Top 10 ten most searched smartphones you can buy today............... ~ Mrhillary

Which phone beat out the iPhone 6 in top-searched smartphone rankings?

Which phone beat out the iPhone in top-searched smartphone rankings?

Buying a new smartphone is a lot like ordering a pizza: You think it’s a relatively simple task until you realize the vast number of choices you must make. Along with choosing a form factor, screen size, and preferred platform, you must also make sure the price is right, decide on a voice and data plan, and ensure the phone is supported by your carrier of choice. Anyone remember when your only smartphone choice was a BlackBerry? By looking at the sheer number of smartphone queries in 2014 in Yahoo Search, we’ve culled 10 of the most popular devices on the market today, and why. Here’s our countdown to the most searched phone of the year, so far. (Hint: And it isn’t an iPhone):

Huawei Ascend Mate 2 4G

The tenth most searched phone on Yahoo Search might be from a company that’s hard to pronounce (“Wah-way”), but those in the know like the bang-for-the-buck you get with Huawei’s Ascend Mate 2 4G. At just $299.99 unlocked, this “phablet” – half phone, half tablet – delivers a huge 6.1-inch IPS display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, quad-core 1.6 GHz processor, expandable memory (microSD) and dual cameras: 13-megapixel rear-facing and 5-megapixel front-facing.

Despite its size, this Android KitKat-powered device measures just 9.5mm slim, therefore it still fits comfortably in your hand, and weighs in at only 202 grams. Available in black or white, the Ascend Mate 2 4G also houses a massive 3900 mAh lithium polymer battery that yields roughly 60 hours of normal use and 12 hours of web surfing, says the company.

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Motorola Moto X

One of the most underrated phones of 2013 is back with better specs – which helped it become the ninth most searched phone of the year thus far. Why the surge in interest? The 2014 Moto X features a bigger display, more durable metal body, better battery and some exclusive software.
A very reasonable no-contract price of $499 (or $99 on contract) for the 16GB version is also helping spread awareness of this underdog. A leather or wood back should cost $25 more, while doubling the onboard storage to 32GB will raise the cost only about $50.
Powered by the latest Android platform, Motorola’s latest sports a 5.2-inch 1080p HD display, an improved rear-facing camera that can shoot 4K video, and infrared sensors to sense your hand or face to wake up the sleeping phone. Moto X will be available in late September through AT&T, Verizon, and U.S. Cellular.
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See also: How Does Apple’s iPhone 6 Stack Up Against the Galaxy S5, HTC One M8, and Moto X?

Google Nexus 5

Garnering a ton of buzz even prior to its launch, the super-slim Google Nexus 5 is available for $349 unlocked, or from $40 to $50 on a two-year T-Mobile or Sprint plan. Along with its tempting no-contract price, the eighth most searched phone brand in 2014 is desirable by many because it’s a plain vanilla phone, meaning it’s pure Android and with no third-party skins, apps, or widgets. Plus, it boasts a gorgeous 5-inch HD display, slim 8.59 mm frame, and 4G/LTE connectivity. It also comes preloaded with popular Google services you know and like, including Search, Gmail, Google Now, Chrome, Maps, YouTube, Drive, and Hangouts. Google Nexus 5 was the first phone to ship with Android 4.4 (KitKat), and its slew of features.

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Nokia Lumia 1520

According to Engadget, a “Windows Phone has never looked so good.” The 6-inch Nokia Lumia 1520 is the seventh most searched phone brand in 2014, with a 23 percent increase in daily searches from July to August alone.
Starting at $199.99 on a two-year AT&T plan (or $584.99 without), this Windows Phone offers a number of exclusives not found in its Android and iOS counterparts: the resourceful Start screen with “live” tiles that display info and images in real time; multiple colors to choose from (green, red, yellow, black, and white); support for the full Microsoft Office experience (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and others). Along with its phablet-size 1080p HD screen, other notable features include a 20-megapixel camera, long-lasting 3400 mAh battery, and Cortana, a voice-activated personal assistant that bests Siri in a few areas.
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LG G3

“Simple is the new smart” is the tagline for LG’s just-launched G3 smartphone (from $0 on two-year term with T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, or Verizon; $599.99 without). The sixth most searched phone on Yahoo Search is a stunning 5.5-inch Android KitKat device that makes using your phone super easy - whether you're knocking the screen in a given pattern to unlock your phone or making a fist in front of the front-facing camera to snap a selfie, or using one-handed operation with the rear key button, or a smart virtual keyboard that lets you adjust the size and layout based on your preference. Other features include a Quad HD screen (2560 x 1440 resolution), powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 processor, 13-megapixel rear-facing camera (with optical image stabilization) and long-lasting and removable 3000 mAh battery.

