CNN: 'Reports say an Amazon phone is close' (April 23, 2014) by Doug Gross

I found this series of pictures and information pertaining to each of the devices pretty interesting for comparison purposes.  I thought I would share:

The Galaxy S5 is the latest in Samsung's line of big-screen, feature-laden phones.Considered an improvement, but not radical departure from, the S4, the phone features a 5.1-inch screen, 16-megapixel camera with ultra-fast shutter speed and a fingerprint sensor for added security. It sells for $199 with most mobile contracts.

The iPhone 5S is Apple's fastest handset yet, with an upgraded camera with slow-motion video capabilities and the Touch ID fingerprint scanner for security. It ranges from $199-$399, depending on storage. Apple also sells a new plastic iPhone, the 5C, which is simpler and cheaper: $99-199.


Hailed by some critics as the best Android phone yet, HTC's latest offering has a sleek, brushed-metal design that has charmed reviewers. It boasts a 5-inch screen, a dual-camera setup that lets users refocus even after they take an image and a hefty 2GB of RAM. The HTC One M8 retails for $199.


Google has sold Motorola to Lenovo, but the Moto X still has its admirers. The Moto X claims to be the first phone manufactured in the U.S. Hands-free voice controls allow you to operate the phone without touching it -- a handy trick if you're across the room -- and it's highly customizable. And because it's been out for a while you can pick it up cheaply with most wireless contracts.


The king of the "phablets," the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has a vivid, 5.7-inch screen and comes equipped with a stylus. It's $299 and has been a popular No. 2 device for Samsung.


Geared to mobile photographers, the Nokia Lumia 1020 packs a whopping 41-megapixel camera that captures extremely high-resolution images. These features come with a price -- the Windows-based phone costs $300, about $100 more than most other high-end models.


BlackBerry, once the king of business-oriented phones, is now struggling to catch up. Unlike past models, its flagship Z10 phone has no physical keyboard. It also offers a feature that splits the phone into two separate devices -- one for work and one for personal use -- so IT departments can control the flow of sensitive data. The Z10 is now free with a two-year wireless contract.


This is the second generation of the Sony phone with an unusual claim to fame: The company says it's water-resistant, for up to 30 minutes. It also boasts a 20-megapixel camera, which Sony claims has the industry's largest sensor. The Experia Z1s is exclusive to T-Mobile.