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.
What's good
- Fast performance
- Generous storage
- microSD support
- Great cameras
- BoomSound speakers
What's bad
- Haptic buttons
- No 3.5-mm headphone jack
- A weak screen in bright sunlight
- Slippery rear coating
Verdict
While the unique features all come down to personal preference, the general specs, design, and performance of the phone make it a solid value -- particularly if you’re looking for a great mobile camera.
What's good
- Solid, attractive design
- All-day battery life
- microSD support
What's bad
- Inaccurate display
- Weak cameras
- Sluggish performance
- Video recording limited to 720p
What's good
- Great battery life
- Excellent performance
- Good camera
What's bad
- Limited App list
- Expensive
- Large selfie camera cut-out