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Top 10 Android Phones Of 2015 by Bigroti(m): 12:17pm On Sep 01, 2015
Many new android phones are introduced into the market place on a yearly basis, but each year there are only a few devices that are really worth mentioning and that make the list of best Android phone. Phones like the Galaxy S6 and HTC One M9 now tempting smartphone owners everywhere. I have decided to compile a list of the best of the best. This list also includes a couple of lower-end great-value devices. In the words of crixus in Spartacus: shall we begin! Here are the list of Android phones to buy in 2015.

1. Samsung Galaxy S6/S6 Edge

It may seem strange or even somehow corrupt to have two phones sharing the top spot, but the sheer quality of the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge - and their similarity to each other - means they both deserve it. After a couple of years of resting on its laurels with the 'S' series design, Samsung has finally listened to its fans and create a phone that has a look to match its next-generation hardware. It's an elegant, glossy combination of glass and metal that eradicates the memory of Samsung's previous plastic flagships.
Bravely, Samsung has done away with a microSD slot and removable back cover, which is a powerful way of saying that everything you need in a phone is already contained within the Galaxy S6 and S6 Edge. A non-removable battery seems all the braver given the phones' QHD displays, but it does a great job, and is boosted by a one-hour fast-charge function. The S6 duo are also by far and away the fastest phones in the world thanks to the latest model of Samsung's octa-core Exynos chipsets.
The S6 Edge differs from the S6 by way, of course, of the screen which curves down onto both sides of the phone, offering its own unique set of features, notifications and apps design. It also has a slightly bigger battery.
Top-of-the-market quality comes at a price. The Galaxy S6 price starts at naira160,000.00 in the US, while S6 Edge is quite a bit pricey, starting at 190,000.00 naira.

2. Samsung Galaxy Note 4

The Galaxy Note 4 has been a truly satisfying release from Samsung where the Korean giant has done almost everything right: it has continued to focus on the basics, which the company first told us about when they released the Galaxy S5. What Samsung failed to achieve with the S5 it has done fantastically with the Note 4. Samsung clearly listened to what fans have to say about bloatware and design.
This focus on the basics has endowed the Galaxy Note 4 with an exceptional camera, excellent battery, brilliant screen, great specs, minimal bloatware, revised design and updated TouchWiz user interface. But the Note series has always been about the S Pen stylus, and the Note 4 has simplified, improved and perfected the S Pen and software that supports it. This is an extremely good phone, and can now be bought for around 140,000 naira.

3. LG G4

The LG G4 truly is a temptress -The LG G4 is a beautiful, mildly curvaceous device. Taking some cues from the crescent-shaped G Flex 2 as well as the popular G3, LG has got that bit closer to perfection with the G4. [img][/img]On paper, the 5.5-inch QHD display on the LG G4 display seems similar to its predecessor's, but LG manages to squeeze even more brightness and more natural colors out of it on the G4. The LG G4 turned its back on eight-core power and opted for the six-core Snapdragon 808, showing that it can do the job nearly as well. The camera has also taken a bump up to 16MP, and the fancy camera tech really shines through in the snaps you take (see picture above). The LG G4 price isn't bad either, starting at 126k for the plastic-backed variant, and 140k for the seductive leather version (which is highly recommended).
It'd also be remiss of us not to give a nod to the brilliant LG G3 here, which remains a top phone and can be picked up for around 120k an absolute bargain.

4. Sony Xperia Z3
The Xperia Z3 is a better Z2, but it also manages to sneak past the HTC One (M8).The Sony Xperia Z3 is not a huge improvement over the Z2, but it is still enough of an upgrade to make it one of the finest phones available. Internally there's a lot that stays the same between the current and previous model but Sony has made a few key improvements that actually add up to a lot more than the specs sheet might suggest.
The Xperia Z3 has had its screen tweaked to produce better results. It has a slightly faster processor, and a well thought-out design change with metal frame and rubberized plastic corners to act as built-in shock absorbent bumpers and a better waterproof rating. The Xperia Z3 price currently sits around the 120k.
Its smaller cousin, the Xperia Z3 Compact, is well worth a look too, thanks to internal specifications that pretty much match the Xperia Z3, but squeeze them in behind a 4.6-inch display. If you're not into the the trend of ever-growing smartphones, then you should consider the Xperia Z3 Compact, which is the best smaller-sized phone you can find, and costs around 75k.



5. Nexus 6
The Nexus 6: a better Nexus 5 in every way. We waited and waited for this one. Then we waited some more, then finally when the Nexus 6 arrived in our hands, our initial feelings were mixed. Was the Nexus 6 just too big? Thankfully, it didn't take long for this Motorola-designed flagship to win us round. An improvement over the Nexus 5 in every way, the Nexus 6 is rocking a QHD display, and what better way to show it off than on a huge 6-inch screen. Stock Android 5.0 Lollipop straight out of the box, one of the best processors currently on the market, and a 13 MP camera with OIS and dual-LED flash round out specs on a device worthy of its 160k price tag. The fact that it's water resistant, and you can pump around 6 hours of battery into it in just 15 minutes thanks to its included turbo-charger only sweetens the deal.

