Smartphones with a large screen: top rating of the best models of 2022

Recently, a branch of smartphones called “ phablets ” has been strengthening its position in the mobile device market. The name is the word phablet, borrowed from English, which in turn came from the addition of two words: phone (telephone) and tablet (tablet). Indeed, they are larger than standard smartphones, but slightly smaller than tablets. Phablets are an intermediate link between these two types of mobile devices. Komsomolskaya Pravda has compiled its list of the best phablets or phones with a large screen with a diagonal of 6.5 inches or more.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro 6/128GB

The Redmi line is huge, and the Note 9 Pro is one of its most interesting representatives.

It has an excellent 6.67-inch display (IPS), a powerful 5020 mAh battery with support for ultra-fast charging, a very high level of performance due to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G chipset and 6 GB of RAM. It is impossible not to note the excellent design of the case. The fingerprint scanner is located on the power key.

The smartphone also has an excellent camera - one of the best in the category under 30 thousand rubles. Four sensors (main, ultra-wide, macro and depth of field) produce impressive results.

Screen diagonal: 6.67 inches

Screen resolution: 2400×1080

Weight: 209 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

Memory capacity: 64 GB

RAM capacity: 6 GB

Battery capacity: 5020 mAh

Rear camera: four modules 64/8/5/2 MP

Front camera: 16 MP

Memory card support: yes

ASUS ZenFone 7 Pro ZS671KS 256GB

Top smartphone from ASUS.

The unusual thing is the lifting mechanism of the main camera, thanks to which the front camera is simply not needed. It looks unusual, although the mechanism has already been tested by time - this is not the first model of the company with such a hinge.

Since this is a flagship, it received all the best: a 6.67-inch AMOLED screen, a three-module camera, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus processor, 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of main memory, a 5000 mAh battery with fast charging.

There is no protection from water or wireless charging.

Screen diagonal / resolution: 6.67 inches / 2400×1080

Device weight: 230 g

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 Plus

RAM / internal memory: 8 GB / 256 GB

Battery capacity: 5000 mAh

Front/rear camera resolution: 64/12/8 MP

Memory card slot: yes

OnePlus 8 8/128GB

Updated smartphone from OnePlus.

As before, the device is built on a top-end processor, in this case it is Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 with a huge power reserve and 8 GB of RAM. The OnePlus 8 screen diagonal is not the largest (6.55 inches), but the display supports a 90 Hz refresh rate. The battery capacity is 4300 mAh, there is fast charging, but wired charging is only available in the Pro version, which is significantly more expensive.

The camera consists of three modules (main, “wide” and “ultra-wide”), takes excellent pictures, and the night mode is even capable of giving a head start to many even more expensive devices.

Screen diagonal: 6.55 inches

Screen resolution: 2400×1080

Weight: 180 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

Memory capacity: 128 GB

RAM capacity: 8 GB

Battery capacity: 4300 mAh

Rear camera: triple 48/16/2 MP

Front camera: 16 MP

Memory card support: no

Samsung Galaxy Note 10+ 12/256GB

This version of the Galaxy Note 10 has a large 6.8-inch display with a high resolution of 3040×1440 pixels. And as has happened more than once, it was immediately called the best display in the world among mobile devices.

Of particular interest is the main camera, thanks to which the Galaxy Note 10+ is among the best camera phones in the world. It consists of four modules (ultra-wide-angle, wide-angle, telephoto lens, 3D depth camera) and takes pictures simply incomparably. The front camera also stands out, allowing you to take excellent selfies.

The buyer also receives the top-end Samsung Exynos 9825 chipset, 12 GB (!) of RAM and 256 GB of internal memory, a powerful 4300 mAh battery with support for fast and wireless charging, and IP68 water protection. And of course, the stylus, the signature feature of the series, has not gone away.

No. 6 – Honor X10 Max

Price: 24,000 rubles

The device has an attractive appearance due to thin frames on the front and a back that shimmers in the light. The 7.09-inch screen has FHD+ resolution, so the picture on it looks detailed and clear. A nice bonus is HDR10 support. As a result, the display is perfect for watching videos, surfing social media feeds and other operating scenarios.

Additionally, we note the filling in the face of the Dimensity 800 processor and 6/8 GB of RAM, thanks to which the device scores 320 thousand points in AnTuTu and handles any task. The Chinese brand smartphone is not officially sold in Russia, so you can only purchase it by ordering from the Internet. That's fine, but it does come with a lack of warranty, which could be a serious drawback for some.

Xiaomi Poco F2 Pro 6/128GB

And here is the heir to the same Pocophone that managed to make a splash in its time - a budget phone with a flagship processor! Of course, the company had to save a lot, but the power reserve of the smartphone was enormous.

Like its predecessor, Poco F2 Pro received a top-end chip - this is Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, the amount of RAM is 6 GB, so the power reserve is huge. Of course, there is no wireless charging or water protection, because the Poco F2 Pro is an inexpensive smartphone by flagship standards. The camera is generally good (main module, ultra-wide-angle, telephoto and depth sensor), but the night mode is not so good. But the macro photos are impressive.

And in Poco F2 Pro, the front camera was made retractable - this will not surprise anyone. However, there is also an event indicator on it - simple and convenient!

Screen diagonal: 6.67 inches

Screen resolution: 2400×1080

Weight: 219 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

Memory capacity: 128 GB

RAM capacity: 6 GB

Battery capacity: 4700 mAh

Rear camera: four modules 64/13/5/2

Front camera: 20 MP

Memory card support: no

Huawei Mate 20X

Do you need a smartphone with a screen of 7 inches or more? This is one of the largest smartphones on the market, because it has a huge 7.2-inch display!

