Android phone with iPhone build quality?

Izi · 27 Sep 2013 at 13:38

So I have no problem with Android. What I do have a problem with is android phones build quality. They are all plastic and often just feel cheap. The iPhone undoubtedly is a better quality phone, so I was wondering: What android phone is out at the moment or due out which rivals the iPhone build quality?

Kyleo92 · 27 Sep 2013 at 13:40

HTC one
Sony Xperia Z/Z1
Nexus 4

Soon Nexus 5

I have the Xperia Z and its by far the best build quality phone I have used in a long time! Its the only reason I won't go to Samsung is because of their plasticy build..

Baplad · 27 Sep 2013 at 13:50

+1 HTC One,

Friend got one a while ago, build quality is superb it's a little bit deeper than the iPhone but its a nice bit heavier than most of the Samsung range.

Nexus18 · 27 Sep 2013 at 13:52

htc one s
htc one, one max and one mini
oppo find 5 and oppo n1

kefan77 · 27 Sep 2013 at 13:56

HTC One

lamboman · 27 Sep 2013 at 13:58

Kyleo92 said:
HTC one
Sony Xperia Z/Z1
Nexus 4

Soon Nexus 5

I have the Xperia Z and its by far the best build quality phone I have used in a long time! Its the only reason I won't go to Samsung is because of their plasticy build..

Don't have any personal experience with the Sony phones, however you should take the Nexus 4 off that list. Doesn't come close.

The Nexus 5 could be another matter so I'm not going to say anything, however I have my doubts.

Not saying that the N4 is bad as it is among the better ones, however it isn't anything like the HTC One or the iPhone 5/5S.

Rilot · 27 Sep 2013 at 14:02

Another vote for the HTC One.
It's just lovely to hold in the hand.

Kyleo92 · 27 Sep 2013 at 14:29

lamboman said:
Don't have any personal experience with the Sony phones, however you should take the Nexus 4 off that list. Doesn't come close.

The Nexus 5 could be another matter so I'm not going to say anything, however I have my doubts.

Not saying that the N4 IS bad as it is among the better ones, however it isn't anything like the HTC One or the iPhone 5/5S.

I've never used the N4 or seen one in the flesh just thought it looked better than others out there, my friend had a N4 but swapped it for a HTC ONE in red, which looks sweet!

Sonys are great just find they are quite cumbersome to hold due to the fact they are generous with their bezels.. We'll see what the Xperia Z1 mini will be like

Martini1991 · 27 Sep 2013 at 14:35

Xperia Z1 is nice.

wellibob · 27 Sep 2013 at 15:07

If build quality is your primary concern, it's purely your perception of it. I get a device that suits my needs(most premium devices are built to last) HTC One certainly feels the best.

deuse · 27 Sep 2013 at 15:38

Rilot said:
Another vote for the HTC One.
It's just lovely to hold in the hand.

I bet you say that to all the boys :eek:

I like Oppo and Cube

sarge78 · 27 Sep 2013 at 16:17

HTC have great aluminium based designs but they're let down by terrible plastic components and average build quality. No idea about the latest batch Sony phones, they usually have brittle plastics too. If your only using it for a year get the HTC.

Samsung will be bringing out a premium galaxy F line soon I think?

Jabbs · 27 Sep 2013 at 17:12

HTC One oozes quality , z1 is nice but its way too big.

dabotsonline · 27 Sep 2013 at 20:15

JiaYu G5 by the looks of things:

http://www.gizchina.com/2013/09/27/jiayu-g5-launch/

http://www.gizchina.com/2013/09/24/jiayu-g5-teardown/

http://www.gizchina.com/2013/09/18/exclusive-hands-video-stainless-steel-jiayu-g5/

Caged · 27 Sep 2013 at 20:26

Ahaha, what? Yes, allow me to spend real money on the Chinese fake iPhone.

atpbx · 27 Sep 2013 at 21:24

I have a HTC one, it's a great phone, but it's nowhere near as premium feeling as an iPhone,

B&W · 27 Sep 2013 at 21:37

Nothing comes close to the iPhone tbh the z1 maybe and the z/ one come close too but I still think iPhone5 has the best build quality

Robbo · 27 Sep 2013 at 21:37

Of the good Android phones, the HTC One is as close as you're going to get (for perceived quality).

I've not actually seen an Oppo phone in person but they are meant to be good as well.

uvarvu · 27 Sep 2013 at 21:38

atpbx said:
I have a HTC one, it's a great phone, but it's nowhere near as premium feeling as an iPhone,

I concur. The op is asking for the holy grail of smartphones and that does not exist...yet.

413x · 27 Sep 2013 at 21:39

this isnt an option to buy but my motorola razr has excellent buuld quality, kevlar back, metal middle and really good glass front
my nexus was pants (samsung) and it was more than just perceived.

id go htc one for current phone build quality