Best small and compact phones to buy (2020)

Best small and compact phones to buy (2020)

You’re probably wondering where all the small smartphones went. Once domineering the market, compact phones are slowly but steadily getting replaced by bigger handsets that don’t fit the bill of just anyone that easily. Apart from the occasional smaller-sized phone announced once in a blue moon, the majority of devices being released nowadays are larger than life and definitely don’t cater to folks with smaller hands or just those who prefer a good compact phone. Yet don’t think that small phones are going the way of the dodo – albeit scarce, they do exist, and we’ve rounded up the best small phones you can buy in 2020.

What are the best small smartphones in 2020? Let’s explore!

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Here are the best small/compact phones to buy in 2020:

  • Apple iPhone 11 Pro
  • Apple iPhone SE
  • Google Pixel 4
  • Google Pixel 4a
  • Samsung Galaxy S20
  • Samsung Galaxy S10e
  • Sony Xperia 10 II

Apple iPhone 11 Pro

If the iPhone 11 Pro is within your budget, you won’t regret getting this phone. With the iPhone 11 family, Apple significantly improved its battery life, added an ultra-wide camera and Night Mode for low-light photography. Sure, it might be a second refinement of the iPhone X but at least time the new additions are significantly better than they were with the iPhone XS. Build quality is, of course, best of class with a stainless steel frame and now capable to withstand elements even better thanks to the improved water resistance.

Apple iPhone SE (2020)

The new Apple iPhone SE comes with Apple’s fastest chipset yet in the same retro body that we’ve seen with the iPhone 8. Not only is the new SE fast, it’s also pretty compact and affordable, but that comes at the expense of larger bezels and a dated design. Despite that, the up-to-date hardware inside makes the latest iPhones futureproof for a couple of years at the very least.

Google Pixel 4

The Pixel 4 is probably the best compact Android phone you can get right now. Besides the top-of-the-line Snapdragon 855, this time Google added a few extra hardware features to the Pixel line:  3D face unlock, a smooth 90Hz display and a radar! The last one is the least practical, but still, it’s there if you want it. Google is always making sure its devices get a special treatment when it comes to software, making it the preferred choice by Android enthusiasts. You can expect many improvements over the lifetime of your device, which will keep receiving the latest and greatest Android has to offer in the next 3-4 years. Another new features of the Pixel 4 is the second rear camera. This time Google has added a 2X telephoto camera and in combination with its hybrid zoom tech the results are some amazing zooming capabilities. If you don’t mind the slightly thicker bezels and the price, this device will serve you well.

Buy Google Pixel 4 XL at the Google Store

Google Pixel 4a

This year’s budget Pixel is an all-around pleasant surprise. It undercuts the iPhone SE by $50 and while it has nowhere near that powerful of a chip, it has a large display with a punch-hole that makes the most of its compact body. But what’s best about the Pixel 4a is that Google has brought its computational photography wizardry to it, making it the best camera phone in its price category. Yes, there’s only one rear camera, far from the three or four that other similarly priced phones have, but the Pixel 4a makes it count where it matters: picture quality. And as with the pricier Pixel 4, you can expect your Pixel 4a to only get better over time thanks to the software updates Google will keep sending to it for years to come.

Samsung Galaxy S20

The new Samsung Galaxy S20 has a 6.2-inch display, but can be easily regarded as a compact phone in this climate. The Galaxy S20 has dimensions of 5.97 x 2.72 x 0.31 inches (151.7 x 69.1 x 7.9 mm) and weighs 5.78 oz (163 gr), which make it rather easy to handle. Despite being compact, the Galaxy S20 doesn’t come with humble specs. Under the hood is Snapdragon 865/Exynos 990 chipset with 12GB RAM and 128GB storage. The phone is powered by a 4000mAh battery. On the back is situated triple-camera setup: 12MP main sensor, one telephoto, and one ultra-wide camera.

Samsung Galaxy S10e

This year Samsung skipped on a compact model in its S20 series, so we have to go back to the 2019 Samsung Galaxy S10e for a phone that fits well in small hands. The Galaxy S10e has the pedigree of its larger siblings with few compromises. You’re missing out on the telephoto camera and the in-display fingerprint sensor but that’s hardly a deal-breaker. Another big change is the flat display which many prefer over the curved-edge ones the S series has been known for years now. The S10e is the only truly compact flagship phone on the Android side of the market so if size is the main factor for you, the choice is pretty clear. 

Sony Xperia 10 II

When it comes to compact phones, Sony has often proved that it knows how to deliver. That’s the case with the fairly-new Sony Xperia 10 II. The Sony Xperia 10 II is a mid-range smartphone that offers a 6” OLED display, water and dust resistance, fingerprint scanner and a triple camera on the back. Under the hood, it’s powered by Snapdragon 665, 4GB RAM and 128GB storage. A 3600mAh battery powers the device, which is still a decent capacity although we’re starting to get spoiled with 4,000+ mAh batteries more often than not.

Buy Sony Xperia 10 II from Amazon.CO.UK

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