Ever Googled for “Best Small Phones”? I’ll save you the click: the guides you’ll find feature phones that are old, underpowered, or simply not small to begin with. I’ve long been a small phone guy. I ...

I feel like a broken record at this point, but amid new leaks of the Pixel 9 this week, there are many still asking Google for a “Mini” device, forgetting that small phones are dead. This issue of ...

If you yearn for a small phone that’s not lacking in power, this is about as close as it gets. Phones have gotten bigger and bigger in the last half decade, a trend that makes sense considering we’re ...

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We’ve had companies try making small phones in the past, but they couldn’t stand the test of time. Apple tried the small iPhones with the iPhone 12 mini and the iPhone 13 mini, but like most small ...

In September, Apple discontinued its iPhone 13 Mini right after debuting its much larger iPhone 15 Pro and Pro Max. While the iPhone Mini had a 5.4-inch display, the newest phones boast displays over ...

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. Not ...

Eric Migicovsky’s Small Android Phone project is still ongoing but not a priority, and there is no clear timeline for its release. The Pebble founder said the project was not moving fast and advised ...

I probably sound like a broken record, but I like small phones. Give me one that fits comfortably in my pocket, and I’ll reach for it daily over a larger phone with more impressive cameras and a ...

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Asus' latest flagship is the Zenfone 11 Ultra. For lovers of small phones, this represents one of the stalwart small-phone manufacturers abandoning you. I'm sorry. The Zenfone 10 was a unique little 5 ...