Top 10 smartphones of 2014

2014 was the year many smartphones enthralled us with their innovative features and specifications, even as others failed completely to attract us. Here's a list of top 10 smartphones that set a benchmark on all fronts.

10. SONY XPERIA Z2 (Price: Rs 48,990):
Sony has not left any scope for complaints. Complementing the OS is 2.3GHz quad core Snapdragon 801 chipset. This has been backed with 3GB RAM. With a 20.7 MP sensor, this phone is capable of capturing superb images. It has a 3,200 mAh battery that lasts for long on a single charge.

9. SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 (Price: Rs 35,750):
The Galaxy S5 looks similar to 2013's S4, but has a slightly larger 5.1-inch screen, a fingerprint scanner built into the home button and a textured backplate. It delivers a resolution of 1,920 by 1,080 pixels, giving an excellent pixel density of 432ppi. It has waterproofing and dust resistance to IP67 standard.

8. LG G3 (Price: Rs 39,999):
The LG G3 has a 5.5 inch display with an incredible 2,560 x 1,440 resolution, or 538 pixels-per-inch, rear buttons, and extremely small bezels all around the display. The phone has rear camera of 13 MP with OIS+ and Laser Auto Focus and front camera of 2.1 MP.

7. ONEPLUS ONE (Price: Rs 21,999):
The phone has attracted the attention of geeks as it boasts powerful hardware and an innovative software layer built using Android known as Cyanogenmod. OnePlus One has a 13-megapixel rear camera and 5-megapixel front camera.

6. SAMSUNG GALAXY ALPHA (Price: Rs 39,990):
Experts say this is the most good looking Galaxy smartphone till date. The device has a metallic rim with a plastic back. Instead of a massive 5-inch-plus display, it has a 4.7-inch super AMOLED display with 1280x720 pixel resolution. It is thin and weighs only 115 grams.

5. HTC ONE M8 (Price: Rs 49,990):
Continuing with the metal construction, the M8 boasts of a 5-inch full HD Corning Gorilla Glass 3 display that offers vivid colours and great viewing angles. This is one of the fasted phones in the market. The UltraPixel Duo camera is one of the most talked about features.

4. SONY XPERIA Z3 (Price: Rs 51,990):
Continuing with a 5.2-inch display, the phone has curved corners that make it easy to hold. The device has a 2.5Ghz quad core chipset on Snapdragon 801 SoC and runs Android KitKat OS. It has a 20.7MP camera that captures bright and crisp images.

3. MOTO X GEN 2 (Price: Rs 31,990):
The smartphone is worth consideration because of its performance and long-lasting battery. It has a 5.2-inch full HD AMOLED display. The images captured by the 13 MP camera, with dual LED flash, are crisp and the colours look natural when captured under bright light.

2. SONY XPERIA Z3 COMPACT:
The device has a screen size of 4.6" and delivers resolution of 1280x720 pixels on Google Android KitKat OS. The phone sports 20.7 MP camera with auto focus and scores high on durability by being waterproof.

1. APPLE iPHONE 6 (Price: Rs 52,499 on Amazon):
Launched on September 9, 2014, the phone with a 4.7-inch screen and having 1334 X 750 pixel resolution display, is a treat for tech freaks. Apple claims that the A8, 64-bit chip is 25 per cent more powerful than its predecessor and offers 50 per cent faster graphics.