6 .LG G Flex 2
The best way to appreciate the G Flex 2's fascinating shape is from the side. We think it's fantastic. Definitely the biggest oddball on our list, but we have a lot of love for the curved design on the G Flex 2. While there's a lot of excitement around the mild curves on the Galaxy S6 Edge, they're not nearly as audacious as the curved-screen design of the G Flex 2. it was the first phone to come packing a 64-bit Snapdragon 810, which is still one of the most powerful on the market, and it also has a solid 13MP camera.
Much was made of the 'self-healing' coating on the LG G Flex 2, but when we carried out a test ourselves, it unfortunately failed to come good on this impressive promise. Every smartphone maker is prone to a bit of marketing hyperbole though, so we're prepared to forgive it on account of its otherwise innovative and powerful features.
The LG G Flex 2 price starts at around 100k upwards

7. HTC One M9
The HTC One M9: like a more powerful replica of the One M8, which isn' necessarily a bad thing. The poor HTC One M9 in some ways had the toughest job to impress us. Its predecessor - the One M8 - was lauded for its stunning design, and HTC made the decision to keep the external look more or less the same for the One M9. Not only that, they've stuck to the same 5-inch Full HD display while other phones have moved towards QHD. The familiar look of the One M9 meant that it had no chance to dazzle us quite like its predecessor a year ago.
Despite keeping things as they were externally - albeit with a bit more sheen - the HTC One M9 is still one of the most powerful and eye-catching phones around. HTC's decision to move the 4MP UltraPixel camera round to the front of the phone was a good one, leaving the back of the phone with a 20MP snapper. Its Snapdragon 810 chipset ranks the One M9 just short of the Galaxy S6 in terms of power, and it offers crisp stereo audio thanks to upgraded BoomSound speakers.
Premium quality comes at a premium price, so you can expect to pay 150k.

8. Motorola Moto G (2014)
The new Moto G (2014) improves on the original Moto G. Motorola knocked our socks off with the original Moto G. It was an incredibly low-priced smartphone that delivered great performance. Motorola improved on that recipe with the Moto G (2014). Motorola knows the specs race isn't everything, so lots of the internals remain the same between the two generations, but three key additions have been made in the new Moto G (2014): microSD expansion, a better camera and stereo front-facing speakers.
Thanks to the very minimal changes that Motorola makes to stock Android, the new Moto G (2014) will get the latest Android updates just as fast as Nexus devices; it was one of the earliest handsets to be updated to Android 5.0 Lollipop. The Moto G (2014) delivers rock solid performance, rapid updates and a bloat-free interface at a rock bottom price. In its class it is unbeatable, and it might even make you reconsider forking out for a full-priced flagship when you can get an Android experience this good for this price. The Moto G (2014) price is just 179.99 USD


9. Huawei Ascend Mate 7
Huawei's Ascend Mate 7 looks great, performs great and has the best finger scanner we've seen. Huawei has really produced a winner with the Ascend Mate 7, which is the oddly-named successor to the Mate 2. The Mate 7 actually has a 6-inch screen, but even if the name is a little confusing, the device is pure magic. Looking like a redesigned HTC One Max gives the Mate 7 a very refined appearance and the all-new EMUI 3.0 is a nicely balanced and unique user interface. Huawei's usual mix of interesting and useful software additions add nice extras, but it's really all about the fantastic finger scanner, which is the best on Android so far.
The Mate 7 is also a bit of a hardware beast, and using the device is snappy and enjoyable. Add to that a relatively low price tag and a fantastic 4,100 mAh battery and the Mate 7 demands you pay attention. Not having an app drawer is a slightly weird quirk that you quickly get used to, and it is more than made up for by Huawei's attention to detail. Everything about the Mate 7 screams premium and it thoroughly deserves a spot on this list and wider distribution than it currently enjoys. The Huawei Ascend Mate 7 price starts at 110k.


10.Moto X (2014)
The Moto X is one of the more stylish Android phones available, and a reasonable price too. The Moto X is a stylish, powerful phone that's worthy of its flagship status at Motorola. True to Motorola's reputation for offering plenty of customizability, the Moto X lets you choose between leather and wood back covers, framed by a metallic rim all around the sides.
At 5.2 inches, the Moto X has a big display with a Full HD resolution. One of its biggest plus-point in our eyes is the fact that it runs an almost-stock version of Android, and is quick to receive the latest updates (it was running Android 5.0.2 Lollipop at the time of writing). This also means minimal bloatware, leaving you to fill the phone up with the apps you want.
Despite our criticisms of its weak battery and underwhelming camera, the Moto X is a fast and well-designed phone, with a tempting mid-range price of 499 USD in the US.

