Small Phones Are Back (But Not Like You Expect)

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[SMALL PHONES 2021]
For as long as I have been covering mobile tech, my fellow phone geeks have loudly longed for the return of "the small phone."
Why? For those of us old enough to remember when the name of the game was making phones as pocketable as possible, nostalgia plays a part, for sure. Then there’s those whose clothing options make pocketability impossible for today’s shin-sized slabs. And rounding it out are those trying to scale back their screen time: I guess the idea is, if your phone is smaller, maybe it’ll force you to be more intentional with the time you spend on it.
So there are good reasons for the comeback the small-smartphone squad constantly calls for. But when I took stock of all the small or smallish mobile phones in my review queue, I became convinced that the small phone as we know it may be dead. And the small phone of the future … is already nearly here. It's called the clamshell foldable, and in this video I'm going to tell you why I think it's going to make the iPhone minis and Sony Compacts of the world obsolete.
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The iPhone 12 mini is (mostly) great [NothingButTech]:
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Sony Xperia Z1 Compact Review: small phones, big performance [Pocketnow]:
pocketnow.com/sony-xperia-z1-...
You've Been Asking For A New Small Phone - Well, The Clamshell Foldable Is It [Android Central]:
www.androidcentral.com/youve-...
Sony Xperia Compact release date, price news, rumors, and just how small it could be [TechRadar]:
www.techradar.com/news/sony-x...
iPhone 12 Mini Sales Lackluster Compared to Other Models [MacRumors]:
forums.macrumors.com/threads/...
Apple Shifting Some Production From iPhone 12 mini to iPhone 12 Pro to Meet Demand [MacRumors]:
www.macrumors.com/2021/01/20/...
Latest Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 3 specs leak reveals a choice of two memory and storage configurations and universal improvements over the Z Flip 5G but at a cost [Notebookcheck.net]:
www.notebookcheck.net/Latest-...
Road Test: I Did a Digital Detox With a $300 ‘Dumb’ Phone [Self.com]:
www.self.com/story/light-phon...
iPhone SE Review: Bigger on the inside [iMore]:
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[@wojciechmuras553]

One problem of big phones, that foldables do not solve, is single handed operation. Users with small hands might actually prefer smaller screens, not just smaller phones.

[@meissnerflux]

I have above average sized hands and prefer smaller phones like the 12 mini, even the original SE .

[@wlonsdale1]

You're too small of a minority.

[@IA-32]

@@wlonsdale1 yes but that dosen't mean he should be discriminated

[@SuperZombiepimp]

sorry but I'll never go back to tiny phones again honestly didnt care for cell phones until they became big I use my phone for maps and reading so a bigger screen was awesome plus I love to watch shows on my phone while in bed or at work a small phone for me would be useless

[@tricker7060]

@@wlonsdale1 No he isnt. Everyone complains about how big their phones are. Its the loud minority who pretends everyone loves them tablet sized

[@hassanmujtaba9671]

This guy looks like he's straight outta 80s 90s 2000s simultaneously

[@justsomeguy5470]

I'd have to agree, he also acts like it too

[@kpopu5862]

His look is very early 00s his voice is like those 90s tech news guys and the 80s not quite sure but maybe his choice of music is very 80s lol

[@NitinRPatil-mo1ht]

He was born in 1983, so he is elder than many other reviewers

[@Jivolt]

Fun Fact: He’s here from the future.

[@computronium8]

And also straight out of 2030

[@ReksaNC]

This guys somehow remind me of Tony Stark, especially his look and voice

[@eugene44569]

The irony is, Robert Downey Jr is really bad with tech irl

[@abdullahfarishta]

I've always thought the same way ever since I was 12

[@Nikmg0]

1st time I saw he’s video I thought… i heard that voice before, but I don’t remember where. And you reminded me lol

[@alot_of_ducks]

True

[@DenpaKei]

First time i ever watched one one of his videos, it was in an auto-play queue and i thought he was LGR at first

[@NBTJacklyn]

OMGOSH MICHEAL!!!! Just seeing this Can’t believe u included me in this You’re the best and I appreciate you so much This video was excellent

[@criticalyeet1916]

it's interesting to have a phone that can fit in your hand

[@GanDtech]

It fits in your hand - JacksFilms

[@ColonelLucario]

That’s why I’m interested with the iPhone SE

[@phonefnatic4294]

check out my s21 ultra vs Pixel 5 review...

