Samsung Galaxy S IV

The holiday shopping season is here, and that means we'll be seeing a lot of deals on smartphones. If you're going to upgrade, which handsets are the best? Let Gizmag lend a hand, as we compare the features and specs of the top smartphones of 2013.

Last year's Nexus 4 was a high-end phone that sold for a budget price. This year's Nexus 5 kicks it up another notch, offering the best specs a US$350 phone has ever offered. How does it compare to 2013's most popular Android flagship, the Galaxy S4?

Comparing the iPhone 5s to the Galaxy S4 is a lot like comparing the iPhone 5 to the Galaxy S4. But the 5s does offer a few key upgrades, so we thought it was worth revisiting Apple's and Samsung's flagships. Join us, as we go hands-on, and pit the iPhone 5s against the Galaxy S4.

Gizmag compares the specs (and other features) of Motorola's new Droid Maxx, which boasts an advertised battery life of 48 hours and expansive voice control capabilities, with the Samsung's flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S4.

Gizmag delves deeper in comparing the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One.

Samsung is reportedly prepping a rugged version of the Galaxy S4 and an 8-inch Galaxy tablet.

Gizmag compares the top smartphones on the market in early 2013.

Gizmag compares the specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and LG Nexus 4.

Gizmag compares the specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and Galaxy Note 2.

Gizmag compares the specs and features of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and HTC One.

We compare the specs – and other features – of the Samsung Galaxy S4 and iPhone 5.

We compare the specs - and other features - of the Samsung Galaxy S3 and S4.