Neowin News Feed for: Phablet

Huawei's Mate 20X comes with an enormous 7.12" screen, a 5,000 mAh battery and a pen

Muhammad Jarir Kanji — Tue, 16 Oct 2018 14:00:01 +0000

The Huawei Mate 20X is almost more tablet than phone. The larger sibling to the Mate 20, it sports an enormous 7.12-inch screen, comes with a larger 5,000mAh battery and supports pen input. Read more...

Honor's Note 10 phablet makes its long awaited debut; 6.95-inch display and 5,000mAh battery

Timi Cantisano — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 21:38:01 +0000

If you're looking for a modern-day phablet, look no further than Honor's Note 10. The handset offers a large 6.95-inch AMOLED display, up to 8GB RAM, and packs a large 5,000mAh battery. Read more...

Samsung might launch Galaxy Note9 with 512GB storage costing €1,250

Abhay V — Mon, 23 Jul 2018 21:38:01 +0000

Rumor suggests that the Galaxy Note9, expected to be unveiled on August 9, might launch with a 512GB internal storage variant that costs a staggering €1,250. The base-tier 64GB might not be offered. Read more...

This is how the Samsung Galaxy Note9 might look like in Lilac Purple

Jay Bonggolto — Sat, 21 Jul 2018 09:20:01 +0000

A newly leaked render reveals what could be the lilac purple variant of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note9, offering a first unofficial glimpse of how that color option looks on the phablet. Read more...

Xiaomi reignites the phablet genre with the Mi Max3; 6.9-inch display and 5,500mAh battery

Timi Cantisano — Thu, 19 Jul 2018 19:58:01 +0000

Xiaomi is known for producing a wide variety of handsets but its latest will be pushing the boundaries of what we might call a smartphone, with its large 6.9-inch display and 5,500mAh battery. Read more...

Galaxy Note9 S Pen tipped to have music playback, self-timer controls via Bluetooth

Jay Bonggolto — Mon, 02 Jul 2018 07:32:01 +0000

Prolific leaker, Ice universe, revealed on Twitter that the upcoming Galaxy Note9's S Pen will include Bluetooth functionality designed for tasks not related to the traditional stylus. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Note9 renders show a fingerprint sensor placed below the camera module

Jay Bonggolto — Thu, 07 Jun 2018 07:48:01 +0000

Fresh renders indicate that the Samsung Galaxy Note9 will be equipped with a fingerprint sensor located below the rear camera module in a horizontal orientation, a major leap from the Galaxy Note8. Read more...

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 rumoured to get a tablet size display

Shreyas Gandhe — Sun, 24 Dec 2017 14:38:01 +0000

Xiaomi's largest smartphone offering, the Mi Max could be entering tablet territory in its next iteration, as the unannounced device is rumoured to feature a 7-inch display and a 5500 mAh battery. Read more...

Xiaomi announces the Mi Note 3 phablet, featuring mid-range specs

Shreyas Gandhe — Mon, 11 Sep 2017 09:04:02 +0000

At its ongoing event in Beijing, Xiaomi has unveiled yet another new smartphone alongside the bezel-less Mi MIX 2 and it is the Mi Note 3 phablet, which features dual cameras and mid-range specs. Read more...

Xiaomi unveils 6.44” Mi Max 2 with 5300mAh battery and Quick Charge 3.0

Paul Hill — Thu, 25 May 2017 13:16:01 +0000

Xiaomi has just unveiled the successor to its flagship device, the Mi Max. The Mi Max 2 comes with a huge display and an equally huge 5300mAh battery which includes Quick Charge 3.0. Read more...

Xiaomi unveils Mi Note 2: up to 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, Snapdragon 821 and 4,070 mAh battery

Vlad Dudau — Tue, 25 Oct 2016 10:34:01 +0000

Xiaomi has just unveiled a successor to its Mi Note phablet. The Mi Note 2 comes with some impressive specs, a curved-screen design, 20Mpx camera and new features, but it does have some compromises Read more...

CUBE's massive Windows 10 Mobile phablet goes on sale for $139 [Update]

Vlad Dudau — Thu, 25 Aug 2016 12:56:01 +0000

A new Windows 10 Mobile phablet has joined the market, sporting a huge 6.98-inch screen, USB Type-C, and a "sensitive hole". The device is only available in some parts of the world right now. Read more...

New Samsung Galaxy J Max phablet leaked in photo

Justin Luna — Thu, 07 Jul 2016 09:32:01 +0000

Evan Blass, who's well known for accurately leaking upcoming devices, has posted a picture of what could be another new Samsung device, the Galaxy J Max, a large phablet sporting a 7-inch screen. Read more...

