2014 has been a great year for smart phones. Let us compare three of the best smart phones of the year 2014. The 3 chosen smart phones are
1. iPhone 6
2. Samsung Galaxy S5
3. HTC One M8
Here is the comparison based on specifications, features and the price of the best 3 Smart phones launched this year. The three things smart phone users look for in a phone are
- Looks
- Features
- Price
Whatever your priority may be, specs, features or you might be a price conscious user, were sure that our guide comparing the specifications, features and price of the Apple iPhone 6, Samsung Galaxy S5 and HTC One M8 will help you purchase the right phone.
A comparison of the specs and features of the top 3 Smart phones of 2014:
| Category | Apple iPhone 6 | Samsung Galaxy S5 | HTC One M8 |
| Design and Build | Metal frames | Polycarbonate back and metallic finish that looks and feels not so classy | Metal frames |
| Comfort while held in the hand | Most comfortable | Comfortable | Comfortable |
| Display | 4.7 inch display | 5.1 inch display | 5 inch display |
| Screen resolution | 1,334×750-pixel resolution | 1,920×1,080-pixel resolution | 5 inches (127mm) with 1,920×1,080-pixel resolution |
| Pixel density | 326ppi | 432ppi | 441ppi |
| Dimensions | 5.44 x 2.64 x 0.27 inches (138.1 x 67 x 6.9mm) | 5.5 x 2.9 x 0.31 inches (142 x 72.5 x 8.1mm) | 5.8 x 2.8 x 0.37 inches (146.36 x 70.6 x 9.35 mm) |
| Weight | 4.55 ounces (129g) | 5 ounces (145g) | 5.64 ounces (160g) |
| Video camera | 8-megapixel; 1080p HD video | 16-megapixel; 4K HD video | 4-UltraPixel; 1080p HD video |
| Operating System | iOS 8 | Android 4.4.2 | Android 4.4.2 |
| Front facing camera | 1.2-megapixel; 720p HD video | 2-megapixel; 1080p HD video | 5.1-megapixel; 1080p HD video |
| Processor | Proprietary 64-bit A8 chip with M8 motion co-processor | 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 | 2.3GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 |
| RAM | Not Available | 2GB | 2GB |
| Capacity | 16GB, 64GB, and 128GB | 16GB and 32GB | 16GB and 32GB |
| Extra Storage | Not Available | Expandable up to 128GB | Expandable up to 128GB |
| Battery | Non removable | Removable | Non removable |
| Bluetooth | v4.0 | v4.0 | v4.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Water proof | No | Yes | No |
| Fingerprint scanner | Yes | Yes | No |
| Available in colors | Silver, gold, gray | Black, white, blue, and copper | Gray, silver, black, rose, and gold |
Our verdict:
Looks winner (+Mr. Smart) – iPhone 6
Features winner – Samsung Galaxy S5
Price winner – HTC one M8
If features are what you looking for, we recommend that you go with Apples iPhone 6. If you like your phone that gives you great specs, Samsungs Galaxy S5 is the one for you. If you are price conscious then HTC one M8 is the best bet for you.
For all you price conscious users in America, HTC One M8 is the best buy for you at just $500 on Amazon. Samsung Galaxy S5 will cost you around $510. Apples iPhone 6, 16GB will cost you $760 on Amazon.com
2014 was a great year and these 3 were the clear winners of the smart phone race. In 2015 we expect tougher competition. Let us wait and see who comes up on top in 2015.
