I know I have small hands but c’mon. Flagship phones these days are strait up small tablets, not even what we’d have called on phablets 15 years ago.

I know it’s what people buy, but I’m still sad that if I want a phone that small then I have to deal with camera and display a couple gens old

    • 🔍🦘🛎@lemmy.worldEnglish
      71·
      1 day ago

      I bought them until they stopped making them… My favorite phone was the Sony Xperia X Compact with a 4.6" screen. It had decent midrange specs and a great camera.

      • geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml
        21·
        24 hours ago

        There are some niche small budget phones from China these days which beat your old Xperia. No flagships, but small (and cheap)

          • geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml
            12·
            21 hours ago

            Asked ChatGPT for a list and got this: (the “UniHerz Jelly Max” and the “Qin3Ultra” look decent)

            • Fonepia Q9 mini  – Display: ~4.0 inches (540p)  – Release: 2024  – Overview: A very pocketable device from a niche manufacturer, built for minimalists who value size over high‑end specs.

            • Cubot KingKong mini 3  – Display: ~4.5 inches (480p)  – Release: 2024  – Overview: Engineered for durability and compactness, it fits easily in one hand or a small pocket.

            • Doogee S mini  – Display: ~4.5 inches (480p)  – Release: 2024  – Overview: A rugged mini smartphone that offers the basics in a very small chassis.

            • Blackview N6000  – Display: ~4.3 inches (540p)  – Release: 2024  – Overview: Known for its tough build, this phone packs essential smartphone functions into a tiny screen.

            • 8849 Tank mini  – Display: ~4.3 inches (520p)  – Release: 2024  – Overview: Combines a robust (if no‑nonsense) design with an ultra‑compact form factor.

            • Ulefone Mini 20T Pro  – Display: ~4.7 inches (720p, 90Hz)  – Release: 2024  – Note: This model offers a slightly larger screen and smoother performance; manufacturers in this segment are known to refresh their lines in early 2025, so a 2025 update is possible.

            • Unihertz Jelly Max  – Display: ~5.0 inches (720p)  – Release: 2024  – Overview: Unihertz specializes in ultra‑compact designs, and while the Jelly Max launched in 2024, expect an updated version in 2025 as the brand continues to cater to fans of credit‑card‑sized smartphones.

            • QIN 3 Ultra  – Display: ~5.0 inches (720p)  – Release: 2024  – Overview: A compact phone with modern features; there are indications that its series may see a refresh or an updated variant in 2025.

            • NanoPhone  – Display: ~3.5 inches tall  – Release: Late 2024 (with promotional pricing and deals extending into early 2025)  – Overview: Marketed for minimalists and those wanting to reduce screen time, this ultra‑mini smartphone offers 4G and Wi‑Fi in a device that can literally fit in your wallet.

    • boonhet@lemm.ee
      31·
      23 hours ago

      I bought one as recently as the iPhone 13 mini, but Apple has also discontinued their normal sized phones :(