The HTC One Max is a fast and beautiful handset. Unfortunately, even though its screen is only a bit bigger than the Note 3, its size is just past the cliff where its bulk becomes burdensome.
There has been a number of excellent smartphones released this year, but we can't help wondering whether the Nexus 5 is the best of the bunch.
The Galaxy S4 has the best camera we've ever seen on a phone, but it's not enough to justify the bulky size and laggy phone experience.
Many will walk straight past the G2 in the phone shop, and it's a shame. Look beyond the drab first impression and you'll find a phone with power and battery life better than most.
It might be Samsung's best phone yet, with a great display and loads of power; and despite all of the gimmicks Samsung packs in.
Powerful, stylish and waterproof; the Xperia Z1 is definitely Sony's best phone to date, and makes it a serious contender to steal some of the limelight away from Samsung and Apple.
Like babies and toy dogs, some things just look better when they are smaller. The One Mini has most of the great features from the One, including its awesome camera, but in a cuter, pint-sized package.
For people looking for a small phone rather than a cheap phone, the Galaxy S4 Mini has most of what you can expect from the original S4, it just fits better in the pockets of tight jeans.
We like big phones, we cannot lie, but the Sony Xperia Z Ultra is pushing the limits. It is one of the best smartphones we've used this year, but it's pocket-straining size will be a turn-off for many.
Google's Nexus 7 is the iPad of the Android ecosystem, and though it's certainly not as attractive to look it, it is everyday bit as good a table.