Best New Phone

[codyoehl]

I'm looking at the M8, the Nexus 5, the Sony Xperia z3, and the iPhone 6
Which one of these is the best phone? And please don't suggest phones that I didn't list, there's a reason I didn't list them.
Things that are important to me:
Battery
Good form factor/design
Camera
Performance
Sound quality

Thanks!

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[mchi5]

I'm looking at the M8, the Nexus 5, the Sony Xperia z3, and the iPhone 6
Which one of these is the best phone? And please don't suggest phones that I didn't list, there's a reason I didn't list them.
Things that are important to me:
Battery
Good form factor/design
Camera
Performance
Sound quality

Thanks!

Posted via Android Central App with my Samsung Galaxy S5

Out of your list I'd probably go with the M8. Best form factor and build quality out-of the list

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[msm0511]

I'm looking at the M8, the Nexus 5, the Sony Xperia z3, and the iPhone 6
Which one of these is the best phone? And please don't suggest phones that I didn't list, there's a reason I didn't list them.
Things that are important to me:
Battery
Good form factor/design
Camera
Performance
Sound quality

Thanks!

Posted via Android Central App with my Samsung Galaxy S5

Form Factor/Design: The form factor of the iPhone 6 hits a sweet spot for me personally. Not too tall, not too wide. The design I need to see in person first. I'm still a little unsure of the antenna strips. But design/form factor is completely subjective. You're the only one that can decide what looks and feels good in your hand. I've got the M8 and it's definitely no slouch in the design department. It's a beautiful well-made device. The other 2 you mentioned don't do anything for me design wise. The Z3 is overall too big, and the Nexus 5 just isn't very interesting looking.

Battery: Battery life on the iPhone 6 is rated similar to the 5S, but a little better. It's hard to say what real world battery life is though. The reviewers don't really get enough time to tell what long-term battery life is. The M8 has good battery life. I honestly haven't heard anything either way on the Z3. The Nexus 5 would probably be about in bout the same as the iPhone.

Camera: The camera is tricky. I'm gonna say the iPhone 6 and the Z3 will be the all around better cameras of the 4. However, the M8 takes great portraits and low-light shots. That's more important to me personally than landscape or more artistic photography. The M8 needs tinkering with to get good shots outdoors in bright light. Sometimes all you need to do is tap to focus on different parts of the screen to adjust white balance, exposure and the shot and it'll be fine. Other times manual mode may be necessary. The iPhone and Z3 won't have as much of a problem with that, but the Z3 lowlight shots aren't on par with the M8. Not sure about the iPhone in lowlight yet. The Nexus 5 shots I've seen aren't very good to be honest.

Performance: The M8 is blazing fast with no UI stutters or hiccups unlike some other skinned Android devices. The Nexus 5 is smooth as well, but I think the M8 is a little snappier. From what I've seen in the 6 it's really quick to. iOS has always been really smooth IMO. The Z3 I'm not sure about.

Sound Quality: You're not gonna beat the BoomSound speakers on the M8. Sound through the headphones is also great. In call quality sounds a little metallic on my M8 though. I rarely use my phone as a phone though, so that's fine with me. The iPhone 5S has great in call quality. Very natural, sounds more like a landline more than a cell phone. Call quality on the Z3 and Nexus 5 I don't know about. The sound quality of the iPhone should be loud enough, but it's single speaker isn't going to produce a full sound.

Personally, I like iOS and Android, so if I were choosing it would definitely be either the iPhone 6 or the HTC One M8. I don't really think you'll go wrong with either. If software updates are a big concern for you the Z3 might not be the best option. Sony has the poorest of the 4 when it comes to update reputation. The thing is, I'm pretty sure a new Nexus is just around the corner. If you really want stock Android and can wait, it may be a good idea.

