Top 10 Phablets of 2013
Phablet is a new word that was recently added to the Oxford dictionary in 2013 is a word made up of a phone and a tablet. Phablet (/ˈfæblɪt/) is a smart gadget designed to combine or straddle the functionalities of a smartphone and tablet, eliminating the need for two devices. A Phablet is usually fitted with a touchscreen between 5 to 6.9 inches (130 to 180 mm) in size. Our correspondents at PING magazine predicts huge fight among smartphones, tablets and Phablet in 2014. These are our top 10 Phablets in 2013.
1. Galaxy Note 3 – £631.42 Sim Free
The Galaxy Note 3 was designed to make life simpler and faster to handle with a 5.7″ Full HD screen. You can create and interact with the new simpler S Pen which gives one the option of multi Window lighter (168g) hardware design and more powerful and longer lasting (3,200mAh) battery. The Galaxy Note 3 Round has just been revealed with same specs except for the curved screen. The Note 3 is packed with a lot of stylus functionality, expandable memory and an amazing speed. It is expensive, complicated and low light camera performance. Note 3 is on our top 10 Phablets due to its performance.
Featured Specs: 5.7-inch 1080p Super AMOLED screen; 32GB internal memory with MicroSD slot; Android Jelly Beam 4.3; Snapdragon 800 2.3GHz CPU; Android 4.3 with TouchWiz; 13-megapixel main camera with LED and a (3,200mAh) battery
2. Sony Xperia Z Ultra – £587 SIM Free
Xperia Z Ultra is a Phablet with 6.4” plus 16 million colours 1080p HD display Full HD Display and the first one ever to incorporate a TRILUMINOS™ Display with X-Reality for mobile. It is powered by Android jellybean 4.3, Quad-core Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 processor, Adreno 330 GPU, 2GB RAM, 16B flash memory, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and its 4G. Sony’s durability is always about, dust-resistant and waterproof. Sony Xperia smartphone is always a winner when it comes to screen resolution and sound quality. The Xperia Z Ultra is on our top 10 Phablets due to its sleek, slim and powerful but on the con side it’s a massive smartphone with pen issues and poor battery life.
3. HTC One Max
The HTC One Max is one phablet fans really anticipated for were disappointed by the specs the device showed off. The phablet was fitted with the same old 1.7Ghz Qualcomm quad-core Snapdragon 600 processor and 4MP (UltraPixel) rear camera found in the normal HTC One. The One Max came loaded with other crazy specs like the 5.9-inch Full HD 1080p LCD, a finger print scanner and non-removable 3300mAh battery. It has a maximised imaging tools. Dual-capture mode frames personal reactions with picture-in-picture results and HTC Scribble feature frees your inner artist. Dual front-facing stereo speakers and built-in amps create louder bass for booming audio. Fingerprint Scan unlocks your phone and launches favourite apps with a simple swipe. Other features includes 2GB RAM, 16GB or 32GB internal storage, 2.1MP wide angle front camera, microSD card slot; supports up to 64GB cards, HTC BoomSound speakers, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi, weighs 217g and 164.5 x 82.5 x 10.29mm in size. In the end the HTC One Max is a really good phablet and deserves a place in out top 10 phablets.
4. LG Optimus G Pro -£ 479.99
The LG Optimus G Pro comes with a 5.5 inch IPS HD Screen, Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, ultra-fast Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 600 Processor with 1.7Ghz processor, 13MP Full HD Camera rear, 2.1MP front, 32 internal memory, 2GB of RAM, Wi-Fi, 4G, Bluetooth 4.0, Front LED notification light which changes colors for different notifications. The LG Optimus G Pro has a 1080p resolution, top notch battery life, excellent customization and amazing natural colors. This Phablets glows with an expansive display, camera features that capture the essence of a memory, and processing power ready to fuel unparalleled experiences. The LG G pro is on our top 10 Phablets of 2013 for so many reasons.
5. BlackBerry Z30 – £499.98
The BlackBerry Z30 is coming at a point when the company is drowning but we are sure if this badge can save the sinking ship. One of the coolest things about the BlackBerry Z30 is the “Chat face-to-face with BBM™ Video2”, and even share what’s on your screen. The BlackBerry Z30 is equipped with stunning 5” display and BlackBerry Natural Sound technology, delivering vivid screen detail and realistic sound quality to your BBM Video conversations. It is powered by a Dual Core 1.7GHz Qualcomm MSM8960T Pro, BlackBerry 10.2 OS, Battery life 25 hours, 16GB storage, 4G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and camera 8MP rear, 2MP front. This phone is well designed and feels premium when held. It is fast, slick, and strong with a chat and social network support. It has poor games, apps and camera functions. The BlackBerry Z30 is on definitely on our top 10 Phablets of 2013.
