**HTC One M9: A Premium Device with Minor Updates**

One of the most attractive devices in the Android space today is still the HTC One M9, and for good reason. The back material has seen some changes compared to its predecessor, the M8, with a slightly less slippery texture. However, it's not just the design that's improved - the phone's backing has been moved to the front, featuring a lip that provides a bit more of a pinch. This might seem like a small change, but it's one that makes a noticeable difference in terms of ergonomics and user experience.

HTC has done a great job with the M9, making it one of the best-handling devices from the company yet. While there may be some who feel that HTC could have done more to differentiate the M9 from its previous models, we don't really fault them for it too much. After all, we love what we see from HTC in terms of design and functionality, and the M9 is no exception.

In terms of hardware, the M9 packs a punch - despite being one of our top picks, there's still plenty to be excited about. The phone features the same premium materials as its predecessors, including a glass back with a metallic frame. This not only looks great but also provides a solid feel in the hand.

**Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge: A Unique and Attractive Device**

One of the devices that took our breath away at MWC 2015 was the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge, alongside its standard-screened brother, the Galaxy S6. While the two phones share many similarities, it's the S6 Edge that truly stands out - thanks to its unique dual-curve display. This design choice not only makes the phone look stunning but also sets it apart from other devices in its class.

In terms of specs, the Galaxy S6 Edge packs the same punch as the S6, including a powerful Exynos processor, 3GB of RAM, and a 5.1-inch Quad HD display. However, there are some minor changes compared to the standard S6, such as a slightly larger battery. Nevertheless, the phone still feels solid and well-built in the hand.

One area where the S6 Edge truly shines is in its software features. Samsung has introduced two special features that set it apart from other devices in its class - People Edge, which allows users to assign up to five contacts to specific areas of the edge display, and Edge Panels, which shows notifications and other information on the edge of the screen. These features make the S6 Edge a standout device, especially for those who value customization and flexibility.

**Samsung Galaxy S6: A Well-Designed Flagship Device**

The Samsung Galaxy S6 is our top pick from MWC 2015, and it's easy to see why. At first glance, the phone's design might seem a bit bland compared to other devices in its class - but that's because Samsung has finally brought some much-needed premium materials into play. The phone features a glass back with a metallic frame, which not only looks great but also provides a solid feel in the hand.

In terms of hardware, the S6 packs a punch, including a powerful Exynos processor, 3GB of RAM, and a 5.1-inch Quad HD display. However, there are some minor sacrifices for this design language - such as the lack of a microSD card slot and a removable battery. Nevertheless, the phone still feels well-built and solid in the hand.

But what really sets the S6 apart is its software. Samsung has finally dialed back the bloatware that was present in previous models, instead introducing a more streamlined and intuitive user experience. The TouchWiz interface, which is now in its latest iteration, is one of the best we've seen on any Android device - smooth and responsive, with a clear focus on simplicity and elegance.

**Conclusion**

MWC 2015 saw some truly exciting devices from Samsung and HTC, among others. From the premium materials and design language to the innovative software features and hardware specs, each of these devices has something special to offer. Whether you're looking for a device that stands out from the crowd or one that offers a more streamlined user experience, there's something on this list for everyone.

So, which device is our top pick? Well, after careful consideration, we have to give it to Samsung - not just because of its design language but also due to its innovative software features and well-rounded hardware specs. The Galaxy S6 Edge might be a unique and attractive device, but the standard S6 is still an excellent choice for anyone looking for a premium Android experience.

