Any mobile display that goes beyond 5.5-inch and stays right under 7-inch is considered as a phablet. Giant displays have changed how we use and interact with our phones, no wonder majority of people prefer larger uncanny phones. When phones are this big, handling is obviously an issue, but if you prefer utility on top of convenience then we’re on the same page here. Phablets are most suited for multimedia consumption, like watching movies, gaming, and other things which you can fit on its giant screen. Here we’ve arranged the list of best Phablets in Nepal you can buy today:
Micromax Canvas Infinity
If you are looking for a big display phone on a cheap, the latest Micromax Canvas Infinity is the one for you. With a 5.7-inch display with 18:9 aspect ration, the device is tall and elegant. Despite being a budget device, the Canvas infinity is inspired by a bezel-less design which we normally see on high-end phones.
DISPLAY | 5.7 inches IPS LCD (720 x 1440), 279ppi |
CHIPSET | Qualcomm Snapdragon 425 |
CPU | Quad-core (4×1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) |
GPU | Adreno 308 |
OPERATING SYSTEM | Android 7.1.2 Nougat |
INTERNAL MEMORY | 32GB |
EXPANDABLE MEMORY | Up to 128GB via microSD card |
RAM | 3GB |
REAR CAMERA | 13MP, f/2.0, LED flash |
FRONT CAMERA | 16 MP, f/2.0, LED flash |
SIM | Dual SIM with 4G LTE |
BATTERY | 2980mAh |
PRICE | Rs. 18,500 |
Sony Xperia XA Ultra
Sony Xperia XA Ultra is a massive device featuring 6-inch Full HD IPS display with 367ppi. Priced at Rs. 27500, its one of the most affordable phablets you can buy right now. Another highlight of the phone is it has a high-res 16MP camera on the front and a commendable 21MP shooter on the back.
DISPLAY | 6.0 inches IPS LCD (1080 x 1920), 367ppi, Scratch Resistant Glass |
CHIPSET | Mediatek Helio P10 |
CPU | Octa-core (4×2.0 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.0 GHz Cortex-A53) |
GPU | Mali-T860MP2 |
OPERATING SYSTEM | Android 7.0 Nougat |
INTERNAL MEMORY | 16GB |
EXPANDABLE MEMORY | Up to 256GB via microSD card |
RAM | 3GB |
REAR CAMERA | 21.5 MP, f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, LED flash |
FRONT CAMERA | 16 MP, f/2.0, LED flash |
SIM | Dual SIM with 4G LTE |
BATTERY | 2700mAh |
PRICE | Rs. 27,500 |
Xiaomi MI Max 2
If the Xiaomi MI Max has not able to satisfy, the second generation of the series, the Xiaomi MI Max 2 fills up the void with certain upgrades. Except for the size, some major improvements reside inside the MI Max 2. The MI Max 2 is powered by a more efficient chipset, Snapdragon 625. Though the Megapixel count has fallen here from 16MP to 12MP, the improved sensor with larger pixel size and sensor size outdoes the older one. Increased RAM, larger battery and faster battery charging capability with Quick Charge 3.0 are other luring specs in the MI Max 2.
DISPLAY | 6.44-inch IPS LCD (1080 x 1920), 342ppi, Corning Gorilla Glass 4 Protection |
CHIPSET | Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 |
CPU | Octa-core 2.0GHz Cortex A-53 |
GPU | Adreno 506 |
OPERATING SYSTEM | Android 7.1.1 Nougat (MIUI 8.5) |
INTERNAL MEMORY | 64GB |
EXPANDABLE MEMORY | Up to 256GB via microSD card |
RAM | 4GB |
REAR CAMERA | 12 MP, f/2.2, phase detection autofocus, dual-LED |
FRONT CAMERA | 5 Megapixel, f/2.0 |
SIM | Dual SIM with 4G LTE |
BATTERY | 5300mAh |
PRICE | Rs. 35,000 |
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra
Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is an upgrade over the Xperia XA. The phone comes with a larger 6.0-inch FullHD display with scratch-resistant glass. The XA1 Ultra is currently running on Android 7.0 Nougat and will be getting the Oreo update. Powering the phone is Helio P20 processor coupled with 4GB of RAM. For storage, the device offers 64GB storage which can be expanded up to 256GB. Sony smartphones are all about their camera and higher megapixel count. The Xperia XA1 Ultra comes with 23MP Rear Camera with f/2.0 and PDAF. However, it cannot shoot 4K videos. Up front, it offers a 16MP camera with f/2.0 and OIS. The phone has also opted for USB Type C. The Sony Xperia XA1 Ultra is backed up by a 2700mAh battery and comes with fast charge 2.0.
