Best big phones 2021: which phablet should you buy?;

Date:
Sun, 04 Jul 2021 07:00:04 +0000

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From the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra to the Xiaomi Mi 11 and beyond, these are the best big phones.

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With each passing year, the average size of smartphones seems to increase,
and so too does the selection of the best big phones, which is why weve created this guide.

Weve only included truly large handsets, with all of the phones below having at least a 6.5-inch screen, so youve got plenty of space to enjoy apps,
movies and games. With a screen this size, theres even scope to work and create on your phone though one of the best tablets would be a better fit
for that if youre doing it regularly.

All of the phones below - from the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra to the iPhone 12 Pro Max and beyond - are also excellent handsets though, as having a big screen alone isnt enough to qualify for this list.

These are the very best big smartphones, meaning that they also typically
have great cameras, loads of power, decent battery life and stylish designs, or some combination of those features. As such, theyre often very expensive too, but if you can afford them then youre unlikely to be disappointed.

For each entry weve included an overview and a specs list, so you can see which phone is the best fit for you or click through to our full reviews for more details. And if you're on a budget, or dont specifically want a massive smartphone, make sure to check out our best cheap phones and best smartphone guides. (Image credit: Samsung) 1. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

A top tier smartphone, and it takes our best crown Release date: January 2021 | Weight: 227g | Dimensions: 165.1 x 75.6 x 8.9 mm | OS: Android 11 | Screen size: 6.8-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 3200 | CPU: Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100
| RAM: 12GB / 16GB | Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB | Battery: 5,000mAh | Rear camera: 108MP + 10MP + 10MP + 12MP | Front camera: 40MP The best camera zoom Mesmerizing design Expensive at any level No microSD card slot

At 6.8 inches the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a truly massive phone, and its AMOLED screen has more than just size going for it, as its very sharp at 1440 x 3200 (for 515 pixels per inch). It also has a 120Hz variable refresh rate, for smooth interactions, a high 1,500 nit maximum brightness, and support for HDR10+.

But this is an exceptional phone in other ways too, from its superb quad-lens camera complete with an impressive 10x optical zoom to its top-tier power, masses of storage, sumptuous design, and big 5,000mAh battery.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra even has some handy extras, like support for Samsungs S Pen stylus, which lets you really make the most of that big screen
though it is sold separately.

High price aside this phone has few flaws, though its worth noting that
theres no microSD card slot, and that charging tops out at 25W. Still,
overall this is one of the very best phones you can buy, especially if you want something with a big screen.

Read more: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review (Image credit: OnePlus) 2.
OnePlus 9 Pro

A giant leap for OnePlus photography Release date: March 2021 | Weight: 197g
| Dimensions: 163.2 x 73.6 x 8.7mm | OS: Android 11 | Screen size: 6.7-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 3216 | CPU: Snapdragon 888 | RAM: 8/12GB | Storage: 128/256GB | Battery: 4,500mAh | Rear camera: 48MP + 50MP + 8MP + 2MP | Front camera: 16MP The best OnePlus camera phone Great power High price No microSD support

The OnePlus 9 Pro is the most premium phone OnePlus has ever made at the time of writing, and it also has a big AMOLED screen, at 6.7 inches. Thats
slightly smaller than some on this list, but still definitely on the large side.

It has all the power youd expect from a flagship with Pro in the name, and it also has a much better camera than previous OnePlus phones. The company has partnered with Hasselblad here and offers a quad-lens rear snapper with a
48MP main sensor, a 50MP ultra-wide, an 8MP telephoto (with 3.3x optical zoom), and a 2MP monochrome shooter.

These mostly perform well, with the ultra-wide being a highlight as it avoids the distortion often found at the edge of ultra-wide shots taken on other phones.

As for the screen itself, thats sharp at 1440 x 3216 with all-around high quality, and the OnePlus 9 Pro also sports an appealing design and speedy 65W wired charging (as well as 50W wireless charging). Actual battery life could be better, and theres no microSD card slot, but otherwise this is a top handset.

Read more: OnePlus 9 Pro review (Image credit: Apple) 3. iPhone 12 Pro Max

The best iPhone yet is only for those with deep pockets Weight: 228g | Dimensions: 160.8mm x 78.1mm x 7.4mm | OS: iOS 14 | Screen size: 6.7-inch | Resolution: 1284 x 2778 | CPU: A14 Bionic | RAM: 6GB | Storage: 128GB/256GB/512GB | Battery: Unknown | Rear camera: 12MP + 12MP + 12MP |
Front camera: 12MP Long battery life Powerful rear camera Feels too large Very, very expensive

The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the biggest and best iPhone you can buy, so if youre in this article and looking for an iPhone then theres no question this is
the handset to get.

It has a 6.7-inch 1284 x 2778 OLED screen with 458 pixels per inch. So its sharp, as well as being clear, bright, and offering excellent color reproduction. Its also durable, with a Ceramic Shield coating that should
make the display less easy to damage than most phone screens.