Xiaomi Mi Max launch set for May 10, specs and teaser appear online [Update]

Shreyas Gandhe — Mon, 25 Apr 2016 06:20:01 +0000

A teaser of the upcoming Mi Max phablet from Xiaomi has been posted in the company's official forums, and the device is slated to launch on 10th of May. Read more...

7- and 8-inch Windows 10 Mobile devices revealed with 4G LTE connectivity

Andy Weir — Thu, 24 Dec 2015 15:59:26 +0000

The largest Windows 10 Mobile devices so far have been revealed by Chinese manufacturer Sunty World, featuring 7- and 8-inch displays, quad-core Snapdragon 210 processors, and dual-SIM 4G LTE support. Read more...

TechSpot: Samsung Galaxy Note 5 Review

Julio Franco — Thu, 24 Sep 2015 06:20:01 +0000

The Galaxy Note 5 is Samsung's latest iteration of their stylus-equipped smartphone, featuring an all new metal and glass design, a 16MP camera and Exynos 7420 SoC and a large 5.7-inch display. Read more...

ZTE Nubia Z7 phablet is now available at under £200 (or $300) at GearBest

Adrian Potoroaca — Tue, 25 Aug 2015 16:28:01 +0000

If you are on a budget and on the hunt for a 5.5 inch smartphone that is good value for money, GearBest is now offering a very nice discount on the ZTE Nubia Z7, a phone with impressive specs. Read more...

Leaked details of Google's new Nexus phablet hint at a true mobile flagship

Andy Weir — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 11:14:01 +0000

Details have been revealed about the new Nexus range-topper from Huawei, which is said to include a 5.7-inch Quad HD display, metal body, and Qualcomm's next-gen Snapdragon 820 processor. Read more...

Microsoft Lumia 640 XL review: Windows Phone goes extra-large

Andy Weir — Mon, 11 May 2015 11:32:01 +0000

It's not the biggest Windows Phone ever, but with a 5.7-inch HD display, the Lumia 640 XL is still pretty huge. But is the affordable handset as good as it looks, or is big not better after all? Read more...

7-inch Windows Phone with 4000 mAh battery shown off at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair

Usama Jawad — Sat, 25 Apr 2015 18:36:01 +0000

A new 7-inch Windows Phone 8.1 device has been unveiled at the Hong Kong Electronics Fair. The entry level device has pretty mediocre features, but does include a massive 4000mAh battery. Read more...

Large ARM based Windows 10 tablet spotted in benchmarks

Usama Jawad — Tue, 03 Feb 2015 18:06:01 +0000

With the Lumia 2520 and Surface 2 out of the race, rumors of a 10.1 inch tablet running Windows 10 have emerged. The specifications of the said device have also been revealed in benchmarks. Read more...

Windows 10 devices with screens smaller than 8 inches to lack desktop

Anthony Tosie — Mon, 26 Jan 2015 23:03:38 +0000

Microsoft's Joe Belfiore has confirmed that Windows 10 devices with screens smaller than 8 inches will lack the desktop, while devices with 8-inch and larger screens will keep it. Read more...

TechSpot: Huawei Ascend Mate 7 Review

Julio Franco — Wed, 14 Jan 2015 08:12:01 +0000

The phablet market isn't just the iPhone 6 Plus or the Galaxy Note line. The Huawei Ascend Mate 7 is a six-inch handset that's full of surprises and certainly worth more attention than it gets. Read more...

TechSpot: Samsung Galaxy Note Edge Review

Julio Franco — Thu, 08 Jan 2015 07:34:01 +0000

Samsung isn't afraid to experiment with new concepts. Their latest is adding a curved AMOLED display on their flagship large-screened smartphone, the Galaxy Note 4, to create the Galaxy Note Edge Read more...

BLU launches its 'biggest smartphone yet' for just $149

Usama Jawad — Fri, 19 Dec 2014 12:28:01 +0000

BLU have just released their biggest smartphone yet for just $149. It boasts of a 7" display to attract people to buy it, but its other specifications might want you to do the exact opposite. Read more...

Jolla could be announcing a new handset or tablet on November 19th

Timi Cantisano — Fri, 14 Nov 2014 18:28:01 +0000

Jolla has unveiled a new teaser image that suggests the ex-Nokia team will announce a new device next week. Although details are scarce, the tagline could suggest a new phablet or tablet device. Read more...

