Samsung · 2015
Samsung finally matched Apple's camera consistency while adding optical image stabilization.
Runner-up: iPhone 6s
MKBHD Smartphone Awards 2015
Every winner and runner-up from MKBHD's 2015 Smartphone Awards — including 6 categories like Phone of the Year, Best Camera, and Best Battery. Tap any category badge to see the full award history.
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Phone of the Year
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2015
MKBHD's Phone of the Year 2015. Best pure Android experience in a premium aluminum build.
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"Best pure Android experience in a premium package. Fingerprint sensor, great camera, and a reasonable price."
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Samsung · 2015
The curved-edge AMOLED display turned heads everywhere. Build quality rivaled the best in the industry.
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Motorola · 2015
Moto X Pure offered near-flagship specs at a mid-range price with full customization.
Runner-up: OnePlus 2
Samsung · 2015
Note 5 refined the phablet concept with an improved S Pen and stunning display.
Runner-up: Nexus 6P
OnePlus · 2015
The 'flagship killer' launched without NFC, had a mediocre camera, and underwhelmed on software.
Apple · 2015
3D Touch and Touch ID gen 2 made the 6S the most responsive phone of the year.
Runner-up: Samsung Galaxy S6
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Each category has its own page with the full winner history from 2014 to present, brand statistics, and spec comparisons. See how the 2015 winners stack up against all-time results.
About the 2015 Awards
2015 was a year of refinement and record specs. The Nexus 6P by Huawei and Google won Phone of the Year, bringing pure Android to a premium all-metal design. Samsung recovered from the plastic era with the beautiful Galaxy S6.
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