What small (under 6.2") smartphone should I get?

[interstellar_1@lemmy.blahaj.zone]

I am looking for a new phone and I would like to get one that I can comfortably fit in one hand. I currently have the pixel 4a 5G, which has a 6.2" display. I'm not looking at folding phones since they are much larger when open.

Smartphones I've looked at:

• Sony Xperia lineup: out of stock everywhere
• Asus Zenfone 10: great size, but very expensive and out of stock in a lot of places
• Pixel 9a: big-ish
• pixel 8a: seems fine, supports grapheneos which is nice

Can anyone suggest any other options or an opinion on what I should go with?

[acamon@lemmy.world]

I just got the pixel 8a, because I wanted a small phone and it was the only one I could find that was available at a reasonable price. Happy with it so far! Not installed Graphene but the possibility definitely influenced my desire for a pixel. If Google ruins android, nice to know there's an alternative. Other big plus is wireless charging, it's my first handset to feature it and my last three phones have each needed replaced in under two years due to problems with the usb C port.

[muntedcrocodile@hilariouschaos.com]

Pixel then put GrapheneOS on it

[venusaur@lemmy.world]

Get an old iPhone 13 mini

[microwavedtea@infosec.pub]

No suggestions but an opinion on the Sony Xperia line. If size is the most important factor keep in mind that the "long" aspect ratio makes it awkward to hold for its size and may have more trouble fitting into pockets than other small phones. If you don't mind the lack of sd/headphone jack a Pixel is probably better.

[fartswithanaccent@fedia.io]

I used Xperias for years going back to the original Z compact, Only reason I switched was a really good Pixel deal.

[fartswithanaccent@fedia.io]

I have an 8 now and have used Xperias: Would recommend.

Check out buying used or refurbished phones off swappa.com or ebay.com if nothing is in stock.

[rhynoplaz@lemmy.world]

I've used nothing but Pixels since the first one launched. Don't see me changing anytime soon.

[victorz@lemmy.world]

I have the Pixel 9 Pro, fits great in my hand.

[hemmes@lemmy.world]

One of the best small phones still available.

[tal@lemmy.today]

https://phonedb.net/ has a database of smartphones that you can filter by various criteria. Among these are height and width.

Searching for smartphones released in 2023 or later with a maximum width of 68mm and a maximum height of 145mm yields only Asus Zenphone 10 variants, which you've already said that you have ruled out. I'd add that I personally am not a fan of Asus's "years of support" number --- if they'd crank that up, some of their (larger) phones would go to the top of my list. That may or may not matter for you.

If you go up to a height of 75mm, the Samsung Galaxy S23 enters the picture. That has a 5.9" screen. I haven't used it, so can't personally recommend it.

EDIT: Another option might be going at this from a different way. If the issue is that your hand is too small to wrap around the thing comfortably, might be options to add a different grip.

kagis

Looks like there are some people who make gizmos aimed at this, changing how the phone is held:

https://www.lazy-hands.com/shop/cell-phone-hand-grips/2-loop-phone-grips/2-loop-phone-grip-lazy-hands-blue-hand-in-circle/

https://www.bestbuy.com/product/popsockets-magsafe-round-popgrip-cell-phone-grip-stand-with-adapter-ring-for-mobile-phones-horchata/6554869/openbox

[deathbybigsad@sh.itjust.works]

Sony started doing subscription paywalls on their phones, don't get a sony lol

[deathbybigsad@sh.itjust.works]

Smartphones I've looked at:

• Sony Xperia lineup

You might wanna know about this shit Sony recently did: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PqPfM6lxv90

[microwavedtea@infosec.pub]

Oof, sadly these are maybe the only decent phones keeping an SD card and headphone jack. Not sure what else to get for my next phone.