This is only noticeable on very close comparison though and I can't imagine owners of any of these handsets finding issue with what are ultimately three superb displays.ĥ. It is true that the LCD based handsets have greater colour accuracy and the One M8 is fractionally more impressive than the Nexus 5 with slightly richer colours and a marginally wider viewing angle. The extra 0.1in the S5 has over its rivals isn't really noticeable though, so it is more for bragging rights than any practical benefit. On the flip side it has a far brighter screen than its LCD-based rivals and it makes the S5 far more camera friendly and will likely win a lot of admirers on the shop floor. There has been growing criticism of the exaggerated, arguably gaudy, colours on handsets with AMOLED displays and as the only handset of the three to opt for AMOLED the Galaxy S5 isn't immune from this accusation. Displays - AMOLED grabs attention, but LCDs hold it The problem is the S5 still feels cheap, much cheaper than a $650 (£550 in the UK) handset should and for those who buy their handsets in store a comparison between the three will leave the S5 in last place.Ĥ. It is also removable which will be a deal maker for many because (unlike the others) it allows the battery to be swapped out for a spare. Samsung has made a lot of noise about the new textured, dimpled back and it is an improvement over the S4 and less tacky than the mock leather of the Note 3. The rubber finish does show up oil from fingerprints, but is great at resisting bumps and scratches. For reasons unknown the white edition has a relatively slick back, but the black rear is rubberised and in combination with its smaller size makes it by far the easiest to use one handed. Most practical is the Nexus 5, or at least the black version of it. HTC has also given the M8 a brushed finish which helps to reduce fingerprints and aid grip, but it is still the slippiest of the three handsets to hold and it takes a brave owner to reach for the top left corner of the M8's screen while using it one handed. The metal chassis of the One M8 is arguably its headline feature and it makes a wonderful first impression feeling genuinely luxurious in-hand. Chassis - M8 Boasts Luxury, Nexus 5 has practicality, S5 plays catch up While the Galaxy S5 has also has a screen bump (5 to 5.1 inches) and bulked up at 5.59 x 2.87 x 0.318 in (142 x 73 x 8.1 mm) and 5.1oz (145g) it is noticeably smaller and lighter than the M8, an upside of its plastic body though the M8 compensates with its far more luxurious unibody metal chassis.ģ. Below you'll find high resolution images from all angles and my key findings having now spent time with all three.īumping the screen from 4.7 to 5 inches is not the only increase HTC has made with the M8, it is now also much bigger and heavier than both its predecessor and main rivals. You can read my 'three months on' review of the Nexus 5 and I have posted detailed first impressions of the Galaxy S5 and One M8, but this is the first time the trio have been photographed candidly side-by-side for an in-depth comparison. While the Sony Xperia Z2 and LG G2 will hope to be among the big smartphone sellers in 2014, it seems the dominant trio are set to be the Samsung Galaxy S5, HTC One M8 and LG / Google Nexus 5.
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