Nexus 5. What most people failed to mention is this is an unlocked $350 smartphone going head to head with $700 - $900 handsets.

If you want a smartphone that's fast, responsive and powerful, void of all the bloatware and secondary network branding and feels and looks great - go with Nexus 5. The camera isn't as great at the Moto X and HTC One but all else it can hold its own. You own the phone outright, get Android updates first, no monthly fees for the device and you take it wherever you want to only pay for service. How much better can it possibly get :)

The other phones are great as well - but no where can you find a better value than a Nexus device.