From the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra to the Xiaomi Mi 11 and beyond, these are the best big phones.
With each passing year, the average size of smartphones seems to increase, and so too does the selection of the best big phones, which is why we’ve created this guide. We’ve only included truly large handsets, with all of the phones below having at least a 6.5-inch screen, so you’ve got plenty of space to enjoy apps, movies and games. With a screen this size, there’s even scope to work and create on your phone – though one of the best tablets would be a better fit for that if you’re doing it regularly. All of the phones below — from the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra to the iPhone 12 Pro Max and beyond — are also excellent handsets though, as having a big screen alone isn’t enough to qualify for this list. These are the very best big smartphones, meaning that they also typically have great cameras, loads of power, decent battery life and stylish designs, or some combination of those features. As such, they’re often very expensive too, but if you can afford them then you’re unlikely to be disappointed. For each entry we’ve included an overview and a specs list, so you can see which phone is the best fit for you – or click through to our full reviews for more details. And if you’re on a budget, or don’t specifically want a massive smartphone, make sure to check out our best cheap phones and best smartphone guides. At 6.8 inches the Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra is a truly massive phone, and its AMOLED screen has more than just size going for it, as it’s very sharp at 1440 x 3200 (for 515 pixels per inch). It also has a 120Hz variable refresh rate, for smooth interactions, a high 1,500 nit maximum brightness, and support for HDR10+. But this is an exceptional phone in other ways too, from its superb quad-lens camera – complete with an impressive 10x optical zoom – to its top-tier power, masses of storage, sumptuous design, and big 5,000mAh battery. The Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra even has some handy extras, like support for Samsung’s S Pen stylus, which lets you really make the most of that big screen – though it is sold separately. High price aside this phone has few flaws, though it’s worth noting that there’s no microSD card slot, and that charging tops out at 25W. Still, overall this is one of the very best phones you can buy, especially if you want something with a big screen. Read more: Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra review The OnePlus 9 Pro is the most premium phone OnePlus has ever made at the time of writing, and it also has a big AMOLED screen, at 6.
