iPhone 5S owners have complained about their battery-sucking handset while Samsung Galaxy S4 owners complained about overheating but battery life and overheating issues are only two of the issues cited by users of today's top smartphones.

It appears that the top gripes among users are about the Samsung Galaxy S4, Apple iPhone 5S, Moto X and HTC One. Now here's a list of common issues and problems for consumers who plan to purchase new smartphones on Black Friday after Thanksgiving.

The top problem cited by iPhone 5S owners is battery life. It's nothing new because iPhone and generally smartphone users often complain about the short life of their devices on a single charge. This is a frustrating dilemma, particularly for people who travel or find their devices out of juice far before the day is over.

The new iPhone 5S fingerpoint sensor also aroused concerns among users who are afraid that their fingerprints may end up in the wrong hands. However, Apple stressed that the fingerprint technology will not be uploaded to any cloud-based system and will just be stored locally. Display size is another issue among iPhone owners who want a larger screen, which could be granted with the iPhone 6 according to rumors that say it will undergo a bump in screen size.

Meanwhile, the top grievance among Samsung Galaxy S4 owners is overheating. People complain that the device becomes hot to touch when used for a long period. The Galaxy S4 is made up of a plastic body as opposed to other smartphones made up of aluminum chassis. This could be one factor to blame for the increased heat.

Like the iPhone, the Galaxy S4 also has a problem sustaining enough battery juice in a single charge. Users said running snapping a lot of pictures with the camera or running multiple apps tend to deplete the device's battery. Galaxy S4 owners complain of a darker screen compared to that of other phones.

The Moto X, on the other hand, was complained for its limited storage space. The base model has 16GB of storage but the more expensive version bumps it up to 32GB. There's no SD slot to expand its capacity too. The poor quality of the Moto X's 720p display and its inability to produce high quality pictures are also criticized.

Finally, HTC One owners grumble about poor battery life too. Some users say the battery takes too long to charge while others complain about hearing an audible hiss during phone calls. Another issue is the lack of high quality pictures from its camera.