Overall, our list is one that we're proud to share with you - a selection of devices that are sure to impress even the most discerning tech enthusiasts. Whether you're in the market for a new smartphone or just want to stay up-to-date on the latest and greatest from MWC 2015, we hope this article has given you some valuable insights into what's out there.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enat the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona spin we saw a lot of great devices but there were some that were standouts in our eyes and we gave them our top picks this is Josh varar from Android authority what's going on everybody and I'm here to bring you what became our top picks of mwc 2015 our award for this year a nice one if I may add adorns a number of different counters at mwc 2015 and though we saw quite a few huge Flagship announcements at this year's event the smaller players had a lot to show for as well and the mid-range game seems to be heating up but our top Pig list will then start with ZTE with their grand S3 now underneath the surface this is a pretty decidedly mid-range device maybe a little bit higher up on the list given the specs that it has and the nice screen and handling in its design but we give it the top pick award mainly for a unique feature called the IE print ID in setting it up the 8 megapixel Optics on the front-facing camera will capture a video of how your eyes look but also zoom in in order to see the blood vessels around your pupils in order to get a proper print and every time you use this particular feature the scan will further refine the information basically after you have it set up you just wake up the phone swipe down from the top and keep your eyes inside of the area and after a few seconds you will get right into your phone it made a lot of sense to us because you're already looking at your phone when you're going to unlock it so it only makes sense to use your eyes in order to unlock the device despite what may be a mid-range offering this unique feature is the reason why we gave the grand S3 one of our top pick Awards of mwc 2015 standout features in mid-range devices were also the reason why that we went to Lenovo and found their Vibe shot which also got one of our awards for top pick of mwc 2015 it's easy to mistake the Lenovo Vibe shot for a slim point and shoot digital camera when looking at it from the back and that is exactly what the company hoped to achieve in its look premium mid-range best describes the look and specifications of this phone but its standout feature is the 16 megap rear camera and 8 megapix front-facing units and the overall experience that it will offer in its camera a dedicated tactile shutter button is coupled with a physical toggle to easily switch between smart and PR modes with the ladder offering a level of manual control that you'd get with regular cameras the 16 megapixel autofocus rear-facing camera also comes with an infrared autofocus tricolor Flash ois and a 16x9 BSI sensor and in short while with this device we were certainly impressed with it and we couldn't wait to put it through its Paces to see its true picture quality but for this nice Innovation and the ability to create a camera on the back of what is otherwise a mid-range smartphone we are looking forward to getting more from this phone and for now it gets our top pick at mwc 2015 we take a visit over to the tablet game with Sony and their Experia Z4 tablet now there aren't really too many enhancements on this particular tablet but that is already considering that the xeria tablets from before were some of our favorite devices coming out of Sony with a very thin profile at 6.1 mm thick the xeria Z4 tablet further refines what was already a fantastic design language and handling experience and of course there are some bumps and specifications that you would expect from current generation high-end Android tablets the minimalistic xeria UI on top of Android 5.0 Lollipop really lets the Snapdragon 810 showcase its performance and media consumption will be a blast on what is now a Quad HD display Sony Staples like water and dust proofing also return with this device which is just one of the many reasons why we gave it this award we turn one more time to the mid-range offerings with the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 and Alcatel has really stepped up their game in terms of providing the basics in a very nice way but also adding a few features underneath the surface that you may not be thinking of before what we have here in this mid-range phone is a 1080p display a 13 megapixel rear camera and 8 megapixel front-facing unit that would be a delight for selfie lovers but the idol 3 also boasts a fantastic audio experience with dual front-facing speakers featuring JB audio and the built-in mix music application that we got showcased where you can actually mix two different audio tracks together even if they're coming from streaming services so you can let the amateur DJ in you shine but another really interesting feature of the idol 3 is the ability to flip the phone whichever way you want even if it's upside down you are still able to use this phone as normal as you normally would and you are actually able to take calls with it upside down as well which is kind of cool if you're just going to pick up your phone any which way and use it no matter which way you want the warable game continues to grow and at mwc 2015 we got a look at LG's new watch Urbane and it was announced a bit ahead of mwc 2015 but it wasn't until that particular week that we had the opportunity to go handson with the latest LG watch this watch features a premium metal design that's sleeker and more elegant than the Gat R though aside from Aesthetics we're looking at pretty much the same device but that means you'll get the Snapdragon 400 with half a GB of RAM a 1.3 in P Le 320x 320 display and a 410 mAh battery there's also the same stock Android Weare experience which judging by the gatr should fly through its elements with these particular specifications but really what makes us really like the watch Urbane is its aesthetic it manages to look a lot like a regular watch but have the smart capabilities underneath that we are seeing in the wearable space of course uh the Urbane will be as attractive as your personal taste dictate but there's no denying that LG continues to step up their game with each new