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Sony Xperia Z2

The only waterproof phone in the top 10 list, Sony’s Xperia Z2 is the fifth most searched phone.
Launched in summer – just in time for pool parties or trips to the beach – this IP55/58-rated phone can be under three feet of freshwater for up to 30 minutes.
Most notably, it’s a stellar camera phone that can shoot ultra-high definition (4K) video. What's more, it rocks a clear 5.2-inch HD screen, loud and clear audio through its stereo speakers, and exclusive Sony content, such as the latest Michael Jackson album, Xcape, downloadable for free. Available in white, black and purple, the Xperia Z2 – soon to be replaced with the much-hyped Z3 – sells for $699 unlocked but is not sold subsidized through any U.S. carriers.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 3

The fourth most searched phone brand in 2014 – and the fourth most searched phone in August, up more than 50 percent from the month prior – Samsung’s Galaxy Note 3 ($149.99 on two-year plans with multiple carriers or $599.99 without) is Samsung’s flagship phablet device – well, until the Galaxy Note 4 makes its official debut this fall. (Note 3 debuted late in 2013.)
Ideal for note taking, communicating, browsing, and entertainment, Galaxy Note 3 features a 5.7-inch high-definition display and a high-tech S Pen stylus to jot down handwritten notes (with software that coverts your chicken scratch into text, if you like). With all this screen real estate, it’s also easy to multitask, such as splitting the screen between two open apps or using the picture-in-picture feature, as in watching a movie while scrolling through email.
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HTC One M8

HTC One (M8)

Any guesses on the third most searched smartphone in 2014? If you guess the new HTC One, you’re right. In fact, it was also the third most searched phone in August. Dubbed the M8 ($199 on two-year term or $769.99 without), the HTC One rocks an all-metal body instead of plastic like most other smartphones. The premium feel and finish extend to the 5-inch HD screen and front-facing stereo speakers. Adding its own HTC Sense user-interface and features on top of Android (including new gesture support), the M8 also houses the HTC Duo Camera, which uses two cameras to take a share, so you can choose which parts of the scene you’d like to emphasize and focus — even after the shot has been taken. A Windows version of HTC One (M8) is also available and garnering some buzz.
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iPhone 5s

Last year’s iPhone 5s (from $99 on a two-year plan with multiple carriers or $549 contract-free) was the second most searched phone brand in 2014 (and second most searched phone in August).
The device benefits from a zippy 64-bit A7 chip — with twice the graphics performance in games compared with its predecessor – along with an improved rear-facing iSight camera and front-facing camera for FaceTime HD video chatting. Arguably the coolest feature is Touch ID, a fingerprint scanner built into the circular home button, which lets you log into your phone or download apps using your finger or thumb. Available in gold, silver or gray, iPhone 5s ships with the iOS 7 operating system (but upgradeable to iOS 8) and supports iCloud, iTunes, Siri, and more than 1.3 million downloads from the App Store.
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Samsung Galaxy S5

Surprised that the most searched phone wasn’t an iPhone – even in August, just before the new iPhones were unveiled? The well-rounded Samsung Galaxy S5 (from $199 on two-year term; $649 without) might not be earth-shatteringly different from the S4, but this thin and lightweight Android device, which launched in the spring, ships a handful of bells and whistles. They include a sharp 5.1-inch Super AMOLED full HD screen, advanced cameras, a long-lasting 2800 mAh battery (including an “Ultra Power Saving” mode), S Health fitness tracker with integrated heart-rate monitor, download booster (over Wi-Fi and LTE) and fingerprint scanner for added security.
Available in black, white, blue and gold, it’s also the first Galaxy device that’s IP67-certified, capable of being submerged in up to three feet of water for up to 30 minutes.
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iPhone 6

After many months of speculation, rumors and leaked images, Apple made it official by unveiling not one but two new iPhones in early September – and all that hype led to a huge spike in searches over the past few weeks, which earned this phone an honorable mention in our list.

Available for preorder from $199 on two-year plans (from $649 contract-free) and available September 19, this next-generation iPhone 6 features a 4.7-inch Retina HD display (while the aptly named iPhone 6 Plus boasts a 5.5-inch Retina HD display). IPhone 6 houses a new thin, smooth, and curvy design, thanks in part to its precision unibody enclosure that blends anodized aluminum seamlessly into the shaped glass. Under the hood of the iPhone 6 models is an Apple-designed A8 chip with second generation 64-bit desktop-class architecture for blazingly fast performance. It also has better front- and rear-facing cameras. The iPhone 6 will work with Apple Pay, a new mobile payments solution.

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