger. The new device is all performance and though it sports a good design, it's not the amazing design that we've seen before. It's still one of the best iPhones till date though and if you thought that the iPhone needed a bigger screen, then go ahead and buy this.
3.samsung galaxy note 4:
The best big screen high-end Android smartphone to buy in India today. The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 has a lot going for it, it has top notch performance, camera, battery life and an excellent stylus input that extends the usability and possibilities. We highly recommend the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is you are OK with the large size of the device and are looking for the most wholesome Android experience without worrying about the price tag.
SPECS
samsung Galaxy Note 4 is a premium Android 4.4 based smartphone. It has a 5.7-inch Super AMOLED display with 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution. It has a 2.7 GHz quad-core processor coupled with 3GB of RAM. The Galaxy Note 4 has 32GB internal memory expandable via microSD card support to 128GB. It has a 16MP rear camera and a 3.7MP Front camera. Connectivity wise it supports GPRS/EDGE, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G and Micro-USB. The smartphone packs a 3220 mAh battery. It is available in Frosted white, Charcoal black, Bronze Gold and Blossom Pink colors.
PROS
- Design overhaul is great
- Excellent display
- Powerful hardware and software features
- OIS on camera with 4K video
CONS
- Still too large to handle
- Plastic back panel is very flimsy
Our Verdict:
The Galaxy Note 4 is by far one of the best phablets that we have seen and combines high-end hardware with a feature rich UI. It also features some welcome changes in the design department and the Super AMOLED display just leaves us wanting for more. Samsung has yet again proved that it is the king among the phablet makers, and if you are looking for real-estate, this is where you should invest.
4.Google Nexus 6:
Google has finally unveiled its new line-up of Nexus devices, led by the Nexus 6 smartphone made by Motorola. The new device brings a lot of firsts to the Nexus line-up and there are some important changes. So, here's a list of things that you should keep in mind about the giant Nexus 6.
- The new Nexus has a 2k display, which promises top of the line screen performance. We wonder how taxing it will be on the SoC and battery though.
- The new giant Moto X, whoops, Nexus 6, is humongous. It sports a 5.9 inch display and is the first phablet in the Nexus series. The device's overall size is the same as the 5.5 inch iPhone 6 Plus though.
- Fast charging is another new feature that the Nexus 6 brings. The Motorola Turbo Charger allows you to give the battery 6 hours of charge in 15 minutes. Let's hope the phone can actually live up to these claims.
- The previous Nexus devices were sturdy, well built and good looking, but they were never water resistant. The new one is and it is the first one as well. Motorola's nano-coating, the same as on the Moto X and Moto G, is perhaps the reason for this.
- There's still some time before the India pricing is actually announced, but Motorola issued a press release today announcing that the device would be coming to 28 countries, including India, soon. The device should be priced between Rs. 40,000 and Rs. 45,000, which would still make it cost effective compared to the chief competitors in the Galaxy Note 4 and iPhone 6 Plus.
SPECS
Motorola Google Nexus 6 has a 5.96 inch AMOLED capacitative touchscreen with 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution. The smartphone has a quad-core 2.7 GHz processor with 3GB RAM. It has non expandable 32/64 GB of inbuilt storage. The smartphone has a 13MP rear camera with dual-LED flash and a 2MP front camera. Connectivity options included are 3G, Bluetooth, GPRS/EDGE, WiFi and Micro-USB. The Google Nexus 6 runs on the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS. The smartphone is backed by a 3220 mAh battery. It is available in Midnight Blue and Cloud white colors.
Our Verdict:
This is the best and official android phone developed by motorola and designed by google. Being a developer of android the efficiency of this phone is high. If you love PURE android then the only best of best choice is nexus 6 and go with it.
5.Motorola moto x2:
With the introduction of 32GB version of Moto X 2nd gen, Motorola has given the Indian market one of the best premium smartphones that one can buy in India at an attractive price point. The Motorola Moto X (2nd Gen) is the best smartphone recommendation for pure Android fans wanting the premium most Android phone that is assured of receiving the latest Android updates before any other device. The 5.2-inch 1080p AMOLED display and unique curved design with leather and wooden back panels add to the uniqueness of the Motorola Moto X.