wearable that they create but LG wasn't the only company coming out with a watch that really took to a Timeless design before mwc were heard a few rumors and whispers about huawei's plans for wearables and for Android Wear and at mwc 2015 the Huawei watch became a reality and what a stunning looking watch it is the new warable stands out as the most watch-like smartwatch to date bearing a full circle display like the LG G watch and Urbane but within a less bulky package the watch also offers a 1.4 in emed display with a resolution of 400x 400 that is protected by a sapphire crystal display and the body is equally durable thanks to a 316l corrosion resistant stainless steel as far as internal hardware and specifications go the Huawei watch should perform similarly to its existing Brethren from the likes of LG Samsung and Motorola there's a Snapdragon 400 underneath with half a gigabyte of RAM and the software is pretty much the same stock experience you would find elsewhere in Android Weare watches but why we give the Huawei watch the award is because of its Timeless design because Huawei decided to take on the or origal watch aesthetic and really improve on it much like LG did but in their own way we finally move into the flagship space with the HTC1 M9 it may not have been the aesthetic enhancement that some were hoping for but that doesn't mean that this isn't a device worthy of your attention further refining the design language started with the M7 and arguably with the near perfected M8 the M9 takes what we loved about those predecessors and puts them together with a few coats of extra polish gone is the much criticized UltraPixel rear cam replaced with the 20 megapixel shooter other improvements include a jump to the Snapdragon 810 and 3 GB of RAM and inside of s 7 it now has HTC themes along with a couple of other enhancements in things like the blink feed but its design is really what we give HTC a lot of credit for because they stick to their guns with an aesthetic that is still one of the most attractive in the Android space today the back material is now not quite as slippery as found in the M8 and it's backing moves to the front with a lip that provides a bit more of a pinch so this is one of the best handl in HTC devices yet maybe HTC could have done a little bit more to set the M9 apart from its previous phones but we don't really fault them too much because we do love what we see from HTC1 devices and don't be fooled because this is still one really premium device on the inside as well as on the outside another one of our top picks went to Samsung and you were probably expecting this already but the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge gets another one of our top pick Awards announced alongside the Galaxy S6 the S6 Edge might not be atically different from its standard screened brother but its unique dual curve display helps it stand out from the crowd and that is exactly why we think a lot of users will like it the Galaxy S6 Edge packs the same specs as its brother including that powerful exos processor with only a few minor changes like a slightly larger battery but you still get the 5.1 in QHD display and 3 GB of RAM and one area that the edge does stand out from the gs6 aside from Aesthetics is when it comes to the software the S6 Edge offers two special features the first of which which is people Edge which allows you to assign callers to up to five contacts and when you put the face down you can know who is calling because you will see the color glowing from that right Edge the other special feature is the ability to show notifications and other bits of info on the edge giving users a quick way to see text calls and more for those that are impressed by what Samsung did with the Galaxy S6 but are looking for a product that will stand out in an even better way you can't go wrong with the S6 Edge is definitely going to be a conversation piece and something that will set you the user of apart from some of the other devices that are available in the markets after mwc 2015 and finally our last top pick from mwc 2015 goes to the Samsung Galaxy S6 if you were going into mwc hoping to see something really new from Samsung maybe you expected that that wasn't going to be the case but the Galaxy S6 actually exceeded those expectations as Samsung finally brought the world that much needed infusion of Premium materials melding a glass B with a metallic frame the design may have required a few sacrifices such as the lack of a micro SD card slot and a removable battery but the latest member in the Galaxy S family certainly takes things up a noge when it comes to its looks on the hardware front you still get that really good bump up that you expect from the next Galaxy S device like the EXO 720 as there are no snapdragons here anymore you'll also find three GB of RAM a 5.1 Quad HD display and internal storage options that begin at 32 GB and go up to as high as 128 Samsung hasn't just changed up the Aesthetics and given us a hardware upgrade the software site has also received improvements maybe better put that it was dialed back a little bit a dramatic reduction in the bloatware and several other improvements that should make the Galaxy S6 software the latest iteration of Touchwiz to date one of the best that is coming out of this crop of Flagship devices I can't emphasize this enough and I already have in my first look that the smoothness in this particular version of Touchwiz is something to really remember and I'm really looking forward to putting this particular device through its Paces when I get my hands on it for a long form review the the S6 finally brings Samsung's design language a bit more on par with premium devices like those from HTC and Sony which we already gave our top picks for at mwc 2015 and for the most part the device seems to be well received by the tech World At Large but there's no doubt in our mind that the latest galaxy is worthy of being deemed and Android authority top pick we hope you enjoyed this presentation of some of our favorite devices coming out of mwc 2015 but remember that there are so many other ones that were seen at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Spain so make sure you keep it tuned to Android authority to see all of that great coverage and Beyond as we are going to get our hands on these flagships in the coming weeks stay tuned for all of that and even more drop us some