Starting with the presentation of the Huawei Ascend Mate in the CES from Las Vegas in January, there is no doubt that 2013 has been the year in which the big manufacturers have lost all the complexes in what to take the size of the smartphones to the maximum. The most interesting thing is that not only large phablets (around 6 inches) have ceased to be infrequent, but that most of them are also the highest level smartphones on offer, so in our top 5 today, we meet some truly leading devices. We present our selection of the best 6-inch phablets 2013.
Samsung Galaxy Note 3
The pioneering phablet of Samsung It is still, in our opinion, the king of this sector, although there is no doubt that every day it encounters tougher competition. With a slightly larger screen than the previous generation (5.7 inches) and now with resolution Full HD, in addition to processor Snapdragon 800 y 3 GB of RAM memory, it is one of the smartphones with the best technical specifications of the moment. Although other phablets outperform it in some respects (on camera, for example), it has practically no weak points and, overall, it is probably the most balanced. The integrated stylus (the S Pen), which is complemented by a comprehensive package of optimized apps For its use, it is a not inconsiderable additional advantage, since it allows us to really think of it as a working instrument. It is also the most suitable for those who still have reluctance with smartphones of such size since, not only is it the smallest of the five that we bring you, but it has a function to facilitate its operation with one hand.
Nokia Lumia 1520
Finns first phablet and first phablet with Windows Phone, Lumia 1520 is probably the most interesting alternative to Galaxy Note 3. Being the only phablet in our selection with an operating system other than Android, It is possible that for many it is the deciding factor when opting for it or excluding it but, preference in terms of operating systems aside, the phablet of Nokia he holds up the guy quite well in front of that of Samsung in terms of technical specifications (screen Full HD, processor Snapdragon 800) and, in fact, it exceeds it in a few sections that many will consider fundamental, such as image quality in exterior (undoubtedly a strong point of the Lumia 1520), the quality of the camera (a strong point of the range Lumia in general) or in autonomy (thanks to a brutal battery of 3400 mAh). What about if He Galaxy Note 3 can be considered a good work tool thanks to its S Pen, one cannot fail to mention that the Lumia 1520 arrives with Office pre-installed (a not entirely trivial feature on a 6-inch screen smartphone).
Xperia Z Ultra
The phablet of Sony is another device of authentic luxury, with the merit of not lagging behind in technical specifications compared to those of Samsung y Nokia despite having been in stores for a few more months. The Xperia Z Ultra It also has a few peculiarities that it can make for many that is even more attractive than the previous ones. To start is the biggest of our selection (and the one that is actually the furthest from 6 inches), with a screen of 6.4 inchesTherefore, if we are interested in having the largest possible screen, it is our best option. its design It is another important asset, since despite its size it weighs approximately the same as the Lumia and is the thinnest of the three, in addition to being water and dust resistant. One last more interesting detail is that, despite not having an integrated stylus, its screen allows us to use any pencil (or even keys) as such.
HTC One Max
Although the absence of the Snapdragon 800 did somewhat derail the expectations that this device inspired by the HTC One Max had generated in the months prior to its presentation, the truth is that the Taiwanese phablet is still one of the most interesting that has debuted in 2013. Obviously, the Snapdragon 600 It is a step behind in terms of power, but its performance is still exceptional and the Taiwanese phablet makes up for this lack with some of the hallmarks of the praised HTC One, how is he Sense 5.5 (the customization of Android de HTC), on camera with technology ultra-pixel and above all its fantastic design. Not all of his virtues are inherited from his younger brother, however, since the HTC One Max has been the first of the Taiwanese to incorporate a fingerprint reader, whose utility is not limited to locking and unlocking the device, but extends to facilitate its use with one hand.
O
Despite not bearing the seal of any of the major manufacturers, it seems to us that the O has earned a place in our selection thanks to its fantastic quality / price ratio. Despite the $449 costs on the company's European website may not give much of a “low-cost” feeling, just compare it with the prices of around 600 euros in which others move (or even 700 euros, in some cases ) to change your mind. The best part is that despite this price difference, the only point where the phablet of Oppo lags a bit behind is the processor since, like the HTC One Max, Riding a Snapdragon 600. For the rest, the O is at the height of any high-end smartphone of the moment: screen Full HD, 2 GB RAM memory and camera 13 MP. In the battery section, it is even well above the average, with nothing more and nothing less than 3610 mAh. Also noteworthy is the effort put into Oppo in making it easy to handle with one hand, for which they have incorporated an original rear touch panel.
