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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 ...

A seasoned news and features author, Aakash operates at the intersection of tech, business, and marketing. Previously, he was an Editor at TechRadar and Mashable, before moving to Product Marketing ...

Towards the end of last year, I wrote that 6.3 inches is the best size for a smartphone, with the iPhone 17 and iPhone 17 Pro nailing the phone dimensions I want. This isn't exactly a revelation: over ...

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 ...

Chris has reported for various tech and consumer goods outlets over the past decade, including Android Police and MakeUseOf since early 2022. Previously, he has contributed to outlets such as ...

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 ...

Small phones have been a rare find for years, and that's only expected to continue in 2025 and beyond. If reports and leaks about upcoming Samsung and Apple devices turn out to be true, both companies ...

I feel like a broken record at this point, but amid new leaks of the Pixel 9 this week, there are many still asking Google for a “Mini” device, forgetting that small phones are dead. This issue of ...