In 2014, various mobile phone manufacturers released a variety of new products with different characteristics and features. At the beginning of 2015, it is advisable to make a specific inventory of the mobile phones that were outstanding in various aspects in 2014, so that we can remember their respective highlights.
1. Best sound quality mobile phone: vivo X5 Max
As the last mobile phone released by vivo in 2014, the X5 Max does not have the same configuration as many other mobile phones, The X5 Max maintains the focus on sound quality of vivo X series mobile phones. Vivo's new Hi Fi 2.0 architecture is integrated into the 4.75mm slim body. The new architecture includes an ES9018K2M DAC and the second level amplifier design first appeared on the mobile phone. The second level amplifier includes a SABRE ES9601 amplifier and an OPA1612 amplifier. After optimizing the power supply line, The X5 Max has achieved outstanding quality and clean sound. In addition, the X5 Max also continues the classic voice style of vivo, ensuring an excellent sense of hearing.
2. Best self timer mobile phone: OPPO N3
For those who love taking selfies, although the front camera of mobile phones is convenient for taking selfies, the quality of most front cameras of mobile phones is far less than that of the rear camera, so OPPO came up with a great solution: let the rear camera turn to the front, so N1 met us. On the N3 released in 2014, In order to facilitate the user's operation, OPPO added an electric motor to the N3's rotary camera, which allows the user to rotate the camera through the fingerprint identifier on the back and sliding on the screen, greatly facilitating the single hand operation. In addition, in order to make full use of the electric rotation function, OPPO also added an automatic panoramic function to N3, making it easier and more convenient to take panoramic photos, In addition to the electric rotating camera, OPPO's unique VOOC flash charging function also appears on the N3, which greatly improves the charging speed and makes the N3 easier to use in daily use.
3. Best video phone: Samsung Galaxy Note 4
Samsung's Note mobile phone has always been famous for its powerful hardware specifications, and the Note 4 released this year is no exception. Note 4 has been upgraded comprehensively compared with the previous Note 3, including the addition of a 16 million pixel camera with optical anti shake. After the evaluation, we found that the color restoration of the sample taken by Note 4 when the light was sufficient was very accurate, the exposure was appropriate, and the picture details were excellent. When taking pictures at night, we benefited from the addition of the optical anti shake lens, The picture performance of Note 4 is also very powerful. The abundant brightness and excellent noise control are impressive. In addition, excellent video recording quality, simple and easy to use operation, natural HDR imaging and native 16:9 CMOS also make the image function of Note 4 more excellent.
4. Best outdoor mobile phone: Sony Xperia Z3
We believe that a mobile phone suitable for outdoor use must be waterproof, dust-proof, durable, and have excellent screen visibility. Of course, the specification cannot be weak. After comparing with the existing waterproof mobile phones on the market, Sony Xperia Z3 with IP68 level waterproof and dust-proof is undoubtedly the best. In terms of hardware specifications, The Z3 uses the current mainstream Snapdragon 801 processor, which runs very smoothly. The 20.7 million pixel sensor, Sony's exclusive G lens and the highest sensitivity of 12800 also enable the Z3 to have excellent photographic ability. The high brightness IPS LCD screen also enables the Z3 to be free from direct sunlight. What is more valuable is that Sony has condensed all this into a delicate and elegant body. The beautiful appearance also makes the Z3 the best choice for outdoor users.
5. Best screen phone: Meizu MX4 Pro
The mobile phone screen is one of the most important components of a smart phone. The quality of the screen directly affects the user experience Love to play computer games In the voting activity held by the community, MX4 Pro was elected as the best screen phone in 2014 with 32.8% of the votes. After the conversion of 2560 × 1536 ultra-high resolution and 5.5 inches, the MX4 Pro screen has an amazing ppi of 546, a contrast of more than 1500:1 and a high brightness of more than 550nit, giving users an excellent impression.
6. Best cost performance mobile phone of the year: Meizu MX4
It is the purpose of consumers to spend less and do more. When it comes to mobile phones, we hope to spend as little money as possible to buy the best mobile phones, The MX4 tops the list with 35.6% of the votes. On the premise of ensuring the average in all aspects, the MX4 has set an entry-level price of 1799. The built-in MT6595 processor and the 20.7 million pixel camera both perform well in normal use. It is not surprising that the MX4 has become the choice of netizens.
7. Best performance phone: Apple iPhone 6
The iPhone 6 uses Apple's latest A8 processor, but it still has a dual core architecture. The word "dual core" seems less common in the mobile phone industry at present, because now all kinds of mobile phones are labeled "four cores" or "true eight cores", but the A8 processor of Apple's iPhone 6 is not so simple. In cross platform performance testing, The single core processing performance and GPU performance of iPhone 6 exceed that of almost all Android phones on the market. In addition to the relatively lower resolution (1334 × 750), iPhone 6's game performance is excellent. In addition to Apple's Metal technology in iOS 8, iPhone 6 continues to stand at the forefront of mobile phone performance.
8. The best localized mobile phone: Xiaomi 4
No matter what you think of Xiaomi and MIUI, MIUI has the best grasp of Chinese people's usage habits and functional requirements. After evolution to the sixth generation, MIUI has added functions such as number identification and visualized operation of telephone service, which are convenient for users. The addition of theme functions also enables users to customize their own interfaces. Cloud synchronization function also meets the requirements of mobile phones in the current Internet era. In addition, MIUI is also adapted to many mainstream mobile phones, so that more people can enjoy the convenience provided by MIUI. With excellent MIUI and mainstream hardware configuration, Xiaomi 4 has become one of the alternatives for many people to change their mobile phones.
9. Best innovative mobile phone: Samsung Galaxy Note Edge
Note Edge is undoubtedly the most eye-catching mobile phone of Samsung this year. Although Edge is not the first mobile phone with a curved screen, Edge is the first mobile phone that makes the curved screen truly serve users, The screen added by Edge on the basis of Note 4 allows users to receive notifications, process calls, perform multi task switching or monitor RAM usage without cutting off the current operation. Maybe Note Edge does have the element of Samsung dazzle technology, but it cannot be denied that after getting started, We do find that this side screen has brought more convenience to the use of the whole mobile phone.
10. Best looking mobile phone: Sharp AQUOS Crystal
After the trend of narrow borders in the mobile phone circle, the size of the border has even become the standard to judge whether a mobile phone looks good. Although this standard is untenable to some extent, Sharp has launched the world's first "borderless" Android mobile phone, AQUOS Crystal， The frameless design of the upper part of the front and the bone conduction earpiece can make many people forget its configuration. It's a pity that this phone has not been officially launched in China, so few people know about it. However, it is reported that Sharp is about to launch AQUOS Crystal X, with a comprehensive upgrade in specifications, I hope Crystal X will have the capital to challenge Android flagship phones.
OK, so that's the end of the 2014 inventory. What products will major mobile phone manufacturers bring to us in 2015? Will there be any overall surpassing of the products in 2014? Let's look forward to it together.
