If you’re looking for the best Android phablets (tablets shrunk into a phone) you could buy in the market right now, look no more as we rounded up the top 6 with the massive displays and long battery lives.
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Best Android Phablets This 2016
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1. Samsung Galaxy A9 Pro
- Specs: 6-inch FHD screen, 16MP camera, 5000mAh, Snapdragon 652
- Price: P20k to 24k pesos or $430 to $520 US
The Pro version of Galaxy A9 2016 takes out top spot main because of its really solid battery life, a powerful chipset for its range, great Super AMOLED screen, and a decent camera. Despite the massive size, the phablet remains premium.
2. Sony Xperia XA Ultra
- Specs: 6-inch FHD screen, 21MP camera, 16MP selfie, Helio P10
- Price: P19,995 pesos or $430 US
In terms of camera, the Sony Xperia XA Ultra is one of the best shooters in this category of extra large smartphones. The new 21MP main camera is as capable as other flagship shooters. It is then paired with a 16MP selfie camera that takes great selfie photos. It did not take the top spot because of the underwhelming battery life. Nonetheless, the Xperia XA Ultra is really a reliable phablet.
3. Xiaomi Mi Max
- Specs: 6.44-inch FHD screen, Snapdragon 650, 4850mAh battery, 16MP main camera
- Price: P13,000 or $300 US
Because of the affordable price, the Mi Max makes it to the top 3. The 6.44-inch FHD screen is the second widest behind the Zenfone 3 Ultra with 6.8-inch FHD. The Mi Max lacks the camera qualities we’ve seen in other shooters but its powerful hexacore Snapdragon 650 chip and big battery make up for the mediocre sensors.
4. Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra
- Specs: 6.8-inch FHD screen, Snapdragon 650, Dual speakers, 23MP camera, high-res audio
- Price: P32,995 or $700 US
Perhaps the most loaded phablet in the list is the Asus Zenfone 3 Ultra ZU680KL. It has the best and loudest speakers while packing a high-res audio upscaling inside. The premium feel and high-end pair of cameras are great to pair for the unwieldy size. For P32,995, the Zenfone 3 Ultra is also the most expensive with the Galaxy A9 Pro behind on its retail SRP.
5. Sony Xperia C5 Ultra
- Specs: 6-inch FHD screen, 16MP main camera, 13MP selfie
- Price: P14,000 to P16,000 or $300 to $350 US
Last year’s Xperia phablet the Sony Xperia C5 Ultra makes it on our list. The chipset is a bit dated but yet capable until now while comes equipped with an almost bezel-less 6-inch display. The camera setup on this one is as good as the latest mid-range phones. Another great thing about the Xperia C5 is the affordable price thanks to the price cut.
6. Samsung Galaxy A9
- Specs: 6-inch FHD Super AMOLED screen, 4000mAh battery, 13MP main camera, Snapdragon 652
- Price: P19,000 to P21,000 or $400 to $480 US
The Galaxy A9 2016 is just a few notches smaller in terms of battery capacity and camera sensors compared to the Pro model. If the price difference were just that big compared to the Pro, perhaps this one will be on our top list. But nonetheless, the Galaxy A9 is a phablet worth the money if you’re a Samsung fan.
Bonus: Moto Nexus 6
- Specs: 6-inch Full HD AMOLED, Snapdragon 805, 13MP main camera, 3220mAh battery
- Price: P10,000 to P15,000 or $220 to $350 US
With a solid build and wide display, the Nexus 6 of last year is still a better option if you could find a cheaper one.
Do you agree with our list? Let’s know in the comments if you think we missed other worthy phablets.
