Phablet: what is it?

In this practical tip, we explain what exactly a phablet is and what the term means.

What is a phablet?

• The term "phablet" is a combination of smartphone and tablet. The term smartlet is not quite as common.
• Phablets are devices that cannot be clearly assigned to either category. They are too big for a smartphone, but too small for a real tablet.
• Devices like the iPhone 6 Plus or the Samsung Galaxy Note 4 hardly fit in your pocket, and can just be used as smartphones. They can be called a phablet.
• The transition between smartphone and tablet is fluid. There is therefore no precise definition of when a smartphone is a phablet.