Best phablets of 2016: the 20 best big-screen phones you can buy - best phablet reviews - best Android phablets, iPhone 6 Plus, Windows phablets. Phablets or large-screen smartphones are a growing trend. Here we compile the 20 best phablets available to buy in the UK in 2016.
Phablets, which fall between phone and tablet in terms of screen size, have burst on to the scene in the past year or two. Devices that were once mocked for their oversized screens have now become desirable and powerful mobile tools. Here we present the best phablets you can buy in the UK in 2016. Also see Best smartphones 2016 and Best tablets 2016.
Note that we are classing smartphones with a screen of 5.5in and above as phablets. Also see: Best sounding phone 2016.
The Best Smartphones of 2016There has never been a better time to shop for a smartphone!
It is almost impossible to make a wrong choice when shopping for a smartphone these days — the industry has reached a point where just about every device out there is an excellent daily performer. Just in case, we've rounded up the best smartphones available on the market today with Android, iOS, and Windows 10.
Please note that the prices are for unlocked, contract-free devices.
Samsung Galaxy Note5 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+
Samsung Galaxy Note5: $650, bhphotovideo.com; Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+: $699, bhphotovideo.com
Samsung Galaxy Note5 and Samsung Galaxy S6 edge+ are different takes on a high-end Android device that share the same platform. The Note5 is perfect for productive and creative personalities thanks to its built-in stylus. The Galaxy S6 edge+, on the other hand, drops the stylus for a gorgeous Dual Edge display. Both devices feature a CPU and a camera that are among the best in the business, with wireless charging, Samsung Pay support, and a decidedly premium design and finish. You can't go wrong with either one.
Apple iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus
Apple iPhone 6s: from $649, apple.com; Apple iPhone 6s Plus, from $749, apple.com
The latest iPhone 6s and iPhone 6s Plus by Apple are considered by many to be the best smartphones money can buy. The latest handsets from the Cupertino tech giant feature innovative Force Touch displays, excellent camera and fingerprint sensor, as well as the best collection of available apps in the industry.
Motorola Moto G (3rd generation)
from $180, motorola.com
The latest Moto G proves yet again that you don't need to break the bank to own an excellent smartphone. Solely responsible for making Motorola a major player in a number of global markets, it has a water-resistant body with customizable colors in Moto Maker, excellent display and camera, as well as handy gesture controls and expandable memory.
LG V10
$600, t-mobile.com
The LG V10 features a stainless steel frame, which, in addition to looking great, allows it to easily handle accidental drops. A removable battery and expandable memory separate the V10 from its Android competitors, as does a secondary screen with customizable functionality. A stunning display on one of the best cameras in the business, a duo of selfie cameras (one of them has a wide-angle lens for group shots), and a fingerprint sensor, make the V10 one of the best Android smartphones to launch in 2015.
BlackBerry Priv
$699, blackberry.com
BlackBerry's first Android smartphone has been a long time coming, and one of the most anticipated devices to launch in 2015. A decidedly premium offering with a superb sliding keyboard that sets it apart from its rivals, it is powerful, elegant, secure, and hugely entertaining during off-hours. The Priv is one of the best smartphones available today. Pricey, but well worth it for the right buyer.
Motorola Droid Turbo 2
from $624, motorola.com
Motorola's Droid Turbo 2 is hardly pretty, but it is the world's first smartphone with a shatterproof display. It also packs a crisp QHD display, powerful CPU, massive battery with wireless charging, and a great camera. You can customize it your liking, too, using cool materials such as ballistic nylon and genuine leather. The Droid Turbo 2 is exclusive to Verizon Wireless.
Sony Xperia Z5 Premium
$699, amazon.com
Sony Xperia Z5 is the first smartphone to launch with a 4K display with a resolution of 3,840 x 2,160 pixels, and the mind-boggling pixel density of 806 ppi. Clever engineering by Sony ensures that users utilize the full resolution of the screen when watching video or browsing photos, thus helping the device achieve stellar battery life. Of course, the device's 4K display is complemented by an excellent camera, a powerful CPU, and a fingerprint sensor, all tucking into a water-resistant body. Sadly, because Sony treats the high-end smartphone market in the US as an afterthought, the Xperia Z5 Premium is only available as a pricey gray import.
LG Nexus 5X
from $379, store.google.com
The Nexus 5X is a pocket-friendly smartphone co-developed by LG and Google. It is keenly priced, yet equipped with high-end hardware features that include a fingerprint sensor, excellent camera, and a USB Type-C port. To top things off, the Nexus 5X always boots the latest Android version, with updates being delivered directly from Google.
Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL
Microsoft Lumia 950, $649: microsoftstore.com; Microsoft Lumia 950 XL, $549: microsoftstore.com
Microsoft Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL are the Redmond giant's first high-end smartphones to launch in almost two years. Both devices are packed with the latest hardware available today, headed by ultra-sharp displays, excellent cameras, and wireless charging. With Microsoft's brand-new Windows 10 on board, both the Lumia 950 and Lumia 950 XL can quickly transform into desktop PCs via a feature called Continuum. The latter requires an optional display dock by Microsoft.
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