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Top 5 Smartphones Of 2014 by onlykay(m): 7:09pm On Dec 20, 2014 |
Smartphones are getting bigger and better, looking back into 2014, Here are this year’s top five. iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus The iPhone got its biggest physical makeover ever this year, and Apple didn’t disappoint. The 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus is the standout of the two because it incorporates elements of both a smartphone and tablet, finally bringing Apple into the big-screen “phablet” league with Samsung. Think of the iPhone 6 Plus as a mini iPad Mini. It sports a drop-dead gorgeous screen (401 pixels per inch) that delivers significantly higher resolution than the iPhone 6. It also has one of the best cameras going, featuring optical-image stabilization — a first for Apple. Both phones’ cameras boast better low-light quality and Apple’s “Focus Pixel” technology for faster autofocus (Samsung uses a similar technology in the Galaxy S5). The 4.7-inch iPhone 6, no slouch itself, costs $100 less than the 6 Plus and maintains Apple’s one-hand rule: You can operate it with one hand, which is a challenge with the 6 Plus. Both phones continue Apple’s tradition of top-drawer physical design, fast silicon (64-bit A8 chip), a vast app store and a solid operating environment. Apple’s highly refined iOS 8 spans both the new iPhones and iPads. Samsung Galaxy Note 4 When the Galaxy Note was introduced in 2011, many observers were skeptical of its “massive” 5.3-inch screen. Now that size is pretty much standard on a smartphone and may even be considered on the small side for flagship phones. The Galaxy Note is considered the first commercially successful phablet. (But beware, Samsung. Apple’s iPhone 6 Plus has quickly become a major player in that space.) The 5.7-inch Note 4 is a technology tour de force, packing a Quad HD (2,560x1,440) Super AMOLED display, one of Qualcomm’s fastest Snapdragon processors and a stellar 16-megapixel camera with optical image stabilization that can go head-to-head with the iPhone 6 Plus. Other goodies include a removable back, 3GB of RAM, multitasking (called Multi Window), and the S Pen, which allows quick cut and paste of data on the screen. The S Pen now has double the pressure sensitivity of the Note 3’s pen, making it that much easier to write memos. Moto X (second generation) Moto X (second generation) is a good phone and a great value proposition: With carrier subsidies, it starts at $99. At a relatively low price, the Moto X offers a beautiful 5.2-inch display, fast silicon and as close to a stock Android experience as anything out there (which gets you Android 5.0 “Lollipop” before other vendors). Standout features include Moto Voice, a hands-free way to control the phone and ask questions, and Moto Maker, which allows customization of back-cover design and colors. The camera is good, but it falls short of the ones on the iPhone 6 Plus and Galaxy Note 4. Sony Xperia Z3 The Xperia Z series has not been worthy of flagship status until now. With the Z3, a genuine Sony flagship has arrived, boasting a great build (with waterproofing), a 20.7-megapixel camera, a dazzling 5.2-inch display and great battery life. The killer feature is its PS4 Remote Play, allowing PS4 gaming on the phone. HTC One (M8) The HTC One is a top pick not only because to its great design but because it’s offered on both Android and Windows. For Windows phone adherents tired of Nokia (and now Microsoft-branded) phones, the HTC One offers an enticing alternative. A doppelganger of the Android HTC One M8, it’s got the same premium metal body and a stunning display. It’s the best-looking of the Windows Phone 8.1 batch. http://www.foxnews.com/tech/2014/12/19/2014s-top-5-smartphones/
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Re: Top 5 Smartphones Of 2014 by Nobody: 8:00pm On Dec 20, 2014 |
No tecno M3? this list is fake |
Re: Top 5 Smartphones Of 2014 by mohammad11: 8:06pm On Dec 20, 2014 |
shyna01:M3? Seriously? |
Re: Top 5 Smartphones Of 2014 by Hotdiamond(m): 8:08pm On Dec 20, 2014 |
No LG G3? This list is fake 1 Like |
Re: Top 5 Smartphones Of 2014 by braintext(m): 8:30pm On Dec 20, 2014 |
No one plus one? ? This list is fake Here's my video on the Top 5 Best Android SmartPhones of 2014…: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYTkBimLtRo |
Re: Top 5 Smartphones Of 2014 by Luggi007(m): 9:12am On Dec 21, 2014 |
Hotdiamond: My best smart phone for 2014. Presently using LG G-Flex, but can't wait to get my hand on that monster called G3. #teamLG4life |
Re: Top 5 Smartphones Of 2014 by shadelek(m): 7:30am On Dec 22, 2014 |
This is not the real ranking jor. How many people dey use those phones? Ranking should be base on the number of users. Here is mine: 1. Gionee e6 2.phantom z 3.Gionee p4. 4.Gionee m2 Abeg add yours or modify my post if its wrong pls |
Re: Top 5 Smartphones Of 2014 by Dabss(m): 7:44am On Dec 22, 2014 |
Op please remove the Sony xperia z3 and add LG G3 there. 1 Like |
Re: Top 5 Smartphones Of 2014 by Dabss(m): 7:58am On Dec 22, 2014 |
Here is a better list for top phones this year. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6pPIG3EvAs Subscribe to his channel and thank me later. |
Re: Top 5 Smartphones Of 2014 by MrsShodimu: 12:41pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
LOL this list is not made for the Nigerian Market.. because if it was Innjoo or Tecno would be there |
Re: Top 5 Smartphones Of 2014 by Nobody: 5:29pm On Dec 22, 2014 |
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