Top 10 Smartphones of 2014

We present you the top 10 smartphones of 2014 we got a small review and price about them.ENJOY!

#10 OnePlus One

The OnePlus One is the most hyped-up handset ever to come from a brand that most people have never heard of. Just over a year ago, OnePlus as a company didn't even exist.

There's no denying the amazing value of the OnePlus One, with a measly £229 price tag for hardware that can genuinely compete with the Galaxy S5 and Nexus 5. However, the fact that it isn't compatible with most 4G networks in the UK will mean it's an instant no-no for many of you. 

#9 Moto X 2014


It's worth noting that the regular black resin model is a bit of a steal at £420 but other materials cost more. The real leather version starts at £440 and the wood Moto X starts at £460. You won't regret it if you splash out, though we hear that the leather model needs a bit of TLC to keep it tidy.

This is a big phone that doesn't feel big. From the front it looks a bit like an LG G3 - another smartphone that's serious about not wasting space. Neither are truly "edge to edge" but with bezels this skinny we're not complaining. The G3's screen is a touch bigger, at 5.5in, but the Moto X does come in both slightly smaller and slightly lighter at 145g. And as Moto points out, it's the same width as the Galaxy S5 with a bigger screen.

#8 Sony Xperia Z3

The Z3 looks a lot like the Z2, and after a quick glance at the spec sheet, you might argue it sounds a lot like it too. This is pertinent because, by its own admission, Sony isn't doing very well at competing in the phone-making game. Given the above, is the Z3 going to tempt existing customers to upgrade? Or perhaps lure those over from other brands? T-Mobile will be stocking it this fall, though the price isn't yet known. Currently it's £550 in the UK -- a touch above the HTC One and Galaxy S5.

#7 Nexus 6

Google Nexus 6 is a supersized version of the new Moto Xthat has been given a two-handed booster shot and appropriately received a post-surgery Lollipop.

This phablet-sized smartphone is the first to run Android 5.0 Lollipop and, really, there's no better way to experience all of the changes Google has made to its operating system.

It parades the colorful new Material Design interface on a massive 6-inch display, moves seamlessly between apps thanks to the latest Snapdragon processor and 3GB of RAM, and lasts all day with a Qi-chargeable 3220 mAh battery.

These Nexus 6 specs are enough to edge-to-edge out Apple's mighty iPhone 6 Plus. It feels better to hold in my hand, and typing is easier with thanks to Androids always-superior keyboards.At $649, £499 unlocked (around AU$700), it's pricier than past Nexus phones. But Motorola has built one of the best Android phablets yet with very few feature misgivings.

#6 Sony Xperia Z3 Compact

The Sony Xperia Z3 Compact is a 4.6-inch Android phone and the baby brother of the 5.5-inch Xperia Z3. It's also the successor to the excellent Xperia Z1 Compact. If you're wondering where the Z2 Compact is, well, Sony seems to have skipped a generation, leaving us expecting something of a revolution with this latest instalment.

Sadly the Z3 Compact is no revolutionary, but when you compare it to the Samsung Galaxy S5 Mini the HTC One Mini 2 and other similarly sized Android phones, it's still the handset that manages to cram flagship features into a more pocket-friendly body.

You get the same powerful overall performance as the Xperia Z3, plus the same impressive camera and mammoth battery life, at a saving of more than £100.

#5 iPhone 6 Plus

The iPhone 6 Plus is difficult to use one-handed, not to mention more uncomfortable than similar-sized phones. In exchange, though, you get more of an iPad-like user experience on a much smaller device. It also has better battery life than the smaller iPhone 6, as well as a better camera. Keep that in mind as you're deciding between the two devices.

Price goes from $199.00 to $849.00.

#4 Samsung Galaxy Note 4

The Galaxy Note's big screen and S Pen stylus are certainly not for everyone. The Samsung Galaxy S5 and Galaxy Alpha offer a more mainstream smartphone setup - the Note 4 brings together big power, a big screen and big productivity.

If you're after a top-end smartphone which won't break the bank (or your palm, pocket or handbag) then you're probably in the wrong place.

At over £600 (around $840, AU$960) SIM free the Galaxy Note 4 is not cheap. On contract in the UK a free handset will probably see you shell out upwards of £40 per month for two years. It is a considerable investment.

#3 LG G3 

With the LG G3, we saw a brand release a phone ahead of time in order to grab a foothold in an industry that could be spiralling away from its grasp.

It's an odd thing to say considering we're talking about a manufacturer that launched one of the critically acclaimed phones of 2013, with the LG G2 impressing far more than most expected.

But that was last year, and LG realised that with Samsung, Sony and HTC all bringing out far superior models it couldn't wait until later in the year to catch up, so it's tried to race to the front of the pack with a previously-unseen step forward in screen technology.

It's also going to be one of the first that's going to launch with Android 5.0 Lollipop which will be launching before 2015, which shows LG is really pushing hard on this flagship.

#2 iPhone 6

The iPhone 6 delivers a spacious, crisp 4.7-inch screen, improved wireless speeds, better camera autofocus, and bumped-up storage capacities to 128GB at the top end. iOS remains a top-notch mobile operating system with an excellent app selection, and Apple Pay is a smooth, secure payment system.Battery life isn't much better than last year's iPhone 5S. An even larger screen could have been squeezed into the same housing. The iPhone 6 is an exceptional phone in nearly every way except its average battery life: it's thin and fast with a spacious screen and the smoothest payment system we've seen. It's the best overall phone of 2014.

#1 HTC One M8 

Yes that's right at 1st place we gotta HTC One M8, absolutely AMAZING.

The HTC One M8's sumptuous aluminum body makes a beautiful background for this top-flight smartphone's brilliant 5-inch display. It runs on a powerful quad-core processor and Android KitKat, the stereo speakers deliver excellent sound, and the depth-sensing camera brings a ton of useful features.The One M8’s battery is not user-removable, making it harder to replace once the battery inevitably wears out. The phone's sealed chassis is not water-resistant, and the One M8's photos look less sharp than competitors. Elegant style, raw power, and sophisticated features make the HTC One M8 an excellent smartphone choice for anyone but the most exacting photographer.