2. Sony Xperia Z3 (or Xperia Z3 Compact)
This is on the best 5 Android smartphones for Christmas list because of its waterproof certification and because it’s actually a great smartphone. It isn’t as popular as many other flagships out there because Sony hasn’t spent that much on marketing and such, but it is one of the best Android releases of the year. Even though Sony is struggling, the Xperia Z3 or its smaller brother, the Xperia Z3 Compact will certainly be a great gift, especially for someone with an active lifestyle.
Price: $590
Display: 5.2 inch IPS LCD, 1080*1920, 424 ppi
CPU/GPU: Snapdragon 801, Adreno 330
Battery: 3100 mAH
OS: Android 4.4 KitKat
Memory: 3 GB RAM, 16/32 GB ROM, microSD card slot available
Camera: 20.7 MP primary with LED flash and 2.2 MP secondary
Outstanding features: IP68 certification. NFC, shatter proof glass, stereo speakers, fast charging