Comment on I miss when you could get a flagship phone that could fit in your hand

geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

• Zoomboingding@lemmy.world ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ 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.

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  • geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

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

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    • SGforce@lemmy.ca ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      I don’t see any

      m.gsmarena.com/results.php3?nHeightMax=135&nCPUCo…

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      • geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ 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.

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    • CedarA64@lemm.ee ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

      But do they actually work with US carriers (VoLTE)?

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      • geneva_convenience@lemmy.ml ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

        This Uniherz Jelly Max claims to support Verizon and T-Mobile www.amazon.com/…/B0DFM5B5CQ

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• boonhet@lemm.ee ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

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

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• PeriodicallyPedantic@lemmy.ca ⁨2⁩ ⁨days⁩ ago

  I know, I said as much in my post - although rereading it, it’s kinda phrased ambiguously

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