Phablet is a phrase used to describe a half- smartphone and half- tablet mobile device (a phone/tablet hybrid). It is better defined as a small pocket-sized mobile device that is a bit larger than the size of an average smartphone, with a touch screen ranging in size from 5 inches to 7 inches.
While larger than a smartphone, it is much smaller than most tablets and can be held and used in one hand. Phablets typically use 3G or 4G networks for cellular calls and are Wi-Fi – enabled devices. Check this piece on TGF to know more about phablets.
PS: Words like “phablet,” that are created from parts of two different words, are known as portmanteaus.
Samsung has announced the latest additions to the Galaxy J series – the Galaxy J5 and Galaxy J7 in Kenya. Both midrange smartphones are available in Samsung Brand stores and authorised dealer shops in Kenya with a price tag of Ksh 21,000 ($208) and Ksh 27,000 ($267) respectively. Speaking at the launch of the Samsung […]
The Yezz Andy A6M is one of the four smartphones promised by the company launch in Nigeria in July. The entry level phablet sized device is currently selling in Nigeria for about N38,000 in Black, Red and White colour options. CHECK OUT: Yezz Andy A6M (Black) on Konga.com for N38,000 ; Konga is also giving […]
Cubot has just recently announced the Cubot X15, a decent midrange smartphone with understandable premium look. The device is available unlocked for a sub-$170 price tag in Gold and White colour options. The Cubot X15 features a 5.5-inch (1920 x 1080 pixels) FHD IPS-Neo OGS display with a pixel density of 425ppi, 90% NTSC high […]
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Another day, another Doogee news. The company has announced the Doogee Y100 Plus, a 5.5-inch screen variant of the Doogee Y100 Pro smartphone. The device is expected to launch next month (September) for a confirmed $125.99 price tag. The Doogee Y100 Plus is simply the Y100 Pro with a 5.5-inch display compared to 5-inch and […]
Meizu has launched the Meizu M2 Note in India, the successor to the Meizu M1 Note was released in June in China. The 16GB version of the M2 Note can be purchased exclusively on Amazon India for a price tag of Rs 9999 or (~$157) starting August 10. Meizu #m2note is up for grabs. Priced […]
Karbonn has officially announced the Karbonn Titanium MachFive, a 5-inch sized smartphone running Android Lollipop OS. The device is already selling on Amazon India (Amazon.in) starting today for a price tag of Rs 5999 ($94) in Blue/White and Champagne colour options. Powered by a quad-core Mediatek processor, the Karbonn Titanium MachFive sports a 5-inch IPS […]
Almost a year after, Lenovo is ready to announce the Lenovo Vibe X3, the successor to the Lenovo Vibe X2 which was touted as the first smartphone with a multi layered design. The company was expected to announce the Vibe X3 alongside most other smartphones in the Vibe Series earlier this year but that didn’t […]