
Thanks to the fact that manufacturers have mastered the bezel-less technology, there are an incredible number of smartphones with screens of 6 inches or more on the market. Which of the modern phablets definitely deserve attention?
Have you ever wondered why we now rarely see tablets in people's hands - even though just a few years ago these 7- and 10-inch gadgets were at the peak of popularity? The experts have an explanation that looks as simple as it seems logical. More and more manufacturers are trying to produce phablets - large smartphones with 6-inch screens - which makes tablets simply unnecessary. The functions of tablets and phablets are duplicated, and since the latter are more compact, users tend to buy them.
Therefore, if you are planning an update, we recommend that you consider purchasing a large smartphone - there are far more phablet models on the market than tablets. This article will introduce you to the top devices with screens of 6 inches or more.
LOW
Alcatel 3V 5099D
- Processor : 4-core MediaTek MT8735, 1.45GHz
- Display : 6 inch, 1080×2160 resolution
- Cameras (rear / front) : 12 MP + 2 MP / 5 MP
- Memory (RAM / built-in) : 2 GB / 16 GB
- Battery capacity : 3000 mAh
Company Alcatel from year to year continues to delight users with intelligent ultra-budget smartphones. Released in 2018 Alcatel 3V 5099D impresses not only with its cool design and sophisticated ergonomics (weight - only 155 grams), but also with fashionable "chips" that were previously considered the prerogative of expensive devices - a dual camera and a fingerprint scanner.
The device's FullHD display with a diagonal of exactly 6 inches (frameless, by the way) boasts excellent color reproduction, high brightness and the fact that it supports 10 simultaneous touches.
Advantages :
- Attractive appearance (mainly due to the glossy cover).
- 4G support.
- The presence of a fingerprint sensor.
- Dual rear camera.
Disadvantages :
- memory.
- Moderate autonomy.
Musical
Sony Xperia Xa2 Ultra Dual
- Processor : 8-nuclear Qualcomm Snapdragon 630
- Screen : 6 inches, resolution 1080 × 1920
- Camera (Main / Frontal) : 23 MPIX / 16 MPIX + 8 MPIX
- Memory (Operative / built-in) : 4 GB / 64 GB
- Battery capacity : 3580 mAh
Xperia Xa2 Ultra is also a master of part selfie. The smartphone is a double front camera (16 megapixel + 8 megapixels), which can make clear "human resources" even with a lack of light, and is also capable of widescreen shooting. However, the main advantage of this 6-inch apparatus, we still consider its musicality.
The owner of Sony Xperia XA2 Ultra will be able to enjoy the music of studio quality thanks to the DSEE HX technology, the main function of which is to compensate for the losses arising from the file compression. The phone is equipped with a large number of sound "Improvers", including Clear Bass (responsible for giving low depth frequencies) and Clear Audio + - Intelligent Equalizer, which increases the detail of sound due to the adjustment of high frequencies and high middle.
Advantages :
- Excellent cameras (double front and 23 megapixel main).
- Gorgeous sound.
- Durable metal case.
- Cream battery.
Disadvantages :
- Big weight - 221 grams.
- The processor is far from the most productive.
Protected
LG V30
- Processor : 8-nuclear Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, clock frequency 2450 MHz
- Screen : 6 inches, resolution 2880 × 1440
- chambers (main / frontal) : 16 MPIX + 13 MPIX / 5 MPIX
- Memory (operational / built-in) : 4 GB / 64 GB
- Battery capacity : 3 300 mAh
If you read our article on smartphone protection ratings, you know what hard tests are subject to gadgets undergoing inspection by Mil Military Standard -Std-810g. LG V30 can safely titulate the strongest phable, because all these tests he managed to withstand with dignity.
However, reliability is not the only advantage of the apparatus from LG. Another important advantage can be considered a fantastically clear screen of 6 inches with a resolution of Quadhd +. The screen made by technology OLED has aspect ratio 18: 9 and covers 82% of the front surface.
