Top 10 Biggest Smartphones In The World

Remember when super-sized smartphones were the exception and not the rule? Just a few years ago, devices with 4.7- to 5-inch displays were considered normal and anything larger was readily referred to as a phablet. In 2021, it’s nearly impossible to find compact Android phones at all. As displays continue to grow larger the design philosophy that inspired phablets has become the standard.

But how did we get here? With the current heavyweights in mind, we take a look back at some of the most notable big-screen devices that first blurred the lines between smartphone and tablet, opening the door for today’s pocket killers.

Let’s take a look at some of the best biggest phones of all-time!

List of top 10 biggest smartphones in the world

10. Asus ROG Phone 5

9. Moto G Power (2021)

8. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

7. Samsung Galaxy Note 20

6. Samsung Galaxy S21

5. iPhone 12

4. OnePlus 9 Pro

3. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

2. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

1. iPhone 12 Pro Max

List of top 10 biggest smartphone in the world

10. Asus ROG Phone 5

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There's no doubt that the Asus ROG Phone 5 is a beast — as a gaming phone, it packs all of the latest and greatest hardware, and that makes it a really chunky boy. Asus has a laser focus on gaming-centric features that will delight its core demographic, but the ROG 5 isn’t a complete nightmare to use outside of gaming either. The ROG Phone 5 offers stable everyday use with the added benefit of killer specs that can be tweaked and adjusted like a gaming PC. This is indeed a phone for gamers, but that means it lacks some popular features, and the software has some rough edges. It might be the right phone for the right person, but it’ll be a tough sell for most with an asking price in excess of $1,000.

You’ll want to look elsewhere if you demand a top-performing camera, but the number of gaming-influenced touches on the ROG Phone 5 make it a good choice if you live and breathe gaming.

Display size: 6.78-inch AMOLED (2480 x 1080) | CPU: Snapdragon 888 | RAM: 8GB, 12GB, 16GB | Storage / Expandable: 128GB, 256GB / No | Cameras (Back/Front): 64MP main, 13MP ultrawide, 5MP macro / 24MP | Weight: 8.39 ounces | Battery life (Hrs:Mins): 12:23

9. Moto G Power (2021)

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Display size: 6.6-inch LCD (1600 x 720) | CPU: Snapdragon 662 | RAM: 3GB, 4GB | Storage/Expandable: 32GB, 64GB / Yes | Cameras (Back/Front): 48MP main; 2MP macro; 2MP depth | Weight: 7.3 ounces | Battery life (Hrs:Mins): 14:04

Big screens require big batteries to stay powered up, but that's not a concern with the Moto G Power (2021). Like last year's version of the long-lasting Motorola phone, this device features a 5,000 mAh battery. And it makes every bit of use from all that power, lasting for more than 14 hours on our battery test.

Other aspects of the Moto G Power like its cameras and processor are more basic, but the price is certainly eye-catching. The 64GB version of the Moto G Power with 4GB of RAM costs an appealing $249. But if you can get away with less RAM and storage, you can find the phone for less than $200. That's a bargain almost as big as the Moto G Power's 6.6-inch display.

8. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2

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The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 is a quantum leap better than the original Fold. And it needs to be at nearly $2,000. The front display is a lot bigger, 5G is standard, and the unsightly notch on the inside is gone. Plus, this foldable is more durable than the first Fold.

Samsung has further innovated to make this phone-tablet hybrid a lot more versatile, thanks to a new Flex Mode. Plus, the multitasking is better for running up to three apps at the same time, and several apps have a dual-pane view for enhanced productivity.

The Galaxy Z Fold 2’s cameras are not as advanced as what you'll find on the Galaxy S21 Ultra (especially the zoom) and the design is pretty hefty. Plus, Samsung is reportedly prepping the Galaxy Z Fold 3 for this summer, which may offer S Pen support along with other upgrades. But if you're in the market for a foldable phone now, the Z Fold 2 does a very good job of justifying Samsung's high asking price.

7. Samsung Galaxy Note 20

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The 6.7-inch Samsung Galaxy Note 20 may not have the astonishing 108MP camera from the $300 more expensive Note 20 Ultra model, nor does it have its 120Hz display or glass-and-metal design. But it is just as capable when it comes to getting things done, thanks to its Snapdragon 865 Plus processor, S Pen and all the enhancements Samsung has made to its Notes app and productivity features.

The Note 20 can cast to a wireless display or your Windows PC via the desktop Your Phone app, and now allows users to append audio recordings to handwritten or types notes. It also supports Xbox cloud gaming via the Xbox Game Pass Ultimate beta, making it well suited for play as well as work.

We do wish the Note 20 came with a beefier battery or perhaps more efficient chipset, as it lasted a fairly average 9 hours and 26 minutes in our custom battery test. That said, there aren't many serious downsides to going with the cheaper Note 20 versus the pricier Ultra, but you will save a ton of cash in the process.

