Questions are being asked if the new iPhone 6 is really that good beyond the brand and hype.

Aside from Apple, Android phone makers like Samsung and Sony offer a wide range of smartphones that are better devices compared to Apple's iPhone.

Check some of the best smartphones that are way better than iPhone 6:

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1. Samsung Galaxy S5

The South Korean electronics company released the Galaxy S5 earlier this year. Gadget analysts say it's still one of the best smartphones. What makes it better is the 1920 x 1080 Full HD screen resolution. The hardware is also commendable with its Power Efficiency and 1.9GHz octa-core Exynos Octa 5420. Galaxy S5 can also be used with Samsung's new Gear smartwatch products.

2. Google Nexus 5

Nexus 5 was launched six months ago and is still considered one of the best Android phones. It runs Android 4.4.3 KitKat with 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 chipset and has 2 GB RAM. The 5-inch screen display has 1080p resolution. It's much cheaper at around US$300 off contract.

3. LG G3

G3 has possibly the highest screen resolution among smartphones on the market. It has a whooping 2,560 x 1,440 QHD screen resolution plus the powerful 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801 processor. It also features a larger 3,000mAh removable battery.

4. Sony Xperia Z3

The selling point of Xperia Z3 is its fully waterproof capability. The super slim smartphone has a 5.2-inch display with 1080 x 1920 screen display. It has 2.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon 801 processor and 3 GB of RAM. It also runs Android 4.4.4.

5. Samsung Galaxy Note 4

The 5.7 inch Galaxy Note 4 brings an impressive 2.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 processor. It features HD Super Amoled (2,560 x 1,440 resolution) technology that stretches to 500 pixels per inch. It comes with an S Pen stylus to enable productivity focused actions through its customized Android OS.

6. HTC One M8

One of the best selling points of HTC One M8 is its powerful stereo speakers. The One M8 is about 6 percent longer and 6 percent wider than the iPhone 6. Its 5-inch display has 1,920 x 1,080 (441 ppi) screen resolution. The One M8 is powered by a quad core Snapdragon 801 CPU clocked at 2.3 GHz and Adreno 330 GPU, backed by 2 GB RAM and either 16 GB or 32 GB internal storage. It also features an aluminum unibody design that is aesthetically unique.

Before purchasing the iPhone 6, check the list above for better alternatives to Apple's new iPhone.

TagsSamsung Galaxy S5, Google Nexus 5, LG G3, Sony Xperia Z3, HTC One M8