Samsung launch handset 6.3″ that is almost as big as a tablet
- The biggest smartphone on the market finally hits U.S. market on Friday
- Samsung has not yet confirmed if or when it will come to the UK
- The Galaxy Mega is described as a ‘phablet’ – a mobile gadget with a screen more than 5 inches diagonally
- Samsung believe the big design will appeal to commuters and others who regularly watch films on their gadgets
They are confident that the big design will appeal to commuters and others who regularly watch films on their gadgets.
‘The newest addition to the Galaxy family balances an optimal viewing experience on a 6.3-inch HD screen, yet is ultra-thin and portable enough to put into a pocket or hold in one hand,’ the firm said.
‘The GALAXY Mega offers a mix of popular smartphone and tablet features such as an effortless user experience, a split screen, multitasking between video and other apps and more.’
It claims video and web browsing will be the main uses for the Mega.
WHAT IS A PHABLET?
Analysts have deemed a ‘phablet’ to be a mobile gadget with a screen more than 5 inches diagonally.
The word comes from blending phone and tablet.
Samsung’s Galaxy Note was the first popular ‘phablet’.
Shipments of gadgets that are 5 inches or bigger in screen size are predicted to surge nearly nine-fold to 228 million during the next three years.
Estimates vary because no one can agree on where smartphones stop and phablets start.
