It is not that easy to choose the best smartphone for your needs as every smartphone manufacturers has one now with great hardware choices. Specifically, if you want an high end smartphone you are not spending less money so you have to be really careful in selecting the best from the parade. When the world gets its enough factor, the next day dawns with a never quenching attitude which many call a boon but actually that’s the gift for mankind and a triggering factor for the human race since stone age. In today’s world you can’t find a person without a smartphone as it became an essential livelihood. But still the thirst for smartphones is a never ending tale and a forever bonded saga.
We thought to highlight the best high end smartphones available today in market for you to help and decide your next smartphone little bit easier. Remember, its about “What you want” and not “What they have it in store“. So decide carefully without any compromises and make the smartphone experience really smart and worth for your money.
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Best High End Smartphones 2014
Every month new mid range smartphones released by leading mobile manufacturers, and the flagship mobiles come once in an year with best high end hardware in place to stand firm in the battle of mobile war. Better camera, better processor, more memory and higher camera resolution are included every time a flagship device announced. Lets see some best high end smartphones released recently by popular smartphone brands.
HTC One M8
HTC One M8 is the sensational and news buzzer almost all round the world in recent days. The manufacturers are very sure about the HTC One’s hit in the market and they are out with an enhanced and better design to impress the audience once again. The beast is out for sale and verizon kick started its retail of HTC one M8 targeting the customers under AT&T and soon it will be available in many hands.
Configuration
- Brand: HTC
- Model: One
- Series: M8
- Display: 5 inch, Full HD 1080p with 440ppi (1080×1920)
- Processor: 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800, 8974 quad-core
- Internal storage: 32 GB
- Memory expansion: Support for up to 64GB
- RAM: 2 GB
- Connectivity: 4G LTE (1900 MHz)in limited markets, 3G
- Rear camera: 2.0 µm pixel
- Front camera: 5-megapixel, captures Full HD 1080p video
- Dimensions: 2.77 x 5.76 x 0.37 inches (WxHxD)
- Weight: 5.7 ounces
Buy Now: HTC One M8 Is available for $649.99
Samsung Galaxy S5
Another bigger and better product from Samsung who holds a major share of smartphones in all countries. Samsung Galaxy S5 replaces S4 which is so far the better competent for iPhone 5S and arrived with 5.1 inches capacitive screen with 1920 x 1800 Resolution and running on 2.5Ghz Quad-Core Snapdragon 801. With Samsung S5 in your pocket you can’t ask for something even more bigger. Samsung S5 is releasing with Android 4.4.2 KitKat OS and the preorder is making records so why don’t you get your name on S5?
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- Brand: Samsung
- Model: Galaxy
- Series: S5
- Operating System: Android 4.4 KitKat OS
- Screen Size: 5.1
- Screen Resolution: 1920 x 1080
- Processor: 2.5GHz Quad-Core Snapdragon 801
- RAM: 2GB
- Internal Storage: 16/32GB
- Camera: 16mp, 5312 x 2988 pixels
- Dimensions: 72.5 x 142 x 8.1 mm (WxHxD)
- Weight: 5.11 ounces
Buy Now: Samsung Galaxy S5.
Google Nexus 5
Google Nexus 5 is coming with wireless charging which is a smart move by Google and the configurations for Nexus 5 gives a great impression to the smartphone lovers. Nexus 5 has 4.95 inches screen with 1920 x 1800 pixels resolution and it runs on 2.26 Ghz Quad-Core Snapdragon 800 processor. The Best of Google to the best smartphone lovers.
Configuration
- Brand: Google
- Model: Nexus
- Series: 5
- Display: 4.95 inch
- Processor: 2.26GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800
- Internal storage: 16/32 GB
- RAM: 2 GB
- Connectivity: 4G LTE and Dual-Band WiFi
- Front camera: 8-megapixel, captures Full HD 1080p video
- Dimensions: 5.43 x 2.72 x 0.34 inches (WxHxD)
- Weight: 4.59 ounces
Buy Now: Google Nexus 5 32GB is available for $469.99
iPhone 5S
Actual table topper but due to some recent hits made iPhone 5S to gross a runner up but still Apple is getting set to hit back with a bang through iPhone 6 very soon. iPhone 5S carries a 4 inch retina display with Touch ID fingerprint sensor. It runs on A7 chip with M7 motion co-processor which is ultimately fastest in market. As best product doesn’t need much promotion Apple keeps iPhone 5S a low profile and concentrating more on their future outing.
Configuration
- Brand: Apple
- Model: 5S
- Display: 4 inch
- Processor: Apple A7 Chip Processor
- Internal storage: 16/32/64 GB
- RAM: 1 GB
- Front camera: 8-megapixel, captures Full HD 1080p video
- Dimensions: 4.87 x 2.31 x 0.30 inches (WxHxD)
- Weight: 3.95 ounces
Buy Now: iPhone 5S 16GB is available for $705
Sony Xperia Z2
Yet another high end model which is about to launch and the Pre-Order sales is sky high as the previous Xperia Z got decent reviews and the proposed design seems to be promising than the former. Xperia Z2 has got a 20.7 megapixel camera so which you don’t need a SLR separately and a 5.2 inches TRILUMINOUS display which provides with a resolution of 1920 x 1800. Since Xperia Z2 belongs to the Z series it is Waterproof and dustproof which is another unique feature on this Sony product.
