The Best Small Phones for 2021
Best For Best for Value-Seeking iPhone Users
Apple iPhone 12 miniApple's iPhone 12 mini delivers the best price-to-power ratio of any 2020 iPhone, bringing top-of-the-line features to a phone that easily fits into smaller hands.
PROS Perfect hand-friendly form factor Excellent performance Better battery life than other small iPhones
CONS Shorter battery life than larger iPhones
Best For Best for Affordable iPhones
Apple iPhone SE (2020)The 2020 Apple iPhone SE is a petite powerhouse with no-compromise performance for hundreds of dollars less than other recent iPhones.
PROS Affordable Fast performance Small, one-hand-friendly form factor
CONS No camera night mode
Read Apple iPhone SE (2020) ReviewBest For A Hand-Friendly Form Factor
Samsung Galaxy S10eThe Samsung Galaxy S10e has the best overall price, performance, and size for a flagship smartphone today.
PROS Amazing screen color and clarity. Industry-leading processor and modem. Wide-angle camera. Headphone jack. Just the right size for most hands.
CONS Low-light camera performance not as good as the Google Pixel 3. Fingerprint sensor could be more accurate.
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Alcatel Go Flip 3The Alcatel Go Flip 3 is the feature phone we've been waiting for, with just enough smart features to make it convenient to use.
PROS Offers some smartphone features in a traditional flip form factor. Good reception and HD calling. You can dictate words rather than triple-tapping to type.
CONS Poor cameras. No parental controls. No ringtones by caller.
Read Alcatel Go Flip 3 ReviewBest For Midrange smartphone shutterbugs
Google Pixel 4aThe Google Pixel 4a is one of the better midrange Android phones on the market, particularly for photo buffs.
PROS Solid camera performance Guaranteed software updates for three years Refined design
CONS Underwhelming display Lacks wireless charging Questionable durability
Read Google Pixel 4a ReviewBest For Best for Stock Android
Google Pixel 5The Google Pixel 5 delivers 5G connectivity, excellent cameras, long battery life, and an outstanding Android software experience for a relatively affordable price.
PROS Excellent cameras Top-notch software experience Durable build Long battery life
CONS Lackluster audio quality Unimpressive processor for the price
Read Google Pixel 5 ReviewBest For Best for Not being huge
Samsung Galaxy S20 128GBThe Samsung Galaxy S20 is the most manageable of the S20 lineup in terms of size and price, but it may get left behind with future 5G upgrades.
PROS Well-sized for one-handed use. Gorgeous 120Hz screen. 8K video recording. Most affordable Galaxy S20 model.
CONS Lacks high-band 5G. Shorter battery life than other S20 (and S10) models.
Read Samsung Galaxy S20+ ReviewBest For Best for Folding Phones
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 fixes many of the flaws of the original to deliver a foldable big-screen experience that really works, for the first folding phone we recommend.
PROS Fully usable both open and closed More durable than previous models Excellent performance
CONS Expensive Android multi-window mode feels tacked on Awkwardly placed speakers
Read Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 2 ReviewBest For Best for Ending Screen Addiction
Unihertz Jelly 2The tiny Unihertz Jelly 2 is the perfect phone if you want apps when you need them with minimal distraction.
PROS Smallest high-quality smartphone available Full-featured and broadly compatible IR blaster
CONS Poor low-light camera Touch keyboard is very small Short battery life
Read Unihertz Jelly 2 ReviewBest For Best for Amateur Cinematographers
Sony Xperia 5 IIThe Sony Xperia 5 II is an attractive Android phone with excellent build quality and capable cameras, but without 5G and wireless charging, it feels instantly out of date and not worth its high price.
PROS Excellent build quality Solid camera performance Headphone jack
CONS Expensive No 5G No wireless charging
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