There are plenty of good reasons to want a small phone: maybe space is at a premium in your pocket or your bag, or you want to be able to use your smartphone with one hand rather than two.

Compact is a relative ... 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 overall best smartphones list, ...

We may earn a commission if you make a purchase from the links on this page. Small phones with compact dimensions that are manageable both in the hand and in the pocket have become increasingly rare ...

But these “small phones” aren’t the same size as the compact phones from yesteryears ... and not so big it can’t fit in your pocket. I liked the Xiaomi 14 for the same reason.

For most people, the best compact camera is the smartphone in their pocket. But that’s not true in every case: while the best camera phones are capable of incredible results in 2025, we think ...

Foldable phones are at the peak of mobile tech innovation today. They fit large displays into pocket-friendly footprints ... and the handset returns to its more compact state.

For most people, the best compact camera is the smartphone in their pocket. But that’s not true in every case: while the best camera phones are capable of incredible results in 2025, we think ...