likes on our videos and subscribe to our Channel if you haven't already so you can keep up with all of the great Flagship talk that's coming out of Android authority.com because we are your source for all things Androidat the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona spin we saw a lot of great devices but there were some that were standouts in our eyes and we gave them our top picks this is Josh varar from Android authority what's going on everybody and I'm here to bring you what became our top picks of mwc 2015 our award for this year a nice one if I may add adorns a number of different counters at mwc 2015 and though we saw quite a few huge Flagship announcements at this year's event the smaller players had a lot to show for as well and the mid-range game seems to be heating up but our top Pig list will then start with ZTE with their grand S3 now underneath the surface this is a pretty decidedly mid-range device maybe a little bit higher up on the list given the specs that it has and the nice screen and handling in its design but we give it the top pick award mainly for a unique feature called the IE print ID in setting it up the 8 megapixel Optics on the front-facing camera will capture a video of how your eyes look but also zoom in in order to see the blood vessels around your pupils in order to get a proper print and every time you use this particular feature the scan will further refine the information basically after you have it set up you just wake up the phone swipe down from the top and keep your eyes inside of the area and after a few seconds you will get right into your phone it made a lot of sense to us because you're already looking at your phone when you're going to unlock it so it only makes sense to use your eyes in order to unlock the device despite what may be a mid-range offering this unique feature is the reason why we gave the grand S3 one of our top pick Awards of mwc 2015 standout features in mid-range devices were also the reason why that we went to Lenovo and found their Vibe shot which also got one of our awards for top pick of mwc 2015 it's easy to mistake the Lenovo Vibe shot for a slim point and shoot digital camera when looking at it from the back and that is exactly what the company hoped to achieve in its look premium mid-range best describes the look and specifications of this phone but its standout feature is the 16 megap rear camera and 8 megapix front-facing units and the overall experience that it will offer in its camera a dedicated tactile shutter button is coupled with a physical toggle to easily switch between smart and PR modes with the ladder offering a level of manual control that you'd get with regular cameras the 16 megapixel autofocus rear-facing camera also comes with an infrared autofocus tricolor Flash ois and a 16x9 BSI sensor and in short while with this device we were certainly impressed with it and we couldn't wait to put it through its Paces to see its true picture quality but for this nice Innovation and the ability to create a camera on the back of what is otherwise a mid-range smartphone we are looking forward to getting more from this phone and for now it gets our top pick at mwc 2015 we take a visit over to the tablet game with Sony and their Experia Z4 tablet now there aren't really too many enhancements on this particular tablet but that is already considering that the xeria tablets from before were some of our favorite devices coming out of Sony with a very thin profile at 6.1 mm thick the xeria Z4 tablet further refines what was already a fantastic design language and handling experience and of course there are some bumps and specifications that you would expect from current generation high-end Android tablets the minimalistic xeria UI on top of Android 5.0 Lollipop really lets the Snapdragon 810 showcase its performance and media consumption will be a blast on what is now a Quad HD display Sony Staples like water and dust proofing also return with this device which is just one of the many reasons why we gave it this award we turn one more time to the mid-range offerings with the Alcatel OneTouch Idol 3 and Alcatel has really stepped up their game in terms of providing the basics in a very nice way but also adding a few features underneath the surface that you may not be thinking of before what we have here in this mid-range phone is a 1080p display a 13 megapixel rear camera and 8 megapixel front-facing unit that would be a delight for selfie lovers but the idol 3 also boasts a fantastic audio experience with dual front-facing speakers featuring JB audio and the built-in mix music application that we got showcased where you can actually mix two different audio tracks together even if they're coming from streaming services so you can let the amateur DJ in you shine but another really interesting feature of the idol 3 is the ability to flip the phone whichever way you want even if it's upside down you are still able to use this phone as normal as you normally would and you are actually able to take calls with it upside down as well which is kind of cool if you're just going to pick up your phone any which way and use it no matter which way you want the warable game continues to grow and at mwc 2015 we got a look at LG's new watch Urbane and it was announced a bit ahead of mwc 2015 but it wasn't until that particular week that we had the opportunity to go handson with the latest LG watch this watch features a premium metal design that's sleeker and more elegant than the Gat R though aside from Aesthetics we're looking at pretty much the same device but that means you'll get the Snapdragon 400 with half a GB of RAM a 1.3 in P Le 320x 320 display and a 410 mAh battery there's also the same stock Android Weare experience which judging by the gatr should fly through its elements with these particular specifications but really what makes us really like the watch Urbane is its aesthetic it manages to look a lot like a regular watch but have the smart capabilities underneath that we are seeing in the wearable space of course uh the Urbane will be as attractive as your personal taste dictate but there's no denying that LG continues to step up their game with each new wearable that they create but LG wasn't the only company coming out with a watch that really took to a Timeless design before mwc were heard a few rumors and whispers about huawei's plans for wearables and for Android Wear