6. Acer Liquid S2 – tba
Acer Liquid S2 made its debut at the IFA 2013 with a 6-inch 1080p Phablet that can record video in the new ultra high definition 4K format. It is fitted 13MP camera with 28mm wide angle lens a back-lit sensor. The 1080p resolution translates to a very respectable 367 ppi that can produce videos at an impressive 60fps, which easily turn into slow motion videos. The Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean build with Float UI runs on the quad-core Krait 400 processor, 2GB of RAM, Wi-Fi, 4G, Bluetooth 4.0 and 16GB of storage memory. The Phablet design of the Acer Liquid S2 is made of a texturized matte plastic but the weight and size is another thing to consider because it’s not a pocket device. The Acer Liquid S2 is no 5 on our Top 10 Phablets
7. Asus PadFone Infinity
The new unique Asus PadFone is a true innovation. It is a gadget that transforms a Full HD smartphone into a Full HD tablet so we categories it as a Phablet for now. It has a dynamic 5” Full HD Phone and 10” Full HD Tablet and its powered by a 2.2 GHz Powerful Quad-core Processor –Qualcomm® Snapdragon 800. The PixelMaster camera is fitted with a 400% light sensor that enables night vision, also a 13MP Full HD rear, 2MP front, GB RAM Wi-Fi, 4G, Bluetooth 4.0 32GB Storage Battery Life 19 hours. Asus PadFone Infinity is a force to reckon with although it runs on Andriod 4.2, new UI for next generation smart devices and rugged body design with Micro-SD slot. Asus PadFone is one of our top 10 phablets by transformation.
8. Samsung Mega
The 6.3-inch Samsung Mega was designed to be a Phablets suitable for large visual content. Its equipped of Mega UI, which helps maximise productivity on the larger screen. Samsung Mega is ideal for movie on the go but also perfect for typing and working on spreadsheets. Slim enough to hold in one hand but powerful enough to offer tablet-like functionality, this addition to the Galaxy family is perfect for both work and play. 6.3 inch LCD HD Screen Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 Processor with 1.7 GHz Quad-Core Adreno 305 GPU 2GB RAM Wi-Fi, 4G, Bluetooth 4.0, 16GB Storage, a Battery Life 13 hours and Camera 8MP HD rear by 1.9MP front. The Samsung Mega is a phablet to beat now so its definitely on our top 10 phablets of 2013.
9. Huawei Ascend Mate
The Huawei Ascend Mate is a powerful Phablet with a massive 6.1-inch HD screen and 8MP camera capable of taking sharp photos even in poor light to 48-hour battery and One-Hand UI, the Ascend Mate is the perfect mobile for work, rest and play. It is powers by Android 4.1 (meh) and a “Magic Touch” feature for using the touchscreen even while wearing thick gloves. One of the best features of Ascend Mate phablet is its 4050-mAh battery and power-saving software, which should deliver more than a day’s use under normal conditions. Others features includes Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS, 1.5 GHz quad-core Hi-Silicon K3V2 + Intel XMM6260 2GB RAM Wi-Fi processor, 4G , Bluetooth 4.0, and 2GB Storage. We heard the Ascend Mate 2 is coming very soon due in order to compete with the high end phablets out there. Ascend Mate is one of PING magazine’s top 10 phablets.
10. Nokia Lumia 1520: $699 full price
The Nokia Lumia 1520 will be launched on the 22 Oct 2013 in Dubai and there is a lot of buzz around this gadget. It comes with 6-in 1080 x 1920 display 6, Windows 8, Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Processor with 1.7Ghz Quad-Core CPUs, 2GB RAM, Wi-Fi, 4G, Bluetooth 4.0, 32GB Storage, camera 20MP rear and 3400 mAH battery. This is on the top 10 phablets already considering all the buzz around it.
Motorola XPlay
6.3 inch HD Screen Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean 2.2 GHz Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 600 Processor 1.7GHz Quad-core Adreno 320 GPU, 2GB RAM Wi-Fi, 4G, Bluetooth 4.0 32GB Storage Battery Life Camera
Top 10 Phablets of 2013 by PING Magazine
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