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Ever since I got my first smartphone, and eventually made my way into tech journalism, I’ve had a soft spot for palm-friendly ...

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, ...

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 ...

A rough 3D printed mockup shows how small Apples rumored iPhone Fold could feel when shut, with a cover display around 5.4 ...

Compact is a relative term these days: smartphones that were once considered pocket-filling phablets are now par for the course. But if you want a mobile that’s easier to tote than the models on our ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...