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The MAZE Alpha is a powerful phablet with a beautiful 6 inch display (1920 x 1080 resolution) protected by Corning Glass 4 and a 2.5D curve. Among other key features, the phone sports the latest Android 7.0 operating system, Helio P25 Octa Core processor clocked at 2.5GHz and an impressive setup of 6GB RAM + 64GB ROM. Another notable highlight is the dual back camera (13MP + 5MP) with the SAMSUNG S5K3L8 sensor.
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The Bluboo S1 sports a display body ratio of 90% — the phone is, quite literally, all screen with a slim bottom bezel hosting the Home button. The screen is a 5.5 inch FHD display (1920 x 1080 resolution). Just like with the MAZE Alpha, you have the reliable protection of the Corning Glass 4 and the stylish 2.5D curve. There is even the same CPU running things: the Helio P25 Octa Core with 2.5 GHz. But you do get a bit less RAM — 4GB with the same 64GB amount of storage.
The Vkworld Mix Plus comes with a 5.5 inch display with the already familiar 2.5D curve and a slightly bigger bottom bezel than the previous models. You get the Android 7.0 CPU and a bit of a less powerful and fast processor — the MTK6737 Quad Core with 1.3GHz. 3GB of RAM is also a step down from the previous two contenders and you will have 32GB of built-in storage for your files. The back camera comes with a dual lens (8MP + 13MP) and you get a fingerprint sensor for easy unlocking and data protection. Though the Vkworld is less powerful than the MAZE or Bluboo models, this is well reflected in the price — the smartphone is just a bit above $100.
A very similar model to the Vkworld Mix Plus 4G Phablet (both in pricing and specs). You also get a 5.5 inch screen with 1920x1080 resolution, Android 7.0 and similar power with the MTK6750T Octa Core clocked at 1.5GHz. The phone comes with 3GB of RAM and a 32GB storage. The rear camera features a dual lens: 13MP + 2MP. There is fingerprint sensor and the screen to body aspect ration is an impressive 90% — giving you the expensive bezel-less look for only $109.99.
With the Elephone S8 4G Phablet we have an instant jump up in specs. First, you have a stunning 6 inch display with 2560 x 1440 resolution + Corning Glass protection. The smartphone is powered by the Helio X25 Deca Core processor clocked at 2.5GHz and you get 4GB of RAM + 64GB of storage. Another upgrade is the 21MP rear camera with Auto Focus and flashlight. You will also have a fingerprint sensor for better data security.
The Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 is a new flagship released quite recently and sporting several key upgrades from last year’s Xiaomi Mi Mix. Read more about the differences between the two models in our post on Xiaomi Mi Mix 2 vs. Xiaomi Mi Mix. The phablet sports a 5.99 inch screen with 2160 x 1080 resolution and runs on one of the most powerful processors used by Chinese manufacturers: the Snapdragon 835. You get an impressive 6GB of RAM and options with 64GB, 128GB and 256GB of storage.
As mentioned earlier, the Xiaomi Mi Mix is an earlier version of the Mi Mix 2. The phone comes with the biggest in this phablet list 6.4 inch 2K display — a true find for those who love huge screen smartphones. On the power side, you get the Snapdragon 821 Quad Core clocked at 2.35GHz and a very impressive combo of 6GB RAM + 256GB of internal storage. The rear cameras is 16MP and you have a front 5MP selfie shooter. The phone’s special edition also features an 18K gold rim around the rear camera.
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The UMIDIGI Crystal 4G Phablet is a simpler device — which is reflected in the price tag. You have a 5.5 inch FHD screen, Android 7.0, the MTK6737T Quad Core at 1.5GHz and 2GB RAM + 16GB ROM. With that, you get a cool looking bezel-less design and an immersive viewing experience for your media. The phone also features 13MP + 5MP Samsung dual lens cameras.
Finally, we have the Cubot X18 phablet with a 5.7 inch 1440 x 720 IPS screen and a very affordable price tag. For just over $100, you get a functional bezel-less design, the MTK6737T Quad Core with 1.5GHz, 3GB RAM + 32GB ROM, a 16MP rear camera with a dual lens and a fingerprint sensor. With the 18:9 ratio, the phone offers a great viewing angle for your media files, almost non-existent side bezels and a very slim frame.
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