Phablets as the Gamers Choice: The Best Products in 2014

As the name suggests, phablets represent the cutting edge of mobile technology in 2014. Essentially a fusion of smartphone and tablet design principles, phablets provide users with access to a range of applications and real-time tools while also boasting high quality visual displays that are often in access of 5.7 inches.

While there are many potential applications for your phablet, this type of product is quickly becoming synonymous with live and online gaming. From increasingly popular gambling resources such as Euro Casino mobile apps where you can try your luck on the roulette wheel to upcoming sports titles like FIFA 15 where you go head-to-head against footballs very best, phablets provide the ideal medium through which to play either online or offline without compromising on game play.

The Top 3 Phablets for Gaming

With this in mind, it is worth appraising the current phablet market and identifying which are better suited to gaming. Consider the following:

The iPhone 6 Plus

While Apple is a technology leader and a globally dominant brand, it has not historically been renowned for its gaming. Even though it pioneered the first iconic phablet when designing the iPad, its operating system has always struggled to produce high quality graphics and an engaging gaming experience. This has changed with the release of the iPhone Plus, however, which is supported by the upgraded iOS 8 and a dramatically enhanced graphics engine called Metal. When you also consider that iTunes will soon be able to provide iPhone Plus users with access to a wider range of titles, Apple’s latest phablet is primed to become the gamers’ handheld device of choice this winter.

The Samsung Galaxy Note 3

While Samsung may be losing the great mobile war with Apple and experiencing a prolonged decline in their sales volumes, it should not be forgotten that they were one of the first companies to develop a series of high-end phablets. They have also  produced quality in addition to volume, with the result that until recently the Galaxy Note 3 was arguably the single most impressive phablet on the whole of the market. It is also a device that is ideal for gaming, with a 5.7 inch, 1080p Super AMOLED display capable of delivering bold, sharp and extremely realistic graphics.  This phablet is also powered by an Android operating system, meaning that it offers gamers access to the Google Play store and a wide diversity of games.

The Nokia Lumia 1520

Microsoft have always had a strong affinity with gaming, so it should come as no surprise that Windows phablets and smartphones are among the best for experiencing a wide range of titles. The Nokia Lumia 1520 is probably the best example of a Windows phablet, however, thanks primarily to it capacious 6-inch, 1080p IPS LCD display and a 2.2GHz quad-core Snapdragon 800 processor. These features combine to create a visually impressive and smooth gaming experience, while the fact that Microsoft adopts an aggressive approach towards hosting new games exclusively should also appeal to enthusiasts. If you are in the market for the complete package at an affordable price, the Nokia Lumia 1520 may be the ideal choice for you.