This series takes a look at smartphones that boast the best music quality on the android software. The software applications are designed to convert various types of music file formats that Android supports. For instance, audio file format such as MP3, WMA, WAV, MP2, AAC, AC3, AU, OGG, FLAC are compatible with Android smartphones.
We have been particular about the devices that make the cut to be smartphones which are available in the Nigerian market. Some people have said goodbye to their mp3 players, the days of the disc man and Walkman are long gone. So many a smartphone user are using their devices as music players and if you want to join that growing population, these are the top 5 Android music smartphones (in descending order)you should be on the lookout for.
Lenovo A319
Lenovo A319 RocStar smartphone is ultra-portable and delivers rich, powerful Dolby audio through its bass-enhanced earphones and it can play tracks non-stop for up to 10 hours. It comes with an MP4/H.264 player MP3/WAV/eAAC+ player.
Solo S500
The Solo S500 one of the range of Solo phones available in Nigeria, the Solo S500 which is designed for Nigerians has a robust digital content ecosystem called the SOLO music platform where users have access to over 20 million free songs. It also comes with an impressive battery life superb for listening to music (and videos on the SOLO View platform). The audio quality of the S500 is pretty decent both with earphones and the external speaker.
Sony Xperia Z3
Sony incorporated a well-rounded software package into the Z3, making this flagship a real multimedia champ. In the music area, it’s included with a DSEE HX (Digital Sound Enhancement Engine) and Hi-Res Audio which improves the sound quality of MP3s with lower bitrates. The sound is improved on whole, but the DSEE HX feature is only found in the Walkman app; other music player apps from the Play Store don’t come with this feature. Some other sound effects include an EQ and virtual surround sound.
Tecno Boom J7
The Tecno Boom J7 is actually also known as a music phone. The Boom J7 has impressive music capabilities and sound production quality, all thanks to dedicated audio chip for great sound quality. There is a Boom player that allows you buy and download more music with lyrics to go: you can actually buy when you have earned points or using your mobile airtime. Compatible audio formats include MP3/WAV/eAAC+/AC3/FLAC, it also has a nice equalizer setup, although some functions on it don’t work unless the earphones are plugged in. It comes packed with a metal hi-fi earphone with noise cancellation. Speakerphone is mono while audio quality and volume are pretty decent.
Check out the Boom J7 music capabilities compared to other top smartphones
HTC One M9
HTC is known for including quality sound systems in its devices and the HTC One M9 is no different. Its dual front-facing BoomSound speakers feature a 5.1 Surround Sound by Dolby, which offers impressive playback for a smartphone. The HTC BoomSound integration with Dolby technology really does improve the quality of the music, whether with or without headphones.
When listening to music through the speakers, the One M9 will automatically add a notification at the top of the screen to let you know which ‘mode’ the BoomSound speakers are pumping audio out in, either theater or music. The M9 provides an enjoyable listening experience without headphones. Headphone jack is located at the bottom of the M9 handset. A big plus is if you like your music loud, you won’t have to turn it up to maximum volume. It has an Active noise cancellation feature and it supports MP3/eAAC+/WMA/WAV/FLAC format.
Here is a video of the countdown of the top 5 Android music smartphone in Nigeria:
