My list would go
5. Moto X - A nice device that came into its own without the boast of specs and nice touch on the always listening feature.
4. Galaxy S4 - Heavyweight high end device that came out with all the punches. A bevy of features that left nothing to be desired.
3. Nexus 5 - Pure stock android at its finest with the best price point in the market. A nice upgrade to the 4.
2. iPhone 5s - A solid upgrade to the 5 that offered increased battery performance, 64 bit computing and near flawless iOS 7 experience
1. Note 3 - The defacto best phone of the year, every imaginable feature set check listed. Awesome s-pen functionality, Top specs, top performance, all wrapped up in a gorgeous display that can pass for a phone, tablet and even your computer.