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Minuses:
with a powerful battery
Xiaomi Mi Max 3
- Processor : 8-nuclear Qualcomm Snapdragon 636
- Screen : 6.9 inches, resolution 1080 × 2160
- chambers (basic / frontal) : 12 MPIX + 5 MPIX / 8 MPIX
- Memory (operational / built-in) : 4 GB / 64 GB
- Battery capacity : 5500 mAh
, only one tenth of inches was not enough MI MAX 3 to reach the "tablet" diagonal of 7.0. Note that the limitless FullHD screen of the Xiaomi smartphone The developers managed to post in the case with dimensions under a display of 6.3 inches. Thanks to the efforts of Chinese engineers, the MI MAX MAX smartphone management task was retrained from an impracticable to hard-effective. The smartphone itself on dimensions is only slightly a little exceeding MI MAX 2.
The battery at the model of the 3rd generation is also greater than that of the "predecessor" - 5,500 mAh. According to the manufacturer, it is enough for 10 hours in games, 17 hours of continuous video viewing, 233 hours listening to music. In idle mode, the smartphone will continue to work for almost 20 days.
Advantages :
- The capacious battery.
- A huge display with a diagonal of 6.9 inches.
- Double chamber with functionality based on artificial intelligence.
- A sufficient amount of RAM (4 or 6 GB - depends on the modification).
- Face recognition feature AI Face.
Disadvantages :
- No module NFC.
- Smartphone is heavy (weight - 221 grams).
for Self
OPPO F5
- Processor : 8-nuclear MediaTek Helio P23, clock frequency 2300 MHz
- Screen : 6 inches, Resolution 2160 × 1080
- Camera (Main / Frontal) : 16 MPIX / 20 MPIX
- Memory (Operational / Built) : 4 GB / 32 GB
- Battery capacity : 3 200 mAh
"Beauty Mode" on the self-chamber - not uncommon: many modern smartphones have a similar "feature". But what about the "Beauty Recognition" regime? This is still capable of boasting, perhaps, only OPPO F5. While other smartphones when activating Beauty-Mode are simply made from the user's "wax mask", F5, using selfietune artificial intelligence algorithms, analyzes over 200 points and performs thin work - removes wrinkles, makes the face more symmetrical. Unique mode OPPO developed with professional makeup artists and photographers.
Another feature of the device is an elongated 6-inch display. If you believe user reviews, you will have to get used to, but, accustomed, you will understand that such a format is even more convenient.
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Trendy
iPhone XR 64GB
- Processor : 6-nuclear Apple A12 BIONIC
- Screen : 6.1 inches, resolution 828 × 1792
- chambers (basic / frontal) : 12 MPIX / 7 MPIX
- Memory (operational / built-in) : 3 GB / 64 GB
- Battery capacity : 2716 mAh
Apparently, in Apple with nostalgia, they remember the marketing experiment with the "five", once the 4th generation of iPhones decide to repeat it. In the fall of 2018, the company again introduced an expensive and solid smartphone (XS), as well as the heavier-saving option for the Youth Audience XR - produced in different colors.
despite the fact that the XR is the cheapest model in the Apple assortment at the beginning of 2019, the price of it is still "biting". There is a "budget" XR more expensive than flagships for many competitors. True, with the functionality here a full order - there is no such a precipice, which was between 5S and 5C. From the "senior friend" XR is distinguished by the fact that it is devoid of tele-object, of the optical zoom and 3D Touch. In addition, the screen has a smaller resolution and is made using technology IPS (not OLED). The rest is in place - the newest Corporate Card A12 Bionic, a wonderful camera, shooting 4k-video, moisture protection. For the lady's hand, the bright and compact XR suits much more than the "monolithic block" XS.
Advantages :
- The variety of colors.
- Fast corporate chipset A12 BIONIC.
- Moderate dimensions.
- Good cameras.
- Protection according to IP67 standard.
Disadvantages :
- can only be delivered One physical SIM card.
- The overestimated price.
