10 most compact smartphones of 2020

Let's start with Fly's ultra-budget compact smartphone. When compared with competitors, the model is far behind in terms of technical equipment, but almost half the cost makes Stratus 8 forgive most of the shortcomings. The design and materials of the case are as simple as possible, but, judging by the reviews, users have no complaints about the build quality. The glass was pleasantly surprised - it resists scratches well. The positive features of the device include:

• Compact 4-inch TFT display with a resolution of 854x480 pixels. Due to this, the dimensions of the case and the weight are minimal.
• Relatively fresh Android 6.0
• Dual SIM slots and MicroSD card slot up to 32GB

There are also many disadvantages:

• RAM only 512 MB. Programs can run for 5-30 seconds.
• Mediocre 2MP camera, no flash. The video is recorded in 640x480 resolution with a frame rate of 15/sec.

A five-inch modest one that still remains relevant and tries to mimic old models with an experience of 3-5 years, although this hero dates back to 2018. Thick bezels around the display, a typical screen resolution of 960x540, 8 GB of internal memory and 1 GB of RAM suggest a decent age. The performance is low, but the device fits freely in a trouser pocket and does not look like a shovel in the hand. The creation of Samsung weighs 154 grams.

The reviews praise a stable 4G connection, good sound in headphones and a battery that lasts for 1-2 days. Regular gigabytes of memory are far from always enough, so we recommend that you immediately purchase a memory card. This is the best option in our top of the most compact devices. Especially for those who are on a tight budget and who are loyal to devices with the Samsung logo on the case.

The most inexpensive smartphone that fits well even in a child's hand. Its height dimensions are limited to 14 cm, and the weight is 137 grams. Inside, everything is modest but tasteful: Android 8.1 out of the box, a five-inch screen with an IPS matrix and a resolution of 1280x720, a single 8-megapixel camera and a five-megapixel front camera.Performance is cut down by the amount of RAM - there is only 1 GB, so running many applications in the background will not work.

The model works with dignity, albeit slowly. All menu windows smoothly move from one to another at the first request of the user. There is 16 GB of internal memory, and if you want to save even more, then the best solution for you would be to buy a modification with 8 GB of permanent memory. This is one of the most compact smartphones in our top, which deserves your attention. Reviews are positive - users approve of the choice.

Inexpensive smartphone, which is included in the category of the most compact. He owes this to the dimensions of 146.5x70.94x8.35 mm and a weight of 144 grams. The screen diagonal is 5.45 inches, the resolution is 1440x720. The near-screen frames are not thick, but they take up more usable area than the frames in smartphones from the top.

The best thing this model has is not only a small ergonomic size, but the current version of Android 10. Basic performance: it is provided with 2 GB of RAM, an 8-core Mediatek Helio P22 processor and a PowerVR GE8320 video chipset. Built-in memory is a lot for a state employee - 32 GB. There is also support for memory cards. The battery received a capacity of 3020 mAh, it is charged via microUSB. The camera is simple - with a resolution of only 8 megapixels, so it can be used purely for everyday tasks. The front camera is endowed with a 5 megapixel module - enough for video calls of tolerable quality. The OS does not lag, it works smoothly and fast enough. The reviews praise the quality of the screen - there is an oleophobic coating, viewing angles are large, color reproduction is close to natural.

Apple has long maintained the compact dimensions of its smartphones, not succumbing to the onslaught of fashion for "shovels". The seventh iPhone is no exception. The number of operational gigabytes has increased to two, built-in memory is limited to 32 GB. The screen diagonal is 4.7 inches, and the resolution is 1334x750. The camera is still single with 12 megapixels. Dimensions will please those who are looking for the most compact device for themselves. The length does not reach a couple of millimeters to 14 cm, the width – a little over 7 mm.

The compact size comes at the cost of battery life. The 1960 mAh battery barely lasts until the evening with moderately active power consumption. I am pleased with the NFC contactless payment module and fast iOS 10 out of the box. Top claims that iPhone 7 owners write in reviews: weak battery, poor performance of the fingerprint scanner, especially in cold weather, high price.

