Top 10 Smartphones Of 2014

1. Apple iPhone 6 And 6 Plus

The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus are smartphones running iOS developed by Apple Inc. The devices are part of the iPhone series and were released on September 19, 2014. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus jointly serve as successors to the iPhone 5C and iPhone 5S. The iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus include a number of changes over its predecessor, including models with larger 4.7-inch and 5.5-inch displays, a faster processor, upgraded cameras, improved LTE and Wi-Fi connectivity, and support for a near-field communications-based mobile payments offering.

Pre-orders of the iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus exceeded 4 million within its first 24 hours of availability—an Apple record.More than 10 million iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus devices were sold in the first three days, another Apple record.

2. Samsung Galaxy Note 4

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 is an Android phablet smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics. The Galaxy Note 4 was unveiled during a Samsung press conference at IFA Berlin on 3 September 2014 and was released globally in October 2014. It serves as the immediate successor to the Samsung Galaxy Note 3.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 features a 2560×1440 Quad HD (QHD) WQ HD Super AMOLED 5.7-inch display with damage-resistant Gorilla Glass 4, and provides a pixel density of 515 ppi (pixels-per-inch) The Note 4 comes in two variants, one powered by a 2.7 GHz quad-core Snapdragon 805 chipset with Adreno 420 GPU, the other powered by Samsung’s ARMv8-A Exynos 7 Octa SoC with two clusters of four cores; four Cortex-A57 cores at 1.9 GHz, and four Cortex-A53 cores at 1.3 GHz, which is the same processor cluster sold for the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 in markets that mostly use or only have 3G (Such as HSUPA & HSPA), and/or '2G', such as unaltered GSM and CDMA networks, similar to how the Galaxy Note 4 is sold.

3. Samsung Galaxy S5

Samsung Galaxy S5 is an Android smartphone produced by Samsung Electronics. The phone was released on 11 April 2014 in 150 countries as the immediate successor to the Galaxy S4. As with the S4, the S5 is an evolution of the prior year's model, placing a particular emphasis on an improved build with a textured rear cover and IP67 certification for dust and water resistance, a more refined user experience, new security features such as a fingerprint reader and private mode, expanded health features (such as a built-in heart rate monitor), and an updated camera.

The design of the S5 evolves upon the design of the S4. It features a rounded, polycarbonate chassis carrying a "modern glam" look, faux metal trim and a removable rear cover. Unlike past models, the S5's rear cover uses a higher quality soft plastic and is dimpled to improve grip. The S5 is IP67 certified for dust resistance, and for water resistance in up to 1 metre (3.3 ft) of water for up to 30 minutes; as such, the S5's Micro-USB 3.0 port uses a removable cover. The S5 is available in Charcoal Black, Electric Blue, Copper Gold, and Shimmery White color finishes. The S5's screen is a 5.1-inch (130 mm) 1080p Super AMOLED panel, which is slightly larger than that of the S4, and allows for automatic brightness and gamut adjustments

4. HTC One (M8)

The HTC One (M8) (also known as the second generation HTC One or the all-new HTC One) is an Android smartphone manufactured and marketed by HTC. Following a number of leaks which occurred during the months prior, the second-generation One was officially unveiled in a press conference on March 25, 2014, and released the same day by Verizon Wireless at retail, and by other Canadian and United States carriers for online orders prior to its wider retail availability in mid-April.

The new model retains a similar design to the first generation HTC One, but features a larger, rounded chassis incorporating a 5-inch 1080p display, a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, a depth of field sensor which can be used to individually refocus and apply various effects to the foreground and background elements of photos taken with the device's camera, a higher resolution front camera, improvements to the device's front-facing stereo speakers, expandable storage, new gesture functionality, and a refreshed version of HTC's Sense software. In August 2014, HTC unveiled a software variant of the M8 running Windows Phone 8.1 instead of Android, aiming to adapt the operating system's experience to the device "[without] any compromises.

5. Sony Z3

The Sony Xperia Z3 is a high-end Android smartphone produced by Sony. Part of the Sony Xperia Z series, the Xperia Z3, at that point known by the project code name "Leo", was unveiled during a press conference at IFA 2014 on September 4, 2014. It was first released in Taiwan on September 19, 2014, in South Korea on September 22, 2014, in India on September 25, 2014, in the UK on September 26, 2014, in Singapore on October 4, 2014, and in Canada on October 31, 2014.

6. Lumia 830

The Nokia Lumia 830 is a smartphone developed by Microsoft Mobile and branded as "Nokia" that runs Microsoft's Windows Phone 8.1 operating system. It was announced on September 4, 2014 at Internationale Funkausstellung Berlin and is scheduled to be released in October 2014. Its predecessor was Nokia Lumia 820 that announced in year 2012.

