A phablet is a hybrid device that combines the features of a smartphone and a tablet. Some of the synonyms of the word "phablet" are tablet phone, phone tablet, tabphone, and phonelet. Other similar terms include maxi-phone, pocket tablet, and large-screen phone. These words reflect the trend towards larger smartphones that are equipped with tablet-like features such as larger screens, more powerful processors, and increased storage capacity. The term "phablet" gained popularity as a marketing buzzword in the early 2010s, but today it is widely accepted to describe smartphones with larger screens that are suitable for multimedia consumption, productivity, and gaming.