In its appearance, the Mate 20X almost completely copies the Mate 20 or Mate 20 Pro. Installed HiSilicon Kirin 980 processor, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM. The main camera is triple: the main sensor, a wide-angle one and a module with three times optical zoom, it takes pictures simply perfectly.

Of course, the manufacturer did not skimp on a powerful 5000 mAh battery. The branded stylus can be purchased separately.

Screen diagonal: 7.2 inches

Screen resolution: 2244×1080

Weight: 232 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 980

Memory capacity: 128 GB

RAM capacity: 6 GB

Battery capacity: 5000 mAh

Rear camera: triple 40/20/8 MP

Front camera: 24 MP

Memory card support: yes

Advantages and disadvantages of smartphones with large screens

For your information! Hundreds of user reviews confirm that models with large screens have significantly more advantages than disadvantages.

Let's start with the advantages :

Watching a movie, playing games, reading, typing and chatting on Skype is more convenient on the big screen. You can see all the smallest details, the control elements in games are at a convenient distance from each other, the picture is clearer and more realistic.
Original appearance and easy navigation. In addition to the aesthetic function, it becomes more convenient for the buyer to access functions: open the contact list, place “curtains” in convenient places, install widgets.
Capacious battery : the larger the smartphone, the larger the battery the manufacturer installs. Such a device will successfully replace a tablet and, in some cases, even a laptop.

Keep in mind! Among the disadvantages of such models are:

You can no longer easily put a large smartphone You will have to stop and open your bag, and in general, choose special clothes with wide and deep pockets, or buy a special pocket for your belt. You won't be carrying it in your hands all day!
During a conversation from such a “shovel”, the view on one side of the face will be completely blocked. And this is not only inconvenient, but also unsafe (when crossing the road, for example).
Such a smartphone most often inconvenient to operate with one hand . You'll have to connect a second one. Such devices are dropped more often than small ones. It's a shame to break an expensive device, isn't it?

Samsung Galaxy Note 10 Lite 6/128GB

The younger version of the flagship Galaxy Note 10 received the Lite prefix. The main feature of the smartphone can be safely called the presence of a stylus, and the company assures that it charges in less than a minute!

The smartphone has a 6.7-inch high-resolution screen, a triple main camera (all modules have a resolution of 12 MP), a powerful 4500 mAh battery with fast charging, and an on-screen fingerprint sensor.

The platform consists of an Exynos 9810 processor and 6 GB of RAM.

Screen diagonal: 6.7 inches

Screen resolution: 2400×1080

Weight: 199 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: Samsung Exynos 9810

Memory capacity: 128 GB

RAM capacity: 6 GB

Battery capacity: 4500 mAh

Rear camera: triple 12/12/12

Front camera: 32 MP

Memory card support: yes

TECNO Pouvoir 4

Let's forget for a while about expensive smartphones, and about Samsung in general, and let's move on to the category of budget representatives. The cheaper the phone, the smaller its screen. At least this rule worked with push-button mobile phones, but it does not always work with smartphones. Thus, at a price of $150, manufacturers somewhere found the funds for an infinite screen with a diagonal of 7 inches. True, if the previous models in the list were similar to tablets, then this phone increases not in width, but in length. This makes it much easier to use with one hand.

Advantages:

comfortable to hold in hand;
cheap;
Android 10.

Flaws:

microUSB

Price: 11,000 rubles.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9S 4/64GB

The next update in the Redmi line - meet Note 9S.

The smartphone captivates with its appearance - it looks stylish, expensive, beautiful. Particularly successful was the square module of the main camera, which received 4 modules at once. It takes great photos, but users noticed that the main module takes better photos on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, although the wide-angle module is better on the Redmi Note 9S.

The chipset is a fairly powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G. The battery is good with fast charging - as much as 5020 mAh.

Screen diagonal - 6.67 inches.

Screen diagonal: 6.67 inches

Screen resolution: 2400×1080

Weight: 209 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

Memory capacity: 64 GB

RAM capacity: 4 GB

Battery capacity: 5020 mAh

Rear camera: four modules 48/8/5/2 MP

Front camera: 16 MP

Memory card support: yes

Honor View 30 Pro

The new flagship from Honor received a fairly large display with a diagonal of 6.57 inches, and once again the matrix is IPS. In our opinion, this is great, but the fingerprint sensor had to be hidden in the power key - not the most convenient solution.

Honor View 30 Pro attracts with a very powerful platform based on the HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G chip and 8 GB of RAM, as well as with its triple camera, which shoots at the level of the Huawei P30 Pro, one of the top camera phones.

This generation introduced wireless charging (fast charging is also available, but it was there before).

Screen diagonal: 6.57 inches

Screen resolution: 2400×1080

Weight: 206 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 990 5G

Memory capacity: 256 GB

RAM capacity: 8 GB

Battery capacity: 4100 mAh

Rear camera: triple 40/12/8 MP

Front camera: 32 MP

Memory card support: no

Samsung Galaxy S20 Ultra

The older version in the S20 line is also the most interesting in terms of various solutions.

Thus, the screen diagonal of the Galaxy S20 Ultra reaches 6.9 inches, the battery capacity is an impressive 5000 mAh, the weight is 220 g. The camera is very cool: the ability to shoot video in 8K, the module resolution is 108 MP, 100x zoom. By the way, the screen supports a refresh rate of 120 Hz. The processor used is Exynos 990, although Snapdragon 865 is available in some markets. Memory type is LPDDR5.

