Smartphones keep getting bigger, and that’s not just a trend—it’s the direction the industry has chosen. As a result, compact ...

Summary: OnePlus’ upcoming compact flagship now finally has a launch window, unofficially. A tipster says that the phone will ...

This is the direction the smartphone segment has headed over the last decade, with fewer compact phones. When smartphones gained traction in the early 2010s, the average screen size was under 5 inches ...

In the 2010s, a range of sub-5-inch phones, such as the Sony Xperia XZ1 Compact (4.6 inches) and Xperia Z5 Compact (4.6 inches), were introduced. Still considered small by modern standards, the Google ...

Many people might still find these phones a bit wide for one-handed use, but small phone beggars can't currently be choosers. The push toward the mobile internet and video consumption originally ...

For years, small phones have had a dedicated fanbase—those who crave a compact, one-handed device that doesn’t stretch their pockets or fingers. But in 2025, small phones no longer make sense.

From the home button to the Lightning port, Apple's new cheapest phone comes with big changes, but it also signals the death of small phones in the tech giant's lineup. I think that's a shame.

Although the market for small phones isn't nearly what it used to be, you can still find a relatively compact handset that doesn't compromise on top features. PCMag has been writing about phones ...