DISPLAY | 6.0 inches IPS LCD (1080 x 1920), 367ppi, Scratch Resistant Glass |
CHIPSET | Mediatek Helio P20 |
CPU | Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz Cortex-A53 & 4×1.6 GHz Cortex-A53) |
GPU | Mali-T880MP2 |
OPERATING SYSTEM | Android 7.0 Nougat, Upgradable to Oreo 8.0 |
INTERNAL MEMORY | 64GB |
EXPANDABLE MEMORY | Up to 256GB via microSD card |
RAM | 4GB |
REAR CAMERA | 23MP Camera, f/2.0, PDAF, LED flash |
FRONT CAMERA | 16MP, f/2.0, OIS |
SIM | Dual SIM with 4G LTE |
BATTERY | 2700mAh |
PRICE | Rs. 40,500 |
Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro
The Samsung Galaxy C9 Pro is the latest flagship from the company and this one sports a 6-inch display. Unlike other Galaxy flagships, the display is only FullHD, but Samsung opted for the AMOLED technology making the display produce vivid and punchy colors. It also sports an aluminum body making the phone look and feel premium. With the latest Samsung touch wiz update, you can now use multi-window natively to take full advantage of the big screen. In terms of performance, it is swift with little to no lag with an Octa-core Snapdragon 652 SoC. Backing it all up is a decent 4000mAh battery with quick charge 3.0.
DISPLAY | 6-inch Super AMOLED (1080 x 1920), 367ppi, Gorilla Glass 4 Protection |
CHIPSET | Qualcomm Snapdragon 652 |
CPU | Octa-core (4×1.95 GHz Cortex-A72 & 4×1.4 GHz Cortex-A53) |
GPU | Adreno 510 |
OPERATING SYSTEM | Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow |
INTERNAL MEMORY | 64GB |
EXPANDABLE MEMORY | microSD, up to 256 GB |
RAM | 6GB |
REAR CAMERA | 16MP, f/1.9, PDAF, dual-LED |
FRONT CAMERA | 16MP, f/1.9 |
SIM | Dual SIM with 4G LTE |
BATTERY | 4000mAh |
PRICE | Rs. 49,990 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 5
The Galaxy Note 5 is still relevant to this date despite being a 2-year-old phone. When it comes to the display, there’s no beating Samsung. Galaxy Note 5 sports a 5.7 inch Super AMOLED display, which makes watching movies and playing games a whole lot better with a sharp color punch and saturation. It is the only phablet which uses every bit of its massive screen and it is all because of the included S Pen. You can get creative and work much faster with the help of S Pen.
DISPLAY | 5.7-inch Super AMOLED (1440 x 2560), 518 ppi, Gorilla Glass 4 Protection |
CHIPSET | Exynos 7420 Octa |
CPU | Octa-core (4×2.1 GHz Cortex-A57 & 4×1.5 GHz Cortex-A53) |
GPU | Mali-T760MP8 |
OPERATING SYSTEM | Android 7.0 Nougat |
INTERNAL MEMORY | 32GB |
EXPANDABLE MEMORY | NO |
RAM | 4GB |
REAR CAMERA | 16 MP, f/1.9, 28mm, OIS, autofocus, LED flash, 4k @30fps |
FRONT CAMERA | 5 MP, f/1.9 |
SIM | Dual SIM with 4G LTE |
BATTERY | 3000mAh |
PRICE | Rs. 62,900 |
Samsung Galaxy S8 Plus
If you are looking to buy a phablet in 2017 and if it happens to be the most beautiful thing you’ve ever seen, could you keep yourself from buying it? The S8+ is such a phone that you can’t keep your eyes off. Not only are they beautiful, but they redefine the meaning of portability when it comes to phablets. Despite the phone not having a typical screen size, it is more compact than the rest of the bunch. Due to the small bezels, the 6.2-inch screen has a smaller footprint than the iPhone 7 Plus with a 5.5-inch screen.