The new Lumia 830 phones address holes in Microsoft’s product offerings, apart from two new mobile accessories:

Wireless Charger

Screen casting dongle

The Nokia Wireless Charging Stand DT-903 connects via the Qi charging standard, but with some Lumia-specific improvements it will wirelessly connect to the phone via Bluetooth, and then flash when the phone’s battery goes too low. It can also dim at night.

The new mobile promises to help eliminate the shutter lag of over 1.5 seconds in the previous Lumia phones. There is also a built in Microsoft’s SensorCore, providing a pedometer sensor for tracking your steps via the Bing Health and Fitness app. This phone will also allow the cameras to continually autofocus, reducing the pocket-to-shot time. Any image processing will be done in the background, freeing the camera to shoot again and quickly.

The screen casting feature will enable users to beam content from their phones through the air to TVs via the HD-10, the Screen-Sharing dongle for Lumia Phones. It is similar to Chromecast dongle used by Android phones and tablets which plugs directly into the HDMI ports of TVs and displays. Instead, the HD-10 is essentially a hockey puck that connects to the TV via an HDMI cable. On top, a removable NFC token identifies the phone to the HD-10, which then beams whatever’s on the phone’s screen via Miracast technology. The HD-10 will also work with the Surface Pro 3, allowing it to screencast web apps like HBO Go, which Windows Phone doesn’t yet support.

7. LG G3

LG G3 is an Android smartphone developed by LG Electronics. Serving as a successor to 2013's G2, the G3 was unveiled at a press event on May 27, 2014, and released in South Korea the next day.

Inheriting design elements from the G2, such as its thin screen bezels and rear-mounted power and volume buttons, the G3 is distinguished primarily by being the first smartphone from a major manufacturer to incorporate a quad HD (1440p) display, and its inclusion of an infrared hybrid autofocus system for its camera. LG also touted the device's plastic "metallic skin"—designed to give the device a higher quality appearance, and a "simpler" user interface with an integrated intelligent personal assistant system.

The G3 received mostly positive reviews, with critics praising the overall appearance, performance, display quality, and software of the device. However, several aspects of the G3 were panned, including the company's decision to use a faux metallic plastic instead of actual metal, concerns over the usability of the device due to its large size, and whether the resolution of the display had any real effect on day-to-day usage of the device.

8. One Plus One

The phone uses a Snapdragon 801 with 3 GB RAM, a 3100 mAh battery, a 5.5" 1920 x 1080 (Full HD 1080p) JDI display with 401 ppi, a 6-lens 13 MP f/2.0 Sony Exmor IMX214 camera, and StyleSwap replaceable back covers. The phone is available in two storage variants; 16 GB and 64 GB. The phone does not feature a microSD card slot.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 (MSM8974AC) system on-chip on the device supports 2G, 3G and 4G (LTE) networks.

The phone employs an NXP PN547 NFC chip, embedded within the back cover, for close-range data communication with other devices.

The positioning function uses both GPS and GLONASS satellites. This use of a larger number of satellites allows better positioning in city canyons and obtaining a first position fix within a few seconds even under less than ideal conditions.

The phone's body is made of magnesium. The One measures 152.9 × 75.9 × 8.9 millimeters and weighs 162 grams.

9. Oppo Find 7

The Oppo Find 7 is a phablet with a total of 3GB of RAM and a 2.5 GHz Quad-Core processor. The Oppo Find 7 is also available in another variant called the Find 7a, which has a 1080p screen and 2GB of RAM compared to the Find 7, which sports higher specs. It was announced in 19 March 2014 and was released in April 2014.

10. Moto G (2nd Gen)

The second generation Moto G (marketed as simply Moto G) is an Android smartphone developed by Motorola Mobility. Released on September 5, 2014, it is a successor to the original Moto G released in 2013. The phone was initially aimed at developing markets, although it is also available in developed markets as a lower-cost option compared to other phones in its class.

The phone features a 5 inch HD LCD IPS screen, coated with Gorilla Glass 3, Google Android Kitkat 4.4.4 operating system, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 quad-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, 1 GB of RAM, with a "splashproof" coating, curved backing, and front-mounted stereo speakers below and above the screen. The Moto G has 8/16 GB of internal storage, which can be expanded up to 32 GB with a MicroSD card. The Moto G 2nd Generation only supports up to 3G connectivity, and is available in a dual SIM model in selected markets. The device includes a non-removable 2070 mAh battery, which Motorola touted as having "all-day" battery life. The Moto G features an 8-megapixel rear-facing auto-focus camera; the device includes a flash and a front-facing 2-megapixel camera. The device is available in either black or white front colors, and has an interchangeable rear cover with different color options.