The best?
So which is the best? Well, that's always a subjective call, but we think the Galaxy S6 and Galaxy S6 edge are really hard to beat right now – with Samsung's first premium designs complementing an awesome all-around user experience and cutting-edge set of specs.
The Nexus 6 has aged well, and is our pick for the best phablet you can buy today. Despite using a late 2014 processor, its UI is just as zippy as the 2015 phones – thanks in no small part to its stock Android software, with no manufacturer skins on top. And of course it also gives you that gorgeous screen that's not just big – it's bordering on tablet size.
The iPhones are still easy to recommend. Despite some specs that look last-gen (or worse) on paper, their user experience is top-notch, with some of the best camera quality and premium design you'll find. And though their screens' pixel counts fall behind the Quad HD phones, Apple balanced that out with outstanding brightness, contrast and color accuracy.
The most disappointing in the bunch are the HTC One M9 and LG G Flex 2. To us, they feel more like early 2014 phones that happen to have 2015 processors, while the Galaxy S6 pair feel like all-new flagships for this year.