Best Android Smartphones November 2014: Galaxy Note 4, Nexus 6, Xperia Z3 Specs Review

Google Android has kept many users who are looking for an alternative to Apple's iPhone satisfied, even if it cannot be denied that the rivalry between the two platforms is still as intense as ever.

Just the same, for fans of Android smartphones, this month is clearly a buyer's market. Here are the top 3 Android smartphones for November 2014.

Nexus 6 - as the newest kid on the block, there is understandably some curiosity and initial doubts about its performance. But these are easily erased by the following features that make the Nexus 6 a wise choice: Android 5.0 Lollipop, 5.96-inch 2560x1440 QHD AMOLED display, pixel density of 493 pixels-per-inch, 2.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor CPU with Adreno 420 GPU, 13MP rear-facing camera with optical image stabilization and F2.0 lens, 2MP front-facing camera, 16/32GB internal storage and water resistant body.

It must be noted, however, that the Nexus 6 has no option for microSD expansion.

Sony Xperia Z3 – the Xperia Z line has been around for some time, and it just keeps on getting better and better. Take a look at the following features of the Sony Xperia Z3, and be convinced about its desirability: Android 4.4 version (KitKat), dust proof and water resistant (IP68-certified), 5.2-inch IPS LED display, pixel density of 424 pixels-per-inch, 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor with Adreno 330 GPU, rear camera at 20.7MP, front camera at 2.2MP, 16GB internal storage, microSD card support, and 3200mAh battery good for 19 hours of talk.

Note that the Sony Xperia Z3 has no HDMI output and is relatively heavy.

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 – Samsung didn't fare as expected with the Galaxy S5, but it has regained lost ground with the Samsung Galaxy Note 4. Its admirable features are the following: Android 4.4 version (Kitkat), Snapdragon 805 quad-core processor, 5.7-inch 2560 x 1440 display, 515 pixels-per-inch, 3GB RAM, Stylus, rear camera at 16MP, front camera at 3.7MP, 4G LTE, 32GB internal storage, microSD card slot for expansion, 3200mAh battery good for 21 hours of talk time, and up to 420 hours of standby.

Note, however, that all US-based Samsung Galaxy Note 4 fans will still have to wait for its arrival in the American market.