"Apple" smartphone, which pleases with compact dimensions, a metal durable case and an NFC module. Inside live 32 GB of permanent memory, which cannot be expanded. The camera is 12MP and still rivals the cameras of budget phones released in 2019.

The screen has a diagonal of 4.7 inches, so even with thick frames and a physical button under the screen, the length of the smartphone turned out to be 138 mm - it’s convenient for a child to operate with one hand. Weight - 143 grams, for such a small phone is decent.In the reviews, users still speak positively - in 2019, the model still meets the requirements of the owners. Bonuses - a fingerprint scanner that works quickly, convenient controls, smooth iOS operation, good sound from the speakers. The main troubles are short battery life and weak camera capabilities in low light conditions.

Surprisingly ergonomic smartphone, which, with a large diagonal, managed to maintain a compact size. The 5.9-inch screen boasts a resolution of 2340x1080, and this is an AMOLED matrix. The reviews believe that the screen here is the best for the money. Also in the top of the positive properties is the functionality: software skills are expanded by the convenient OneUI shell from Samsung, there is also an NFC module, a fingerprint scanner, support for ANT + and Wi-Fi 5 GHz.

An excellent processor for daily routine and light gaming is the Samsung Exynos 7904 in conjunction with the Mali-G71 MP2 graphics accelerator. The case is plastic, but it looks expensive and pleasant to the touch. The manufacturer offers several colors, and they look great. The reviews complain only about the operation of the proximity sensor, as well as a short battery life - you have to charge the phone every day.

A smartphone with a screen diagonal of 5.8 inches, which deserves the title of the best compact device. The manufacturer managed to achieve a large screen through an aspect ratio of 19 to 9 and the thinnest frames.In order not to hide the useful area, the front camera sensor was placed under the display, and the navigation buttons were made on-screen. Thanks to this, the height of the phone is only 142 mm.

Inside there was a place for NFC, a dual main camera with a resolution of 16 MP and 12 MP, 6 GB of RAM and a 3100 mAh battery. In reviews, this smartphone is called the best creation of Samsung in recent years. Disadvantages - inconvenient lateral location of the fingerprint scanner, strong heating of the case, lack of an event indicator, insufficiently powerful battery. But the camera does an excellent job with its duties, only slightly losing to the flagships in dark light conditions.

A 2020 model inspired by the most popular iPhone SE. The smartphone has retained the most compact dimensions from its progenitor, and from contemporaries received the new iOS 13 operating system in 2020 and the same fresh Apple A13 Bionic processor. The phone would be top of the line for the money if it weren't for the fact that the processor is stripped down and significantly inferior in performance to more expensive iPhones with the same chipset under the body. The case here is made of aluminum, there is moisture protection according to the IP67 standard.

The case dimensions are as follows: 67.3x138.4x7.3 mm. The screen with a diagonal of 4.7 inches is characterized by the once classic aspect ratio of 16:9 and a resolution of 1334x750. The camera is single, with a resolution of 12 megapixels, but with optical stabilization and the ability to shoot video in 4K. There are also stereo speakers, an NFC module, Wi-Fi 6. The smartphone is called the best for its classic form factor, optimal small dimensions and an apple on the back panel.Disadvantages: camera without night mode, weak cellular module, no mini-jack.

Finally, we have prepared for you the eighth generation iPhone. The coveted iPhone X has gotten too big, but the relatively compact 4.7-inch model remains on sale. The design is similar to that of the sixth and seventh generation, but the back cover has become glass, which allows you to install wireless charging. Negative features have passed from the "seven" - in particular, there is no headphone jack, which users do not forget to mention in the reviews. But let's talk about the advantages:

• 4.7-inch IPS display of excellent quality. Resolution 1334x750 pixels
• 12 MP camera with f/1.8 aperture, optical stabilization. 4K video at 60 fps.
• The company's modern processor is the Apple A11 Bionic with 6 cores. The performance margin is large. Top communication modules. Apple Pay support.