 

[codyoehl]

Thanks for your response
Yeah I mean I honestly like all the devices and think I'd be happy with all of them, but I have to decide on one, so I need something to push me over on one of the phones
Yeah I mean I could walt for the Nexus 6, but I would not get a six inch phone, no way in the world. I honestly want something smaller than my S5, at least width-wise, it feels uncomfortable holding sometimes
And I'm still a little bit wary of getting an iphone, as I'd have to give up a lot that I love about android, but it's an option

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[msm0511]

Thanks for your response
Yeah I mean I honestly like all the devices and think I'd be happy with all of them, but I have to decide on one, so I need something to push me over on one of the phones
Yeah I mean I could walt for the Nexus 6, but I would not get a six inch phone, no way in the world. I honestly want something smaller than my S5, at least width-wise, it feels uncomfortable holding sometimes
And I'm still a little bit wary of getting an iphone, as I'd have to give up a lot that I love about android, but it's an option

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The M8 is as wide as I can possible go and still comfortably handle. I have no desire to have any of those really large phones either. To be honest, I'm still getting used to the width of the M8, but there's no way I could use a Z3. Now the Z3 Compact is a great size, plus it's not neutered with lower specs like most mini devices. I'm not sure where you're located though. It's not available through a carrier in the US. I'm really enjoying my M8 though, and don't think you can really go wrong with it. I just wish I could put even the iPhone 5S's camera in it. I love it otherwise.

 

[codyoehl]

The M8 is as wide as I can possible go and still comfortably handle. I have no desire to have any of those really large phones either. To be honest, I'm still getting used to the width of the M8, but there's no way I could use a Z3. Now the Z3 Compact is a great size, plus it's not neutered with lower specs like most mini devices. I'm not sure where you're located though. It's not available through a carrier in the US. I'm really enjoying my M8 though, and don't think you can really go wrong with it. I just wish I could put even the iPhone 5S's camera in it. I love it otherwise.

I'm in the US on T-Mobile
And I'm using the GS5, and the Z3 is actually a little less wide than it, so I'd be fine with it, but it's so little I'm not sure I'd notice

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[msm0511]

Not sure why. I was thinking the Z3 was bigger. All 4 of the ones you listed are fairly similar in size. One may be a little more narrow or taller. The weight of the M8 is a little more jarring than I expected it to be, but I went from an iPhone 5S to the M8. it's a good bit heavier.

 

[codyoehl]

Not sure why. I was thinking the Z3 was bigger. All 4 of the ones you listed are fairly similar in size. One may be a little more narrow or taller. The weight of the M8 is a little more jarring than I expected it to be, but I went from an iPhone 5S to the M8. it's a good bit heavier.

Yeah, it's taller than my phone, but thinner and less wide
Same with the M8, which looks nice
I may end up getting it

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[bembol]

It's a toss up between the M8, if yo want better Sound or Z3 if you want a better camera. These two have everything else you're looking for, I didn't keep either one (had the Z2) because I found them too tall and felt short on the UI when compared to LG & S5. nexus 5 is great, being stock android with decent build & design but the Battery, Camera and Sound fell short. As for iPhone 6, I read the Battery & Sound is great but I can't get over that design. IMO it's the ugliest flagship released so far this year.

 

[msm0511]

Yeah, it's taller than my phone, but thinner and less wide
Same with the M8, which looks nice
I may end up getting it

Posted via Android Central App with my Samsung Galaxy S5

Good luck with whatever you get. Keep me posted on what you decide.

 

[codyoehl]

It's a toss up between the M8, if yo want better Sound or Z3 if you want a better camera. These two have everything else you're looking for, I didn't keep either one (had the Z2) because I found them too tall and felt short on the UI when compared to LG & S5. nexus 5 is great, being stock android with decent build & design but the Battery, Camera and Sound fell short. As for iPhone 6, I read the Battery & Sound is great but I can't get over that design. IMO it's the ugliest flagship released so far this year.

