iPhone XS Max Not Big Enough? Try These Huge Smartphones on for Size

It’s difficult to explain in words alone just how large and immersive the 6.5-inch OLED display on Apple's new iPhone XS Max is. To be sure, six-and-a-half-inches is a massive area to work and play from, and we can't get enough of it.

But, most tech-industry pundits will have you know that OEMs like Apple, Samsung and others are already working behind-closed-doors, developing even bigger devices with larger displays. (Like Samsung’s 7.3-inch foldable Galaxy X, which is expected to be commercially available on some scale for around $2,000 a pop early next year.) You don’t have to wait around for the future though..

If you’re looking for a new or secondary smartphone with even more screen real estate than iPhone XS Max, then look no further! Continue reading to learn about 7 smartphone flagships that outsize Apple’s largest.

7 ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra

Released back in August 2016, the ASUS ZenFone 3 Ultra (ZU680KL) is a sleek phablet that features modern components like a Qualcomm Snapdragon octa-core CPU, 4 GB of RAM, a generous 4,600 mAh battery and even a 23 MP camera with 4-axis OIS. Best of all, you get a giant 6.8-inch IPS LCD display that clocks in at full 1080p resolution. 

The ZenFone 3 Ultra is currently available from select retailers on the web in Silver, Titanium Gray, and Metallic Pink. It won’t break the bank either, with brand-new units currently trending below $400 on eBay.

6 Huawei Honor Note 8

Featuring a giant 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with an equally impressive 1440 x 2560 resolution, Huawei’s Honor Note 8 is a high-end but value-minded powerhouse. In addition to features like an octa-core CPU, 4 GB of RAM and a 13 MP camera, the phablet boasts fast charging capabilities, a massive 4,500 mAh battery and up to 128 GB of storage.

You can currently find a brand-new Honor Note 8 in various places on the web for around $400, which is a great deal for an unlocked smartphone with these specs and global-ready capabilities.

5 Samsung Galaxy J Max

Released back in August 2016, Samsung’s Galaxy J Max is a mid-range phablet with high-end aspirations. While the device features only 8 GB of onboard storage, 1.5 GB of RAM and runs on an outdated quad-core 1.5 GHz Cortex-A7 chip, it compensates with its absolutely ginormous 7.0-inch touchscreen display.

Other notable features that make this phablet a steal for the price include an 8 MP camera and 3 MP selfie cam, Dual-SIM technology for true global readiness, and a microSD card slot supporting up to 256 GB cards. You can pick up a brand-new Galaxy J Max on eBay now for about $230.

4 Huawei Honor Note 10

On the higher end of the price (and feature) spectrum, we have the all-new Huawei Honor Note 10, which was just released back in August 2018 and features a massive 6.95-inch AMOLED display with 1080 x 2220 resolution.

Other notable features include an octa-core CPU, the latest version of Android 8.1 Oreo and up to 128 GB of storage with 6 or 8 GB of RAM for top-notch performance. Around back, you get a dual-lens camera system featuring 16 and 24 MP sensors, and a generous 13 MP selfie camera up front. 

The phablet, which also packs a massive 5,000 mAh battery, is available now unlocked in Black and Phantom Blue — and you can pick one up eBay trending around $500. 

3 Xiaomi Mi Max 3

Another recent arrival on the high-end phablet scene is Xiaomi’s third-generation Mi Max 3. Featuring a massive IPS LCD display clocking in at 6.9-inches, the device also boasts modern specs including an octa-core CPU, Android 8.1 Oreo, up to 6 GB of RAM and a 12 MP dual-lens camera that’s aesthetically identical to Apple’s latest dual-lens camera hardware.

Featuring a sleek design and solid aluminum construction, this 100% new, Unlocked and global ready handset can be yours starting at just $270.

2 Huawei Honor 8X Max

This massive new phablet from Huawei came out just last month, and not only features a design somewhat similar to Apple’s iPhone XS/XS Max, albeit with a huge 7.12-inch IPS LCD display, its name (Honor 8X Max) even borrows from Apple’s marketing namesake.

Like most high-end Android phones, the Honor 8X Max features a range of current internals like a Qualcomm octa-core CPU, up to 128 GB of storage and 6 GB of RAM, and a dual-lens camera with 16 MP sensors around back.

The Honor 8X Max is currently the world’s largest smartphone/phablet, and can be yours in Black, Blue or Red, Unlocked and global ready, for less than $350 shipped.

1 Vivo NEX S

Clocking in just a tad larger than the iPhone XS Max, at 6.59-inches, we have Vivo's NEX S (Special Edition) which is a powerhouse to be reckoned with and even features some modern innovations, like an under-the-glass fingerprint reader, which Apple’s latest devices do not.

It was announced and released back in June 2018, and features the usual slate of high-end Android components including a large Super AMOLED display, a Qualcomm octa-core CPU, etc., and offers storage and RAM up to 256 GB and 8 GB, respectively.

In addition to its innovative biometric security features, the NEX S flaunts a stunning, nearly edge-to-edge design that utilizes almost the entire front of the handset (without the presence of a notch) and touts a pop-up-on-demand 8 MP selfie sensor to allow for maximum screen space.

Perhaps unsurprisingly, the high-end handset commands a price to match its many bells and whistles. You can currently pick up an internationally Unlocked NEX S with 128GB and 8GB RAM for around $700.