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

Craving portability? Only one way to find it 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 ...

When smartphones gained traction in the early 2010s, the average screen size was under 5 inches. Today, it is above 6.5 inches. Almost no small Android phones are available today (unless you count ...

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 ...

Phones like the Samsung Galaxy S25, iPhone 16, Pixel 9, Sony Xperia 10 VI have screens in the 6.0 to 6.4 inches range. This is contrary to how manufacturers like Honor, OnePlus, and others kept ...

Apple iPhone 16e So why are small phones losing relevance? The answer isn’t just about consumer preferences; it’s a combination of market trends, hardware limitations, and changing user behavior.

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 ...