Which Android phone Will Take The Crown For The Best Smartphone Of 2015?

Bidness Etc takes a look at Samsung Galaxy S6, Moto X Style, and LG G4








Ascertaining the best Android phones for 2015 is a tough task primarily because of the huge number of measurability critirea that are needed to gauge that. It has to be first ascertained whether the list would include only high-end phones or would also include low-end (but feature-rich) phones. As per an IDC report, Google Inc's (NASDAQ:GOOG) Android phones would constitute 80% of the smartphone market by 2020 due to the platform being the most popular for smartphone vendors who do not want to go through the labor of making their own operating systems.



This year there were a lot of wonderful choices among Android phones, both entry-level and flagships. So lets start with the most popular Android vendor, Samsung Group (OTCMKTS:SSNLF) and its flagship Galaxy S6 phone.
Samsung Galaxy S6

One thing that a user can count on with Samsung is that it will introduce the most aesthetically pleasing phone rich in features and functionality. The company is currently the leader in smartphone sales and bears the pressure of churning out extraordinary phones that set a trend and compel other companies to follow. The Galaxy S6 induces class and sophistication with a new hardware strategy and top-notch camera experience.

From first looks, the Galaxy S6 has an intricate unit packing stunning design, with many reviews calling it the best phone in the world. The S6 has a next generation design with Gorilla Glass 4 covering on the back and front of its entire 5.1 inches screen. This essentially makes the phone twice as tough as the Gorilla Glass 3 albeit with the same thickness. The phone’s dimensions are 5.65 x 2.78 x 0.27 inches.

The S6 is powered by the latest Android version 5.1.1 (Lollipop). The screen resolution is embedded with 1440 x 2560 pixels with Super AMOLED display screen. On the camera front, the Galaxy S6 comes with a 16 MP primary camera coupled with an f/1.9 aperture lens. It is equipped with Samsung's own Exynos 7420 chip and Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 and Quad-core 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 CPU.

The Samsung Galaxy S6 sells for $599.99 for 32 GB without a service plan.
Moto X Style

Motorola Solutions Inc’s (NYSE:MSI) Moto X Style has a large screen size at 5.7-inch Quad HD display coupled with 2,560 x 1,440 resolution and 520 ppi. The Style is powered by a 1.8 GHz Qualcomm, Inc. (NASDAQ:QCOM) Snapdragon 808 processor and 3GB of RAM. The Style is available in three models: 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB models. It has a 3,300 mAh battery and takes only three hours to charge fully, making it the fastest charging smartphone in the world.

The Style gives the user 18 different backs to choose from with choices of materials ranging from silicon plastic to wood. The Style has a great design with a good screen to body ratio at 76%, thus utilizing optimum space. The phone has 21 MP camera sensors that have the ability to film in 4K as well as full HD. The front facing secondary camera has a 5 MP sensor.

The Style is powered by Android 5.1 Lollipop and comes with an array of connectivity options such as NFC and Bluetooth 4.1. The phone will sell at $399 unlocked from Motorola’s own online store and Amazon.com. It is slated to be released in September.

Bidness Etc believes that the Moto X Style could go soon go out of “Style” because of its large size that may make it uncomfortable for people to carry, although it should be noted that the phone is smaller than the iPhone 6 Plus. The Moto X Style may well gain a lot of traction initially before fizzling out later.
LG G4

LG Display Co Ltd (ADR) (NYSE:LPL) has the ability to now and again churn out an innovative smartphone that takes the market by storm, and the G4 is right up that trend. The G4 is touted as a combination of specs and rich features that has become the mainstay of Asian mobile vendors.

The LG G4 aims at providing the user something different such as a longer battery life, an improved camera, and an updated screen. The G4 has a 3000mAh battery with the striking feature of a removable option allowing people to carry around a spare if they want.

At 5.5-inches, the G4 is quite big to navigate on one hand, but with the phablet trend becoming the mainstay of the smartphone sector, it cannot be deemed as a downside. The display is comparable with Samsung's Super AMOLED screen, while the most striking thing about the phone is the optional leather back.

The phone is powered by Android 5.1 (Lollipop) and is equipped by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 808, with an internal memory of 3GB RAM.

On the cost front, LG G4 sports the same price tag as the Samsung Galaxy S6 (retailing at £479 in the UK) and more than the iPhone 6. This may perhaps be the biggest downside because LG is trying to position itself as a premium brand, but without the pulling power associated with Apple and Samsung.
The Verdict

In terms of popularity and unit shipments there is no doubt that the Galaxy S6 wins the Android race but the LG’ G4 has given indication that the other South Korean giant is fast coming up to compete with the big brands. As far as the Moto X Style is concerned, it will probably garner a lot of curiosity on launch, but may not be able to go beyond a certain threshold because of a lack of brand charisma that other companies have.