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Mobile Phones to See in 2014 from Top Manufacturers

The year 2014 has begun with lots of expectation from the top smartphone manufacturers of the world. Last year, we saw some of the most innovative and futuristic smartphone launches taking place. Almost every smartphone brand brought its best smartphone to the marketplace. And the tech lovers didn’t let them down and purchased them, even at high price tags.

There are so many speculations around about the upcoming smartphone launches in the coming months. The smartphone lovers around the world are keen to know what comes next. For which, here we bring you upcoming mobile phones to see in 2014 from the top manufacturers.

#1 Samsung Galaxy S5

The first position once again goes to the South Korean brand, Samsung. Last year, Samsung Galaxy S4 was on this position. Now, its successor has grabbed this place. The all new Samsung Galaxy S5 is the most awaited smartphone around. Many tech blogs have already started posting leaked images, specifications and features of this device. Although, there is no official reports about the launch date and specs of this device.

The Samsung Galaxy S5 may feature-

  • 5.3-inch Flexible Touch Screen with 2560×1440 resolution display @560 ppi
  • Next Generation 64-bit Exynos Chipset with 4GB of RAM
  • Android 4.4 KitKat OS
  • 16 Megapixels Rear Camera
  • 32/64/128 GB In-built storage
  • 4G LTE, 3G, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS
  • 3200mAH battery

#2 Apple iPhone 6

The second smartphone on our list is none other than the Apple iPhone 6. Everyone knows that if it’s an Apple, it has to be special. Apple launched the best iPhone till date in the year 2013. Naming as Apple iPhone 5S, it is appreciated worldwide. The manufacturers also launched a cheaper variant of iPhone 5S, naming as Apple iPhone 5C. Now in this year, the manufacturers are expected to launch iPhone 6, which could redefine innovations.

The Apple iPhone 6 may feature-

  • 5.7-inch Full HD Touch Screen Display
  • New Generation M7X & A7X Processors
  • iOS 8
  • 13 Megapixels Camera with LED flash, 2 MP front Camera
  • 4G LTE, 3G, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

 #3 HTC One 2/ HTC M8

The third smartphone in our list comes from HTC. The manufacturers are expected to launch the successor of much popular HTC One in the upcoming months of 2014. The HTC One 2 would be carrying some of the most advanced and updated features designed exclusively by HTC. It may also carry new generation HTC Sense UI, which would be the USP of the device. This smartphone is codenamed as HTC M8.

The HTC One 2 may feature-

  • 5-inch Full HD 1920×1080 pixels display
  • Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 Quad Core Processor, 3GB of RAM
  • Android 4.4 KitKat OS
  • Twin Sensor Cameras
  • 4G LTE, 3G, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

 #4 LG Optimus G3

LG showed the world that it can manufacture innovations, when it launched the LG Optimus G2 last year. We may assume that working with the giant Google, to produce Nexus series of smartphones and tablets have helped LG to strengthen its own series of offerings. However, it hasn’t earned the brand value and trust which brands like Apple & Samsung have earned. Now, the LG fans are eagerly waiting for the launch of new generation LG Optimus G3.

The LG Optimus G3 may feature-

  • 5.5-inch LCD Touch Screen with 2560×1440 resolution
  • Odin Octa Core ARM Processor, 3GB of RAM
  • Android 4.4 KitKat OS
  • 4G LTE, 3G, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS

#5 Nokia Normandy

Last but not the least, the fifth smartphone in our list is Nokia Normandy. This smartphone would be the first Nokia smartphone running on customized Android operating system. In the year 2013, the manufacturers shocked everyone when they sold their handset manufacturing business to the Microsoft. Nokia also launched many Smartphone in the Lumia series, which tasted success and kept the hopes alive for the manufacturers.

Now, after knowing that a smartphone running Google’s Android OS has more probability to make things work for its manufacturers, the Finnish brand Nokia is all set to launch their first Android Smartphone. This smartphone could be the first launch of this list.

Nokia Normandy may feature-

  • 4-inch Capacitive Touch screen Display
  • 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon Dual Core Processor, 512 MB RAM
  • Customised Android 4.4 KitKat OS
  • 5 Megapixels Rear Camera with LED Flash
  • 4GB Internal memory, Expandable
  • 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS with A-GPS
  • 1500mAH Battery

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The article is contributed by Sanjay Kumar Negi. He is an entrepreneur, who loves to write about technology.

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