If you are in need of a device with next-level multitasking and exceptional performance, a phablet is a good choice. Below is a list of the best phablets around.

For starters, a phablet is essentially a smartphone-tablet hybrid. Their usual size is more than five or six inches. They offer the functionality of a conventional smartphone and the wide-display of a tablet. In short, a phablet is a part phone, part tablet, according to Verizon Wireless.

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On top of the list of must-have phablets in 2017 is the iPhone 7 Plus. It is equipped with new features including the A10 CPU and 3GB RAM, according to Trusted Reviews.

With its 5.5-inch Full HD display, it has a 67.7 percent screen-to-body ratio. It also comes with a fingerprint scanner, which makes this Apple device more secure than ever.

Although the Galaxy S8 has been highly publicized, its predecessor is still worth mentioning. The proven record and reliability of Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge makes it one of the highly sought phablets in the market in 2017.

Similar to the iPhone 7 Plus, the device comes with a 5.5-inch quad-HD display. It has 4GB of RAM to support multitasking and heavy gaming.

If you are looking for a tablet with a massive screen, then the Huawei Mate 9 will surely fit your viewing needs. The device boasts of a 5.9-inch, 1080p display with 4GB of RAM. The dual Leica lense makes it more reliable for capturing images.

This phablet is the combination of power and comfort. Equipped with the latest Kirin 960 CPU, users will surely enjoy the optimum performance and speed that this phablet could offer.

The tablets outlined above are some of many options for a hybrid device this year. If you are still not convinced with the devices presented, you may also want to check Google Nexus 6P, OnePlus 3, Honor 8 Pro, and the AR-ready Lenovo Phab2 Pro.

Watch a presentation of the Google Nexus 6 below: