12 best phones with big screen

Literally 3 years ago, smartphones with a 5-inch screen were offensively called “shovels” because of their size. What do we see now? It is the “fives” that rule the market, models from 5.5 inches a little less often, but kids with 4-4.5-inch display almost sunk into oblivion. The reason is simple - the main task of smartphones has long been no longer calls, but content consumption and social networking. Scrolling the tape, watching videos, playing - all this is much more convenient and pleasant to do on the big screen.

That is why many people do not stare at simple smartphones, but at phablets with a screen diagonal of 5.5 inches. Fortunately, the choice in this category is as huge as the phones themselves. There are budget models worth up to 10 thousand rubles, and flagships, the price of a used domestic car.

But a big phone doesn't have to be a smartphone. There are models designed specifically for the elderly. There are large buttons, interface elements - a necessity, because the eyesight and coordination of movements among their users is noticeably worse than that of young people. Because we have selected for you the top ten best smartphones and phones with large dimensions, so that everyone can find a model to fit their needs.

The best inexpensive phones with a large screen: a budget of up to 10,000 rubles.

We open the rating category of inexpensive smartphones with a screen of 5.5 inches. We decided to stop not at an extremely low cost, but on a budget of 10,000 rubles. And for this money there is a lot of interesting ...

3 Honor 7C 32GB

Honor 7C is the only participant in the category that corresponds to the current trends. An elongated screen with an aspect ratio of 18: 9, thanks to which, in a similar-sized case, it was possible to fit the display by 0.2 inches more - there is. Dual main camera - is. Android 8 "out of the box" - there is. At the same time, the average price tag is only slightly higher than 10 thousand rubles, and in a couple of months it will most likely decrease.

But in comparison with competitors, the phone is not easy. The screen is really larger than that of Meizu or Xiaomi - 5.7 inches. But the resolution is only 1440x720. And the brightness, judging by the reviews and tests, is not always enough in the bright sun. The dual camera includes 13 and 2 megapixel modules, there is an autofocus - the quality of the pictures corresponds to the middle class, nothing outstanding. There is a portrait mode, which extremely clumsily blurs the background - we cannot advise the model to fans of mobile photography. "Front" 8 megapixel, without autofocus but with a flash - removes mediocre, can boast unlock on the face.

Snapdragon 430 is responsible for performance - enough for basic tasks and simple games, but no more. Operational and permanent memory 3 and 32 GB, respectively. A full set of required wireless networks is supported, including NFC. On the "back" - a fingerprint scanner.

2 Meizu M5 Note 16Gb

Meizu M5 Note is just a great phone.All-metal case, 5.5-inch IPS FullHD screen with excellent color rendering and high brightness, covered with 2.5D glass. The MediaTek Helio P10 processor and 3 GB of RAM provide good speed in all everyday tasks. Separately, it is worth noting the front camera at 5 megapixels - the pictures are very high quality for this price segment. It’s a pity that the main camera pumped up - during the day it takes a passable one, in the evening it’s better not to even launch the camera. The 4000 mAh battery supports fast charging - up to 100% in just 1.5 hours. Well, the proprietary mTouch button is good.

1 Xiaomi Redmi Note 4X 32Gb + 3Gb

Xiaomi - the traditional leader in terms of price / performance. Like Meizu, Redmi Note 4X has a metal case and a FullHD IPS screen with a diagonal of 5.5 ’. Higher performance (+ 10-15%) provides a midrange Qualcomm Snapdragon 625 processor and 3 GB of RAM. The amount of internal storage - the maximum for a class of 32 GB. Also, the model stands out the most capacious battery - 4100 mAh. It suffices for a day with very active use, and in the reviews, some users claim about a week (!) Of battery life. Separate attention is paid to communication modules: there is 4G LTE-A cat.6, VoLTE, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 4.1 and a proprietary infrared port. But the cameras were done - the pictures are mediocre, even in daylight.

The best phones with the largest screen - champions among phablets

We turn to the real giants among the cellular. Models from this category are on the verge between smartphones and tablets. Diagonal - at least 6 inches. If you are a fan of such giants - welcome to the rating.

