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Big-screen smartphones are getting redefined again


Big-screen smartphones are a lot more comfortable to use. They offer more legroom for playing games, typing a long mail or reading an ebook. However, to keep the size in check, most phone makers stick to the 5.2-inch to 5.5-inch screen.
This is likely to change soon. The likes of Samsung and LG have found new ways of accommodating bigger screens with lighter and smaller form factor.
Apple is reportedly going to launch a 6-inch screen variant of iPhone, this year, with no bezels at all.
Here are some of the next generation big-screen smartphones which offer more screen space and are still manageable with one hand.
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Samsung Galaxy S8+
Rs64,900
Samsung’s new flagship has a much bigger 6.2-inch screen compared to its predecessor, the Galaxy S7 Edge (5.7-inch). It is an AMOLED panel with screen resolution of 2,560x1,440p, pixel density of 529ppi and aspect ratio of 18:9. The smartphone itself is only 73.4mm wide and weighs just 173g. With no side-facing bezels to waste space, it looks quite narrow and fits comfortably in one hand.
Samsung Galaxy S8
Rs57,900
The Galaxy S8 has smaller 5.8-inch AMOLED display with resolution of 2,560x1,440p and aspect ratio of 18:9. It has a slightly higher pixel density of 570ppi. It has a similar bezel-less design as the S8+. However, it is a lot more compact. It is 148mm tall, 68.1mm wide and weighs just 155g. Its closest rival in the Android segment, the Google Pixel XL, offers a smaller 5.5-inch screen, yet weighs 168g.