If I don't want an iPhone 5S, what is the next best smartphone to get?

I currently have an iPhone 4S that's getting extremely slow and I'm eligible for a phone upgrade. I'm not too impressed with the new features of the 5S and hoping there's something better out there. Any thoughts?

Samsung galaxy 5

For me its LG G2 or Micromax canvas turbo A250 micromax is launching very Gud quality phones. Hope it helps.

My thoughts are that you need to have a better idea of the features you want and are willing to pay for before you can start shopping. Similarly, somebody would have to have that same info in order to make any suggestions.

When i got bored with the iPhone i changed to the HTC ONE and i have never regretted it once. The phone works great and also the build quality is second to none and that includes apples iPhone.

Sony Xperia Z1, the first water resistant smartphone! With this phone, you can take pictures and videos under water.

I think 5S is great, especially the slow motion video. You can trade in the 4S now also.