ZTE's flagship Nubia Z9, which features a nearly borderless display, is coming to the United States in Q3 of this year.
The phone will retail at prices between $564 and $725, depending on how much storage and RAM you prefer. As i understand this smartphone boosts 32GB of internal memory, and has 3GB if RAM, which in terms of speed and processing power this phone in dam fast.
The high-end $725 "Exclusive" model also adds in a fingerprint sensor, which is actually integrated into the side of the Z9 rather than a home button or other implementations we've seen.
All three feature a 5.2-inch 1080p display and are powered by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 810, putting the Nubia Z9 on par with flagship phones from more well-known manufacturers here in the US.
Those barely-there side bezels allow ZTE to add some unique gesture controls and app shortcuts through what it calls Frame Interactive Technology. If you can get used to some of the quirky gestures, ZTE says they'll ultimately save you time.
Apple remains a force to be reckoned with, thanks to the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus. But where arch rival Samsung had slipped up with the Galaxy S4 and S5, it came out fighting in 2015 with the Galaxy S6 and S6 edge, a one-two move bringing it right back into the fight.
On the contrary, a hugely impressive performance in 2013 and 2014 gave HTC the number one spot on the Android podium, but a lack of innovation for the new One M9 puts it under pressure. Meanwhile, LG turned heads with the leather-clad G4 and its excellent camera, but last year's software criticisms remain. All four are strong contenders for the title of Best Phone of 2015, but which is best? And is there even a clear winner?
Time to find out.
The iPhone 6 faces Android's strongest challenges yet in the G4, Galaxy S6 and One M9.
iPhone 6 vs Galaxy S6 vs One M9 vs LG G4: Design and Ergonomics
Samsung must surely win the award for most improved in 2015. The Galaxy S6 and S edge are every bit the iPhone rival we've demanded from Samsung for the past three years. We've not included the edge here because of its massive price (£100 more than the regular S6), but even the normal model has a sense of value and craftsmanship not seen before from Samsung's flagships. The aluminium chassis is very similar to the iPhone 6, but I'd rather Samsung borrowed good design rather than come up with something inferior of its own.
The near-identical Galaxy S6 and iPhone 6 (first and second from right) line up next to the LG G4 and HTC One M9 (first and second from left)
Also, the sharper edges and glass back provide slightly more grip than the eel-like iPhone, which is always a good thing. Speaking of grip, the iPhone is probably feels the least secure of the bunch. The plastic LG and Nexus 6 (we weren't sent a leather G4) feel equally safe, while the HTC's aluminium body is sharper and grippier than the iPhone.
To my eyes, there is very little to choose between the iPhone, Galaxy S6 and One M9. They are glass and aluminium, they have shiny chamfered edges and they all feel like they're worth their substantial price tags. Sadly, this can't be said for the plastic version of the LG G4. At £490, it's a fair bit cheaper than the £539 iPhone and £569 Samsung, but then it feels like it.
The faux metal looks better in LG's promotional materials than in reality, where it is most definitely shiny plastic.Having said that, I'm a fan of the slight curve to the screen and the tiny bezels around its edge. LG also lose points for the rear-mounted buttons. They look good, but are difficult to press accurately - especially the screen lock button.
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