What's good
- Nearly bezel-free display
- Blazing performance
- Ample storage space
- Strong cameras
- Excellent battery life
What's bad
- No NFC
- No fingerprint scanner
- No 3.5mm headphone jack
- No waterproofing
- Finicky 3D facial recognition
- Bloated, heavily modified software
Verdict
While the slide out camera works great, there are questions on how it will age. It also required several sacrifices, including waterproofing and a 3.5mm headphone jack. For the price, while the phone is interesting, similarly priced models from the competition likely offer a better day-to-day experience.