The smartphone is good for everyone, but the price tag is impressive.

Screen diagonal: 6.9 inches

Screen resolution: 3200×1440

Weight: 220 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: Samsung Exynos 990

Memory capacity: 128 GB

RAM capacity: 12 GB

Battery capacity: 5000 mAh

Rear camera: four modules 108/48/12 MP + DepthVision

Front camera: 40 MP

Memory card support: yes

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 6/128GB

A slightly outdated model that can rarely be found in online stores. Even at the first glance at the case, you will remember back in 2016, when there were almost no limitless phones, and all phones had a primitive design. But this model is equipped with a fast fingerprint scanner. With the screen everything is ambiguous. Its diagonal is 6.9 inches, and IPS is used as a matrix. But, given the width of the frames, the phone can hardly be classified as a phablet. This model gathered users around itself thanks to the MIUI shell.

Advantages:

optimized software;
autonomy;
128 GB memory.

Flaws:

thick frames.

Price: 16,500 rubles.

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro 6/64GB

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro seems to be a budget smartphone, but in terms of characteristics it can outshine much more expensive competitors.

Among the features, we note: a chic appearance of the case, a liquid-cooled processor, a powerful 4500 mAh battery, support for fast charging (18 W), an NFC module, a large 6.53-inch diagonal screen.

The main camera consists of 4 modules: wide-angle, ultra-wide-angle, depth sensor and macro. It shoots very well for its price.

Screen diagonal: 6.53 inches

Screen resolution: 2340×1080

Weight: 200 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: MediaTek Helio G90T

Memory capacity: 64 GB

RAM capacity: 6 GB

Battery capacity: 4500 mAh

Rear camera: four modules 64/8/2/2 MP

Front camera: 20 MP

Memory card support: yes

The best inexpensive models

TOP 5 models of the budget segment with a large screen.

Xiaomi Redmi 9 4/64GB (NFC)

If you don't need fancy apps and games, this model is just for you.

The kit includes a silicone case and a film for the screen, a 3.5 headphone jack and a Type C charging socket. The proprietary smartphone shell is intuitive, and the appearance is attractive.

The cameras have an “artificial intelligence” function. The battery capacity is decent, the fingerprint sensor is good. The image on the screen is clear and bright. The body is made of special plastic. The speaker plays loud and clear.

Specifications:

battery: 5020 mAh;
processor: MediaTek Helio G80, 2000 MHz;
video processor: Mali-G52 MC2;
built-in memory: 64 GB;
RAM: 4 GB;
weight: 198 g;
parameters: 77.01×163.32×9.1 mm.

Advantages

compass;
proximity sensor;
voice dialing;
voice control;
large battery;
There is a headphone jack.

Flaws

no indicator light;
the camera is rather weak;
System applications from Google cannot be removed.

Xiaomi Redmi 9A

An ultra-budget option for everyone.

The oleophobic coating on the screen protects it from fingerprints and other contaminants.

The automatic brightness adjustment sensor allows you to adjust the backlight to suit you.

There are no problems with sensitivity, the display is great for reading books and watching videos.

The body is made of black, green or blue. It is possible to listen to the radio, and there is also a headphone jack.

Specifications:

weight: 194 g;
dimensions: 77.07×164.9×9 mm;
image size: 1600×720;
diagonal: 6.53 inch;
processor: 8-core MediaTek Helio G25;
battery: 5000 mAh.

Advantages

long operating time;
2 SIM card slots;
There are practically no unnecessary applications;
the price is low;
scratch resistant;
high performance.

Flaws

The camera takes good pictures only during daylight hours;
NFC is missing;
weak sound in headphones;
There is no notification indicator.

OPPO A31 4/64GB

Budget handsome and a worthy competitor.

Rich and bright picture, thin frames, HD screen resolution - all this is about it, about the OPPO A31 4/64GB smartphone.

The front camera is installed at the top of the body.

The display is protected by ultra-durable Gorilla Glass 3: it will prevent your gadget from turning into a scratched mess.

The fingerprint scanner works accurately and quickly. The OS functionality is simple and intuitive. Available in 3 colors: green, black and white.

Specifications:

dimensions: 75.5 x 163.9 x 8.3 mm;
weight: 180 g;
GPU: PowerVR GE8320 (680 MHz);
Bluetooth: 5.0;
battery: lithium-polymer 4230 mAh;
image size: 1600×720.

Advantages

nimble shell;
modern design;
good tactile screen;
excellent communication;
good build.

Flaws

there is no notification indicator on the front panel;
the glossy body quickly collects fingerprints;
no noise reduction;
no fast charging.

TECNO SPARK 5 Air

A budget phablet for those who are not capricious.

Not only the appearance is striking (exquisite noble shades of blue, grey, orange and green), but also the equipment, which includes not only the usual charger, but also headphones and a durable silicone case.

You can use 2 SIM cards (alternately). The screen is a multi-touch with a diagonal of 7 inches.

The MediaTek Helio A22 (MT6761) processor has enough power for work, communication, and games. There is an additional slot for 256 GB.

Specifications:

parameters: 79.27×174.64×9.05 mm;
battery: 5000 mAh;
built-in memory: 32 GB;
charging connector type: micro-USB.

Advantages

low price;
long autonomy;
flashlight;
voice control;
face unlock.