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The S8 Plus powered by the latest Exynos 8895 Octa-Core Chipset clocked at 2.3Ghz and for Graphical performance comes with Adreno 540GPU. It has 4GB of RAM despite 2017 seemed like the year of 6 or 8GB. For storage, it has got 64GB Internal memory and comes with a Micro SD card slot which is an utmost necessity. Optics-wise, it comes with the same camera module as the Galaxy S7 but it has been tweaked for better low-light imaging and faster focus. Backing up this phone is a 3500mAh battery which seems pretty low given the high tuning of the phone.
DISPLAY | 6.2inch Super AMOLED (1440 x 2960 pixels) Display, 529ppi, Gorilla Glass 5 Protection |
CHIPSET | Exynos 8895 |
CPU | Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz & 4×1.7 GHz) |
GPU | Mali-G71 MP20 |
OPERATING SYSTEM | Android Nougat 7.0 (Experience UI) |
INTERNAL MEMORY | 64GB |
EXPANDABLE MEMORY | Up to 256GB |
RAM | 4GB |
REAR CAMERA | 12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, phase detection autofocus, OIS, LED flash |
FRONT CAMERA | 8 MP, f/1.7 |
SIM | Dual SIM with 4G LTE |
BATTERY | 3500mAh |
PRICE | NRs. 86,900 |
Samsung Galaxy Note 8
If we are talking phablet, then the Samsung’s Galaxy Note Series is a definite choice. The Galaxy Note 8 is hands down the most premium and most expensive phablet we can think of right now. With its thin side bezels and screen to body ratio of 83.2%, the Note 8 is the handiest phablet in the world.
The most imperative facet of a phablet is its display. The Galaxy Note 8 has one of the best displays on a smartphone. Period. It offers a 6.3inch Super AMOLED HDR display with 18:5:9 aspect ratio. This display with definitely quench your thirst for high-resolution multimedia consumption and takes gaming to a whole another level. Powering the device is the Exynos 8895 Octa-core chipset clocked at 2.3GHz and comes coupled with 6GB of RAM. The Note 8 offers Dual 12MP Camera where the secondary camera is facilitated with Telephoto lens. For storage, it offers 64GB storage, expandable up to 256GB. The phone is backed up by a minute 3300mAh battery.
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The Galaxy Note 8 has everything a high-end phablet is meant to offer. However, when it comes to purchasing decision it all comes down to defining how much beneficient will the S Pen be on your daily usage and how advantageous will the additional telephoto lens be for your photography needs. If you are okay even without these features then you won’t be compromising much with the Galaxy S8+. On the bright side, you’ll also be saving Rs.16,090.
DISPLAY | 6.3 inches Super AMOLED (1440 x 2960 pixels), 521ppi, Gorilla Glass 5 Protection |
CHIPSET | Exynos 8895 |
CPU | Octa-core (4×2.3 GHz & 4×1.7 GHz) |
GPU | Mali-G71 MP20 |
OPERATING SYSTEM | Android 7.1.1 Nougat (Experience UI) |
INTERNAL MEMORY | 64GB |
EXPANDABLE MEMORY | Up to 256GB via microSD card |
RAM | 6GB |
REAR CAMERA | Dual 12MP(26mm, f/1.7, PDAF & 52mm, f/2.4, AF) OIS, 2x Optical Zoom |
FRONT CAMERA | 8MP, f/1.7, Auto HDR |
SIM | Dual SIM with 4G LTE |
BATTERY | 3300mAh |
PRICE | Rs.1,02,990 |