'Thanks to the arched nature of the phone, it ergonically contours in our hand to provide a natural grip.
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'The build quality is close to top notch and it really does feel like a smaller One M8, although I did find the nanoSIM tray on the left of the device didn't sit completely flush with the case.'
'The HTC One Mini 2 is a nice phone, but at launch it's a little expensive. '
'While impressive for a first attempt at a phone, the Fire's magic starts to wear off once you start using it as your everyday device.'
'Although it costs the same (or more) as competing Android and iPhone models, the Fire Phone delivers a less extensive app store and service experience and more sluggish performance.'
'At its core, it’s a decent smartphone with a few unique features, some shortcomings, and major deal-sweeteners. '
'the Fire Phone's most powerful features are used only in service of The Internet Shopping Network, not in making a great smartphone.'
'The phone focuses and snaps quickly, for about a second, while the shot-to-shot times are average - about three to five seconds, depending on the scene, and whether the HDR mode is on or not. '
'The Sony Xperia Z1 looks stunning, it's a distinctive design and there's no questioning the quality of the build. '
'For normal media viewing everything looks great, but you really notice the difference when watching or viewing full HD 1080p content where, as with the Xperia Z, everything takes on an incredible and cinematic, almost 3D-like quality.'
The next level of Sony's Android ambitions or a needless mid-cycle vanity upgrade?
