Best smartphones in every category

New Delhi: Things are changing at a lightening speed in the world of smartphones. Everyday lots of new smartphones are being introduced with every-improving hardware along with slashed prices. Here we are giving a list of top 10 smartphones that cover each category, sizes and prices based on design and features, so that you can make the best decision when it comes to choosing the right smartphone for you. Best smartphone overall: Samsung Galaxy S4 The Samsung Galaxy S4 is a most lusted Android smartphone till date. Given its big 4.99in display, the S4 is surprisingly graceful. It measures just 136.6x69.8x7.9mm and weighs only 130g. It runs on Android 4.2.2, has a fantastic camera, a powerful quad-core processor, and software features for just about everything -- including working as a TV/DVR remote. It's also comfortable in hand and has NFC, a user-replaceable battery, and a microSD storage slot. The only losing point about the S4 is its plastic build which is almost like a four letter word nowadays. But as is the case with the thinness and lightness, you will not see plastic if you use a case.Overall, it is ideal for everyday use, gaming, picture taking, HD video watching, image effects and much more. The Galaxy S4 has a price of Rs 41,500, making it cheaper than the HTC One by over Rs 1000 and cheaper than iPhone 5 by over Rs 4,000. Overall, it is a complete package when you are looking for a powerful and feature-rich smartphone. Best smartphone for apps and camera: Apple iPhone 5S The iPhone 5S looks perfectly identical to last year's iPhone 5. Yet there are some upgrades to the smartphone. The good part about iPhone 5S is that it hits a perfect balance of power, useful features, and great design. The phone measures 123.8 x 58.6 x 7.6mm (4.87 x 2.31 x 0.3 inches) and weighs at 112g (3.95 ounces).The 5s also features a 4-inch, 1,136 x 640 Retina display with a pixel density of 326 pixels per inch, a brightness rating of 500 nits and an 800:1 contrast ratio. The 5s steps up from Apple's A6 chip to the A7, the first smartphone processor with 64-bit support. Additionally, it claims to double the iPhone 5's CPU and GPU performance, thanks in part to a new coprocessor called the M7, which is meant to relieve the main processor when it comes to measuring motion data. Also it comes with an improved iSight rear camera and FaceTime HD front-facing shooter. The camera in the iPhone 5s received some major upgrades, including several automatic features designed to produce better photos. It has larger pixels, which helps capture more light. The phone also has a two-tone flash feature that is designed not to clash with the colors in the room or a person's skin color.Moreover, Apple has also integrated a state-of-the-art capacitive fingerprint sensor into the home button itself and protected it with a sturdy sapphire crystal overlay. Touch ID is meant to give your phone an added layer of protection while shaving a couple seconds off the unlock process.Best smartphone for design and sound: HTC One The HTC One has the “Wow” factor attached to it. It is probably one of the best smartphones in the market today in terms of excellent build quality and performances. Its curved, silver aluminium rear panel looks and feels gorgeous, its CNC-machined edges catch the light and glimmer attractively, and the polycarbonate inlays on the rear and around the edges provide the perfect contrast. When you switch it on, the quality of the display maintains the high-class feel. The HTC One comes with a display of 4.7 inches which provides brilliant colours together with 446ppi. Its top brightness is considerably higher than the S4's, so it's easier to read in bright sunlight, and contrast levels are fine. The sound quality of HTC one is unsurpassed in terms of sound quality. The audio output from the drivers is astonishing in both its clarity and volume. Call quality is also second to none. Best camera phone: Nokia Lumia 1020 Nokia has unveiled the Lumia 1020 smartphone in India and it is probably one of the best camera smartphones yet. The latest top-end Lumia phone in India has a 41MP camera at the back. While its megapixel count is huge, the design is still okay. At 158gram, Nokia Lumia 1020 is heavy and you can feel the weight in your hands as soon as you hold it. The camera offers facilities ranging from high-end PureView image processing technology to terrific zooming (for a smartphone). Its backlit sensor design allows the camera to get more light for better lowlight imaging, which we witnessed ourselves during our time with the device. The photos are actually shot at 38MP (4:3 aspect ratio) or 34MP (16:9 aspect ratio). The default camera app in Lumia 1020 captures images at just 5MP resolution and you have to remember to use the Pro Camera app in order to take the higher resolution photos.Best smartphone battery life: LG G2 The newly launched G2 is a strong performer when it comes to battery life. The efficient Snapdragon 800 and 3,000 mAh battery regularly delivered 15 hours of above average use blending phone calls, maps, podcasts, and browsing. Cranking the brightness up to 100 percent can still give you over 11 hours of usage. Unless you drain the battery by spending several consistent hours of watching video, it will be difficult to have the battery drain prior to making it home. Other features of LG G2 include a super fast Snapdragon 800 processor, a sharp 13-MP camera with optical image stabilization and some pretty nifty multitasking features. The smartphone comes with Rear Key design where the company has placed the G2's power and volume buttons on the back of the device rather than the sides. The company claims that this approach makes the 5.2-inch smartphone easier to use with one hand. The LG G2's 5.2-inch 1920 x 1080p display depicts vivid and vibrant images that are moderately bright.