The 9 best big-screen phones in the world

It seems the world is splitting into two camps: those who like large-screen smartphones, and those who don't.

Constructing a single list of the best smartphones in 2015 didn't seem quite adequate, because often shoppers are in the market for either a screen that runs 5.5 - 5.7 inches, or one that's less than 5 inches. If you're one of those shoppers, the specs of the iPhone 6S Plus don't really matter if you are deciding whether to buy an iPhone 6S.

With this in mind, we've built a new list of the 9 best phones of 2015 that have large screens, sometimes called "phablets". These are the phones that provide you with the best value (we took price into account as well, though overall performance and design was weighted higher).

From beautiful powerhouses to slick budget options, these are the best phablets.

(Note: All prices below indicate how much each phone typically costs without a carrier contract. Prices may vary depending on the retailer.)