3 Nokia 7 Plus

Nokia 7 Plus is a great continuation of the already successful line. The diagonal of the display is not a record - “only” 6 inches. Aspect ratio 18: 9, FullHD + resolution. The back cover is made of aluminum and covered with soft touch plastic - it is pleasant in the hand, if you do not take into account the huge size, it does not slip. Everything is collected perfectly, no squeaks and backlashes, and numerous crash tests confirm the high strength of the structure.

The processor used is Qualcomm Snapdragon 660 - a modern mid-level SoC. In AnTuTu, the model gives about 140 thousand points, which in real use allows you to work smartly in several applications and play quite demanding games. RAM 4 GB, constant 64 GB - most users will be enough. It feeds all this good battery capacity of 3800 mAh. With active use, daylight will stretch for sure. The operating system is “bare” Android 8.0. The smartphone is included in the program Android One, which means among the first will receive all the updates.

Note the camera: the dual main module includes sensors of 12 and 13 megapixels (with two-time zoom). The quality of shooting photos is excellent for its price. Portrait mode works well.

2 Oneplus 6 8 / 128GB

The killer flagships - so dubbed their first device OnePlus for incredible speed and minimal cost. By the sixth version, the price tag has grown significantly and no longer looks the most attractive because of the abundance of other Chinese flagships, but it's difficult to pick on speed. Inside the OnePlus 6 is the most powerful processor at the moment - Snapdragon 845 - and 8 GB of RAM. In short, he will cope with any tasks assigned to him. Separate attention is also worth the operating system - Oxygen OS is an extremely fast “bare” Android with some nice and useful features.

But let's go back to looks. The glass case is large due to the use of a 6.28 ’display with an aspect ratio of 19: 9 and a resolution of 2280 × 1080 pixels. The quality of the picture is excellent. From behind we can observe a dual camera - 16/20 Mp. The first module possesses aperture f \ 1.7, optical stabilization; the second is designed to create the effect of boke and optical zoom. Photo quality is excellent. You can write video in 4K 30 fps, FullHD 240 fps. There are all necessary communication modules.The 3300 mAh battery supports fast charging - up to 50% of the phone will charge in just 25 minutes, and in an hour you will see 90%!

1 Xiaomi Mi Max 2 64Gb

In almost every sentence about this phablet, you can insert the word "most." The highest quality display - 6.44 inches, IPS matrix, FullHD. The most pleasant body - metal, durable, stylish and symmetrical. The largest battery is 5300 mAh. Enough for a couple of days in any mode of use. Yes, and fast charging Qualcomm Quick Charge 3.0, allowing you to fill such a giant battery in just 2 hours, is.

What else? Excellent "iron" – Qualcomm Snapdragon 625,4 GB of RAM. Due to the huge display and excellent graphics, it is very nice to play on this device. Yes, everything is fine on this smartphone, considering its cost is only about 14 thousand rubles. Is that NFC is not ...

The best phones with a big screen and a good camera.

A large display is useful not only in the consumption of content, but also in its creation. Take, for example, photo and video. On the big screen it is easier to set the frame, view the details of the picture, edit it. And which smartphones shoot best? Of course, the flagships. The three most popular we consider.

3 Samsung Galaxy S8 +

Despite the release of more modern flagships, the bronze medalist remains an excellent option for purchase. Over the past year since the presentation, the device has fallen in price by half, and the technical lag behind competitors is minimal. Galaxy S8 + is good for everyone. A 6.2-inch screen with an 18: 9 aspect ratio was able to fit into a case similar in size to the iPhone 7! In the hand, the phablet lies simply superbly. "Iron" is not the most productive at the moment, but it will be enough for another couple of years ahead: Qualcomm Snapdragon 835, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of internal memory. Fast wireless charging, Samsung Pay, AKG headphones, fingerprint scanners and iris - you can list advantages for a very long time.

Cameras. Despite modern trends, there are only two. Main 12 Mp (f / 1.7) with optical stabilization. Comments are superfluous - the quality is excellent regardless of the conditions and complexity of shooting. Frontal is also good - 8 megapixel images are very suitable for instagram.

