2014 has been a great year for smartphone enthusiasts. The year marked the launch of various low, medium and high end smartphones from various national and international brands. The unique features offered by these devices are intriguing. Below I list down the best smartphones (in no specific order or ranking) released during the year.
Google Nexus 6 is the latest smartphone boasting the 'Nexus' tag. The software uses Google's latest Operating System, Android 5.0 Lollipop. It comes with aex 6 inch AMOLED touchscreen, which makes it one of the best smartphones launched in 2014.
The Apple iPhone 6 Plus boasts a large Retina HD display on a slim, smooth metal surface. It is the perfect combination of hardware and software functions. The best part is its innovative and sleek design. The state-of-the-art technology employed in its production definitely makes it part of this list.
The bigger the better - the Apple iPhone 6 is an exemplar of this phrase, though it is not as big as its elder brother - the Apple iPhone 6 Plus. This meticulously crafted smartphone is an epitome of great taste and elegance. Its beautiful unibody design and brilliant display make it a perfect candidate for this list.
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 introduces a new sleek and stylish design language. It is easy to control with one hand, thanks to its soft-textured back cover which is incredibly comfortable. The smartphone is more than beautiful. Offering superior grip and enhanced durability, the device is one of the best of 2014.
The Sony Xperia Z3 boasts incredible features that are unseen in other smartphones in the market. It has dual front-facing speakers. It is encased within a more-rounded-than-before metal frame. This device has the highest waterproof rating, along with 3 GB of RAM and a 20.7 MP camera, making its way to the list of the best smartphones of the year.
The BlackBerry Passport has been aptly called 'the universal symbol of mobility'. It is a 4.5 inch smartphone that has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the mobile professional. It offers unmatched resolution, enterprise-level security and superior call quality. The IPS LCD display offers an incomparable reading and viewing experience. All these features make this smartphone one of the best.
The Samsung Galaxy S5 adopts a completely unique design that makes heads turn wherever you take it. IT employs a 5.1 inch touchscreen and is designed to perfectly fit in the palm. A set of powerful features deployed for a fast and improved performance make it one of the best smartphones launched in 2014.
The all-new Motorola Moto X 2nd Gen will captivate you with its aesthetically pleasing design and high-end technical features. It showcases a curved metal frame design, along with a water resistant coating to protect it from accidental splashes. The intuitive camera and stunning display are the reasons for this smartphone to be one of the best of 2014.
LG G3 can be used to print high-quality gallery art-books, thanks to its 538 ppi. It possesses a classic, light-weight and portable metallic body. The 13 MP camera lets you take brighter and clearer pictures, even in dark conditions. The front camera lets you take lively selfies with a simple gesture. All these features are enough for this device to make it to this list.
The HTC One M8 is exceptionally beautiful as it boasts a brushed metal wrap-around unibody frame with curved edges. It also sports a technologically advanced UltraPixel Duo camera, which captures 300% more light than regular cameras. Attractive looks with an unbeatable camera make it one of the best smartphones of the year.
Motorola Moto G 2nd Gen is an exceptional smartphone with an exceptional price. It is the successor to the highly successful Motorola Moto G. With a 5 inch HD screen and an incredibly fast quad-core processor, this smartphone marked the return of Motorola in the market, and is thus, one of the best smartphones launched in the year 2014.
Xiaomi Redmi Note is a budget smartphone with impressive specifications. It features an IPS display, powered by 1.7 GHz Mediatek octa-core processor with a 2 GB RAM. It comes with a 5.5 inch screen. The internal storage is 8 GB. It runs on Android 4.2 with MIUI (Xiaomi's skin). All these features are enough to make this smartphone to this list.
Bonus Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note first impressions
In the form of Motorola Moto E, the company puts together a sharp display, the most advanced OS, a powerful processor and dual SIM support. The device is equipped with 1980 mAh lithium-ion built-in battery. The convenient camera, expandable storage and pocket-friendly price result in it being one of the best smartphones launched in 2014.
A budget-friendly smartphone, the Huawei Honor Holly, features a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, an 8 MP camera and a 5 inch HD display. It features a firm and solid curved back. It is compact and lightweight. Dual SIM support along with an elegant high gloss coating make it one of the best smartphones launched in 2014.
The Xiaomi Redmi 1S is a high performing smartphone fitted with a 1.66 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with Coretx-A7 core. It offers dual SIM capabilities as well. It comes with 8 GB of flash memory, expandable up to 64 GB. Clear IPS display, stunning camera, crisp sound and pocket-friendly price make it one of the best.
Do you own any (or more) of these smartphones? Which one is you favorite among the lot?
Google Nexus 6
Google Nexus 6 is the latest smartphone boasting the 'Nexus' tag. The software uses Google's latest Operating System, Android 5.0 Lollipop. It comes with aex 6 inch AMOLED touchscreen, which makes it one of the best smartphones launched in 2014.
