10 most compact smartphones in 2021

New 2021 model from Chinese manufacturer ZTE. The device is characterized by a 5-inch display, a simple processor and a small battery. But the phone is cheap, small and light. The manufacturer positions it as a compact option for calls and Internet access. Blade A31 Lite is suitable for elementary school students, for the elderly, as a work phone. It is more attractive than older competitors in that it runs on Android 11, while similar models can offer the user an Android 10 interface at best. The reviews are unhappy with the fact that the battery runs out quickly, the volume of the speaker is small, the frames around the screen are thick.

A rare smartphone: compact, inexpensive and with an NFC module. The technical characteristics are more interesting than those of the Light modification from the same manufacturer, but the size is also larger. So, the phone weighs 166 grams, and reaches a length of 14 cm. By the standards of devices in 2021, it is compact. The screen is surrounded by fairly thick bezels, especially large ones at the top and bottom, but at the same time, a fairly large display fit into the body - the diagonal is 5.45 inches. The battery lasts a day, and if you use the phone moderately, then the battery life stretches to one and a half to two days. The reviews confirm that the assembly is good: there are no gaps and squeaks. The device will be the best solution for a child and as a work phone.

The most affordable phone from Nokia, and it is also the most compact in the line of the Finnish brand. The model went on sale in 2021, but has not yet gained due popularity.This is one of the cheapest options, which from the start demonstrates the Android 11 interface in the Go Edition modification. In addition, the gadget pleases with 4G support, a sufficiently capacious 3000 mAh battery and low weight. The device fits comfortably even in a child's hand, and it is great for primary school students: call parents and friends, chat on WhatsApp, search the Internet for information on the topic of the lesson. You can’t count on serious gaming: the processor is weak, there is no RAM, but casual games and puzzles will start.

A new 2021 release from Samsung from the line of secure devices. The device is heavy by the standards of compact models, but among the average options, it does not stand out in terms of weight. The screen is only 3.65 inches in diagonal, and this is what allowed the smartphone to get into the rating of the smallest models in 2021. The device is about the same size as regular unprotected phones with a screen of 5-5.5 inches. The performance here is modest, but for routine tasks it is enough.The shock-resistant design, IP68 water and dust resistance and the presence of the military standard MIL-STD-810 guarantee that the device will withstand working in difficult conditions. At the time of publication of the article, this Samsung has not yet appeared on sale, so there are no reviews for it.

A cheap and light phone from a Russian brand that boasts an HD screen resolution. This is the most budget option among the compact models of 2021, and it works out its money completely. For an amount of up to 4000 rubles, you will receive a device on Android 10, a 5-inch screen with an IPS matrix and a good resolution. Other characteristics are not so attractive: memory capacities are as low as possible, the battery can hardly withstand a day without recharging, the processor is so weak that even the dialer application opens slowly. There are also marriages when the phone simply does not turn on. If you're looking for a small, inexpensive phone with a good screen, this one from BQ is the way to go.

One of the smallest smartphones of 2021 and it tops the budget price range. A model with basic functionality: suitable for making calls, accessing the Internet, chatting in a messenger. The screen is 5.5 inches, and the device could be even smaller if the manufacturer wanted to get rid of the wide bezels at the top and bottom of the display. They are non-functional, and only the front camera is hidden in the frame at the top. Reviews for this phone are contradictory: on the one hand, what to expect from a gadget costing less than 5,000 rubles, but there are users who are unhappy with the slow performance. The main objective complaints about the device: it may stop turning on after a few months of use.

The most compact iPhone of 2021. The manufacturer managed to fit in a small case everything necessary for the device to work quickly, be able to provide a game session, take good pictures and shoot videos, and hold the battery for a long time. There is also IP68 water and dust protection, 5G support. There is a fast charge - to reach 100%, you need an hour and a half of time. The technical characteristics look attractive, and it is not immediately clear how the device is inferior to the more expensive and larger iPhones of the same generation. But the fact is that here the processor with reduced performance, a quieter speaker, the screen is quickly scratched.

An updated version of Xiaomi's once wildly popular smartphone. The new modification of 2021 turned out to be the most compact in the range of this Chinese manufacturer. Against the background of other participants in our rating, Redmi Note 8 2021 looks like a giant, but if you are looking for a smartphone from Xiaomi, then it will be the most convenient in size. There is a fairly large screen with high resolution, middling performance and good capabilities of a four-module camera. The device is based on Android 11.In the reviews, the first users are satisfied with the ergonomics, but regret that there is no NFC contactless payment module and that rare slowdowns occur.

One of the most compact smartphones of 2021 among the flagships that run on the top processor from Qualcomm. The device has a screen less than 6 inches diagonally, and the length of the entire device is limited to 148 mm. The case can not be called thin, but the Taiwanese manufacturer deliberately went for it to ensure long battery life. There is also a chic screen even by the standards of flagships and a good camera with only two eyes. Such a smartphone is suitable for those who value not only high performance and quality of photos and videos, but also ergonomics. This Asus sits comfortably in the palm of your hand, unlike any Xiaomi, and even an average-sized female hand will feel comfortable when operating the gadget.

Convenient iPhone, which appeared on sale in 2021. This is not the smallest model on iOS, but it is compact and also entered the rating, like the Mini version. There are many users who admit that they switched to the iPhone 12 only because they did not find a comfortable-sized Android smartphone with up-to-date characteristics. The reviews praise the quality of photos, the stability of work, the thoughtfulness of the software and the good battery life. This iPhone can last a day without recharging. The main disadvantages of the device: high price, "monobrow" at the top of the screen, lack of a power adapter in the kit.