Former leader
SAMSUNG GALAXY NOTE 8
- Processor : 8-nuclear Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, clock frequency 2350 MHz
- Screen : 6.3 inches, resolution 2960 × 1440
- Cameras (Basic / Frontal) : 12 + 12 MPIX / 8 MPIX
- Memory (Operative / Built-in) : 6 GB / 64 GB
- Battery capacity : 3,300 mAh
After the failure of Galaxy Note 7, the Korean manufacturer was very important to be rehabilitated due to the release of new products, the quality of which would not cause users the slightest numbers. And it seems, samsung it was possible. The S8 and S8 + devices were among the most popular on the market, and the 6.3-inch Galaxy Note 8, which came out next, equipped several innovative features at once. Market experts Rucked positive reviews one after another.
It was a laptop 8 first of the Samsung received a double chamber. Despite the relatively low resolution, the rear chamber makes bright and sharp photos - "Thank you" wide-angle lens that captures more light. You can apply the bokeh effect - both before the shutter shutter and after.
The electronic transition of Pen must be said - because it has become even more functional. Using the pen, the user is able to create not only handwritten notes, but also unique emods and animated GIF. Send Gif of the social network or Messenger can be problematic (due to the limit on the size of the file), however, the Samsung developers approached the solution of this problem creatively - wishing to share the creation created by s Pen may unload it to the Penup special social network.
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Minuses:
is simply the best
Samsung Galaxy Note 9 128 GB
- Processor : 8-nuclear Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 / exynos 9810
- Screen : 6.4 inches, resolution 1440 × 2960
- Camera (Basic / Frontal) : 12 MPIX + 12 MPIX / 8 MPIX
- Memory (operational / built-in) : 6 GB / 128 GB
- Battery capacity : 4000 mAh
Samsung, releaseing Galaxy Note 9, pushed down the price on Note 8, which at the beginning of 2019 stands a little more than 30 thousand rubles. This is a wonderful news for all fans of the Korean company, since Note 8, despite the status of an obsolete model, "will give ore" to many of the flagships.
What Note 8 cannot give, so this feeling that you have the best smartphone on the market. Note 9 has no fundamental differences from Note 8 - SAMSUNG engineers simply made a kind of cosmetic repair, introducing all the innovations that they have accumulated over the year. The Note 9 screen has increased by one tenth of inches (to 6.4), while saving permission. The processor of the device is EXYNOS 9810 (in Russia), and not exynos 8895, who considered flagship in 2017. The battery became more capacious, A BIXBY remained as useless.
At the same time, the developers were remarkably working over the stylus s Pen and Dex technology. DeX - a function that allows you to connect your gadget to a monitor - no longer looks "raw" and does not require a docking station (an HDMI cable is enough). The S Pen has become even more functional - now you can use it to control the camera, presentations, audio player. So far, no other manufacturer has offered anything even remotely similar.
Advantages of :
- Bluetooth-enabled S Pen.
- Large 4000 mAh battery.
- Large built-in memory.
- The most powerful proprietary Exynos 9810 processor.
- An “intelligent” camera capable of adjusting contrast, brightness and other photo parameters by itself.
Disadvantages of :
- High cost.
Conclusion
Our ranking of 6-inch smartphones should have convinced you that in today's mobile market, phablets an abundance of options - for every taste and color. At the same time, in order to acquire a large gadget, it is not at all necessary to get into loans or take installments - you can find very worthy devices at affordable prices.
Xiaomi models of the Mi Max line enjoy impressive popularity. These gadgets are inexpensive, equipped with giant screens and have remarkable autonomy. For people who are not accustomed to making compromises, we advise you to purchase the 6.4-inch Samsung Galaxy Note 9. This is perhaps the best phablet on the market right now - however, its price is as impressive as the functionality.
