Samsung Galaxy Note's Rival: Nokia's Phablet. Yup, A Phablet!

There have been circulating rumours about Nokia's plans to work on a phablet - "A device that can work as a phone and a tablet, known as a 'phablet,' similar in size but with more advanced specifications to Samsung's popular Galaxy Note." Are we looking forward to Nokia's release of a phablet?

What is a phablet?

A phablet is a computing device with a screen size between four-and-a-half and seven inches, measured diagonally. As the name implies, the device is essentially a tablet that also functions as a phone. However, the smaller size makes it easier for users to carry them around in pockets or small bags, as is customary with smartphones but less common with tablets.
In addition to a phone, a phablet usually has all the features of a tablet, such as a touch screen, a virtual keyboard, a mobile operating system and browser, an integrated camera/webcam and customized apps.
Current and near-release phablets include Samsung's Galaxy Note II, HTC's Titan II,Toshiba's Muse and LG's Optimus LTE and Intuition.
Words like "phablet," that are created from parts of two different words, are known as portmanteaus.

Nokia working on a "phablet" device similar to Samsung Galaxy Note

There were reports in the past that Nokia is working on 5inch or more devices. Today, FT reports that according to their sources with knowledge of the company’s plans said that Nokia is working on a phablet.

The device that can work as a phone and a tablet – known as a “phablet” – similar in size but with more advanced specifications to Samsung’s popular Galaxy Note.

They also reported that Nokia will release a 41MP camera PureView device in July along with a lighter and more advanced version of the existing flagship Lumia 920. Nokia is also planning an another lower priced version of Lumia 920 in the autumn.