All articles tagged with #compact phone
Nothing’s Phone 4b challenges the industry’s retreat from compact phones with a 6.3-inch 1.5K AMOLED 120Hz display, a single 50MP Sony camera with OIS, a 5,000mAh battery with 50W charging, and four years of OS updates plus six years of security patches, launching July 7 for about $316.
Clicks has confirmed launch plans for the Clicks Communicator, a compact 4-inch Android smartphone featuring a touch-sensitive QWERTY keyboard that doubles as a trackpad and a fingerprint sensor embedded in the space bar. Production starts in Q4, with first deliveries to pre-orders slated for the end of the year at $499 plus shipping and taxes. The device will offer multiple keyboard layouts (including QWERTY and QWERTZ), run Android 16 with updates through Android 20, and will be accompanied by monthly progress updates, a detailed May software demonstration, and a prototype shown in June, followed by final certifications in Q3. It also supports Qi2 magnetic charging.
Samsung’s Galaxy S26 keeps its pocketable chassis while adding a bigger 4300 mAh battery and 256GB base storage in a 6.3-inch, lighter body. It hides fingerprints well with a satin back, sticks to a familiar camera setup (50MP main, 12MP ultrawide, 10MP telephoto) and the same 25W charging, but adds no major camera upgrades or periscope zoom. Priced from about $900 with color options and trade‑in deals, it emphasizes endurance and ergonomics over new imaging tech.
Motorola has removed the iconic chin from its new Razr (2023) and Razr Plus, giving the compact folding phones a unique identity. The move is a significant shift from the company's previous strategy of relying on nostalgia to sell its phones. The Razr Plus, in particular, stands out with its modern design and massive 3.6-inch pOLED cover screen. While Motorola has made some missteps, such as offering a generic purple color, the new designs show promise and could help the company regain its footing in the mobile market.
The Galaxy S23, with its 6.1-inch display, is being touted as the compact phone that doesn't compromise on features. It offers a versatile camera setup with primary, telephoto, and ultrawide lenses, a dynamic 120Hz refresh rate on its AMOLED screen, and good battery life thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy chipset. The article argues that any screen under 6 inches is too small for regular content consumption, making the Galaxy S23 the ideal choice for those looking for a small phone without compromising on features.
Pebble's founder and former team members are working on a compact Android phone, but face challenges in finding a small enough display and sourcing up to $50 million in funding. The phone is expected to have a 50MP camera and use either the Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 SoC or an unreleased mid-tier Snapdragon chipset. The team thinks the phone will cost $850 and may need to offer a budget phone first before launching a high-end device. The demand for small phones is uncertain, but options from Asus, Samsung, and Sony exist.
Eric Migicovsky, founder of Pebble, is leading a community-based project to create a small Android phone that can compete with the iPhone Mini. The team is currently sourcing a display, choosing a chip, and picking a body design. The phone could feature a metal frame covered in glass composite, ceramic-coated aluminum, forged carbon, bio-resin, or ceramic composites. The team is accepting signups on its website for those interested in supporting the project.