Several advancements have taken place in the sphere of mobile phones since the last few years. A major outcome of these pronouncements is known by the name of Tablet Phones. They have grown in terms of popularity and giving tough competition to various smartphones off late with their smart looks and superb features. The best thing about these devices is that they have the combined features of a simple mobile phone and a smartphone thus bringing in a lot of flexibility in its operation.

A Tablet PC is a type of mobile computer which is larger in size compared to a mobile phone and integrated onto a flat touchscreen. Such devices are operated primarily by touching the screen in place of a manual keyboard. They make use of a digital pen, passive stylus pen or onscreen virtual keyboard for their operation.


Tablet Mobile Phones allow the phone user to make video calls. Some of these devices also provide their users with a voice calling option however it is not possible to hold the Tablet next to ones ears while talking due to its large size. It would look rather awkward if you hold a device seven to ten inches in size next to your ear while talking. For these purposes Bluetooth headset or speakerphone function is made use of. Tablets having video call facility need to have an in built camera in the front side and supporting applications. An example of largely popular tablet is The Apple iPad2. Application used by tablet for making video call is known by the name of FaceTime. These devices are not for everybody and customer satisfaction provided by them depends upon the purpose for which it is put to use.


Thus, if you are thinking of buying a phone and need to choose in between a smartphone and a Tablet, then you need to be very cautious while taking such a decision. Smartphones are more portable and make voice communication easier compared to Tablet. Tablets are used to see movies and browse net specifically. Such devices should be bought if voice communication is your secondary criteria.