Adding to the never ending stream of options for the smartphone market, LG has provided their latest handset that comes with an intriguing curved designed made sure to give their competitors a challenge.
There is a plethora of smartphone options in the overly saturated market in which LG G Flex provides good competition. However, HTC One Max cannot be underestimated as this latest addition exceeds its predecessor in size and performance. When comparing both handsets it provides an intriguing look. So to choose which handset comes out on top, let us look at how each stack up against each other.
Functionality and Interface
The HTC One Max offers their contemporary interface Sense 5.5 UI which provides the phone with a clean appearance. Unlike other Androids, the Sense 5.5 UI provides a different user interface that users are used to. While the LG G Flex comes with a personalized Android UX user interface equipped that doesn’t offer the same look as the HTC One Max, but stills does its job. In terms of features, however, the G Flex‘s user interface is much richer than their competitor. This is apparent when the all the functions come together on the UI. The LG G Flex overall UX user interface provides the user with a lot of power, which for gamers is a plus.
Multi-Tasking
Both phones in this area greatly differ. The HTC One Max has a standard Android operation which allows for capable multi-tasking. While the LG G Flex has Dual Window support, QSlide Application, and SlideAside feature which takes multi-tasking to another level for android users.
Notification Panels
Both smartphones provide notification panels that work in the same capacity. The LG G Flex provides better functions over the HTC One Max phone. Each phone is the standard features for connectivity; however the LG G Flex has features that offer additional access to their QRemote application.
Productivity
Both phones have Polaris Office 5 equipped on their device, which allows for users to be on the move and be productive. Other productivity features include the LG G Flex offering their QMemo and HTC One Max’s Scribble. They each provide users with similar experience, which adds to the difficulty in trying to choose which one is best.
Verdict
So we have now come into the part of the market in which just about every manufacturer is trying to come out with their phablet. However, where few miss the mark is thinking that Phablets are just huge smartphone, when they, in fact, give users a higher productivity value, and a better experience. When looking at these phablets they each provide users with a competent productivity level and rich experience. There is no clear winner.