Solved: Will we ever get smaller phones again?

WakakaWaffle · ‎15-02-2025

I know that to fit the current trend most smartphones are averaging at 6.6 to 6.7 inches, but will there ever be smaller midrange phones again? Missed the times where there was always an option for users...

Want a smaller phone, get the A3X series (A30 to A33 was locked at 6.4). Want the big one get the A7X series which has been long discontinued.

Not to mention phones are also getting heavier along with the increasing size.

JAMES4578 · ‎15-02-2025

@WakakaWaffle I think generally nowadays there are demands to fit in more components and you need space for more powerful Batteries. Like it or not there is just not the same demand for smaller Devices with customers spending a lot time on their Smart Devices. so there are few compact Devices and it will be a challenge. A review of some compact devices here https://www.androidcentral.com/best-small-android-phone

Whilst SD cards still have a fan base nowadays I think they are generally outmoded, not the fastest technology and prone to errors. The flagships do offer more internal storage (wiythout offers at a premium mind you) and as has been mentioned alternatives such as flash drives/local storage in addition to the cloud.

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Glenntech · ‎15-02-2025

The S25 phone is actually a great size and definitely usable.
It's lighter in weight
So you get the best of both worlds
A flagship device in a really usable size

BandOfBrothers · ‎15-02-2025

Samsung and the others will follow market trend and these phone's are used nowadays for media consumption ,so a decent enough sized display is really needed in my personal opinion.

Who knows what the future will bring 🤔 @WakakaWaffle

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WakakaWaffle · ‎15-02-2025

Well yes but its pricier. Not to mention no sd card slot since the S21 series.

I still use SD card*

WakakaWaffle · ‎15-02-2025

Not anytime soon i suppose. But hopefully, someday it will come back. Will have to stick to my A33 for now

johnz237 · ‎15-02-2025

SD cards can't keep up anymore. They will likely never make a comeback to newer phones.

Glenntech · ‎15-02-2025

SD cards are gradually disappearing now.
But yes it is a bit pricier. But maybe in a couple of months when all the hype is over. Should get some deals coming in.
I used to use the DS card, was really handy.
But adapted without them now. There are other ways like plugging an SD card reader in
Heard so.eone mention recently they use memory sticks they plug in. Not tried that myself yet

WakakaWaffle · ‎15-02-2025

Depending on use case in my humble opinion

WakakaWaffle · ‎15-02-2025

I have a usb c hard drive tbh so its not that big of a deal. However if the trend continues i might have to get the base S series despite not wanting to spend that much on a phone😅

Hope they dont axe that one too

Glenntech · ‎15-02-2025

Can save money and get the S24 as well.
Think if you keep a phone for some years. The 7 years of software support is worth spending that bit more.
But obviously depending on your needs and wants
But even Apple don't have the small phones now. So the trend is for larger devices. But you never know in the future

Will we ever get smaller phones again?

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