Super-size your display with these big phones

Publish date: 2022-04-08

The definition of a phablet has changed over the years, starting with 5-inch phones at first. But a 5-inch device is on the small size these days, with 6-inch phones all very common thanks to tall aspect ratios.

Nowadays, we consider a phablet to have a 6.3-inch screen or larger. With that in mind, this is our list of the best phablets.

The best phablets:

Editor’s note: We will update this list of the best phablets as new devices launch.

1. Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus

The phone also features an impressive camera array. On the back are a 12MP standard lens, a 12MP telephoto lens, and a 16MP ultra wide-angle lens. There’s also a time-of-flight (ToF) 3D camera. Check out our dedicated Galaxy Note 10 Plus camera review for more information.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus starts at $1,099.99.

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Plus specs:

2. OnePlus 7T

The OnePlus 7T is an easy recommendation for those looking for the most bang for the buck.

The star of the show is the 6.55-inch AMOLED screen. In our testing, the display bested the Galaxy Note 10 Plus’ display in areas like color accuracy, maximum brightness, and color temperature. Not only is the display HDR10 and HDR+ compatible, but it also features a 90Hz refresh rate. Scrolling around the phone is incredibly quick, and you’ll wonder how you used phones at 60Hz.

Also read: The best OnePlus 7T cases

There’s also the Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, a rear triple camera system, a decently-sized 3,800mAh battery, and arguably the best take on Android 10 we’ve seen this side of the Pixel.

The OnePlus 7T is available for $599.

OnePlus 7T specs:

3. Google Pixel 4 XL

The Pixel 4 XL features the new Google Assistant, guaranteed three years of updates, the Snapdragon 855 processor, and a dual camera on the rear with a telephoto lens. Also featured are a fast face unlock and the aforementioned Soli radar. The Soli radar allows for Motion Sense, the Pixel 4 XL’s air gestures. Finally, the 90Hz refresh rate is a treat for the eyes when enabled.

The Google Pixel 4 XL starts at $899.

Google Pixel 4 XL specs:

4. Huawei P30 Pro

The best part is the camera system. Around back are the 40MP standard lens, 20MP ultra wide-angle lens, and 8MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. There’s also a fourth ToF 3D camera. We were very happy with the image quality, particularly in low-light conditions. You can check out our dedicated P30 Pro camera review at the link to see some samples.

The Huawei P30 Pro starts at €1,000 (~$1,111).

Huawei P30 Pro specs:

5. Asus ROG Phone 2

If you’re a spec-head, the ROG Phone 2 is calling your name. A large 6.59-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate? Check. The Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, 12GB of RAM, and up to 1TB of internal storage? Yup. A gigantic 6,000mAh battery that will last you a few days on one charge? Yes.

Also read: Here are all the 120Hz-enabled games you can play on the Asus ROG Phone 2

Asus didn’t just throw together a bunch of high-end specs and call it a day, however. The software is clean and performance is snappy. Even the dual rear 48MP and 13MP cameras put out some solid images.

The Asus ROG Phone 2 is available for $899.

Asus ROG Phone 2 specs:

6. Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus

There’s a cutout in the upper-right corner for the 10 and 8MP cameras. Also on the front is the excellent 6.4-inch QHD+ AMOLED display. Rounding out the notable features are the Snapdragon 855 processor, expandable storage, large 4,100mAh battery, and headphone jack.

The Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus starts at $999.99.

Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus specs:

7. OnePlus 7 Pro

The launch of the OnePlus 7 series marked the first time that OnePlus launched a standard and Pro model.

The phone features a 6.67-inch OLED display with a notch-free design. It also features a 90Hz refresh rate and a QHD+ resolution. It all makes for one of the best displays you’ll find on a smartphone.

Also read: Best OnePlus 7 Pro cases to protect your phone!

The OnePlus 7 Pro also offers the Snapdragon 855, up to 12GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage, and a 4,000mAh battery. Around back is a triple camera system with a 48MP main sensor, an 8MP 3x telephoto sensor, and a 16MP ultra-wide sensor.

The base model costs $669, which gives you 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

OnePlus 7 Pro specs:

8. Asus Zenfone 6

The Asus Zenfone 6 surprised us with how good it was, particularly for a phablet half the price of the competition. There’s the Snapdragon 855, up to 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of expandable storage, and a huge 5,000mAh battery. There’s also a clean build of Android 9 Pie.

However, the best part is the flip camera system. The mechanical camera system means the 48MP main and 13MP ultra wide-angle cameras double as selfie cameras on command.

The Asus Zenfone 6 starts at just $499.

Asus Zenfone 6 specs:

That’s it for our list of the best phablets you can currently buy. In the comments below, let us know what you think about our recommendations and if you have recommendations of your own!

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