The camera also impresses, with 12MP main, ultra-wide and telephoto snappers, along with a LiDAR scanner for judging depth. The numbers here might be lower than on some other phones, but the results are remarkable, even when the lighting isnt.

You also get cutting-edge power, respectable battery life and all the
benefits of iPhone ownership, such as access to the App Store. That said,
this phone is very expensive, and screen size aside its not much different to the cheaper iPhone 12 Pro , so consider how much you value the extra space.

Read more: iPhone 12 Pro Max review (Image credit: Samsung) 4. Samsung
Galaxy S21 Plus

A slightly larger version of the Samsung S21, but is it for you? Release
date: January 2021 | Weight: 200g | Dimensions: 161.5 x 75.6 x 7.8mm | OS: Android 11 | Screen size: 6.7-inch | Resolution: 1080 x 2400 | CPU:
Snapdragon 888 / Exynos 2100 | RAM: 8GB | Storage: 128GB / 256GB | Battery: 4,800mAh | Rear camera: 12MP + 64MP + 12MP | Front camera: 10MP Gorgeous new design Great performance No microSD support Expensive

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus isnt Samsungs biggest phone or its best one, but its close on both fronts.

With a 6.7-inch screen its just one inch smaller than the Galaxy S21 Ultra, though its display is nowhere near as high resolution, at 1080 x 2400. Still, it uses AMOLED, has a 120Hz refresh rate, and supports HDR10+, so its a great screen nonetheless.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus is also if anything even more stylish than the
S21 Ultra, with its smaller camera block and contrasting rear glass and
camera block colors. You also get plenty of power, from either a Snapdragon 888 or Exynos 2100 chipset (depending on which country you buy the phone in), and it has an impressive triple-lens camera too, with a 12MP main sensor, a 64MP telephoto one and a 12MP ultra-wide.

Its issues are similar to the Galaxy S21 Ultra theres no microSD card slot, charging tops out at 25W, and theres no charger in the box. But since this is a cheaper phone those complaints are even more forgivable.

Read more: Samsung Galaxy S21 Plus review (Image credit: Samsung) 5. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

Samsung gets the 'Ultra' right Release date: August 2020 | Weight: 208g | Dimensions: 164.8 x 77.2 x 8.1mm | OS: Android 10 | Screen size: 6.9-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 3088 | CPU: Snapdragon 865 Plus / Exynos 990 | RAM: 12GB | Storage: 128/256/512GB | Battery: 4,500mAh | Rear camera: 108MP, 12MP, 12MP | Front camera: 10MP Useful S Pen features Great-looking screen Slow charging Ultra-expensive

The Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra is Samsungs latest stylus-equipped flagship. Yes, the S21 Ultra supports the S Pen too, but its sold separately. With the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra you get the pen thrown in, and the device has a slot you can store the stylus in when it's not in use.

You also get an even bigger 6.9-inch screen, which is big even by big-phone standards. That display is 1440 x 3088, so its sharp, and like most recent Samsung flagships it has a 120Hz refresh rate and HDR10+ support though unlike the S21 Ultra you have to choose between the maximum refresh rate and the maximum resolution. You cant have both at the same time.

This phone also has a triple-lens camera, including a 108MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide, and a 12MP telephoto (with 5x optical zoom), and it performs every bit as well as youd hope something this expensive would.

That great performance extends to its core power too, thanks to a high-end (but no longer quite top-end) chipset, and 12GB of RAM. So if you want a massive, powerful handset with a stylus included, the Note 20 Ultra has you covered.

Read more: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra review (Image credit: Xiaomi) 6. Xiaomi Mi 11

Xiaomi's 2021 flagship Release date: March 2021 | Weight: 196g | Dimensions: 164.3 x 74.6 x 8.6mm | OS: Android 11 | Screen size: 6.8-inch | Resolution: 1440 x 3200 | CPU: Snapdragon 888 | RAM: 8GB | Storage: 128GB/256GB |
Battery: 4,600mAh | Rear camera: 108MP + 13MP + 5MP | Front camera: 20MP
Great photography modes Fast performance Temperamental fingerprint scanner Weak battery life

The Xiaomi Mi 11 is for our money an even better phone than the pricier
Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra , and it certainly qualifies for our best big phone list, thanks to its 6.81-inch display.

Thats a 1440 x 3200 AMOLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate, and it can match the Galaxy S21 Ultra for brightness at 1,500 nits. So the Xiaomi Mi 11 has a great screen, and it also has an excellent camera, including a 108MP main snapper, a 13MP ultra-wide, and a near-unique 5MP telemacro lens for extreme close-ups.

This phone also has flagship power from its Snapdragon 888 chipset, and a slim, stylish design, with an eye-catching camera bump.

Its battery life could be better, theres no telephoto camera, and the fingerprint scanner isnt the best weve come across. For these reasons, the Xiaomi Mi 11 doesnt rank higher in this article, but it still comes highly recommended.

Read more: Xiaomi Mi 11 review Not found your fit? Check out the best camera phones



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