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 ...

Are today's palm-stretching handsets too much for you? The top small phones we've tested fit comfortably in your hand and pocket. I’m one of PCMag’s mobile writers. That means I check out phones, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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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 ...

Smartphones keep getting bigger, and that’s not just a trend—it’s the direction the industry has chosen. As a result, compact phones are now far less common than they were just a few years ago. The ...

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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 ...