The LG G Flex is a curved, semi-flexible phablet with a surprisingly non-gimmicky user experience.
The One (M8) is the beautiful successor to the original HTC One. It's fast, smooth and sports an intriguing new camera, and larger 1080p display.
Long-standing BlackBerry fans may at first be put off by the lack of a keyboard, but there is little doubt that this is BlackBerry's best all-touch device to date.
The Galaxy Ace 3 is a passable little device, but there are better phones available for the price.
The Lumia 1520 is the best Windows Phone we've used to date, but boy is it big. The 6-inch 1080p display is fantastic, as is the 20MP PureView camera.
The HTC One Max is a fast and beautiful handset. Unfortunately, even though its screen is only a bit bigger than the Note 3, its size is just past the cliff where its bulk becomes burdensome.
There has been a number of excellent smartphones released this year, but we can't help wondering whether the Nexus 5 is the best of the bunch.
The Galaxy Gear had potential, but it's too big and uncomfortable to guarantee it'll fit you without trying it on first. It's also got a band-mounted camera, instead of opting for futuristic video-watch phone calls.
The Galaxy S4 has the best camera we've ever seen on a phone, but it's not enough to justify the bulky size and laggy phone experience.
Many will walk straight past the G2 in the phone shop, and it's a shame. Look beyond the drab first impression and you'll find a phone with power and battery life better than most.
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