Re: Top 10 Android Phones Of 2015 by INTROVERT(f): 12:17pm On Sep 01, 2015
Samsung or nothing.

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Re: Top 10 Android Phones Of 2015 by donholy28(m): 12:42pm On Sep 01, 2015
where's infinix?
Re: Top 10 Android Phones Of 2015 by Nairalanddiary: 12:53pm On Sep 01, 2015
Where is techno?Loooooooool
Re: Top 10 Android Phones Of 2015 by Bigroti(m): 1:07pm On Sep 01, 2015
lol i will make another list worthy of techno and infinix..
Nairalanddiary:
Where is techno?Loooooooool
Re: Top 10 Android Phones Of 2015 by ndcide(m): 1:20pm On Sep 01, 2015
Waste of money
Re: Top 10 Android Phones Of 2015 by Chidexter(m): 2:25pm On Sep 01, 2015
Op you said in the begining that this list also includes Lower end but great devices. But i didnt see any on your list??.

No lower end types of TECNO,INFINIX,HUAWEI,ELEPHANT phones E.T.C.
Re: Top 10 Android Phones Of 2015 by Bigroti(m): 3:50pm On Sep 01, 2015
i did mention the HUAWEI ascend mate 7. if the list had extended to 20, infinix and techno would have been included. this list was based on functionality and specifications not popularity.
Chidexter:
Op you said in the begining that this list also includes Lower end but great devices. But i didnt see any on your list??.

No TECNO,INFINIX,HUAWEI,ELEPHANT E.T.C.
Re: Top 10 Android Phones Of 2015 by Craven: 3:50pm On Sep 01, 2015
Chidexter:
Op you said in the begining that this list also includes Lower end but great devices. But i didnt see any on your list??.

No TECNO,INFINIX,HUAWEI,ELEPHANT E.T.C.

Motorola Moto G was on the list.
Re: Top 10 Android Phones Of 2015 by Chidexter(m): 4:04pm On Sep 01, 2015
Craven:


Motorola Moto G was on the list.

Price doesnt seem to agree
Re: Top 10 Android Phones Of 2015 by Chidexter(m): 4:06pm On Sep 01, 2015
Craven:


Motorola Moto G was on the list.

Price doesnt seem to agree
Bigroti:
i did mention the HUAWEI ascend mate 7. if the list had extended to 20, infinix and techno would have been included. this list was based on functionality and specifications not popularity.

I understand quite alright but what i mean is that if you regard those phones as lower end then i wonder what the 1gb ram, 5mp camera type of phones would be called
Re: Top 10 Android Phones Of 2015 by Craven: 4:29pm On Sep 01, 2015
Chidexter:


Price doesnt seem to agree

It falls under $200. It is a mid-ranger.
Re: Top 10 Android Phones Of 2015 by Bigroti(m): 5:06pm On Sep 01, 2015
cheap? lol
Chidexter:


Price doesnt seem to agree

I understand quite alright but what i mean is that if you regard those phones as lower end then i wonder what the 1gb ram, 5mp camera type of phones would be called
Re: Top 10 Android Phones Of 2015 by Collinz2(m): 7:14pm On Sep 01, 2015
Bigroti:
i did mention the HUAWEI ascend mate 7. if the list had extended to 20, infinix and techno would have been included. this list was based on functionality and specifications not popularity.
even if the list is extended to 20 nfinix and tecno will hardl make it cus other great phones are still out there
Re: Top 10 Android Phones Of 2015 by indigold2010(m): 7:45pm On Sep 01, 2015
permit me to extend the list to 30. my own list . from the Android dr
samsung galaxy s6 edge + samsung galaxy note 5 samsung galaxy s6 samsung galaxy s6 edge samsung galaxy note 4 iPhone 6 lg g4 samsung galaxy A8 samsung galaxy s5 iPhone 6 + samsung galaxy note edge Sony xperia z4 one plus 2 lg flex 2 lg g3 Sony xperia z3 motoG 2015 Asus zenfone 2 oppo r7 plus lenovo k3 Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 xperia z3 compact xiaomi mi4 lg g2 nexus 6 Meizu m 2 note samsung galaxy note 3 samsung galaxy s4 nexus 5 samsung galaxy A7
Re: Top 10 Android Phones Of 2015 by Peeps520: 9:07pm On Sep 01, 2015
infinix
Re: Top 10 Android Phones Of 2015 by acenazt: 12:44am On Sep 02, 2015
And i was looking for Iphone 6 n 6+ totally forgot they were Ios
Re: Top 10 Android Phones Of 2015 by Bigroti(m): 8:26am On Sep 02, 2015
Lool
acenazt:
And i was looking for Iphone 6 n 6+ totally forgot they were Ios
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