GSMArena smartphone buyer's guide: 2015 Holiday Edition

27 November, 2015


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  • radosuaf
  • 0m1
  • 01 Apr 2016

Where is the up-to-date guide? :)

    Why aren't you making more of these anymore

      Galaxy Note 4 - disadvantage is "some concerns over build quality"? What? It´s the best crafted phone of 2014.

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        • Anonymous
        • vx6
        • 07 Feb 2016

        Yes. Please do post the corresponding prices for each. It will be a big help, instead of just describing them in detail; leaving viewers a big question mark for the prices. Thank you.

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          • Anonymous
          • Kxb
          • 03 Feb 2016

          comparison of current models without price band, best for options, across all categories then throw in the price range.....try this GSM arena. Atleast this will help me. I believe at the rate phones are popping out you probably will see this too...

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            • IloveKittys
            • ImC
            • 31 Jan 2016

            AnonD-473668, 08 Dec 2015An important consideration (for most people) is that Sony m... moreWifi ac is a newer, faster wifi protocol that gives you greater potential bandwith. NFC is like extremely short-range bluetooth that can be used for payment apps (apple pay, samsung pay, android pay) and on the wii u for selecting characters, etc.

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              • AnonD-477406
              • Qgx
              • 19 Jan 2016

              A pretty solid list. I'm more than happy that the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL got on the list. I think the Nexus 6P deserved to be up there next to them but then again price is a big deal and the two Lumia's are more consistent globally. Either way, the two Lumia's definitely deserve to be on that list. I was also happy to see the Moto X Style/Pure Edition make it, as that's a great phone, and the Microsoft Lumia 640, which is ridiculously good value. This is a good, solid list guys.

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                • AnonD-477406
                • Qgx
                • 19 Jan 2016

                Anonymous, 15 Dec 2015OnePlus2 didnt make the cut?????Really limited availability and it's not the great value it once was.

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                  • AnonD-477406
                  • Qgx
                  • 19 Jan 2016

                  O33R, 12 Jan 2016is a htc one m7 for 200 usd worth it?I'd go for the M8 if you can find it (it'll be pretty cheap by now) as you'll get Marshmallow eventually and you have a way more powerful processor with a better screen and more refined design.

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                    • AnonD-477406
                    • Qgx
                    • 19 Jan 2016

                    AnonD-405111, 13 Jan 2016You guys are ridiculous for saying that Snapdragon 808 GPU ... moreIndubitably.

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                      • AnonD-405111
                      • mS3
                      • 13 Jan 2016

                      You guys are ridiculous for saying that Snapdragon 808 GPU is not powerful enough to run QHD resolution, what a joke.

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                        • O33R
                        • Nrp
                        • 12 Jan 2016

                        is a htc one m7 for 200 usd worth it?

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                          • km
                          • KAe
                          • 06 Jan 2016

                          I tink apple is best phone in world
                          And best ever any android phone

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                            • Anon
                            • 4b9
                            • 21 Dec 2015

                            I understand the rankings due to UK/EU pricing. I will say, there are some big differences us Yanks experience that might change it. The Google Nexus 6 went on sale briefly for $199USD for the 32GB and $259 for the 64GB (and it's a great phone, I can attest from having one). The Lumia 640 listed above 100EU for you - I just picked one up on a discount for $53USD. At that price, it's a phone I can purchase just to play with Windows Mobile.

                            I'm sorry the whole cost thing changes things for all of you. Of course, there's some brands we really don't see, like Meizu, Oppo, and a few others it seems you might come more in contact with. We also have to be much more picky if we want a phone that works across multiple cell carriers; your options for providers and plans is a lot nicer due to staying more uniform across communications bands.

                            Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and blessed other holidays to you all.

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                              • Anonymous
                              • rAM
                              • 20 Dec 2015

                              I want to buy an 4g mobile phone.. . Which phone will be best pls suggest price below 18000

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                                • Mfx
                                • 17 Dec 2015

                                "Why is my favorite brand XX not on the list?? It has blah blah specs and blah blah price"..
                                What the hell is wrong with you people? Did you ever bother to read the first page of this list? You know, the one labeled as "Introduction". Geez.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • XQB
                                  • 15 Dec 2015

                                  OnePlus2 didnt make the cut?????

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • PTG
                                    • 15 Dec 2015

                                    For 100-200 where honor 4x/4c,huawei g7,lenovo sisley.
                                    For 200-300 it should put lenovo vibe shot, vibe p1,z2 pro, huawei honor 6plus,g8,htc disire eye, xiaomi mi4,nexus 5 2013, oppo r5
                                    For 300-400 it suppose have mi note, meizu pro 5,zte z9,htc one ME, oppo r7 plus

                                      Honor 7 should definitely make the cut, in the 300-400 category though

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                                        • AnonD-473668
                                        • qbb
                                        • 08 Dec 2015

                                        An important consideration (for most people) is that Sony make the most advanced Camera Sensors and Displays, followed closely by the most popular Mfg.

                                        Sony uses TRILUMINOS™ Display and X-Reality BRAVIA technologies (from Sony TV's) in their Phones, see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BJg3WNfZdjk&index=286&list=PLWa6uO3ZUweAsW8l7JLCmKfkGU1M9_ewS

                                        Excellent image capture quality and premium Display make the Phone more than just a Phone but a MultiMedia Device.

                                        It's SAD that every time they release a 'Flagship' it's immediately prior to the next great Qualcomm Chip. Thus I await the Z5 Premium ++, with SD820 (and THREE Cameras total).

                                        There's no denying Samsung's rumored Antutu, 100K - Thumbs Up ! if it turns out to be true (and likely it is or soon will be).




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