Alcatel Pixi 48050D

- Processor : 4-core MediaTek MT8321, clock frequency 1300 MHz
- Screen : 6 inch, resolution 960×540
- Cameras (Rear / Front) : 8 MP / 5 MP
- Memory (RAM / Built-in) : 1 GB / 8 GB
- Battery capacity : 2 580 mAh
Alcatel has “eaten the dog” in the production of inexpensive smartphones - there is nothing surprising in the fact that it is in its catalog that you can find the most affordable 6-inch device. Pixi 4
costs a little over 4 thousand rubles, and its characteristics are fully consistent with the price. The size of the display is the only serious advantage of the device, although at a resolution of 960×540 pixels the quality of the picture is out of the question.
Pros:
- Large screen.
- modest price.
Minuses:
- Old "filling "
- Low screen resolution.
- Boring primitive design.
Umidigi S2

- Processor : 8-nuclear MediaTek Helio P20, clock frequency 2 300 MHz
- Screen : 6 inches, resolution 1440 × 720
- Cameras (Main / Frontal) : 13 + 5 MPIX / 5 MPIX
- Memory (Operational / Built) : 4 GB / 64 GB
- Battery capacity : 5 100 mAh
The 6-inch smartphone Umidigi S2 is "dressed" into the metal and is provided with a large battery capacity of 5,100 mAh - it is logical to assume that it is impressive. However, this is not the case: the weight S2 is only 186 grams. It remains only to perplex how Chinese wizards from Umidigi succeeded?
With its display S2 is not less impressive than ergonomics. The gadget is equipped with an explosive HD screen with a ratio of 18: 9, which takes 90% of the front panel. The display has a Japanese origin - fulfilled its Sharp, which is already in itself the guarantor of high quality.
Pros:
- Low weight.
- Excellent assembly - the housing is made of metal by 98%.
- HD-display from Sharp with an aspect ratio of 18: 9.
- Double camera with sensor from Sony IMX258.
- Cream battery.
Minuses:
- No connecting 3.5 mm to connect headphones.
- Outdated Android 6.0.1 "out of the box."
Xiaomi Mi Max 2

- Processor : 8-nuclear Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, clock frequency 2000 MHz
- Screen : 6.4 inches, Resolution 1920 × 1080
- Cameras (Basic / Frontal) : 12 MPIX / 5 MPIX
- Memory (Operational / Built) : 4 GB / 64 GB
- Battery capacity : 5,300 mAh
"almost a tablet" from Xiaomi is equipped with a battery that is capable of boasting not so many millias (5,300 mAh - the result is not recorded), how much real energy efficiency. With MI MAX 2, you can look at the huge screen for a whole season of your favorite cinema series for a series - batteries enough for 18 hours of continuous video playback. If the charge is more excited to spend the charge, two-three days definitely do not have to think about the outlet.
6.4-inch Xiaomi MI MAX 2 display according to the characteristics rather mediocre - the permission of FullHD and the density of pixels is only 342 PPI. But this should not let the potential buyer, because the smartphone is a wonderful IPS matrix. Thanks to this, the picture remains rich and does not fade even with solar weather, and the viewing angles are maximum.
Pros:
- Excellent autonomy.
- The presence of stereo speakers.
- All-metal thin case.
- Support Double Screen Mode.
- MIUI functional shell.
- is inexpensive.
Cons:
- Iron not topping - the game smartphone will not call.
- The mediocre quality of shooting is especially when the lack of light.
Sony Xperia Xa Ultra

- Processor : 8-nuclear MediaTek Helio P10, clock frequency 2000 MHz
- Screen : 6 inches, resolution 1920 × 1080
- Cameras (basic / frontal) : 21.5 MPIX / 16 MPIX
- Memory (Operational / Built) : 3 GB / 16 GB
- Battery capacity : 2 700 mAh
Sony Xperia Xa Ultra makes selfie almost as wonderful as OPPO F5, and the rear camera is even better. Here is a Sony Exmor RS sensor with Lights F / 2.2. The main chamber can boast a pulsed LED flash, support for the optical stabilization of Steadyshot and 5-fold digital zoom. Gicks have the opportunity to tinker with the settings - on XA ULTRA will be manually adjusted by the camera's light sensitivity (ISO), white balance and other parameters.