Flaws

“noise” is noticeable in photographs taken at dusk;
little RAM;
NFC is missing.

Samsung Galaxy A21s 3/32GB

Strict classics with a modern “filling”.

The battery lasts approximately 54 hours of talk time, and you can listen to music for 109 hours without a break.

Voice control is a nice bonus that will come in handy more than once. The fingerprint scanner is located on the rear panel.

Functionality: compass, gyroscope, proximity and light sensor, face unlock, fast charging.

RAM 3 GB, built-in 32 GB, through an additional slot the volume can be increased to 512 GB.

Specifications:

battery capacity: 5000 mAh;
processor power: 2000 MHz;
Wi-Fi: 802.11ac, Direct;
Bluetooth: 5.0;
parameters: 75.3×163.7×8.9 mm;
weight: 192 g

Advantages

enough memory;
convenient screen;
high-quality picture;
the battery holds a charge for a long time;
NFC;
Galileo,
GLONASS.

Flaws

missing always on display;
flat sound from external speaker;
there is no notification indicator;
You cannot set the color tone of the display.

OnePlus 8 Pro 8/128GB

The older version of OnePlus 8, which, although it received the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 processor and 8 GB of RAM, is significantly more expensive. Why?

There are several reasons. So, it uses a larger diagonal screen (6.78 inches), and the screen refresh rate is 120 Hz! The manufacturer listened to the opinions of users and added wireless charging along with water protection (IP68). A different camera is used: firstly, it has a fourth module, and the main sensor is a fresh Sony IMX689. The battery capacity has been slightly increased.

A version with 12 GB of RAM and 256 GB of ROM on board is also available.

Screen diagonal: 6.578 inches

Screen resolution: 3168×1440

Weight: 199 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

Memory capacity: 128 GB

RAM capacity: 8 GB

Battery capacity: 4510 mAh

Rear camera: four modules 48/48/8/5 MP

Front camera: 16 MP

Memory card support: no

Smartphones 2022 with the largest screen (6.78-7.6 inches). Top 15 phablets

14th place.

Asus ROG Phone 5s 256/12GB - gaming smartphone

The average price in Russia is 80,000 rubles.

The gaming smartphone, which is a new version of ROG Phone 5 with a more powerful processor, went on sale in Russia in September 2021.

Technical characteristics: AMOLED screen made by Samsung with a diagonal of 6.78 inches, refresh rate 144 Hz, resolution 2448x1080, Android 11 OS, support for two SIM cards, 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Plus processor. 256 GB of storage and 12 GB of RAM. Without memory card slot. There is NFC. 5G support.

The battery capacity is 6000 mAh.

The main camera is triple: the first sensor is the same as in ZenFone 8, namely Sony IMX686 64 MP (f/1.8), the second sensor is an ultra-wide-angle lens 13 MP (f/2.4), the third sensor is for macro photography 5 MP. Front camera 24 MP.

see Best Asus smartphones

13th place.

Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 256GB - Samsung smartphone with the best camera

The average price in Russia is 180,000 rubles.

Samsung's latest flagship will go on sale on March 11, 2022. Until March 10 inclusive, you can pre-order and receive Galaxy Buds Pro wireless headphones as a gift (their average price in Russia is 14 thousand rubles).

Technical characteristics: frameless Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen 6.8 inches, refresh rate 120 Hz, resolution 3088x1440 pixels, Android 12 OS, 256 GB of storage and 12 GB of RAM, no memory card slot. 2 SIM cards. NFC. Battery capacity 5000 mAh. Battery life in music mode is up to 81 hours. Supports wireless charging. Processor: Exynos 2200 with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 965.9 thousand points. The fingerprint scanner is built into the screen. There is facial recognition. Water protection according to IP68 standard. S Pen support (included).

4 main cameras: 108 MP, 2 telephoto lenses of 10 MP and an ultra-wide-angle lens of 12 MP. 10x optical zoom and 100x digital zoom. The Galaxy S22 Ultra camera scores 134 for stills, 86 for zoom, and 114 for video from Dxomark. The average score is 131 (8th place in the ranking of the best camera phones 2022). Front camera 40 MP.

12th place.

Nokia 8.3 5G

The average price in Russia is 51,000 rubles.

The new Nokia flagship went on sale in Russia on September 23, 2020 and today received 25% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 83% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: frameless IPS screen (with a cutout for the camera) with a huge diagonal of 6.81 inches with a resolution of 2400×1080, pure Android 10 operating system, 128 GB of internal and 8 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 512 GB. Two SIM cards. Fingerprint scanner on the side (in the power button). NFC. 5G support. Battery capacity 4500 mAh. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 765 5G processor. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 325.4 thousand points.

Quad-sensor PureView camera with ZEISS optics (Sony also collaborates with this famous German optics manufacturer to create cameras for flagship smartphones). 64MP sensor, 12MP ultra-wide angle sensor, 2MP depth sensor and 2MP macro sensor. Front camera 24 MP.

11th place.

Xiaomi Mi 11 Ultra 512GB

The average price in Russia is 90,000 rubles.

The Xiaomi flagship went on sale in Europe on May 20, 2022.

Technical characteristics: AMOLED screen (with a hole in the screen for the front camera) with a huge diagonal of 6.81 inches with a resolution of 3200x1440 pixels, Android 11 operating system. In-screen fingerprint scanner. Support for two SIM cards. There is no memory card slot. Battery capacity - 5000 mAh. The result of the UL Benchmarks autonomy test is 10 hours 23 minutes. NFC. 5G support. 512 GB of storage and 12 GB of RAM. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 808.8 thousand points (third place among smartphones that are on sale in Russia after Asus ROG Phone 5 and Asus Zenfone 8).