SPECS
Motorola Moto X Gen 2 is a budget dual sim (GSM+GSM) with dual standby smartphone. It has a 5.2-inch display with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution. It has a 2.5GHz quad-core snapdragon processor with 1GB of RAM and runs Android 4.4 KitKat. The Moto X Gen 2 has 16GB internal memory expandable via microSD card support. It has a 13MP rear camera with LED Flash and a 2MP Front camera. Connectivity wise it supports GPRS/EDGE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G and Micro-USB. It has inbuilt proximity, accelerometer and compass sensors. The smartphone packs a 2300 mAh battery.
PROS
- Smooth, fluid performance with no lag
- Good build quality, feels very premium in both leather and wood
- Full-HD display is bright and very premium
- Good battery life
CONS
- Camera quality is poor.
- Leather back can get scratched somewhat easily.
Our Verdict:
In its new avataar, the Motorola Moto X is finally a true flagship, both on paper and in real world performance. It's very good value for money, but many may be put off by its weaknesses. The bad camera and limited storage may very well affect its sales. The phone is every bit the performer in all other respects though.
6.LG G3:
SPECS
LG G3 is a premium Android smartphone with a 5.5 inch True HD-IPS capacitive touchscreen with 1440 x 2560 pixels resolution and a pixel density of 534 ppi. It has 16 GB internal memory expandable up to 128 GB via microSD card support. The smartphone has a 13 MP rear camera and a 2.1 MP front camera. It runs on Android v4.4.2 (KitKat) OS and has a quad-core 2.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. The LG G3 is available in Metallic Black, Silk White, Shine Gold, Moon Violet and Burgundy Red colors.
PROS
- Camera takes very good pictures in normal and low light conditions.
- Very light.
- Good build quality and comfortable to use.
- Fluid performance with no lag
CONS
- Screen is a fingerprint magnet.
- Could have been priced a little lower.
Our Verdict:
It is not often that we call a device the best flagship smartphone in the market, but the LG G3 may very well deserve this monicker. It is a well built smartphone that has flagship specs and lives up to its spec sheet. Definitely something you could buy.
7.HTC One M8:
The HTC One M8 is the best smartphone recommendation for anyone looking for the most premium looking smartphone with a metallic body. While housing the latest hardware specifications, the One M8 manages to wow you with its build quality, design and attention to details.
SPECS
The HTC One M8 smartphone has a 5 inch Super LCD3 capacitive touch screen, with 16M colors and 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution. It has a 441 ppi pixel density. The smartphone runs on Android 4.4 Kit Kat OS with HTC Sense UI v6 on top. It has 2GB RAM and comes with 16/32 GB internal memory expandable up to 128 GB via microSD card support. Connectivity wise the smartphone supports GPRS, EDGE, 3G, Bluetooth, WiFi, USB and NFC.
PROS
- Excellent build and design quality
- High-end performance hardware
- Loudspeaker offers a great output
- Duo-lens camera with refocusing and other camera features
- Unlock gestures and active display
CONS
- Brushed metal finish doesn't offer a good grip
- Nano SIM card slot
- Camera supports only 4MP resolution
Our Verdict:
The HTC One (M8) offers a great blend of premium design and performance hardware and is definitely the best looking Android smartphone today. It does however lack in features when compared to other flagship devices. If you are planning to invest in a flagship smartphone, then the M8 is not a bad recommendation. But if you are looking for a beast, then you should probably look at other options.
8.Apple iPhone 5s:
While the iPhone 6 is the best version to buy, if you aren't necessarily wanting the fastest iPhone, the iPhone 5s is a very good option in terms of getting a very capable smartphone while saving on some cash.
