Boy, does time fly! It feels like it has been ages since we reviewed the amazing Sony Xperia Z1 Compact, all the way back in January. A ton of other devices have gone through our hands since then, and we thought it's time we gave the best ones yet another nod of approval, in case you somehow missed them.

But first, a fair warning: we're talking about devices we reviewed in 2014 only. The extremely solid Nokia Lumia 1520 would have had a place on this list, for example, were it not for the fact that we reviewed it at the end of 2013, which excludes its entry on a technicality. In any case, and without any further ado, it's time to start the countdown.

15. Apple iPhone 6 Plus

For the longest time, Apple not only refused to jump on the bandwagon and go for a larger-screened devices, but also going as far as claiming that larger than 4-inches makes no practical sense, Cupertino finally caved in, and introduced a phablet alongside the iPhone 6 – the iPhone 6 Plus. There's little that differentiates the two, though the 6 Plus' homescreen can be put into landscape orientation, and you do also get an extra hardware perk with the iPhablet – optical image stabilization for the camera.

Unfortunately, the iPhone 6 Plus is not flawless – Apple didn't spend much time optimizing iOS for phablet use, and we can't say that battery life is particularly impressive. That's not all, of course, so you should take a look through the review.

REVIEW:http://www.phonearena.com/reviews/Ap...-Review_id3797