Three cameras: Samsung ISOCELL 50 MP sensor (f/1.95) with optical stabilization; wide-angle unit 48 MP (f/2.2); 48 MP telephoto lens with optical stabilization (5x optical zoom, 10x hybrid and 120x digital). Front camera 20 MP (f/2.2). The Mi 11 Ultra camera received 148 points for photo quality, 100 points for zoom quality and 117 points for video shooting on Dxomark. The overall score is 143. Mi 11 Ultra takes second place in the ranking of the best camera phones of 2022, beating the second iPhone 13 Pro by 6 points.

10th place.

Nokia C30 is the most inexpensive smartphone with a large screen

The average price in Russia is 12,900 rubles. This is the most inexpensive model in our rating.

The model went on sale in September 2022 and today received 86% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 88% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: large IPS screen 6.82 inches with a resolution of 1600×720, Android 11 Go operating system, 64 GB of internal and 3 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 256 GB. Fingerprint scanner on the back panel. No NFC. Battery capacity 6000 mAh. 8-core Unisoc SC9863A processor. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 151.3 thousand points.

Dual main camera: 13 MP + 2 MP depth sensor. Front camera 5 MP.

9th place.

ZTE Blade V2020 Smart

The average price in Russia is 13,800 rubles.

The budget phablet from the Chinese manufacturer went on sale in Russia in November 2022 and today has received 70% of fives in Yandex Market and 73% of recommendations for purchase.

Specifications: 6.82-inch diagonal waterdrop notch screen, 1640x720 resolution. Android 10 OS, dual SIM support, 8-core Unisoc SC9863A processor. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 98.2 thousand points. 64 GB of storage and 4 GB of RAM. Memory card slot up to 512 GB. The battery capacity is 5000 mAh. Fingerprint scanner on the side. There is NFC.

Main camera with four sensors: 16 MP (f/1.8) + 8 MP wide-angle sensor + 2 MP macro sensor + 2 MP sensor for bokeh effect. Front camera 8 MP.

see Best ZTE Smartphones

8th place.

Nokia G50

The average price in Russia is 22,000 rubles.

The latest Nokia model for 2022 went on sale in November.

Technical characteristics: large IPS screen 6.82 inches with a resolution of 1560x720, Android 11 operating system, 128 GB of internal and 4 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 512 GB. Two SIM cards. Fingerprint scanner on the side. NFC. Battery capacity 4850 mAh. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 480 processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 320 thousand points.

Main camera with three sensors: 48 MP + 2 MP depth sensor + 5 MP ultra-wide angle sensor. Front camera 8 MP.

see Best Nokia Smartphones

7th place.

Xiaomi Mi Max 3 64GB

The average price in Russia is 19,200 rubles.

The model, which went on sale in the summer of 2022, received 69% of five reviews in Yandex Market and 91% of recommendations for purchase.

The Mi Max family is distinguished by the fact that its representatives have the largest screen and the most powerful battery among Xiaomi smartphones. This model is no exception, the screen is 6.9 inches, and the battery capacity is 5500 mAh. Other technical characteristics: display resolution 2160x1080 pixels, Android 8.1 operating system, 64 GB of permanent and 4 GB of RAM, a slot for a memory card with a capacity of up to 256 GB combined with a slot for a second SIM card. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 636 processor. Fingerprint scanner on the rear panel. No NFC.

Dual main camera: 12+5 megapixels with f/1.9 aperture, front camera 8 megapixels.

see Best Xiaomi Smartphones for 2022

6th place.

Tecno Pova 2 128/4GB

The average price in Russia is 17,000 rubles.

The model went on sale in July 2022.

Technical characteristics: IPS screen (with a hole for the camera) with a diagonal of 6.9 inches with a resolution of 2460 × 1080, Android 11 OS, 128 GB of internal and 4 GB of RAM, slot for a memory card up to 256 GB. Two SIM cards. Fingerprint scanner on the side. NFC. The battery capacity is an impressive 7000 mAh. 8-core MediaTek Helio G85 processor. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 200 thousand points.

The ET game engine, designed specifically for high performance, provides an enhanced gaming experience. The engine supports high refresh rate graphics and dynamic display settings.

The special design of the device creates a unique textured effect that combines clean lines with modern features for a stylish look.

Quad camera: 48 MP (f/1.79) + two 2 MP modules + AI module. Front camera 8 MP.

see Best Tecno Smartphones

5th place.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra 5G 256GB

The average price is 118,500 rubles.

The start date of sales in Russia is August 21, 2022. The Samsung flagship received 52% of fives in Yandex Market and 90% of recommendations for purchase.

Technical characteristics: Dynamic AMOLED display (with a hole for the front camera) 6.9 inches with a resolution of 3088 × 1440 pixels, Android 10.0 OS, 256 GB of permanent memory and 8 GB of RAM, slot for a memory card up to 1 TB (combined with a slot for a second SIM card ). There is NFC. Battery capacity 4500 mAh. Processor: Snapdragon 865+. The result of the AnTuTu Benchmark performance test is 517.3 thousand points. The fingerprint scanner is built into the screen. Stylus included.

4 main cameras: wide-angle 108 MP (f/1.8), telescopic lens 12 MP with aperture f/3.0, ultra-wide-angle camera with a resolution of 12 MP and viewing angle 120 degrees with aperture f/2.2 and an additional ToF lens (Time-of- Flight), designed for taking long-distance portrait photographs. Front camera 10 MP (f/2.2).