Sony smartphone is notable not only with its unique cameras, but also a 6-inch display. Due to the fact that the display has almost not a framework, the Sony smartphone housing is not as wide as the analogs - as a result, controlled with Xa Ultra is quite comfortable even with one hand.
Pros:
- Attractive metallic design.
- Flexible Customizable Rear Camera.
- Support Clear Audio + sound optimization function.
- Quality FullHD display.
- low cost.
Minuses:
- Autonomy leaves much to be desired better.
- No fingerprint scanner.
- Processor : 4-core MediaTek MT8321, clock frequency 1300 MHz
- Screen : 6 inch, resolution 960×540
- Cameras (Rear / Front) : 8 MP / 5 MP
- Memory (RAM / Built-in) : 1 GB / 8 GB
- Battery capacity : 2 580 mAh
Alcatel has “eaten the dog” in the production of inexpensive smartphones - there is nothing surprising in the fact that it is in its catalog that you can find the most affordable 6-inch device. Pixi 4
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Umidigi S2
- Processor : 8-nuclear MediaTek Helio P20, clock frequency 2 300 MHz
- Screen : 6 inches, resolution 1440 × 720
- Cameras (Main / Frontal) : 13 + 5 MPIX / 5 MPIX
- Memory (Operational / Built) : 4 GB / 64 GB
- Battery capacity : 5 100 mAh
The 6-inch smartphone Umidigi S2 is "dressed" into the metal and is provided with a large battery capacity of 5,100 mAh - it is logical to assume that it is impressive. However, this is not the case: the weight S2 is only 186 grams. It remains only to perplex how Chinese wizards from Umidigi succeeded?
With its display S2 is not less impressive than ergonomics. The gadget is equipped with an explosive HD screen with a ratio of 18: 9, which takes 90% of the front panel. The display has a Japanese origin - fulfilled its Sharp, which is already in itself the guarantor of high quality.
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Minuses:
Xiaomi Mi Max 2
- Processor : 8-nuclear Qualcomm Snapdragon 625, clock frequency 2000 MHz
- Screen : 6.4 inches, Resolution 1920 × 1080
- Cameras (Basic / Frontal) : 12 MPIX / 5 MPIX
- Memory (Operational / Built) : 4 GB / 64 GB
- Battery capacity : 5,300 mAh
"almost a tablet" from Xiaomi is equipped with a battery that is capable of boasting not so many millias (5,300 mAh - the result is not recorded), how much real energy efficiency. With MI MAX 2, you can look at the huge screen for a whole season of your favorite cinema series for a series - batteries enough for 18 hours of continuous video playback. If the charge is more excited to spend the charge, two-three days definitely do not have to think about the outlet.
6.4-inch Xiaomi MI MAX 2 display according to the characteristics rather mediocre - the permission of FullHD and the density of pixels is only 342 PPI. But this should not let the potential buyer, because the smartphone is a wonderful IPS matrix. Thanks to this, the picture remains rich and does not fade even with solar weather, and the viewing angles are maximum.
Pros:
- Excellent autonomy.
- The presence of stereo speakers.
- All-metal thin case.
- Support Double Screen Mode.
- MIUI functional shell.
- is inexpensive.
Cons: Sony Xperia Xa Ultra makes selfie almost as wonderful as OPPO F5, and the rear camera is even better. Here is a Sony Exmor RS sensor with Lights F / 2.2. The main chamber can boast a pulsed LED flash, support for the optical stabilization of Steadyshot and 5-fold digital zoom. Gicks have the opportunity to tinker with the settings - on XA ULTRA will be manually adjusted by the camera's light sensitivity (ISO), white balance and other parameters. Sony smartphone is notable not only with its unique cameras, but also a 6-inch display. Due to the fact that the display has almost not a framework, the Sony smartphone housing is not as wide as the analogs - as a result, controlled with Xa Ultra is quite comfortable even with one hand. Pros: Minuses:
Sony Xperia Xa Ultra