Security
After a 2014 awash with stories of hacked data (both corporate and personal) I'd like to see a 2015 where security is an option for everybody, and at every price tier. We should all use strong passwords, nobody's data should be especially breachable, and while hackers are out there, with enough 2-factor-authentication, the least targeted amongst us should be safe.
That being said, only one of these three smartphones has any features worth highlighting. If you're familiar with HTC, LG, and Samsung, it's no surprise that Samsung's Galaxy S6 Edge is the model I'm talking about here.
Not only does Samsung tout its Knox security software to protect your data, but its fingerprint sensor (a feature that LG and HTC's offerings both eschew) makes a good argument for paying a premium (more on that in a moment). Those familiar with the experience of using Apple's TouchID fingerprint security software (or really, anybody who's ever had their fingerprints taken) has a fair understanding of the S6 Edge's methods of fingerprint registration. In our testing, though, the Edge's scanner works instantaneously, shaving seconds off the time that TouchID takes.
It's unfortunate that fingerprint security has not extended beyond the Apples and the Samsungs of the marketplace. One would hope that since information security has become a newsmaker for companies like Sony, that any smartphone maker even considering business use would adapt this kind of protection into their devices by the end of this calendar year.
That being said, if information security is a priority then this will make a big difference in your decision.
Security: Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge
Your Bottom Line
Between these three devices, there isn't one model in particular that will add a lot of room to your budget, unless you have to buy a lot of phones for your team. Off contract the LG G Flex 2 is selling for $504 (about £338, AU$660), while it's going for $250 with a two-year contract (and that's before the $50 mail in rebate offer from Spring). The One M9 will run you $709 (about £475, AU$660) off contract, and AT&T is offering it at $200 with a two-year contract. The Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge for $800 (about £536, AU$1048) off contract, while most providers offer it at $300 with a two-year contract.
If you're buying off-contract, that means you've got a potential $300 price difference between units. If you're replacing phones for a double-digit tally of teammates, The Flex 2 may offer a budget surplus that you could invest in the business, or you know, spend on other perks to keep your team happy.
Bottom Line: G Flex 2