The previous flagship Samsung S20 Ultra was capable of 100x digital zoom, the Note 20 Ultra is only capable of 50x zoom, however, comparative tests (for example, on the CNET youtube channel) show that it’s not about the numbers, since the Note 20 Ultra delivers sharper images at high magnification than its predecessor. Dxomark gave the Note 20 Ultra a 122 photo score, 76 zoom score, and 106 video score. The selfie camera received a score of 101 for photos and 90 for video (total score of 97).

4th place.

Infinix Note 11 Pro

The average price in Russia is 25,700 rubles.

The model from the Chinese manufacturer went on sale in November 2021 and received 85% of five reviews and 93% of recommendations for purchase in Yandex Market.

Technical characteristics: IPS screen (with a hole for the camera) with a diagonal of 6.95 inches, frequency 120 Hz, resolution 2460 × 1080, Android 11 OS, 128 GB of internal and 8 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card up to 2 TB. Two SIM cards. Fingerprint scanner on the side. No NFC. Battery capacity 5000 mAh. The result of the GSMArena autonomy test is 128 hours. MediaTek Helio G96 8-core processor. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 339.9 thousand points.

Quad camera: 64 MP (f/1.7) + 13 MP telesensor with 30x digital zoom + 2 MP portrait module. Front camera 16 MP.

3rd place.

Infinix Note 10 Pro is the budget smartphone with the largest screen

The average price in Russia is 25,700 rubles.

The model from the Chinese manufacturer went on sale in June 2021 and received 73% of five reviews and 91% of recommendations for purchase in Yandex Market.

Technical characteristics: IPS screen (with a hole for the camera) with a diagonal of 6.95 inches, frequency 90 Hz, resolution 2460 × 1080, Android 11 OS, 128 GB of internal and 8 GB of RAM, there is a slot for a memory card. Two SIM cards. Fingerprint scanner on the side. NFC. Battery capacity 5000 mAh. Battery life in calling mode is 58 hours, in music listening mode 142 hours, standby time 49 days. The result of the GSMArena autonomy test is 128 hours. 8-core MediaTek Helio G95 processor. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 320 thousand points.

Quad camera: 48 MP (f/1.79) + 8 MP wide-angle module + 2 MP macro module + 2 MP portrait module. Front camera 16 MP.

The Infinix Note 11 Pro is priced at the same price as the Infinix Note 10 Pro, which begs the question of which smartphone is the best to buy. The Note 11 Pro has a higher screen frequency and a slightly more powerful processor, while the Note 10 Pro has the advantage of having NFC. The models also have a different set of cameras: the Note 10 Pro has 4, and the Note 11 Pro has 3, and it’s impossible to say for sure which set of cameras is better. Note 10 Pro is more popular in Russia.

Considering that foldable smartphones costing over 130 thousand rubles come next in our ranking, Infinix Note 10 Pro is the best choice for those who need a smartphone with a large screen at a reasonable price or for those who do not like foldable smartphones.

2nd place.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

The average price in Russia is 177,500 rubles.

The successor to the Galaxy Fold went on sale in Russia on September 25, 2020.

Two screens: the first is Super AMOLED 6.2 inches with a resolution of 2260×816, which can be used for reading and viewing messages, and for full-fledged work there is a folding Dynamic AMOLED screen with a diagonal of 7.6 inches, unprecedented in the world of smartphones, with a resolution of 2208×1768, which turns your smartphone into a tablet.

Technical characteristics of the model: Android 10.0 operating system, 256 GB of permanent and 12 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards, no memory card slot. Battery capacity 4500 mAh. Battery life in talk mode is up to 31 hours, while listening to music up to 83 hours. There is NFC. 8-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 865+ processor. Fingerprint scanner on the side. It is worth noting that the device weighs 282 grams (for comparison: the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra weighs 208 grams), so it will be uncomfortable to carry in your pocket, and it will be difficult to hold it to your ear during calls, so it is better to use a wireless headset.

The main camera is triple. The first module is 12 megapixel (f/1.8) wide-angle with an 83-degree field of view. The second module is 12 megapixels with an f/2.2 aperture, ultra-wide-angle with a view of 123 degrees. The third 12-megapixel module is a telephoto camera, which is needed for 2x zoom. Front camera 10 MP.

1 place.

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 3 5G 512GB

The average price in Russia is 160,000 rubles.

The successor to the Galaxy Fold 2 went on sale in Russia on September 10, 2021.

Two screens: the first is a 6.2-inch Super AMOLED 2X with a resolution of 2268×832, which can be used for reading and viewing messages, and for full work there is a folding Dynamic AMOLED 2X screen with a diagonal of 7.6 inches with a resolution of 2208×1768, which turns into a smartphone into the tablet.

Technical characteristics of the model: Android 11 operating system, 512 GB of storage and 12 GB of RAM, support for two SIM cards, no memory card slot. Battery capacity 4400 mAh. There is NFC. Octa-core Snapdragon 888 processor with 5G support. The result of the AnTuTu performance test is 705 thousand points. Fingerprint scanner on the side. The device weighs 271 grams (for comparison: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra weighs 229 grams).

Galaxy Z Fold 3 is the first foldable phone to support the S Pen. Users can use the S Pen to draw or take handwritten notes on the screen.

