10 smallest smartphones

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Remember what mobile phones looked like in the early days? They could even be called "mobile" with a stretch because of their huge dimensions. From year to year, manufacturers kept shrinking and shrinking in size, and by the time most people were finally able to afford phones, they had already become quite compact to fit into any pocket. But then the world of cell phones happened ... iPhone. And if the first couple of years after its presentation, other manufacturers still tried to release at least some original devices, then almost all of them became an ordinary "block with a screen". Fortunately, this screen was small enough. Even a 3.5-inch display somewhere in 2010 would be called huge. What happened then? The development of a fairly fast mobile Internet has made it possible to consume content, let's say, on the go. Even weighty YouTube videos are now playable without problems thanks to LTE networks. But do you understand that watching video is not very convenient from a small screen? The manufacturers of smartphones also understood this, and every year they began to ... increase the size of phones in order to fit a bigger display. In total, today a smartphone with a diagonal of 5 or even 5.5 inches is considered compact.

And everything seems to be good, and everyone is happy. But what to do for people who still do not want to put up with the fact that a smartphone must be operated with two hands. Or, for example, fragile girls with small hands. Take a compact smartphone. But finding one in 2019 is quite problematic. Finding a small, but smart enough, and almost impossible task. At least somehow our rating will help ease the pain of choice.

The best compact smartphones in the budget segment

4 Fly FS408 Stratus 8

Let's start with the ultra-budget compact smartphone from Fly. In comparison with competitors, the model lags far behind in terms of technical equipment, but almost half the cost makes the Stratus 8 forgive most of the shortcomings. The design and materials of the case are as simple as possible, but judging by the reviews, users have no complaints about the build quality. The glass was a pleasant surprise - it resists scratches well. The positive features of the device include:

Compact 4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 854x480 pixels. Thanks to this, the dimensions of the body and the weight are minimal.
Relatively fresh Android 6.0
Dual SIM slots and microSD card slot up to 32GB

There are also enough disadvantages:

RAM is only 512 MB. Programs can run for 5-30 seconds.
Mediocre 2MP camera, no flash. The video is recorded in 640x480 resolution with a frame rate of 15 / sec.

3 Samsung Galaxy J2 core SM-J260F

A five-inch modest who still remains relevant and tries to mimic old models with 3-5 years of experience, although this hero dates back to 2018. The idea of a decent age is prompted by thick frames around the display, a typical screen resolution of 960x540 for those years, 8 GB of internal memory and 1 GB of RAM. The performance is low, but the device fits freely in a trouser pocket and does not look like a shovel in hand. Samsung's creation weighs 154 grams.

The reviews praise the stable 4G connection, good sound in the headphones and the battery, which lasts for 1-2 days. The standard gigabytes of memory are far from always enough, so we recommend purchasing a memory card right away. This is the best option in our list of the most compact devices. Especially for those who are very limited in the budget and who are loyal to devices with the Samsung logo on the case.

2 Xiaomi Redmi Go 1 / 16GB

The most inexpensive smartphone that fits well even in a child's hand. Its height dimensions are limited to 14 cm and weighs 137 grams. Inside, everything is modest, but tasteful: Android 8.1 from the box, a five-inch screen with an IPS matrix and a resolution of 1280x720, a single 8-megapixel camera and a five-megapixel front camera.The performance is cut by the amount of RAM - there is only 1 GB, so you won't be able to run many applications in the background.

The model works with dignity, albeit slowly. All menu windows smoothly move from one to another at the first request of the user. The built-in memory is 16 GB, and if you want to save even more, then the best solution for you would be to buy a modification with 8 GB of permanent memory. This is one of the smallest smartphones in our top that deserves your attention. Positive reviews - users approve of the choice.

1 Samsung Galaxy J1

Samsung is very well known for its smartphones. She, it would seem, has models for every taste and wallet. These are ultra-budget devices with mediocre characteristics, and very expensive flagships, which almost everyone, without exception, wants. Of course, they also found a place in their assortment for a compact phone with a screen diagonal of 4.5 inches. But famous brands have one drawback - the price. All things being equal, a device with a well-known logo on the case will cost more than less popular competitors. What, apart from the name, the Galaxy J1 can boast of:

GLONASS system support. Together with GPS, this allows you to increase the accuracy and speed of location determination - it will be useful if you use your smartphone as a navigator.
Wi-Fi Direct support
Bluetooth Audio Support (A2DP)
RAM 1 GB
Good 5MP camera with LED flash

The best compact mid-range smartphones

3 Apple iPhone 7 32GB

For a long time Apple has kept the compact dimensions of its smartphones, not succumbing to the onslaught of fashion for "shovels". The seventh iPhone is no exception. The number of operative gigabytes increased to two, the built-in memory was limited to 32 GB. The diagonal of the screen is 4.7 inches, and the resolution is 1334x750. The camera is still single with 12 megapixels. The dimensions will delight those who are looking for the most compact device for themselves. The length falls short of a couple of millimeters to 14 cm, the width is slightly more than 7 mm.

