Technology can surprise. If over the last decades we have seen how objects that are already present in almost all homes, such as computers, have been reducing their dimensions and also their price in most cases, while improving their characteristics and they took our relationship with electronics further, in the case of smartphones we witness the opposite phenomenon.
The history of mobile telephony has undergone another revolution, going from the almost 2 kg devices of the early 80s to models that now do not exceed 200 grams. However, if a few years ago, users opted for small terminals, the appearance of smartphones and the infinite functions that they bring with them, have led firms to invent new terminals of larger dimensions and whose screens are around 5,5 inches, demanded by consumers, but also with excellent benefits, however, the rules are to be broken. Here is a list of the larger phablets existing on the market today.
Giants of China: Huawei Ascend Mate 7
This model belongs to the mid-range but is located at the doors of the highest terminals since its price is around the $390 roughly in stores like Media Markt. Among its features we find a processor Kirin 925 de 8 cores and 1,8 Ghz speed, a 2 GB RAM or with a 16 storage, somewhat low for the cost of this device. It is equipped with Android 4.4 and rear and front cameras of 13 and 5 Mpx respectively. Finally, your resolution, in HD of 1920 × 1080 pixels and a screen of 6 inches, they end up completing a phablet with good performance but perhaps too expensive.
More from Nokia: Lumia 1320
This phablet stands out for its price, $189 approximately on Amazon and that places it at the top of the low cost terminals. With a RAM 1GB or with a storage of only 8 but expandable to 64, this device can be a good option for those who want to have thousands of photos and files on their terminals without worrying too much about lack of space. It is equipped with Windows Phone 8.1 and among its limitations we highlight its front camera, only 5 Mpx and a resolution modest of 1280 × 760 pixels despite being a model of 6 inches.
Asus' bet: Zenfone 6
The Asus giant is a model of contrasts. On the one hand it has a RAM acceptable of 2 GB and, despite being equipped with a storage of only 16, can be expanded to 64. On the other hand, its processor, Intel Atom with a frequency of 2 GHz With which the execution of several apps simultaneously will no longer be a problem. However, among its most important limitations is its operating system, Android 4.3 which can only be upgraded to version 4.4 and unbalanced imaging performance made up of two 13 and 2 Mpx cameras and a 1280 × 760 pixel resolution framed in a screen of 6 inches. Its approximate price is $290.
Sony Xperia C5 Ultra: The cameras, their strength
The Japanese firm is characterized by making cameras one of the most important features on your devices. In the case of this model of the Xperia range we find two sensors of 13 Mpx that in the case of the front, they represent an important novelty with which most of the firms cannot compete. On the other hand, his RAM, 2 GB contrasts with his a16 storage which can expand to 200 via Micro SD cards that take it to the top of phablets. On the other hand, it is equipped with a Mediatek processor 6572 of 8 cores and 1,7 Ghz speed. A HD resolution de 1920 × 1080 pixels and the presence of Android 5.0 complete a terminal of 6 inches whose price is 350 euros on Amazon.
Big among the greats, Samsung Galaxy Mega
This Made in Korea phablet has some important strengths such as a storage starting under solo 8 GB but that can reach the 64 through Micro SD cards. On the other hand, it has a 1,5 GB RAM and a processor 1,7 Ghz Qualcomm Snapdragon. Regarding its operating system we find a Android 4.2 which may be outdated and can be upgraded to version 4.4. Finally, we highlight a 1280 × 720 resolution pixels and a screen of 6,3 inches. This terminal, whose main market has been the United States, has been marketed in that country for U.S. dollar 350 on Amazon.
As we have seen, manufacturers are committed to creating larger devices to improve the user experience. However, this feature sometimes does not guarantee a good model since, as we have seen in some, there are important obstacles to solve such as outdated operating systems in the case of the Samsung terminal or the Asus Zenfone 6. On the other hand, we have also found limitations in terms of resolution in models such as the Nokia Lumia, which reflects that an increase in the screen does not always lead to an improvement in image quality.
After knowing some of the largest models currently available, do you think that these are phablets with balanced dimensions that meet the needs of users well or that, on the contrary, they are too large devices? You have more information available about other large phablets such as the One Plus so that you can give your own opinion on what the perfect terminal should look like.