The 10 best phablets in India

New Delhi: With their size being somewhere between the smallest tablets and the biggest smartphones, the phablets are rapidly increasing in popularity in the Indian market. These mobile devices typically have screens with a diagonal greater than 5 and smaller than 7 inches, providing the functionality of a tablet and a smartphone at the same time.Initially the response to these phablets was not as desired, things changed dramatically with the launch of first Galaxy Note at IFA in Berlin. At first the device seemed enormous, meaning unpractical. But the practical S Pen gave it the capability which could not be found with a tablet or smartphone. The rest in history! The Galaxy Note succeeded astonishingly, selling over 10 million units in just several months.And after Samsung tasted success in the segment, other players too entered the arena and revealed their devices with much fanfare. Some examples include Sony Xperia C, Optimus G Pro, Fonepad Note FHD 6, ZTE Grand S, XOLO Q1000, etc. Recent figures released by International Data Corporation suggest the rapid rise of these supersized smartphones. IDC figures for the third quarter of 2013 suggests that these phablets accounted for 21 percent of the 261.1 million total smartphone sales during the aforementioned quarter. The number marks a 3 percent increase when compared to the figures recorded in same quarter last year.1. Samsung Galaxy Note 3Features:NFC Support Dual Camera: Dual Shot / Dual Recording / Dual Video CallAndroid v4.3 (Jelly Bean) OS2 MP Secondary Camera with Smart Stabilization and BSI SensorFull HD (1080p) Recording and Playback Support13 MP Primary Camera with Auto Focus and BSI SensorOcta Core Processor (1.9 GHz Quad + 1.3 GHz Quad) and 3 GB RAMSamsung Smart Scroll and Samsung Smart Pause5.7-inch Full HD Super AMOLED (1920 x 1080) DisplayS Pen Optimized Features: Air Command; Action Memo; Scrapbook; S Finder; Pen Window; Multi Window; Direct Pen InputAir Gesture and Air ViewPrice: Rs. 46899 (black) (as on Flipkart) 2. Sony Xperia CFeatures:5 inch displayAndroid 4.2 Jelly Bean Dual SIM1.2 GHz quad-core MediaTek processor with 1GB RAM 4GB Internal storage, expandable upto 32GB8 MP camera and 0.3 MP front camera3G, GPS, Bluetooth, MicroUSB, Wi Fi2390mAH batteryPrice: Rs. 19299 (black) (as on Flipkart) 3. Samsung Galaxy Grand Duos Features:5-inch Capacitive Touchscreen1.2 GHz Dual Core ProcessorSlim Design Ensuring PortabilityAndroid v4.1 (Jelly Bean) OSDual SIM (GSM + GSM)Multi Window for Multi-tasking8 MP Primary Camera and 2 MP Secondary CameraPrice: Rs. 18400 (as on Flipkart) 4. Samsung Galaxy GrandFeatures:Multi Window for Multi-tasking 8 MP Primary Camera and 2 MP Secondary Camera 5-inch Capacitive Touchscreen Android v4.1 (Jelly Bean) OS Slim Design Ensuring Portability Dual SIM (GSM + GSM) 1.2 GHz Dual Core ProcessorPrice: Rs. 17,320 (as on sulekha.com) 5. Samsung Galaxy S4 Features:13 MP Primary CameraAndroid v4.2.2 OSOcta Core ProcessorDual Recording Support Slimmer Yet Stronger Smart Pause Group Play: Music Sharing S Translater Samsung WatchON Optical Reading Smart Scroll Dual Shot Recording Air View or Air Gesture ChatON: Dual Video CallPrice: Rs. 40690 (Black Mist) (as on Flipkart) 6. Micromax Canvas 4Features:5 MP Secondary Camera13 MP Primary CameraWi-Fi EnabledAndroid v4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) OSDual SIM (GSM + GSM)Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB1.2 GHz Quad Core Cortex-A7 Processor5-inch LCD HD Capacitive TouchscreenFull HD RecordingPrice: Rs. 16699 (as on Flipkart)7. LG G2 Features:Full HD Recording2.26 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Quad Core Processor5.2-inch Capacitive TouchscreenAndroid v4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) OS13 MP Primary Camera2.1 MP Secondary CameraWi-Fi EnabledPrice: Rs. 40490 (as on Flipkart) 8. Lava Xolo Q1000Features:1.2 MP Secondary CameraExpandable Storage Capacity of 32 GBDual SIM (GSM + GSM)Android v4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS1.2 GHz Quad Core ProcessorWi-Fi Enabled5-inch HD IPS Touchscreen8 MP Primary CameraPrice: Rs. 12499 (black) (as on Flipkart) 9. Gionee Elife E6 Features:5 inch display1.5ghz Quad Core processor13-megapixel rear camera5 Megapixel secondary cameraAndroid v4.2 OS 2GB RAM Price: Rs. 20999 (black) (as on Flipkart) 10. Micromax Canvas Turbo A250 Features:5 MP Secondary Camera1.5 GHz MediaTek MT 6589T Quad Core Processor13 MP Primary Camera5-inch Capacitive TouchscreenWi-Fi EnabledDual SIM (GSM + GSM)Full HD RecordingFM Radio with RecordingAndroid v4.2.1 (Jelly Bean) OSPrice: Rs. 19299 (as on Flipkart)

The 10 best phablets in India

New Delhi: With their size being somewhere between the smallest tablets and the biggest smartphones, the phablets are rapidly increasing in popularity in the Indian market. These mobile devices typically have screens with a diagonal

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