For its compact size, I had to pay off the battery life. The 1960 mAh battery barely lasts until the evening with moderately active power consumption. Pleases the NFC contactless payment module and fast iOS 10 from the box. Top complaints that iPhone 7 owners write in reviews: weak battery, poor performance of the fingerprint scanner, especially in cold weather, high price.

2 Apple iPhone 6S 32GB

"Apple" smartphone, which pleases with compact dimensions, solid metal body and NFC module. Inside there are 32 GB of permanent memory, which cannot be expanded. The camera is 12MP and can still rival those of budget phones released in 2019.

The screen measures 4.7 inches diagonally, so even with thick frames and a physical button under the screen, the length of the smartphone turned out to be 138 mm - it is convenient for a child to operate with one hand. The weight is 143 grams, which is decent for such small phones. In the reviews, users still speak out positively - in 2019, the model still meets the requirements of the owners. Bonuses - a fingerprint scanner that works quickly, convenient control, smooth operation of iOS, good sound from the speakers. The main troubles are short battery life and weak camera capabilities in low light conditions.

1 Apple iPhone SE 32GB

iPhone 5S has become a truly popular smartphone from Apple in our country. Low cost, nimble work, compact dimensions - all this is difficult to find in competitors' products. But the model is seriously outdated, and therefore it is necessary to find a replacement for it. iPhone SE is almost a complete copy of the old man. Externally. Identical design, dimensions and even weight. But the filling has become much better, and therefore remains relevant in 2019. Especially considering the recent tangible decline in the cost of the device. Other advantages include:

Powerful Apple A9 processor and M coprocessor with 2GB of RAM and 32GB of internal storage. Taking into account the low requirements of iOS, this stock should be enough for another couple of years.
High-quality rear camera with a resolution of 12 megapixels, with LED flash and autofocus. Can write videos up to 4K.
Compact 4-inch display with high resolution 1136x640 pixels.
Complete set of modern communication modules
There is a fingerprint scanner.

The best compact smartphones costing over 30,000 rubles

3 Samsung Galaxy S10e 6 / 128GB

A 5.8-inch smartphone that deserves the title of the best compact device. The manufacturer has managed to achieve a large screen through a 19: 9 aspect ratio and thinnest bezels. In order not to conceal the usable area, the sensor of the front camera was placed under the display, and the navigation buttons were made on-screen. Thanks to this, the phone is only 142 mm in height.

Inside there was a place for NFC, a dual main camera with a resolution of 16 megapixels and 12 megapixels, 6 GB of RAM and a 3100 mAh battery. In reviews, this smartphone is called the best Samsung creation in recent years. Disadvantages - inconvenient lateral location of the fingerprint scanner, strong heating of the case, no event indicator, insufficiently powerful battery. But the camera does an excellent job of its duties, only slightly losing out to flagships in dark light conditions.

2 Sony Xperia XZ2 Compact

The Japanese have taken care of those who are accustomed to using neat monoblocs that can be easily operated with one hand. They created a smartphone with a length of only 135 mm, and at the same time managed to put a very productive filling under the body. There is one camera with a resolution of 19 megapixels, laser autofocus and macro mode, a five-inch display with a resolution of 2160x1080, which will allow you to watch movies with comfort. There is an NFC module, 4 GB of RAM and a powerful Snapdragon 845 processor. Yes, the one that held the performance leadership for a long time in 2018.

The battery has a capacity of 2870 mAh and support for fast charging. From the "security" sensors - only the fingerprint scanner. The body is made of metal and glass and boasts water resistance. This is the most powerful smartphone in our list of compact phones.

1 Apple iPhone 8 64GB

Finally, we have prepared an eighth generation iPhone for you. The coveted iPhone X has grown too large, but the relatively compact 4.7-inch model remains on sale. The design is similar to that of the sixth and seventh generations, but the back cover has become glass, which allowed for wireless charging. Negative features have moved from the "seven" - in particular, there is no headphone jack, which users do not forget to mention in the reviews. But let's still talk about the merits:

4.7-inch IPS display of excellent quality. Resolution 1334x750 pixels
12 megapixel camera with f / 1.8 aperture, optical stabilization. 4K video at 60 fps.
The company's modern processor is Apple A11 Bionic with 6 cores. The performance margin is large. Top communication modules. Apple Pay support.