Configuration
- Brand: Sony
- Model: Xperia
- Series: Z2
- Display: 5.2 inch
- Processor: 2.3 GHz Qualcomm MSM8974AB Quad-core
- Internal storage: 16 GB
- RAM: 3 GB
- Front camera: 20.7megapixel, captures Full HD 1080p video
- Dimensions: 5.78 x 2.89 x 0.32 inches (WxHxD)
- Weight: 5.75 ounces
Buy Now: Sony Xperia Z2 is expected to hit the market very soon and the expected price is around $600
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
Another prestigious product from the flagship of samsung which can be easily termed by drawing a stream line between a smartphone and a tablet. Its especially for the large screen lovers and also cautious about they need a phone and not a tablet. Galaxy Note 3 is a monster with 3GB RAM, 32GB inbuilt memory and a 13 megapixel camera.
Configuration
- Brand: Samsung
- Model: Galaxy
- Series: Note3
- Display: 5.7 inch
- Processor: 1.9 GHz Corex -A15
- Internal storage: 32 GB
- RAM: 3 GB
- Front camera: 13 megapixel, captures Full HD 1080p video
- Dimensions: 5.95 x 3.12 x 0.33 inches (WxHxD)
- Weight: 5.93 ounces
Buy Now: Samsung Galaxy Note 3 is available for $576
LG G pro 2
LG’s magnum opus will be their G series Pro 2 an upgraded version of their existing G pro. It is configured with the markets recent high end to give a competition to S5 of Samsung. G pro 2 has got 5.9 inches of screen and it runs on 2.26Ghz quad-core processor. G pro 2 announced in Feb 2014 and is expected to be released on April so its time to preorder and mark a name on the brand new LG G Pro 2.
Configuration
- Brand: LG
- Model: G
- Series: Pro 2
- Display: 5.9 inch
- Processor: 2.26 GHz Quad-Core
- Internal storage: 16/32 GB
- RAM: 3 GB
- Front camera: 13 megapixel, captures Full HD 2160p video
- Dimensions: 6.22 x 3.22 x 0.33 inches (WxHxD)
- Weight: 6.07 ounces
Buy Now: LG G Pro 2.
Moto X
Another Google product in collaboration with motorola is Moto X. This is a high end phone from the flagship in order to give a pc like experience on the smartphone. Moto X have got 1.7 Ghz Dual Core Krait CPU(Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 pro) which gives great hands-on usage, 4.7 inches of display and 10 mp camera together make you own this device and taste the Android KitKat 4.4 OS.
Configuration
- Brand: Motorola
- Model: Moto
- Series: X
- Display: 4.7 inch
- Processor: 1.7 GHz Dual-core
- Internal storage: 16/32 GB
- RAM: 2 GB
- Front camera: 10 megapixel
- Dimensions: 5.09 x 2.57 x 0.41 inches (WxHxD)
- Weight: 4.59 ounces
Buy Now: Moto X 16GB is available for $394.43.
Nokia Lumia 1020
First Nokia product to get listed on the panel which is only because of the higher end configurations Lumia 1020 has got. Lumia 1020 has got a 32GB inbuilt memory, 2GB RAM and an unimaginable Camera with 41 megapixels which is literally a DSLR equivalent without an additional lens. Nokia lovers can boast of with pride holding a Lumia 1020 and others can admire by getting one and try your luck on it.
Configuration
- Brand: Nokia
- Model: Lumia
- Series: 1020
- Display: 4.5 inch
- Processor: 1.5 GHz Dual-core Krait
- Internal storage: 32 GB
- RAM: 2 GB
- Front camera: 41 megapixel
- Dimensions: 5.13 x 2.81 x 0.41 inches (WxHxD)
- Weight: 5.57 ounces
Buy Now: Nokia Lumia 1020 is available for $564.99
Sony Xperia Z1 Compact
More or less the same as Xperia z2 but carries a lesser configuration in terms of Processor, Display and RAM. Xperia Z1 falls under Z series of Sony which is Water and dust resistant also it has the same camera quality as the former which is of 20.7 Megapixels that would bring your memories alive forever.
Configuration
- Brand: Sony
- Model: Xperia
- Series: Z1 Compact
- Display: 5 inch
- Processor: 2.2 GHz Qualcomm MSM8974 Snapdragon 800 Quad-core
- Internal storage: 16 GB
- RAM: 2 GB
- Front camera: 20.7megapixel, captures Full HD 1080p video
- Dimensions : 5.0 x 2.56 x 0.37 inches (WxHxD)
- Weight: 4.83 ounces
Buy Now: Sony Xperia Z1 Compact is available for $527.61
We have provided a list of high end smartphones, that are available in the market based on popularity and user reviews. If you have ordered any of the above suggested high end smartphone and saved some money with current deals and discounts running at amazon, you may share this post with your friends and followers across Twitter, Facebook and Google+. Have a wonderful day.
Was searching for Moto X in list. It’s there. Cool ! I think it’s worth for the cost. Just loving Google’s product !