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The phablet market is booming with success as Samsung commands the majority share. However, that did not stop companies to fear entering the market for the first time, which is probably the reason the Apple iPhone 6 Plus is born.

Samsung’s latest phablet device comes in the form of the Galaxy Note 4; a handset that is seen by many has the best Android mobile device of 2014. But that’s not important right now, as for the first time Apple and Samsung are battling for dominance in the phablet market, and we’d like to find out which device is better.

Both handsets launched with a lot of positive reviews to follow, so let us finally take a look to see how they stack up.

Display:

The most important aspect of a tablet is its display. It’s what sets it apart from regular smartphones, and the main reason why folks are clamoring to get their hands on the best and latest phablet.

The iPhone 6 Plus comes with a 5.5-inch IPS LCD display with a resolution of 1080×1920. The LED-backlit screen makes for one of the best display screen on a mobile device, as expected from a premium Apple handset.

However, Samsung managed to come out on top with a larger 5.7-inch display with a resolution of 1440×2560. The screen appears to be much brighter when compared to the iPhone 6 Plus, and it also has a better visibility under direct sunlight. We didn’t expect Apple to top Samsung in this department because the South Korean giant always tends to do to a great job when it comes to smartphone displays.

The viewing angle and the color accuracy are also superior on the Galaxy Note 4.

Camera and Hardware:

Apple steps into the phablet market with a device that comes with a super-fast 64-bit processor and 1GB of RAM. The processor runs at 1.4GHz, and with iOS 8 being an operating system that is well optimized, the iPhone 6 Plus is able to perform really well.

Still, despite the fast performance, many fans were disappointed to find out the device only comes with 1GB of RAM. In all honesty, this should not be an issue because iOS 8 is not RAM hungry, and that is evident in the device’s performance.

In the camera department, Apple chose to go ahead with an 8-megapixel camera. Don’t let the small amount of megapixels fool you, because it takes exceptional photos and videos at 1080p 30fps. The Cupertino giant have shown time and time again that it knows how to bring a great smartphone camera to market.

On the matter of the Galaxy Note 4, well, it blows the iPhone 6 Plus out of the water where hardware and camera are concerned. The handset is packing a fast 2.7GHz quad-core processor and 3GB of RAM. That is triple the amount found in the iPhone 6 Plus though it is still difficult to tell which is faster in day-to-day operations.

The Galaxy Note 4 also comes with a 16-megapixel camera at the rear and a 3.2-megapixel front-facing camera for taking selfies and making video calls.

Conclusion:

Both devices are great for what they bring to the table. Nevertheless, the Galaxy Note 4 in our mind is the better investment here due to the a more powerful hardware and the amount of options available with the Android operating system. Still, those who prefer simplicity above everything else, might want to look towards the iPhone 6 Plus.

We’re currently in the month of February, and that means it is time to get a new smartphone to kick off the new year or to gift one to your loved one this Valentines Day. At the moment, there are several devices available on Amazon for all the top network operators in the United States, and we are going to take a look at the best of the bunch.

Samsung Galaxy S5

Not the best smartphone of 2014, but the Galaxy S5 should still be seen as a worthy competitor. The device comes with a massive 5.1-inch full 1080p AMOLED display. Colors pop vibrantly though sometimes it can be too sharp for those who might prefer a true to life experience.

When it comes down to the camera, this beauty of a phone packs a 16-megapixel sharpshooter. The best thing about the camera is not the amount of megapixels it brings to the table, but its super-fast autofocus.

Other specs include a 2.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, and 16GB of internal storage.

LG G3

The LG G3 is probably the best smartphone to be released in 2014. It is everything the Galaxy S5 should have been, but, unfortunately, the device did not get the recognition it deserved from consumers.

The handset comes with a 5.5″ Quad HD (2560 x 1440) display. Furthermore, there’s a 13-megapixel sharpshooter at the rear with OIS. This means when taking a picture or video, the lens is stabilized, so there should be no shaky-cam videos or blurry images.

It’s a great smartphone and should be picked up by anyone looking to own the best device available right now.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4:

The Note series continues its dominance in the phablet market with the Note 4. Let’s be honest here, there’s not a single phablet available on the market that can compete with the Note 4 because it is the best value for the dollar.

On the inside, it is rocking a 2.7GHz quad-core processor and 3GB of RAM. On the outside, the device has an impressive 5.7 inch Quad HD Super AMOLED display, and a 16-megapixel camera at the rear.

Nokia Lumia 1520:

The Windows Phone operating system might not be the on par with Android or iOS, but we cannot pretend as if the Lumia 1520 is not a great piece of hardware. This handset is the last high-end smartphone designed by Nokia before the company was swallowed by Microsoft.

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Nokia did a splendid job with the 6-inch display, along with the 20-megapixel camera that takes excellent photos and videos. The handset is the first of the Windows Phone line to come with a quad-core processor and a massive 3400 mAh battery. If you have no problem with the Windows Phone operating system, then this phablet is a must have.

HTC One M8:

Great phone by HTC, and probably the best design of 2014, and we are taking about both the phone itself and the user interface.

Fans of Android will love the 5-inch full 1080p display and quad-core processor. However, the dual Ultrapixel cameras might be a turn-off. They do not take great pictures, but for uploading to social media, the images are quite fine.

We’d prefer if HTC added a better camera, but the company seems to have faith in its Ultrapixel technology despite the complaints of fans.

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