and at mwc 2015 the Huawei watch became a reality and what a stunning looking watch it is the new warable stands out as the most watch-like smartwatch to date bearing a full circle display like the LG G watch and Urbane but within a less bulky package the watch also offers a 1.4 in emed display with a resolution of 400x 400 that is protected by a sapphire crystal display and the body is equally durable thanks to a 316l corrosion resistant stainless steel as far as internal hardware and specifications go the Huawei watch should perform similarly to its existing Brethren from the likes of LG Samsung and Motorola there's a Snapdragon 400 underneath with half a gigabyte of RAM and the software is pretty much the same stock experience you would find elsewhere in Android Weare watches but why we give the Huawei watch the award is because of its Timeless design because Huawei decided to take on the or origal watch aesthetic and really improve on it much like LG did but in their own way we finally move into the flagship space with the HTC1 M9 it may not have been the aesthetic enhancement that some were hoping for but that doesn't mean that this isn't a device worthy of your attention further refining the design language started with the M7 and arguably with the near perfected M8 the M9 takes what we loved about those predecessors and puts them together with a few coats of extra polish gone is the much criticized UltraPixel rear cam replaced with the 20 megapixel shooter other improvements include a jump to the Snapdragon 810 and 3 GB of RAM and inside of s 7 it now has HTC themes along with a couple of other enhancements in things like the blink feed but its design is really what we give HTC a lot of credit for because they stick to their guns with an aesthetic that is still one of the most attractive in the Android space today the back material is now not quite as slippery as found in the M8 and it's backing moves to the front with a lip that provides a bit more of a pinch so this is one of the best handl in HTC devices yet maybe HTC could have done a little bit more to set the M9 apart from its previous phones but we don't really fault them too much because we do love what we see from HTC1 devices and don't be fooled because this is still one really premium device on the inside as well as on the outside another one of our top picks went to Samsung and you were probably expecting this already but the Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge gets another one of our top pick Awards announced alongside the Galaxy S6 the S6 Edge might not be atically different from its standard screened brother but its unique dual curve display helps it stand out from the crowd and that is exactly why we think a lot of users will like it the Galaxy S6 Edge packs the same specs as its brother including that powerful exos processor with only a few minor changes like a slightly larger battery but you still get the 5.1 in QHD display and 3 GB of RAM and one area that the edge does stand out from the gs6 aside from Aesthetics is when it comes to the software the S6 Edge offers two special features the first of which which is people Edge which allows you to assign callers to up to five contacts and when you put the face down you can know who is calling because you will see the color glowing from that right Edge the other special feature is the ability to show notifications and other bits of info on the edge giving users a quick way to see text calls and more for those that are impressed by what Samsung did with the Galaxy S6 but are looking for a product that will stand out in an even better way you can't go wrong with the S6 Edge is definitely going to be a conversation piece and something that will set you the user of apart from some of the other devices that are available in the markets after mwc 2015 and finally our last top pick from mwc 2015 goes to the Samsung Galaxy S6 if you were going into mwc hoping to see something really new from Samsung maybe you expected that that wasn't going to be the case but the Galaxy S6 actually exceeded those expectations as Samsung finally brought the world that much needed infusion of Premium materials melding a glass B with a metallic frame the design may have required a few sacrifices such as the lack of a micro SD card slot and a removable battery but the latest member in the Galaxy S family certainly takes things up a noge when it comes to its looks on the hardware front you still get that really good bump up that you expect from the next Galaxy S device like the EXO 720 as there are no snapdragons here anymore you'll also find three GB of RAM a 5.1 Quad HD display and internal storage options that begin at 32 GB and go up to as high as 128 Samsung hasn't just changed up the Aesthetics and given us a hardware upgrade the software site has also received improvements maybe better put that it was dialed back a little bit a dramatic reduction in the bloatware and several other improvements that should make the Galaxy S6 software the latest iteration of Touchwiz to date one of the best that is coming out of this crop of Flagship devices I can't emphasize this enough and I already have in my first look that the smoothness in this particular version of Touchwiz is something to really remember and I'm really looking forward to putting this particular device through its Paces when I get my hands on it for a long form review the the S6 finally brings Samsung's design language a bit more on par with premium devices like those from HTC and Sony which we already gave our top picks for at mwc 2015 and for the most part the device seems to be well received by the tech World At Large but there's no doubt in our mind that the latest galaxy is worthy of being deemed and Android authority top pick we hope you enjoyed this presentation of some of our favorite devices coming out of mwc 2015 but remember that there are so many other ones that were seen at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Spain so make sure you keep it tuned to Android authority to see all of that great coverage and Beyond as we are going to get our hands on these flagships in the coming weeks stay tuned for all of that and even more drop us some likes on our videos and subscribe to our Channel if you haven't already so you can keep up with all of the great Flagship talk that's coming out of Android authority.com because we are your source for all things Android\n"