Best compact phones 2024 - buyer’s guide

Last updated 13 April 2024


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  • 15 May 2024

Anonymous, 29 Apr 2024Every phone listed here is over 400 euros. Any cheaper comp... moreMotorola edge 30 beo quiet compact turbo charging 15/20 min to full

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    • Anonymous
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    • 29 Apr 2024

    Every phone listed here is over 400 euros. Any cheaper compact phones under that price?

    And how is it that a few years back, you had to pay more for a bigger phone and nowadays you have to pay more for a smaller one? Outrageous!!

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      • 26 Apr 2024

      Anonymous, 16 Feb 2024Problem with Zenfones is their trash software support and t... moreTrue! Software update support form ZenFone is hilarious

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        • 16 Feb 2024

        Margos Dezerian, 08 Feb 2024Problem with Zenfones is no Micro SD Slot. Problem with Zenfones is their trash software support and they don't have bootloader unlocking anymore. Not to mention that Asus has been patching any and all unofficial ways of bootloader unlocking or software downgrades, which is simply unforgivable. Not worth it anymore, just get a Pixel... unless you need the headphone jack. Hoping it makes a comeback sometime in the future, or the Xperias actually get devs who want to support it. Last LineageOS ROM for anything Sony was for the 5 III.

          Anonymous, 05 Aug 2022Zenfone 8 should probably be replaced with Zenfone 9, now t... moreProblem with Zenfones is no Micro SD Slot.

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            • 28 Nov 2023

            The only real options are the iPhone SE, 12 Mini, or 13 mini, or clam-shells; the Zenfone is a stretch at 5.92 inches. Nothing for the mid-range market.

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              • 11 Sep 2023

              nnn, 31 Jul 2023How a 6" phone could be called "Compact"? Pl... moreBecause there'll be none to list otherwise, lol (except apple mini)

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                • 30 Aug 2023

                newflesh, 30 Aug 2023This didn't age well... He is quite right. Even asus zenfone 9 and 10 have the size of a standard phone - not compact one. And so do samsung s23 and iphone 13/14.
                The only phone that is of a compact size is the iphone mini series. both 12 mini and 13 mini are the only choice from a standard form factor. The flip phones can easily be classified as compact as well.

                  PeterThePanda, 24 Nov 2019People high AF, calling a phone with an almost 6" screen as... moreThis didn't age well...

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                    • 07 Aug 2023

                    nnn, 31 Jul 2023How a 6" phone could be called "Compact"? Pl... moreSo, just because Samsung S23 is 146mm, 1mm more than 145mm, it's not compact in your eyes? Ok..

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                      • 31 Jul 2023

                      How a 6" phone could be called "Compact"? Please provide a list which does not reach the 6" / max height is 145mm. I am sorry to see only iPhone 12 / 13 mini is there

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                        • 21 Jul 2023

                        bida, 07 Jul 2023Do not bother, Sony always leaving theirs customers on ice.... moreCompletely agree, after after buying that phone I had enough Sony phones for a life time

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                          • 07 Jul 2023

                          Amrando, 06 Jun 2023Still looking for a replacement for my S10e with its 1Tb SD... moreDo not bother, Sony always leaving theirs customers on ice. Xperia's from 2011 they promise long support and after 18 months they said that it, no more updates.

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                            • 24 Jun 2023

                            newflesh, 05 Jan 2023Lol, new category for 4'' to 5 inches.. there... moreKingKong Mini 3 is a good size mini smartphone I did find if people are interested

                            This smartphone is powered by mediatek g85 has 6gb ram & 128gb storage it's reasonable choice

                            Definitely worth having a look at also look below in the comments if small smartphones are ideal for you as this category is difficult for finding the ideal smartphone for people needs and wants as brands really should make mini version of there smartphones but choice not too unfortunately

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                              • 16 Jun 2023

                              I agree that phones with screens over 6" are NOT 'compact phones'.. Just because every standard phone is now 6.5" or larger does not mean over 6" is compact. Pockets, purses and peoples' hands haven't gotten 25% larger.

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                                • 06 Jun 2023

                                Still looking for a replacement for my S10e with its 1Tb SD card.. on its second battery and second screen. Samsung has abandoned us. Maybe Xperia 5 V will finally be adequate..

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                                  • 22 May 2023

                                  Anonymous, 06 Apr 2023Try checking xiaomi 12s instead of the 12x.Chipset is to hot and bad battery life on Xiaomi 12, 12x is not powerful like 12, but is cold and good battery life, same display, camera, desing... Xiaomi 13 will reply Xiaomi 12x, best compact phone on this day, Xiaomi 13. I have Xiaomi 12x, its ok!

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                                    • 27 Apr 2023

                                    newflesh, 22 Feb 2023Really? Here in gsmarena page it's written that S10e i... more Yeah, that's true. The s10e got android 12 with one ui 4.1.

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                                      • Anonymous
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                                      • 06 Apr 2023

                                      Try checking xiaomi 12s instead of the 12x.

                                        BozQ, 11 Feb 2023It's still getting security updates. The latest one in... moreReally? Here in gsmarena page it's written that S10e is up to Android 12 and OneUI 4.1