6. Samsung Galaxy S21

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The most appealing thing about the Samsung Galaxy S21 isn’t its screen size, which at 6.2 inches is pretty large. It’s the fact that the price tag on this phone is so much smaller than what Samsung was charging a year ago.

The Galaxy S20 debuted at $999. Samsung cut the price on the S21 by $200, though. Some of the compromises to get that lower price are a lower resolution, no expandable storage and less expensive materials. But those are pretty minor trade-offs, considering you still enjoy a screen with a dynamic refresh rate, a super-fast Snapdragon 888 chipset and very good cameras.

5. iPhone 12

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The iPhone 12 and 12 Pro mark the beginning of a new generation of iPhone. Support for 5G, a new hardware design and camera improvements are a significant step away from the iPhone X generation of devices. This is nothing new. Apple did something similar in 2010 with the iPhone 4 and in 2014 when it released the iPhone 6 and 6 Plus.

There is one big difference with the iPhone 12 generation, though. It's the first time there are four new iPhones at once: the iPhone 12, iPhone 12 Mini, iPhone 12 Pro and iPhone 12 Pro Max. If you want to go small and reap the benefits of a lower price there's the Mini. If you want the biggest iPhone with the newest in iPhone cameras, get the Pro Max. But that leaves the 12 and 12 Pro which are similar (like basically-the-same-phone similar). That's not necessarily a bad thing.

4. OnePlus 9 Pro

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The OnePlus 9 Pro is a culmination of the company’s efforts over the past couple of years, and it’s the first time a smartphone from the company has felt like the complete package.

It offers top-end power, a great camera experience and all the bells and whistles you’d expect from a flagship smartphone right now. This is a handset that can genuinely compete with the very best phones from the biggest brands.

However, it also comes with a high-end price tag, and there’s no denying that the OnePlus 9 Pro is an expensive choice for your next phone.

There’s very little missing here, with the lack of microSD support being one of the few features this smartphone doesn’t offer when compared to other handsets.

The OnePlus 9 Pro has a premium design, with a handsome 6.7-inch QHD display that delivers strong brightness levels and top-notch detail, while a super-smooth 120Hz refresh rate adds to the top-tier feel.

3. Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra

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One of the best big phones you can buy is the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. And it starts with a huge 6.9-inch screen with a dynamic 120Hz refresh rate, offering super smooth scrolling and gameplay when you want it. However, the Note 20's panel is also smart enough to dial things down based on what’s being displayed to conserve battery life. The S Pen also gets a bunch of upgrades this time around, from a faster 9ms response time and new air gestures to the ability to sync your scribbles with voice recordings.

Samsung also went big on the cameras with the Galaxy Note 20 Ultra. You get a 108MP main camera for capturing a ton of detail, plus a laser autofocus sensor to virtually eliminate blurring. The 50x Space Zoom is also very impressive, letting you cut in very, very close. The Galaxy Note 20 Ultra has plenty of other talents, too, including the ability to stream Xbox games, running Android apps on your laptop with Link to Windows and a wireless DeX mode that puts Apple’s AirPlay to shame.

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2. Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra

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The only thing bigger than the display on the Galaxy S21 Ultra is the number of premium features Samsung has been able to pack into this year’s flagship. Like the Galaxy S20 Ultra before it, the display on the S21 Ultra offers a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. But you don’t have to downgrade the OLED panel’s resolution to enjoy that feature, and the refresh rate adjusts automatically based on whatever task you’re performing.

This is the first Galaxy S flagship to support Samsung’s terrific S Pen — the productivity-boosting stylus is sold separately — and it’s one of the first phones to offer Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon 888 processor. In addition to the big performance boost, you also get a long-lasting battery, though battery life improves if you keep the dynamic display rate fixed at 60 Hz. Two telephoto lenses highlight a terrific set of cameras that proves there’s more to the Galaxy S21 Ultra than just a super-sized display.

1. iPhone 12 Pro Max

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The iPhone 12 Pro Max is the biggest iPhone Apple has ever made, and it's also the best – although you’re only likely to agree if you don't mind spending $1,099 / £1,099 / AU$1,849 for the privilege of owning it, and don't mind keeping a huge phone about your person day to day.

The design of the 12 Pro Max mirrors that of the other handsets in 2020's iPhone 12 family: there’s a new flat-sided frame, which looks more industrial, and is a little less comfortable to hold than last year's model.

It's decked out in premium-looking, more muted colors though, and we're fans of the shiny metal rim around the edge (despite the fact that it's a real fingerprint magnet).

While the iPhone 12 Pro Max is actually only a very small amount bigger than last year's 11 Pro Max, the bezels around the OLED display have been shrunk to allow Apple to increase the screen size to 6.7 inches – and it's a compelling reason to pick up the new larger iPhone.

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