Should I get the HTC One M8 or Sony Xperia Z3V?

[AC Question]

I really like the design and software of the M8 though I am worried about the battery and camera (Though I dont take pictures that often.) The Z3V seems great but I'm not the biggest fan of the design and software, and I heard the battery is not as good as other phones.. Please do help me choose and some other phones if there is some that are better?

 

[Juanpacomma]

My HTC one m8 was recently ran over and destroyed completely and after extensive research I decided to go with the z3v as my replacement. I have to say I'm overall very satisfied with my decision and I think the z3v is one of the best phones(if not the best) I've ever owned. I may have a biased opinion considering I've always been a Sony gamer, with owning the PSP, PS3, and now the PS4, and the remote play that allows you to play your PS4 on the Xperia was a deciding factor for me. I'm usually one that roots and installs custom roms on any device I own, but I knew before i purchased the device it is not yet rootable. Turns out I am very satisfied with Sony take on android 4.4.4 kitkat. They've done a very good job with adding the right features and settings. They have the right amount of customization(audio and visual) To keep even a seasoned madder happy (for the time being anyway.) The build quality is on part with apples iPhone 4s and to me the glass feels nearly identical. I really loved the squared off edges as I have better grip on the phone. The HTC by far had the best, most premium build quality on any phone, but everywhere else I feel like the sony is superior. It's the most overlooked phone verizons ever had. Hope this helps you.

 

[Juanpacomma]

Also I forgot to mention the battery. The sony has the best battery I've had on a phone since the flip phone days. Easily goes a full day with heavy usage from 6 am until I go to bed and will still be around 15-20% charged.