The most demanding software in today’s time is the android. Due to relative ease of use and a variety of apps, this software has become the no 1 choice of consumers around the world. Android phones are quite popular nowadays with customers pointing at various models of it. With so much variety available in the market, it would be very difficult to point out one single phone since every brand has their own unique features and apps. The list of top 10 best android phones to buy in 2014 is given here-
1. Samsung Galaxy S4
This phone is a jack of all trades and can carry out a number of functions. Its sale price right now is $600.
- Dimensions: 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm
- Weight: 5.38 x 2.75 x 0.31 oz (130 g)
- Screen Size/Resolution: 5 inches/1080 x 1920 pixels
- Battery Talk Time/Standby: 17 hours/15.4 days
- CPU Speed: Quad core, 1900 MHz, Krait 300
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Built in Storage/Expansion: 16 GB/Expanded up to 64 GB with Micro SD
- Camera Resolution: 13 megapixels
- OS: Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.3 (Jelly Bean)
- Overall Rating: 8.66/10
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2. Google Nexus 7
With mindblowing features like HD video recording, LED display; this phone has become user’s choice at $199.
- Dimensions: 198.5 x 120 x 10.5 mm (7.81 x 4.72 x 0.41 in)
- Weight: 340 g (11.99 oz)
- Screen Size/Resolution: 800 x 1280 pixels, 7.0 inches (~216 ppi pixel density)
- Battery Talk Time/Standby: Up to 10 h (multimedia)
- CPU Speed: Quad-core 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9
- Memory: 8/16 GB storage, 1 GB RAM
- Camera Resolution: 1.2 MP
- OS: Android OS, v4.1 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.4.2 (KitKat)
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3. Sony Xperia Z Ultra
This alluring piece has it all that you can ask for. But it today for $700.
- Dimensions: 179.4 x 92.2 x 6.5 mm (7.06 x 3.63 x 0.26 in)
- Weight: 212 g (7.48 oz)
- Screen Size/Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 6.4 inches (~344 ppi pixel density)
- Battery Talk Time/Standby: Up to 14 h (2G) / Up to 16 h (3G)
- CPU Speed: Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
- Memory: 16 GB, 2 GB RAM
- Camera Resolution: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus
- OS: Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean), v4.3, planned upgrade to v4.4 (KitKat)
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4. LG G2
With a 4.5 HD display screen and other features like voice typing, this phone is the ultimate for application lovers and is available at $650.
- Dimensions: 138.5 x 70.9 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 5.04 oz (143 g)
- Screen Size/Resolution: 5.2 inches/1080 x 1920 pixels
- Battery Talk Time/Standby: Info hours/Info days (Info hours)
- CPU Speed: Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, Quad core, 2260 MHz
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Built in Storage/Expansion: 32 GB/None expandable
- Camera Resolution: 13 megapixels
- OS: Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)Overall Rating: 8.82/10
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5. Motorola Moto X
It offers the best overall package at $199 which is not easily available otherwise.
- Dimensions: 129.3 x 65.3 x 10.4 mm (5.09 x 2.57 x 0.41 in)
- Weight: 130 g (4.59 oz)
- Screen Size/Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 4.7 inches (~312 ppi pixel density)
- Battery Talk Time/Standby: Up to 13 h
- CPU Speed: Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
- Memory: 16/32 GB, 2 GB RAM
- Camera Resolution: 10 MP, autofocus, LED flash
- OS: Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean), upgradable to v4.4 (KitKat)
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6. HTC One
Boasting of the most premium hardware and a unique style, this phone is priced from $183 to $550.
- Dimensions: 137.4 x 68.2 x 9.3 mm (5.41 x 2.69 x 0.37 in)
- Weight: 143 g (5.04 oz)
- Screen Size/Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 4.7 inches (~469 ppi pixel density)
- Battery Talk Time/Standby: Up to 27 h (2G) / Up to 18 h (3G)
- CPU Speed: Quad-core 1.7 GHz Krait 300
- Memory: 32/64 GB, 2 GB RAM
- Camera Resolution: 4 MP, 2688 x 1520 pixels, autofocus, optical image stabilization, LED flash, check quality
- OS: Android OS, v4.1.2 (Jelly Bean), v4.3 (Jelly Bean), planned upgrade to v4.4 (KitKat)
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7. Samsung Galaxy Note 3
A 5.7 inches screen and 1080p display is the landmark feature of this Samsung phone. Its price is $700 right now.
- Dimensions: 151.2 x 79.2 x 8.3 mm
- Weight: 5.93 oz (168 g)
- Screen Size/Resolution: 5.7 inches/1080 x 1920 pixels
- Battery Talk Time/Standby: 25 hours/22 days (528 hours)
- CPU Speed: Qualcomm Snapdragon, Quad core, 2300 MHz, Krait 400
- Memory: 3072 MB RAM
- Built in Storage/Expansion: 32 GB/Expanded up to 64 GB with Micro SD
- Camera Resolution: 13 megapixels
- OS: Android OS, v4.3 (Jelly Bean)
- Overall Rating: 8.74/10
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8. Sony Experia Z1
This ultimately stylish phone can be bought at a mere $600.
- Dimensions: 144 x 74 x 8.5 mm (5.67 x 2.91 x 0.33 in)
- Weight: 170 g (6.00 oz)
- Screen Size/Resolution: 1080 x 1920 pixels, 5.0 inches (~441 ppi pixel density)
- Battery Talk Time/Standby: Up to 13 h 50 min (2G) / Up to 15 h (3G)
- CPU Speed: Quad-core 2.2 GHz Krait 400
- Memory: microSD, up to 64 GB
- Camera Resolution: 20.7 MP, autofocus, LED flash
- OS: Android OS, v4.2 (Jelly Bean), v4.3, planned upgrade to v4.4 (KitKat)
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9. Samsung GALAXY Mega
An expandable storage and removable battery marks this phone which is available just at $379.
- Dimensions: 167.6 x 88 x 8 mm (6.60 x 3.46 x 0.31 in)
- Weight: 199 g (7.02 oz)
- Screen Size/Resolution: 720 x 1280 pixels, 6.3 inches (~233 ppi pixel density)
- Battery Talk Time/Standby: Up to 17 h (2G) / Up to 10 h (3G)
- CPU Speed: Dual-core 1.7 GHz Krait
- Memory: 8/16 GB, 1.5 GB RAM
- Camera Resolution: 8 MP, 3264 x 2448 pixels, autofocus, LED flash
- OS: Android OS, v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
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10. Google Nexus 5
It is considered to be the best buy if one wants to have a good phone at reasonable rates. Its rates range from $349 to $399.
- OS: Android (4.4)
- Dimensions: 131.9 x 68.2 x 8.6 mm
- Weight: 4.59 oz (130 g)
- Screen Size/Resolution: 5.0 inches/1080 x 1920 pixels
- Battery Talk Time/Standby: 17.00 hours/12.5 days (300 hours)
- CPU Speed: Quad core, 2300 MHz, Krait 400
- Memory: 2048 MB RAM
- Built in Storage/Expansion: 16 GB/Not expandable
- Camera Resolution: 8 megapixels
- Overall Rating: 8.85/10
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