The main camera is triple. The first module is 12 megapixel (f/1.8) wide-angle with an 83-degree field of view with optical stabilization. The second module is 12 megapixels with an f/2.2 aperture, ultra-wide-angle with a view of 123 degrees. The third 12-megapixel module is a telephoto camera, which is needed for 2x zoom (there is dual optical stabilization). There is also a 10 megapixel (f/2.2) external display camera, which can be used as a front camera without opening the smartphone, and a 4 megapixel (f/1.8) sub-screen camera, which can also be used as a front camera, but in the open position of the screen (for example, when video communication). The Galaxy Z Fold 3's camera score was 134 for stills, 66 for zoom, and 103 for video from Dxomark. The average score is 124.

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Samsung Galaxy A71 6/128GB

Samsung Galaxy A71 literally copies some other brand smartphones in appearance, for example, the same A51. However, its characteristics are completely different.

Screen diagonal - 6.7 inches, high resolution - 2400x1080 pixels. A good main camera with four modules is installed, and the front resolution is 32 MP. The chipset used is Qualcomm Snapdragon 730, the memory capacity is 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM. There is also a very powerful 4500 mAh battery with fast charging support.

Fingerprint scanner is in the display.

Screen diagonal: 6.7 inches

Screen resolution: 2400×1080

Weight: 179 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 730

Memory capacity: 128 GB

RAM capacity: 6 GB

Battery capacity: 4500 mAh

Rear camera: four modules 64/12/5/5 MP

Front camera: 32 MP

Memory card support: yes

Honor 9X 4/128GB

If you need a large FullView display without notches, you can turn your attention to the Honor 9X - it has a pop-up front camera, so there are no notches on the screen.

The diagonal of the matrix reaches 6.59 inches with a resolution of 2340×1080 pixels. The platform consists of a proven HiSilicon Kirin 710 chip of our own production, memory capacity - 4 GB of RAM and 128 GB of internal memory. A powerful 4000 mAh battery with support for fast charging is installed. There is an NFC module.

Screen diagonal: 6.59 inches

Screen resolution: 2340×1080

Weight: 197 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 710

Memory capacity: 128 GB

RAM capacity: 4 GB

Battery capacity: 4000 mAh

Rear camera: dual 48/2 MP

Front camera: 16 MP

Memory card support: yes

Apple iPhone 11 Pro Max 256GB

A smartphone from Apple with the largest 6.5-inch display in the company's lineup at the time of writing.

The iPhone 11 Pro Max received the new Apple A13 Bionic processor, which has already been called the most powerful in the world, and in terms of system speed, the 11 Pro has few equals. There is a triple main camera (wide-angle and ultra-wide-angle modules, telephoto lens) - it takes excellent pictures, and the night mode is especially worth noting. The buyer also receives fast and wireless charging, support for the eSim virtual SIM card, IP68 water protection, and Face ID.

It is also one of the most expensive smartphones from the company.

Screen diagonal: 6.5 inches

Screen resolution: 2688×1242

Weight: 226 g

Number of SIM cards: 2 (nano SIM + eSIM)

Processor: Apple A13 Bionic

Memory capacity: 256 GB

RAM capacity: 4 GB

Battery capacity: 3500 mAh

Rear camera: triple 12/12/12 MP

Front camera: 12 MP

Memory card support: no

How to choose a phone with a big screen

Nowadays it’s already difficult to surprise a buyer with a phone of 6 inches or more - phablets have already become the “gold standard” in the world of smartphones. Just five years ago, phones with such a screen diagonal were rather an exception to the general rule, but after the massive transition of manufacturers to the screen aspect ratio of 16:9 or 18:9, “shovels” began to fit perfectly even in fragile female hands. Nowadays it’s quite difficult to find a decent phone with a screen diagonal of less than 6 inches, but there are a number of factors that should always be taken into account when purchasing. Cell phone salon consultant Alexey Kondorov will help us understand this issue .

Display

The cell phone screen is the part you will interact with the most. However, the displays will not differ in size alone; it is important here

Screen resolution (must be at least FullHD for high-quality images)
refresh rate (from 60 to 120 Hz, whatever is higher for gaming phone models) - so that the image “moves” smoothly)
matrix type (OLED - rich black color, but fades over time, IPS - the best option for picky users and Retina - optimized for Apple devices).

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Specifications

A large and high-quality phablet screen requires good “stuffing”. The processor and RAM determine how smoothly the phone will operate and how many applications you can run simultaneously. Nobody installs frankly unsuccessful processors in modern phones, and the RAM in a 2022 device should already be at least 6-8 gigabytes. Some phones can accommodate memory cards, this will allow you to save a little when choosing a specific model without overpaying for a built-in high-capacity storage device.

Working hours

Battery capacity is the parameter that is responsible for the autonomy of the device. A good Android device should have a battery of at least 4000 mAh - this should be enough for a day of “normal” use without focusing on games or watching online videos. For Apple devices, the system is designed in such a way that a 3000 mAh battery is enough for a day.

Don’t forget that to increase your phone’s battery life, you can buy a small external battery, which will certainly last for at least two full charge cycles. In modern realities, there is no need to chase a huge battery in the phone itself.

Camera

Here, each manufacturer dodges in its own way. Gone are the days when buyers were attracted by the number of megapixels. Now what is much more important is how the phone itself processes the received frame - all phones have their own post-processing system for the received images. Now these systems operate at the same level.

In addition to regular lenses, phones are equipped with wide-angle and/or telephoto lenses. It’s difficult to call their absence critical; rather, it’s a nice bonus to the phone’s main camera.

