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Photos: A roundup of the Android phablet craze

By Conner Forrest November 5, 2014, 12:38 PM PST

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Sony Xperia Z Ultra

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Sony Xperia Z Ultra

As lines blur between smartphones and tablets, the phablet has become the best of both worlds for many business users. Here are some of the best Android phones between 5.5 and 6.9 inches.

The Sony Xperia Z Ultra is a very large phone, but it is also very thin. The phone has a strong processor and is water-resistant.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 4

Samsung Galaxy Note 4

The Galaxy Note 4 has the same size screen as the Note 3, but it offers better resolution. The phone is one of the best options for users who want a stylus.

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iRulu V1

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iRulu V1

While not the most well-known brand, the V1 still sports dual SIM cards and is a very inexpensive option for international business travelers.

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Samsung Galaxy Mega 2

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Samsung Galaxy Mega 2

The Samsung Galaxy Mega 2 is a low-cost follow up to the original Galaxy Mega. The phone offers specialized modes for privacy and power-saving.

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Blu Studio

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Blu Studio

Little known brand Blu offers some budget-friendly Android phablets like the studio. The Blu Studio is available in a 5.5 or 6.0 inch screen size.

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LG G Pro 2

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LG G Pro 2

Boasting a 5.9 inch screen and a quad-core 2.3GHz Snapdragon 800 CPU, the LG G Pro 2 is a huge step up from its predecessor. The phone’s buttons are on the back and it offers a privacy lock for individual files.

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Huawei Ascend Mate 2

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Huawei Ascend Mate 2

Huawei’s Ascend Mate 2 has a 6.1 inch screen and 720p resolution. The phone has a custom UI and 16GB of internal storage.

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Blu Dash 5.5

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Blu Dash 5.5

The Dash features a 1.3 GHz quadcore processor and is available in a variety of bright colors. The Dash is also available in many other, smaller screen sizes.

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Posh Mobile Memo S580

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Posh Mobile Memo S580

Long battery life and dual SIM support make this phone a decent option for business travelers.

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LG G3

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LG G3

The LG G3 is a flagship phone for LG with a “QHD” display, offering 2560×1440 pixel resolution. The physical buttons are on the back of the phone allowing for a very thin bezel.

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Lenovo A850

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Lenovo A850

Making its debut in late 2013, the A850 is a 5.5 inch budget phablet from Lenovo. It features a quad-core display and was released with Android 4.2.

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OnePlus One

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OnePlus One

Initially sold via invite only, the OnePlus One was one of the most hyped Android devices of 2014. The phone runs CyanogenMod 11S and is contract free.

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HTC One Max

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HTC One Max

The phablet version of HTC’s popular One series, the One Max, sports a 5.9 inch screen and weighs 7.7 ounces. The phone features a fingerprint scanner on the back to unlock it.

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Blu Life Pure XL

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Blu Life Pure XL

A 16 megapixel camera and Snapdragon 800 processor make the Pure XL a good value for the money. The 5.5 inch screen is made with Gorilla Glass.

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Lightahead LA-N7702

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Lightahead LA-N7702

The unlocked N7702 features a 5.5 inch screen and was launched with Android 4.1.1. The AMOLED screen has a 1280×720 resolution.

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