TGF: Top Ten Best Phablets Of 2014

The craze for smartphones with bigger screens got better in 2014, a saying goes thus – the bigger the display, the better the experience.

Basically a Phablet is a smartphone with a screen size between a typical smartphone and a tablet computer. It is coined from the words – Ph(one) and (t)ablet.

To be frank, there is still no clear definition of Phablet as some big sized devices – as some 7-inch sized devices are refered to as smartphones and some lesser screen sized devices are touted to be Phablets.

Back to the list, we have decided to compile the list of top ten Phablets released in 2014 based on our own analysis and criteria. If you feel we have omitted any smartphone; you can let us know using the comment box below:

TGF: Top Ten Best Phablets Of 2014

10. Nokia Lumia 1320

Nokia Lumia 1320 offers an affordable quality device with Phablet size display and 4G connectivity for a relative low price. It doesn’t have the best of camera but it has a big battery capacity, a good app suite and is a bargain for those who want a Windows Phone device.

– 6-inch 720p display
– Qualcomm S4 Processor
– 1GB RAM
– 5MP rear camera
– 3400mAh battery

9. Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Samsung Galaxy Note series are one of those very few smartphones which kicked off the ‘Phablet’ craze. Samsung really takes its Galaxy Note line of device seriously and the Galaxy Note 4 is a proof. 

The Galaxy Note 3 did fare well packing the company’s synonymous design build, the S Pen of course with its so many features and a faux leather back. For those who want a Galaxy Note device and can’t afford the Galaxy Note, the Note 3 is another options you can try.

– 5.7-inch 1080p display
– Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset
– 3GB of RAM
– 13MP rear camera
– 3200mAh battery

8. Nokia Lumia 1520

The Nokia Lumia 1520 is one of the best Phablets available yet. The device has a quality screen, very good camera, quality build and an exceptional battery life. For those who are not after affordability and wants to be associated with a Windows Phablet – the Lumia 1520 is definitely the deal.

– 6-inch 1080p IPS display
– Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 chipset 
– 2GB of RAM
– 20MP OIS rear camera
– 3400mAh

7. OnePlus One

The OnePlus One is tagged the flagship killer and the 5.5-inch sized device deserves the title as it offers high-end flagship specs at a lower price. To go your hand on a One smartphone you have to go through the stress of the invite system.

All in all, with the OnePlus One you get a quality build, good screen display and a very strong battery performance all for a relative low price. The device also doesn’t run on the regular Android OS; it runs CyanogenMod from the box which makes it appealing to some and less appealing alike.

– 5.5-inch 1080p display
– Qualcomm snapdragon 801 chipset
– 3GB RAM
– 13MP camera
– CyanogenMod 11S
– 3100mAh battery

6. Huawei Ascend Mate 7

The Huawei Mate 7 is definitely makes the cut with its impressive display and premium quality build. The device offers a bigger experience with its 6-inch display; solid battery performance, fingerprint scanner and of course the premium metal build.

Huawei has some more devices scheduled for 2015; we can’t wait to see what the company has in store. The company would be looking to break into the western markets soon to put pressure on the top guns.

– 6-inch 1080p display
– Huawei Kirin 925 chipset
– 3GB RAM
– 13MP rear camera
– 4100mAh

5. Nexus 6

The Nexus line of devices from Google is one of those rare device around which run pure Android OS. The  Nexus 6 pushes the Nexus range into the phablet category and runs on the latest Android 5.0 Lollipop OS. 

The Nexus 6 delivers an all round performance, better body build, great display and strong enough battery performance. The device is water resistant and offers ‘Priority Mode’ which allows only important notifications get across to user. If you are one of those who like it big, the Motorola built ‘Nexus 6’ is definitely a must like.

– 5.96-inch Quad-HD display
– Qualcomm snapdragon 805 chipset
– 3GB RAM
– 13MP camera
– 3200mAh battery

4. Samsung Galaxy Note Edge

Though the Galaxy Note Edge is not readily available in most countries around but the phablet is one of the most innovative idea of 2014. The Samsung Galaxy Note Edge debuted alongside the Galaxy Note 4 but has an extra curved display which offers all sort of tricks.

The Galaxy Note Edge is a tad more expensive than the Note 4 though it packs almost the same specs but then the display screams innovation. The device also use the S-Pen stylus and joins other software component which give you an Edge performace over other smartphones.

– 5.6-inch (2560 x 1600 pixels) display
– Qualcomm Snapdragon 805
– 3GB RAM
– 16MP camera
– S-Pen
– 3000mAh

3. Apple iPhone 6 Plus

Is there any befitting device more than the iPhone 6 Plus to be the first Phablet sized device from Apple? The Answer is no, the iPhone 6 Plus basically is for those who are considering switching to other phablet sized device offering a different OS.

Apple iPhone 6 Plus uses a 5.5-inch display and is way lighter plus thinner than other Phablets in its range but it doesn’t come cheap. The device uses the A8 processor, a sleek aluminium build, supports NFC, can make payments using Apple Pay and TouchID fingerprint reader. For now this is the only phablet sized offering for iOS and more is expected to debut in subsequent announcements.

– 5.5-inch 1080p display
– Apple A8 Processor
– 1GB RAM
– 8MP rear camera with OIS
– 2915mAh battery.

2. LG G3

LG G3 ushered in an era of satisfaction between smartphones and tablets; the device also came with a Quad-HD display which is very rare amongst smartphones available yet. The device is priced reasonable, very crisp display, very light to handle, a reasonable slim profile, rear button design, a rear camera with Laser autofocus and another important factor a very stong battery.

The G3 is definitely up there with the best and it’s premium design with tiny bezels ensures it is a phablet worth laying hands on.

– 5.5-inch Quad-HD display
– Qualcomm Snapdragon 801
– 3GB of RAm
– 13MP Laser Autofocus with OIS
– 3000mAh battery

1. Samsung Galaxy Note 4

The Galaxy Note 4 and it’s S-Pen related features makes it one the most versatile and best phablet around. The Galaxy Note 4 makes use of its large screen display and it’s multi window mode which let’s it run two apps side by side. 

The Samsung Galaxy Note 4 offers one of the best stylus based device around and is said to have around 2000 levels of sensitivity. Samsung has managed to pack enough firepower and top notch specs with exceptional software performance. Verily the Galaxy Note 4 Sit on top the best Phablets list of 2014.

– 5.7-inch Quad-HD display
– Qualcomm Snapdragon 805/ Exynos 7
– 3GB of RAM
– 16MP rear camera with OIS
– 3220mAh battery