Technology progresses at a lightning-fast pace, pressuring smartphone makers to come with innovative devices. While the year 2013 might already be starting to feel like a distant memory, it certainly gave us some mind blowing smartphones. Analysts have been hoping 2014 will be year of change.
The rate of sales has been slowing down, and some analysts expect that to continue. However, our tech vendors will likely to continue producing big-ticket handsets.
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And, India could be the country where tech vendors are expecting to see decent sales.Just the other day, Flipkart announced that the online retailer will launch the Motorola X in India. The exact launch date is not known; however, the device could be announced as soon as March 19.
Aside from the launch of Moto X, other big players, notably, Samsung, Sony and HTC, have been planning to launch their most talked handsets in India by next month.
We've rounded up the best smartphones for 2014, those we think to be the best across all available platforms. Take a look!
Key Features Key Features Key Features Key Features Key Features Key Features Key Features Key Features Key Features Key FeaturesSamsung Galaxy S5:
5.1 Inch, 1080x1920 px display, Super AMOLED
Android v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Quad core 2500 MHz processor
16 MP Primary Camera, 2.1 MP Secondary
3G, WiFi, NFC
16 GB Internal Memory
Expandable up to 128 GB Memory
2 GB RAM
2800 mAh, Li-Ion batteryMotorola Moto X:
4.7 Inch, 720x1280 px display, AMOLED
Android v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean)
Dual core 1700 MHz processor
10 MP Primary Camera, 2 MP Secondary
3G, WiFi
16 GB Internal Memory, Expandable up to 32 GB
2 GB RAM
2200 mAh, Li-Ion batteryNokia X Plus:
4.0 Inch, 480x800 px display, IPS LCD
Android v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Dual core 1000 MHz processor
3 MP Primary Camera
3G, WiFi
4 GB Internal Memory
Expandable up to 32 GB Memory
768 MB RAM
1500 mAh, Li-Ion batteryNokia XL:
5.0 Inch, 480x800 px display, IPS LCD
Android v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Dual core 1000 MHz processor
5 MP Primary Camera, 2 MP Secondary
3G, WiFi
4 GB Internal Memory
Expandable up to 32 GB Memory
768 MB RAM
2000 mAh, Li-Ion batterySony Xperia Z2:
5.2 Inch, 1080x1920 px display, IPS LCD
Android v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Quad core 2300 MHz processor
20.7 MP Primary Camera, 2.2 MP Secondary
3G, WiFi, DLNA
16 GB Internal Memory
Expandable up to 64 GB Memory
3 GB RAM
3000 mAh, Li-Ion batterySony Xperia M2:
4.8 Inch, 540x960 px display, TFT
Android v4.3 (Jelly Bean)
Quad core 1200 MHz processor
8 MP Primary Camera, 0.3 MP Secondary
3G, WiFi, DLNA, NFC
8 GB Internal Memory
Expandable up to 32 GB Memory
1 GB RAM
2300 mAh, Li-Ion batteryLG G2 Mini:
4.7 Inch, 540x960 px display, IPS LCD
Android v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Quad core 1200 MHz processor
8 MP Primary Camera, 1.3 MP Secondary
3G, WiFi, DLNA, NFC
8 GB Internal Memory
Expandable up to 64 GB Memory
1 GB RAM
2440 mAh, Li-Ion batteryLG G Pro 2:
Android v4.4.2 (KitKat)
5.9 Inch, 1080x1920 px display, True HD IPS Plus LCD
Quad core 2260 MHz processor
13 MP Primary Camera, 2.1 MP Secondary
3G, WiFi, DLNA, NFC
16 GB Internal Memory, Expandable up to 64 GB
3 GB RAM
3200 mAh, Li-Ion batteryHTC Desire 816:
5.5 Inch, 720x1280 px display, LCD
Android OS
Quad core 1600 MHz processor
13 MP Primary Camera, 5 MP Secondary
3G, WiFi, DLNA
8 GB Internal Memory, Expandable up to 64 GB
1.5 GB RAM
2600 mAh, Li-Polymer batteryLG F70
4.5 Inch, 400x800 px display, IPS LCD
Android v4.4.2 (KitKat)
Quad core 1200 MHz processor
5 MP Primary Camera, 0.3 MP Secondary
3G, WiFi, NFC
4 GB Internal Memory, Expandable up to 32 GB
1 GB RAM
2440 mAh, Li-Ion battery
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