2 Apple iPhone Xs Max 256GB

Of course, we could not include the new Apple iPhone Xs Max in the rating of the best camera phones. Yes, the newcomer was unable to dislodge the leader in the face of the Huawei P20 Pro from the pedestal of mobile photography, but all other competitors Xs Max bypasses noticeably. Externally, the model is no different from last year, with the exception of dimensions. The Max version flaunts an OLED display of 6.5 (!) Inches - the largest figure in this rating. In this case, the dimensions are almost completely identical, for example, iPhone 7 Plus with a 5.5-inch screen. Image quality was recognized by industry experts as the best on the market. Inside, everything is traditional - with the Apple A12 Bionic chip, the smartphone has become faster. Permanent memory in the top version of almost 256 GB to fit all the photos and videos. Special attention is given to the emergence of support for two SIM-cards: one physical, the second - eSIM.

Finally, the camera. There are still two 12 megapixel modules, one of which provides a two-fold optical zoom. There is an optical stabilization. Of the changes, we note a larger pixel size, which improved the quality of the photo in the dark and the new image processor. Thanks to the latter, the quality was improved, the opportunity to change the depth of field after shooting, etc. appeared.

1 Huawei P20 Pro

A couple of years ago it was difficult to think that the Chinese Huawei would be able to fight on equal terms with the mastodons of the market, and today you can find the P20 Pro on the shelves, which has been holding unconditional leadership in photo capabilities for half a year. There are already three main cameras in the phone: 40 Mp, f / 1.8; 8 Mp f / 2.4 with a triple optical zoom and 20 Mp monochrome modules. In daylight everything is expected to be excellent - even middling shows itself well in such conditions.The work of the portrait mode is also poorly distinguished - the result is good, but blunders in blurring happen. But in low light conditions, Huawei rips rivals - the pictures are very clear, with minimal noise - even the freshly breathed iPhone Xs Max cannot catch up with him.

For stuffing a little surprising. The screen is 6.1-inch, resolution of 2244 × 1080 pixels, OLED. The processor uses its own development - Hisilicon Kirin 970, whose performance is at the level of all modern flagships based on the Snapdragon 845. Pleases the 4000 mAh battery - enough for a whole day of shooting or a couple of days with minimal load. All necessary communication modules, including NFC, are there. Note the presence of water protection according to IP67.

The best phones for the elderly: with a large screen and buttons

Finally, we analyze a pair of smartphones designed specifically for the elderly. All the controls are as large as possible, and the controls are simple, so that even your grandmother can understand the outlandish novelty of the new century.

3 ONEXT Care-Phone 6

The second place in the ranking is taken by a somewhat unusual "grandmother". First, the clamshell form factor draws attention to itself. Stylish, but unusual. In addition, opening the lid does not accept the call, which is inconvenient. On the front panel is a bright SOS button. It is easy to set up and easy to use. The buttons of the digital block are large, as are the inscriptions on them. There are three keys for speed dialing. Also, the developers have provided voice "accompaniment" – The name of the button is pronounced through the speakers.

The main complaint of users is not the best quality. And the initial setting will make you sweat. The rest is a great device for the elderly.

2 ONEXT Care-Phone 5

Care-Phone 5 is the brainchild of the same ONEXT. But there are several useful differences from the previous model. First, a more pleasant value. Secondly, a simpler form factor. The clamshell looks cool, but it will be much more convenient for people with impaired coordination to use the usual push-button monoblock. The buttons are large, comfortable. The information on the screen is mostly available even for the elderly with reduced visual acuity, but some elements (for example, a clock) are somewhat small. You can also find fault with a quiet ringtone - the problem is solved by installing a flash drive and adding your own melodies.

For the rest, no complaints. During the conversation, the interlocutor can hear perfectly. There is a speed dial, and the SOS button on the back allows you to simultaneously send a distress signal to four contacts. There is a flashlight and radio that works without connecting headphones. The battery capacity is 1200 mAh, which is enough for this kid for a week of battery life.

1 Philips Xenium E311

Unlike previous participants, Philips is known to almost everyone. Build quality is excellent. Materials are not premium, but pleasant. The screen is large, 2.4 inches, fonts and icons are made large, so that users with poor eyesight will not be mistaken. The buttons are also large, with contrasting numbers. It is also worth praising the manufacturer for its loud speakers and a docking station that serves as a charging and audio amplifier (due to its shape). It is heard perfectly, reminds a usual stationary phone, looks neat. Finally, this button cell “lives” 5-7 days from a single charge - with dignity.

Of the interesting features worth noting is the presence of the SOS button, like the previous participants in the rating and the “Loupe” mode, which magnifies the image using the built-in camera. The latter does not work very well, but the presence pleases.

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