Housing materials

Premium models are pleasant to hold in your hands - they are assembled from glass or metal. Simpler smartphones are made of durable plastic. Be that as it may, most users carry cell phones in cases, so it is likely that because of it you will not feel the pleasant coolness of aluminum or glass parts at all.

Important little things

Manufacturers can build an endless number of small, but at the same time convenient functions into their smartphones. For example, the possibility of contactless payment via NFC or wireless charging. Of course, all this increases the retail price of the phone.

The smartphone market is constantly changing, sometimes in unexpected ways. So, Android manufacturers have picked up on Apple's fashion and began to abandon the jack-3.5 “music” connector - music can now only be listened to via Bluetooth, and some companies have completely stopped putting a charging block in the box with the device.

Sony Xperia 1

The Sony Xperia 1 seems quite compact - in terms of the width of the body, but it stretches upward - all this thanks to the unusual screen aspect ratio of 21:9. The diagonal of the latter is 6.5 inches.

This is a completely new flagship from Sony, which, among other things, received a completely new triple main camera (main sensor, wide-angle, telephoto lens) with night mode, the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 processor, 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of ROM, a fingerprint scanner in the side key switch off, water and dust protection IP65/68.

Users note an excellent screen, a good camera, great sound, and decent battery life.

Screen diagonal: 6.5 inches

Screen resolution: 1644×3840

Weight: 191 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855

Memory capacity: 128 GB

RAM capacity: 6 GB

Battery capacity: 3330 mAh

Rear camera: triple 12/12/12 MP

Front camera: 8 MP

Memory card support: yes

Samsung Galaxy A20s 32GB

A fresh update to the Galaxy A20 model, which received a prefix in the form of the letter s.

There is a completely new display with a diagonal of 6.5 inches, and it is an IPS matrix, and not AMOLED - as was before. And the dual camera has become triple - the characteristics of the modules have improved significantly.

The chip used is Exynos 7884, the memory capacity is 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of ROM. A powerful 4000 mAh battery is installed, and a fingerprint sensor is visible on the back cover.

Screen diagonal: 6.5 inches

Screen resolution: 1560×720

Weight: 183 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: Exynos 7884

Memory capacity: 32 GB

RAM capacity: 3 GB

Battery capacity: 4000 mAh

Rear camera: triple 13/8/5 MP

Front camera: 8 MP

Memory card support: yes

TECNO SPARK 5 Air

When you saw the prices of the previous model, you probably thought that TECNO was engaged in technical charity. This model will only strengthen this impression. For a meager price, the buyer receives a phone with a diagonal of 6.95 inches and 32 GB of internal memory. Hidden under the body is the MediaTek Helio A22 processor, which is quite good for this price segment and copes well with simple toys. I was especially surprised by the presence of a scanner, which, however, does not work instantly, but it is acceptable.

Advantages:

price;
bright display;
nice design.

Flaws:

not noticed.

Price: 8,500 rubles.

Huawei P smart Z 4/64GB

If you look closely at the characteristics of Huawei P smart Z, you will get the feeling that you have already seen all this somewhere. And I immediately remember Honor 9X. Don't be surprised, because both brands belong to the same company.

The buyer receives a large 6.59-inch display without cutouts (thanks to the retractable front camera), a proprietary HiSilicon Kirin 710 processor, 4 GB of RAM and 64 GB of main memory, a 4000 mAh battery, and a dual main camera with a resolution of 16/2 MP.

The fingerprint scanner is on the back.

Screen diagonal: 6.59 inches

Screen resolution: 2340×1080

Weight: 197 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: HiSilicon Kirin 710

Memory capacity: 64 GB

RAM capacity: 4 GB

Battery capacity: 4000 mAh

Rear camera: dual 16/2 MP

Front camera: 16 MP

Memory card support: yes

OPPO A9 (2020) 4/128GB

The screen diagonal of this smartphone is 6.5 inches, but its resolution is not the highest - 1600x720 pixels. But a very powerful 5000 mAh battery is installed, which not only supports fast charging, but also the ability to charge other devices.

The main camera consists of 4 modules: main, ultra-wide-angle, depth sensor, for macro photos. There is a night mode. In general, the camera takes very good pictures for its segment.

The chip used is Qualcomm Snapdragon 665, the memory capacity is 4 GB RAM and 128 GB.

Screen diagonal: 6.5 inches

Screen resolution: 1600×720

Weight: 195 g

Number of SIM cards: 2

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 665

Memory capacity: 128 GB

RAM capacity: 4 GB

Battery capacity: 5000 mAh

Rear camera: four modules 48/8/2/2 MP

Front camera: 16 MP

Memory card support: yes

realme X3 Superzoom 12/256GB

realme X3 Superzoom is the company's flagship. It does not, for example, have wireless charging or water protection, but it is also relatively inexpensive.

It is worth highlighting a very powerful platform: 12 GB of RAM, 256 GB of main memory, as well as a Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus chip. The diagonal of the IPS screen is 6.6 inches and supports 120 Hz. The quad camera has the following modules: main, ultra-wide-angle, periscopic telephoto and macro. It takes pictures very well.

It's a pity that the manufacturer abandoned the minijack and memory card slot in this model.

Screen diagonal / resolution: 6.6 inches / 2400×1080

Device weight: 202 g

Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus

RAM / internal memory: 12 GB / 256 GB

Battery capacity: 4200 mAh

Camera resolution front / rear: 32 MP / 64/8/8/2 MP

Memory card slot: no