Once upon a time you could get a small android device with good specs.
https://www.gsmarena.com/sony_xperia_xz1_compact-8610.php
It’s still my favourite phone, even though it’s been retired and is only used as an MP3 player with AUX in the garage nowadays.
I realize that for most people the phone is now a device to consume media through and that the larger screens are helpful there, but having a smart phone that is fully usable with one hand is still something I miss. Often.
Considering that modern androids have about 85% to 90% of their size as display size then a phone with the size of the xz1 compact should get a screen size of ~5 inches instead of the old 4.6 inches.
With the SoC advancements I don’t even feel that the phone would require a flagship SoC to interest me. Put a Snapdragon 6, as much battery as you can fit and an AUX input in it and I’m game.
What would make you guys interested in a smaller phone today?
Xperia 10 is what you’re looking for, it’s a tall phone, but it’s 68mm wide, which is what mostly counts in phone size feel. I use an S23 and I’m happy with the size. It’s still one-handable enough for me and I have small hands. Otherwise you can look at Asus’ Zenfone lineup from 8 to 10, but I would only recommend the 9 and 10 because the 8 sucked
Yeah, I’m using the Sony Xperia 10 IV right now and while it is better than many phones I’m reminded of how much better the XZ1 Compact feels in my hand everytime I use it to startup some music.
129mm vs 153mm in height and 65mm vs 67mm in width - it’s amazing how much a difference those 2.4cm in height does for me.