I'm actually wanting something taller, as I honestly think my S5 is a bit wide for my hand
How was the sound on the Z2? It should be similar on the Z3.
And yeah it seems the Nexus 5 has a great user experience, but it is lacking in several key areas
And I actually like the design of the iPhone 6, but I'm not sure I cam switch to iOS. The lines don't actually bother me, but I do find the writing under the word iPhone a little unattractive. I'm not sure why it's there.

Posted via Android Central App with my Samsung Galaxy S5

 

[codyoehl]

Good luck with whatever you get. Keep me posted on what you decide.

Thanks, and I will
I'm due for an upgrade next month, I'm so excited!

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[bembol]

I'm actually wanting something taller, as I honestly think my S5 is a bit wide for my hand
How was the sound on the Z2? It should be similar on the Z3.
And yeah it seems the Nexus 5 has a great user experience, but it is lacking in several key areas
And I actually like the design of the iPhone 6, but I'm not sure I cam switch to iOS. The lines don't actually bother me, but I do find the writing under the word iPhone a little unattractive. I'm not sure why it's there.

Posted via Android Central App with my Samsung Galaxy S5

It was the weakest, especially when compared to the M8.

I actually don't mind the speaker on the back, the G3 is second and S5 third. The worst are bottom mounted like the nexus 5 & iPhones, it's not so bad on portrait but when watching videos on landscape, I can't stand it.

 

[Golfdriver97]

I'm looking at the M8, the Nexus 5, the Sony Xperia z3, and the iPhone 6
Which one of these is the best phone? And please don't suggest phones that I didn't list, there's a reason I didn't list them.
Things that are important to me:
Battery
Good form factor/design
Camera
Performance
Sound quality

Thanks!

Posted via Android Central App with my Samsung Galaxy S5

Of the ones you listed, the Nexus 5, closely followed by the M8.

Why not the Moto X out of curiosity?

 

[codyoehl]

It was the weakest, especially when compared to the M8.

I actually don't mind the speaker on the back, the G3 is second and S5 third. The worst are bottom mounted like the nexus 5 & iPhones, it's not so bad on portrait but when watching videos on landscape, I can't stand it.

Yeah I can't stand the speaker on the back, it's so annoying and it's not very loud
Yeah the M8 seems to have very good sound

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[codyoehl]

Of the ones you listed, the Nexus 5, closely followed by the M8.

Why not the Moto X out of curiosity?

I'm actually thinking about the Nexus 6, it looks like a complete beast with stock android L and awesome specs
The Nexus 5 seems to be lacking in several key areas

And I have the T-mobile jump program, so I have to trade in my phone there and get a new phone from them. The Moto X isn't sold in their stores, I'd have to buy it directly from Motorola

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[msm0511]

I'm actually wanting something taller, as I honestly think my S5 is a bit wide for my hand
How was the sound on the Z2? It should be similar on the Z3.
And yeah it seems the Nexus 5 has a great user experience, but it is lacking in several key areas
And I actually like the design of the iPhone 6, but I'm not sure I cam switch to iOS. The lines don't actually bother me, but I do find the writing under the word iPhone a little unattractive. I'm not sure why it's there.

Posted via Android Central App with my Samsung Galaxy S5

The writing is for FCC regulations and other regulations. Most phones put it under the battery, but phones with nonremovable backs have to put it somewhere. It's on the M8 as well. It's much less noticeable though. They did it in a color so similar to the phone you have to really look to see it.

 

[codyoehl]

The writing is for FCC regulations and other regulations. Most phones put it under the battery, but phones with nonremovable backs have to put it somewhere. It's on the M8 as well. It's much less noticeable though. They did it in a color so similar to the phone you have to really look to see it.

Oh ok, I see it now
It doesn't seem to be on some pictures though

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[msm0511]

I think it's maybe the Nexus 5 that did it the best. The did it in the same color as the back, but glossy instead of matte like the case. Barely even noticeable. Not sure why Apple hasn't tried to mask it more.

 

[codyoehl]

Yeah, maybe they don't mind it or think it looks fine
I mean it doesn't look terrible and I'm sure I'd get used to it, but it is kinda weird

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