SPECS
The Apple iPhone 5S smartphone has the latest A7 Apple-built ARM CPU and runs on iOS 7. It has a 4 inch Retina display with 640 x 1136 pixels display resolution. The smartphone has an 8 MP rear camera with Autofocus, LED Flash, Video Recording and a Front Facing camera for video chatting. The Apple iPhone 5S has a 1440 mAh battery that delivers 10 hours (2G) of talk time and 250 hours of standby time. It comes with inbuilt Accelerometer, Digital Compass, GPS and Gyroscope sensors.
PROS
- Classy design
- Consistently good performance
- Future proof power package
- Much improved camera
- Touch ID feels right at home
CONS
- Costs a lot of money
Our Verdict:
The iPhone 5s is, quite truly, nothing like a typical "s" cycle upgrade. The new iPhone gets the processor upgrade, as well as a dedicated motion processor. The camera not only has a lot more features, but is a marked improvement over the fairly competent iPhone 5, which it succeeds. Touch ID feels at home straightaway. However, till the time your apps get updated to take care of the 64-bit architecture or the motion co-processor or the fingerprint sensor, the 5s feels like an incremental update. But, the future proofing is undeniable, and apps will soon fall in line. Not a big enough upgrade for anyone already using an iPhone 5. But, for anyone using a 4s, the iPhone 5c was itself a big upgrade and the 5s is just massive.
9.samsung galaxy s5:
The Galaxy S5 may look like an incremental upgrade but it still remains an impressive smartphone. It offers excellent performance and offers a bright, vivid Super AMOLED display. If you want to buy a premium Samsung smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy S5 is the best smartphone recommendation for you.
SPECS
The Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone has a 5.1 inch Super AMOLED capacitative touchscreen with 1080 x 1920 pixels resolution. It has a water and dust resistant design and comes with an inbuilt Fingerprint sensor for additional security. The Galaxy S5 smartphone has 2GB RAM and 16/32 GB internal storage expandable up to 128 GB via microSD card support. Connectivity wise the smartphone supports GPRS, EDGE, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth v4.0 with A2DP, NFC and USB.
PROS
- Excellent display and touch feedback
- Offers good overall performance
- Fingerprint scanner and heart rate monitor work well
- Good camera with 4K video recording support
- Water and dust resistant
CONS
- Design seems very outdated
- Low graphics performance on benchmarks
- Materials used are of low quality
- TouchWiz UI needs a bit more polishing
Our Verdict:
The Galaxy S5 does incorporate new features like water and dust resistance, a heart rate monitor and a fingerprint scanner, but the area where it loses is its design. Samsung has not done enough to make the Galaxy S5 a desirable premium smartphone.There is no compromise on performance.
10.Blackberry Passport:
The Blackberry Passport is the best smartphone recommendation for Blackberry loyalists wanting a QWERTY keypad. Passport is the very latest release from Blackberry offering top-end specifications and brilliant build quality. The 4.5-inch square screen with a 1:1 aspect ratio makes the phone bulky and awkward for regular Blackberry users.
SPECS
Blackberry Passport is a square shaped smartphone with a 4.5-inch IPS LCD capacitive display and 1440 x 1440 pixels resolution. The smartphone has a 2.26GHz quad-core qualcomm snapdragon processor with 3GB RAM and runs Blackberry 10.3 OS. The Blackberry Passport has a 13MP rear camera and a 2MP front camera. Connectivity wise it supports GPRS/EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi, USB and Bluetooth. It has inbuilt accelerometer, gyroscope and proximity sensors. The smartphone has 32GB internal memory expandable up to 128GB via microSD card support.
PROS
- Top end specs
- Solid build quality
- Good real world performance
- Very powerful battery
- Great call quality
CONS
- Shape & size make it an ergonomic nightmare
- Keyboard is uncomfortable to use
- Uncommon screen aspect ratio
- Heats up during gaming
Our Verdict:
The Blackberry Passport has great specs, a display of fantastic quality and solid build quality but it feels like a novelty device and not one for mainstream consumption. The Passport is uncomfortable to use and not meant for anyone apart from hardcore Blackberry fans.
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