Samsung Galaxy S5 vs LG G3 vs Sony Xperia Z2 vs HTC One M8 - specs comparison

Sony Z2 is the best phone in this comparison for me,looks,features,camera,performance,build quality and software,its the best all round package,LG G3 and HTC ONE M8 lack water resistance which is a deal breaker since worrying about getting liquid on your phone is so,2012!:p

The only thing that makes the choice hard in South Africa in particular is Samsung's ADH,with out this the Sony wins easily but ADH has changed a screen for me once already on my Note 3,so the second best phone in this comparison i.e the galaxy s5 becomes a great choice too.

Choices,choices.....hmmmm..... I've given up on iphone this round,will give it a go again when they release the iphone 6 with a bigger more competitive screen. Z2 or S5?
 
It all depends on your needs and wants as none of them are perfect in every regard.

If you listen to music a lot and want premium build quality = HTC one.
If you want best screen available with great camera, sexy build = LG G3.
If you want a great camera, are clumsy then you need waterproofing and ADH = S5
Sony Z2 has a bit of everything but is not the best at anything.

I sometimes wonder if once a year the manufacturers sit around a table and allocated who is doing what that year as there never seems to be a phone that ticks every box.
 
Sony Z2 is the best phone in this comparison for me,looks,features,camera,performance,build quality and software,its the best all round package,LG G3 and HTC ONE M8 lack water resistance which is a deal breaker since worrying about getting liquid on your phone is so,2012!:p

The only thing that makes the choice hard in South Africa in particular is Samsung's ADH,with out this the Sony wins easily but ADH has changed a screen for me once already on my Note 3,so the second best phone in this comparison i.e the galaxy s5 becomes a great choice too.

Choices,choices.....hmmmm..... I've given up on iphone this round,will give it a go again when they release the iphone 6 with a bigger more competitive screen. Z2 or S5?

Totally agree on all points. Z2 would be my choice as well.

It all depends on your needs and wants as none of them are perfect in every regard.

If you listen to music a lot and want premium build quality = HTC one.
If you want best screen available with great camera, sexy build = LG G3.
If you want a great camera, are clumsy then you need waterproofing and ADH = S5
Sony Z2 has a bit of everything but is not the best at anything.

I sometimes wonder if once a year the manufacturers sit around a table and allocated who is doing what that year as there never seems to be a phone that ticks every box.

Think you missed the Z2.
 
Would definitely choose the Z2 if I wanted to spend that much money! I've seen and used it and it is just seems right!.

But I'll keep my R4000 Samsung rubbish for now...
 
Thing is, I had a water resistant, dust proof phone before. Not once did it get wet or dusty, so for me the IP rating is a non-issue. I'm waiting for the Oneplus One. ( http://oneplus.net/one )
Although, as has been mentioned...ADH...ADH is still a major contender.
 
Thing is, I had a water resistant, dust proof phone before. Not once did it get wet or dusty, so for me the IP rating is a non-issue.

Great argument, and I get that it is a personal opinion, but....

I can now happily lie in the bath using my phone without extreme panic when the phone almost slips out my hand.

I can also jump out the shower, soaking wet and take that important call without being nervous about the possible damage to my phone.

I can snap photos of the kids in the water at the beach or in the pool without worrying about dropping my phone or splashing.

I can take my phone with when mountain biking without worrying about sweat or unexpected rain damaging my phone.

I can.... I'm sure you get the idea :)
 
Great argument, and I get that it is a personal opinion, but....

I can now happily lie in the bath using my phone without extreme panic when the phone almost slips out my hand.

I can also jump out the shower, soaking wet and take that important call without being nervous about the possible damage to my phone.

I can snap photos of the kids in the water at the beach or in the pool without worrying about dropping my phone or splashing.

I can take my phone with when mountain biking without worrying about sweat or unexpected rain damaging my phone.

I can.... I'm sure you get the idea :)

Totally. Different strokes, different folks.
I don't have kids and I don't take selfies of myself in the bath :p
I get in the shower and get out. I don't fck around :D
 
Surprised to see not many saying they will go for the G3, I have the G2 for about 6 months now and wouldn't hesitate getting another LG, was unsure the 1st time, but really surprised with LG quality nowadays, they always seemed to be in the shadow of Samsung imo
 
ADH contributes greatly to the confusion
 
Totally. Different strokes, different folks.
I don't have kids

Friends or family would suffice. Or even venturing outdoors near a pool or the beach.

and I don't take selfies of myself in the bath :p

I'm very happy to hear that. I don't either. I do, however, use the quiet time in the bath to surf the net and catch up on news on my phone. My laptop or a tablet could probably fulfil the same role but then we run that risk of water damage.

I get in the shower and get out. I don't fck around :D

I tend to prefer to actually clean myself rather than just hop in and out, but as you say, each to their own.

:p
 
Honestly... adh was the biggest reason I just got the s5... its a killer feature for the phone, takes away some of the anxiety of dropping the phone
 
Adh, fastest camera and best screen. S5 wins out of the lot.

Z2 looks like a piece of black perspex to me.
 
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