I like the feeling of holding and using a phone in one hand. I am using a Pixel 5 right now, but it feels a bit too large for me. I know nobody makes phone that small like the iPhone 4S or the Samsung S3 mini anymore, but is there at least a phone smaller than the Pixel 5? Maybe around the size of a iPhone 12/13 mini?

EDIT: There is a small Android phone project in development for anyone interested: https://smallandroidphone.com/

  • LordShrek@lemmy.worldEnglish
    2·
    2 years ago

    unihertz jelly 2. unihertz also some other small phones. also has a headphone jack, fm radio, wrist strap, customizable LED, programmable hardware button.

  • aluminium@lemmy.worldEnglish
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    2 years ago

    Its either Galaxy S21/22/23, Asus Zenfone 8/9 or Sony Xperia 10 or 5 Series. Unfortunatly it doesn’t get smaller without landing firmly in gimmick phone land (like the Unihertz Jelly)

    Also if don’t mind older hardware there is the really compact Sony Xperia XZ2 compact.

    • pbmonster@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      2 years ago

      Sony Xperia XZ2 compact

      Legendary phone. Almost 6 years old, and still goes for $500+ if you find one in new-ish condition.

      Complete shame Sony discontinued it and left the 5" niche empty.

    • sosimple530@lemmy.worldOPEnglish
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      2 years ago

      Galaxy S21/22/23, Asus Zenfone 8/9 or Sony Xperia 10 or 5 Series

      These are very good phones but they are not small enough for me.

      The size of XZ2 compact is very nice but I hate the curved edges and back panel. I think XZ1 compact actually suits me better, but it is almost 6 years old now. I don’t think I will be able to use it for long.

  • Eyeshield21@lemmyfly.orgEnglish
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    2 years ago

    The Zenfone 9 is one of the only and best small phones on the Android side. It’s a really solid phone but do your own research to see if it is okay for your needs. If you are going to buy I would recommend waiting until June 29 when it is rumoured that the Zenfone 10 will come out so you can either get the new version or get some good deals on the Zenfone 9.

  • Markoff@kbin.social
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    2 years ago

    Galaxy S21/22/23, if you dont mind shutter lag

    Zenfones, if you dont mind 3 times more faulty hardware than other brands, shit software support, bad software optimization, meh camera and bad VFM

    Xiaomi 12, if you dont mind MIUI or installing custom ROM

    Xperia phones if you dont mind remote control aspect ratio, shit software updates, meh camera and insane price

    Pixel 8 if you dont mind waiting, it should be under 70/150mm judging by display size