Apple iPhone 6 Plus
The Apple iPhone 6 Plus boasts a large Retina HD display on a slim, smooth metal surface. It is the perfect combination of hardware and software functions. The best part is its innovative and sleek design. The state-of-the-art technology employed in its production definitely makes it part of this list.
Apple iPhone 6
The bigger the better - the Apple iPhone 6 is an exemplar of this phrase, though it is not as big as its elder brother - the Apple iPhone 6 Plus. This meticulously crafted smartphone is an epitome of great taste and elegance. Its beautiful unibody design and brilliant display make it a perfect candidate for this list.
Samsung Galaxy Note 4
The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 introduces a new sleek and stylish design language. It is easy to control with one hand, thanks to its soft-textured back cover which is incredibly comfortable. The smartphone is more than beautiful. Offering superior grip and enhanced durability, the device is one of the best of 2014.
Sony Xperia Z3
The Sony Xperia Z3 boasts incredible features that are unseen in other smartphones in the market. It has dual front-facing speakers. It is encased within a more-rounded-than-before metal frame. This device has the highest waterproof rating, along with 3 GB of RAM and a 20.7 MP camera, making its way to the list of the best smartphones of the year.
BlackBerry Passport
The BlackBerry Passport has been aptly called 'the universal symbol of mobility'. It is a 4.5 inch smartphone that has been specifically designed to meet the needs of the mobile professional. It offers unmatched resolution, enterprise-level security and superior call quality. The IPS LCD display offers an incomparable reading and viewing experience. All these features make this smartphone one of the best.
Samsung Galaxy S5
The Samsung Galaxy S5 adopts a completely unique design that makes heads turn wherever you take it. IT employs a 5.1 inch touchscreen and is designed to perfectly fit in the palm. A set of powerful features deployed for a fast and improved performance make it one of the best smartphones launched in 2014.
Motorola Moto X 2nd Gen
The all-new Motorola Moto X 2nd Gen will captivate you with its aesthetically pleasing design and high-end technical features. It showcases a curved metal frame design, along with a water resistant coating to protect it from accidental splashes. The intuitive camera and stunning display are the reasons for this smartphone to be one of the best of 2014.
LG G3
LG G3 can be used to print high-quality gallery art-books, thanks to its 538 ppi. It possesses a classic, light-weight and portable metallic body. The 13 MP camera lets you take brighter and clearer pictures, even in dark conditions. The front camera lets you take lively selfies with a simple gesture. All these features are enough for this device to make it to this list.
HTC One M8
The HTC One M8 is exceptionally beautiful as it boasts a brushed metal wrap-around unibody frame with curved edges. It also sports a technologically advanced UltraPixel Duo camera, which captures 300% more light than regular cameras. Attractive looks with an unbeatable camera make it one of the best smartphones of the year.
Motorola Moto G 2nd Gen
Motorola Moto G 2nd Gen is an exceptional smartphone with an exceptional price. It is the successor to the highly successful Motorola Moto G. With a 5 inch HD screen and an incredibly fast quad-core processor, this smartphone marked the return of Motorola in the market, and is thus, one of the best smartphones launched in the year 2014.
Xiaomi Redmi Note
Xiaomi Redmi Note is a budget smartphone with impressive specifications. It features an IPS display, powered by 1.7 GHz Mediatek octa-core processor with a 2 GB RAM. It comes with a 5.5 inch screen. The internal storage is 8 GB. It runs on Android 4.2 with MIUI (Xiaomi's skin). All these features are enough to make this smartphone to this list.
Bonus Read: Xiaomi Redmi Note first impressions
Motorola Moto E
In the form of Motorola Moto E, the company puts together a sharp display, the most advanced OS, a powerful processor and dual SIM support. The device is equipped with 1980 mAh lithium-ion built-in battery. The convenient camera, expandable storage and pocket-friendly price result in it being one of the best smartphones launched in 2014.
Huawei Honor Holly
A budget-friendly smartphone, the Huawei Honor Holly, features a 1.3 GHz quad-core processor, an 8 MP camera and a 5 inch HD display. It features a firm and solid curved back. It is compact and lightweight. Dual SIM support along with an elegant high gloss coating make it one of the best smartphones launched in 2014.
Xiaomi Redmi 1S
The Xiaomi Redmi 1S is a high performing smartphone fitted with a 1.66 GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 processor with Coretx-A7 core. It offers dual SIM capabilities as well. It comes with 8 GB of flash memory, expandable up to 64 GB. Clear IPS display, stunning camera, crisp sound and pocket-friendly price make it one of the best.
Do you own any (or more) of these smartphones? Which one is you favorite among the lot?
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