Best Android smartphones for work and play (Sept 2015 edition)

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Samsung Galaxy Note 5
The new kid on the block. A powerhouse of an Android handset, but with a price tag to match. Excellent quality components and construction – just don't insert the stylus into it the wrong way!
Tech spec:
- Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop)
- 5.7 inch 1440 x 2560 pixel Quad HD Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 4
- Quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A53 with quad-core 2.1 GHz Cortex-A57
- 4GB of RAM
- 32/64GB of storage
- Fingerprint sensor
- Non-removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
- 16-megapixel rear-facing camera with optical image stabilization
- 5-megapixel front-facing camera
- Wireless charging support
- Color options: Black Sapphire, Gold Platinum, Silver Titan, White Pearl
Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
Samsung Galaxy Note 5

For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the Samsung Galaxy Note 5 here.

Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
Samsung Galaxy Note 5

The signature S Pen has a whole new design featuring a solid and sleek metallic finish.

Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
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Samsung Galaxy Note 5

The Galaxy Note 5 is exceptionally well made, and the engineering and finish is second to none.

Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
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Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Tech spec:
- Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgrades depend on carrier
- 5.1 inch 1440 x 2560 pixel curved-edge Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 4
- Corning Gorilla Glass 4 back panel
- Octa-core Exynos 7420 CPU with Mali-T760MP8 GPU
- 3GB of RAM
- Non-removable Li-Ion 2550 mAh battery
- 16-megapixel rear-facing camera with optical image stabilization
- 5-megapixel front-facing camera
- Fingerprint sensor
- Wireless charging support
- Color options: Gold Platinum, White Pearl, Black Sapphire and Green Emerald
Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge here.

Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
Photo by: CBS Interactive

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Samsung Galaxy S6
Tech spec:
- Android 5.0.2 (Lollipop), upgrades depend on carrier
- 5.1 inch 1440 x 2560 pixel Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 4
- Corning Gorilla Glass 4 back panel
- Octa-core Exynos 7420 CPU with Mali-T760MP8 GPU
- 3GB of RAM
- Non-removable Li-Ion 2550 mAh battery
- 16-megapixel rear-facing camera with optical image stabilization
- 5-megapixel front-facing camera
- Fingerprint sensor
- Wireless charging support
- Color options: Gold Platinum, White Pearl, Black Sapphire and Blue Topaz
Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
Samsung Galaxy S6

The Samsung Galaxy S6 is not a small handset. In fact, it's quite a handful, as most modern smartphones are these days.
For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the Samsung Galaxy S6 here.

Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
Photo by: Josh Miller/CNET

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
Motorola Nexus 6
Tech spec:
- Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgradable to 5.1
- 5.96 inch 1440 x 2560 pixel AMOLED display featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 CPU with Adreno 420 GPU
- 3GB of RAM
- Non-removable Li-Po 3220 mAh battery
- 13-megapixel rear-facing camera with optical image stabilization
- 2-megapixel front-facing camera
- Wireless charging support
- Colors: Midnight Blue, Cloud White
Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
Motorola Nexus 6

For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the Motorola Nexus 6 here.

Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
Photo by: Josh Miller/CNET

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
Motorola Nexus 6

Motorola Nexus 6 color options.

Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
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HTC One M9
Tech spec:
- Android 5.0 (Lollipop), upgrades depend on carrier
- 5.0 inch 1080 x 1920 pixel Super LCD3 capacitive display featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 4
- Octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 810 CPU with Adreno 430
- 3GB of RAM
- Non-removable Li-Po 2840 mAh battery
- 20-megapixel rear-facing camera
- 4-megapixel front-facing camera
- FM radio
- Quick Charge support
- Colors: Gunmetal Gray, Amber Gold, Silver/Rose gold, Gold/Pink
Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
HTC One M9

For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the HTC One M9 here.

Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
Photo by: Andrew Hoyle/CNET

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
HTC One M9

One of the color options for the HTC One M9.

Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
LG G4
Tech spec:
- Android 5.1 (Lollipop), upgrades depend on carrier
- 5.5 inch 1440 x 2560 pixel PS LCD capacitive display featuring Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- Hexa-core Qualcomm 808 CPU with Adreno 418 GPU
- 3GB of RAM
- Removable Li-Ion 3000 mAh battery
- 16-megapixel rear-facing camera with optical image stabilization
- 8-megapixel front-facing camera
- FM radio
- Wireless charging support
- Colors: Grey, White, Gold, Leather Black, Leather Brown, Leather Red
Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
LG G4

For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the LG G4 here.

Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
Photo by: Andrew Hoyle/CNET

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
LG G4

The LG G4 is the only handset features to have a removable battery.

Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime
A cheaper "feature" version of the Galaxy S6 (around $200 compared to $600), with a specific focus on the cameras and LTE.
Tech spec:
- Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
- 5.0-inch 540 x 960 pixels capacitive-touch TFT
- Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 with Adreno 306
- 1GB of RAM
- 8-megapixel rear camera
- 5-megapixel front camera
- Dual-SIM
- User-replaceable 2600mAh Li-Ion battery
- Colors: White, Gray, Gold.
Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes
Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime

For more information, along with pricing on various carriers, read the CNET review of the Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime here.

Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)
Photo by: James Martin/CNET

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

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Choosing the right iPhone really is a no-brainer since there's only a small handful to choose from, but when it comes to Android handsets, there's a staggering array of choice.

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime

A cheaper "feature" version of the Galaxy S6 (around $200 compared to $600), with a specific focus on the cameras and LTE.

Tech spec:

Android 4.4.4 (KitKat)
5.0-inch 540 x 960 pixels capacitive-touch TFT
Qualcomm MSM8916 Snapdragon 410 with Adreno 306
1GB of RAM
8-megapixel rear camera
5-megapixel front camera
Dual-SIM
User-replaceable 2600mAh Li-Ion battery
Colors: White, Gray, Gold.

Published: September 3, 2015 -- 10:43 GMT (03:43 PDT)

Caption by: Adrian Kingsley-Hughes

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Best Android smartphones for work and play (Sept 2015 edition)

Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Samsung Galaxy Note 5

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge

Samsung Galaxy S6

Samsung Galaxy S6

Motorola Nexus 6

Motorola Nexus 6

Motorola Nexus 6

HTC One M9

HTC One M9

HTC One M9

LG G4

LG G4

LG G4

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime

Samsung Galaxy Grand Prime

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