TechSpot: Samsung Galaxy Note 4 Review, The Original Phablet is Back

Julio Franco — Tue, 21 Oct 2014 08:18:01 +0000

The fourth-generation Galaxy Note is the same 5.7" size as its predecessor but packs a Quad HD display, a more premium (and much requested) part-metal construction, and an improved camera with OIS. Read more...

TechSpot: Apple iPhone 6 Plus Review

Julio Franco — Fri, 26 Sep 2014 08:48:01 +0000

While every other manufacturer began pumping out phones with increasingly larger screens in the wake of the Galaxy Note's arrival in 2012, Apple is just jumping in now with the 5.5" iPhone 6 Plus. Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 to go on sale in 140 countries by the end of October

Steven Parker — Wed, 24 Sep 2014 08:06:01 +0000

Samsung has now confirmed that the 5.7-inch Note 4 phablet will be made available to South Koreans on September 26, with it going on sale in 140 countries after that by the end of October. Read more...

Lenovo's new flagship offers awesome specs (and a camera UI that looks a lot like Nokia's)

Andy Weir — Wed, 06 Aug 2014 17:15:23 +0000

Lenovo today unveiled its new flagship Vibe Z2 Pro, with a 6-inch Quad HD display, 2.5GHz Snapdragon 801, 3GB RAM, 4000mAh battery, metallic body... and an app that looks like a lot like Nokia Camera. Read more...

6-inch Lumia 1320 finally launches in the US, from $229

Andy Weir — Thu, 12 Jun 2014 01:06:27 +0000

Microsoft's enormous Lumia 1320 will go on sale in the US on June 13 via Cricket Wireless, with a 6-inch 720p display, 1GB RAM and dual-core 1.7GHz CPU, priced at $279 (or $229 after mail-in rebate). Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Note 4 release date could be September 3rd

James Walker — Sun, 25 May 2014 18:02:54 +0000

A source of Android Geeks has told how Samsung has purportedly scheduled an 'Unpacked' product launch on September 3rd of this year for its upcoming flagship phablet device, the Galaxy Note 4. Read more...

HTC Desire 8 phablet seen in leaked press renders [Update]

Vlad Dudau — Wed, 12 Feb 2014 13:20:20 +0000

A day after HTC says they're focusing a lot more on mid-range phones, images of their new mid-range phablet leak online. With a polycarbonate body and a familiar design this is one attractive phone. Read more...

WiFi only Sony Xperia Z Ultra spotted at FCC; launched in Japan

Shreyas Gandhe — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 11:18:55 +0000

A WiFi only variant of the Android-based Xperia Z Ultra phablet from Sony, revealed by documents filed on the FCC's website, has launched in Japan and will be available in stores starting Friday. Read more...

Rumor: Apple to launch two iPhone 6 models, including first iPhone phablet

Vlad Dudau — Mon, 20 Jan 2014 13:59:43 +0000

What is Apple planning for 2014? A rumor suggests that two iPhone 6 models may be launched this year, both having much bigger screens than the current models. This includes a 5.7-inch iPhone phablet. Read more...

Lumia 1320 promotional video emphasizes "big and beautiful"

Phi Ha — Fri, 29 Nov 2013 10:51:01 +0000

Nokia has finally released a video of the anticipated Nokia Lumia 1320. The YouTube clip shows off the device in different angles, emphasising its big and beautiful screen over a banging soundtrack. Read more...

Nokia reveals UK launch details for its massive Lumia 1520

Andy Weir — Mon, 25 Nov 2013 14:54:42 +0000

Nokia's Lumia 1520 - featuring a 6" Full HD display, quad-core CPU and 2GB of RAM - will go on sale in the UK on December 6 from £38 a month, although one retailer has already opened pre-orders. Read more...

Lumia 1520 available for pre-order on AT&T, starts at $199 [Update]

Vlad Dudau — Fri, 08 Nov 2013 07:09:56 +0000

Nokia's newest addition to its Windows Phone family is finally available to consumers. Folks can now pre-order the Lumia 1520 phablet on AT&T with a starting price of $199 on a two-year contract. Read more...

Nokia Lumia 1320 revealed in leaked image

Andy Weir — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 20:11:18 +0000

The first render has emerged of the Nokia Lumia 1320, which appears to show a device with a large display and with 3 large columns of tiles on its Start screen, a feature reserved for 1080p displays. Read more...

Review: Samsung Galaxy Note 3

Brad Sams — Mon, 21 Oct 2013 18:11:18 +0000

Samsung has released the successor to its giant Note 2. The Note 3 is yet another phablet with massive dimensions and great functionality on paper - but is it good enough for your (enormous) pocket? Read more...