[@rockl79]

@@phonefnatic4294 advertising in the comments makes you look bad and everybody hates them. Stop wasting your time.

[@justinedzard]

@@GanDtech "....and it costs $400" -Johnsfilms Man, if only he knew....

[@atulyaaman7320]

S10e never got the respect ot deserved. Samsung really did great on that!

Yeah, I am glad to have upgraded phone in that generation (written on s10e). Really sucks that with S20 the e disappeared again.

[@Ashquacks]

I love my S10e, and was very disappointed to see Samsung abandoning the form factor with no S20e. No more Samsung for me.

[@PablOScar1]

The s10e is so close to be the perfect smartphone that everytime I see it on sale, I consider buying another one just in case.

[@themannyzaur]

I've actually started to save for that phone since I saw it in 2019!

[@blitzer25blitz62]

Actually the vanilla s21 is 's21e'. I'm using the s21 ultra,had tried handle all 3 versions before buying, and if handling is the main criteria(ignoring specs), I would pick s21 over s10e. Give it a try

[@angeltzepesh1]

We really need more phones with screens between 5,5" and 6". Cant use my 6,3" phone with one hand.

[@ristekostadinov2820]

Is there any mid range phone with

[@sarahhavillamelooliveira5825]

I had a Redmi 4x for my high school. My galaxy note 9 is great, don't get me wrong, but I miss the small and lightweight 4x dearly even thought I won't go back to it.

[@kaphizmey6229]

i still use an iphone 7 with a 4.7” display. get on my level nerds gg rekt m8 🔥🔞🍆

[@DecidiousGreens]

@@kaphizmey6229 bruh are you flexing using a 6 year old phone just get a 13 mini

[@kaphizmey6229]

@@DecidiousGreens i was very clearly joking, in fact i got myself a regular 13 over the summer. you must not understand sarcasm very well, sweetie

[@bronzedragon18]

One interesting "small" form factor that Mr Mobile neglected to mention is the Blackberry Key. No the Keys aren't small phones if you include the keyboard, yet the screen is just 4.5 inches. So if you either shift the Key to use the screen only or use the capacitive keyboard (except the KEY 2 LE), you can pretty much use the Keys one handed, at least for a few minutes lol. I think this qualifies the Keys.

[@c_004]

Can't remember the last time I heard a reviewer talk about small phones *and* recognise the existence of Xperia Compact phones.

[@Ashquacks]

And that's the unfortunate reason WHY small phones disappeared. When nobody cares or talks about it, other companies will assume there's no demand for it.

[@SzymonPmc]

@@phonefnatic4294 no

[@justinedzard]

I remember longing for the Z3 Compact, but ended up settling with regular Z3, because availability sucks here

[@rachmatzulfiqar]

that's the difference between "influencer" reviewer and a "reviewer", influencer only talk about what's hype, because of "view count"

[@KitchenAppliance]

@@justinedzard yea i really wanted that too yet somehow i'm stuck with a 6.8" screen

[@ShashwatPanda]

Mr mobile doesn't do reviews, he narrates stories. Stories worth coming back to again and again. Some semblance of sanity in the midst of all the madness.👍👍 Kudos my man👍👍

[@nikstraub1598]

agreed

[@jakegwolford]

Great way to put it, I rewatch his content more than any other reviewer. Seriously great videos.

[@Gdsamplify]

Nailed the consonance

[@MinecraftManiac300]

Mr Mobile's descriptive & vibrant narration and visuals that give me 2000s/early 2010s nostalgia are what make his videos better than MKBHD's in my opinion

[@abdelwahabnassim6281]

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[@AngomGeetchandra]

5:30 Give this man an Oscar already!

[@subzy3160]

😝

[@lchambers56]

I think he just likes the foldables so he can pretend he's calling up to the Enterprise asking for a beam up.

[@Ashton-san]

In addition to the clamshell's compact design, I love the idea of taking selfies with the main camera, or being able to show a person I'm taking a pic of what they look like in a preview window. I know a lot of people don't care about that feature, but as someone who does photo editing, I think that will come in handy.

[@RyanChanCY]

Flip camera

[@animeshmeshram5997]

S10E is so intimidating. SD855 with 5.8" display, SD card slot, and even a headphone jack. I want S21E dammit

[@Ashquacks]

I have the S10e and it is an excellent phone. I too was very disappointed to see Samsung abandoning the form factor with no S20e. No more Samsung for me.

[@animeshmeshram5997]

@@Ashquacks I've been actually thinking of buying one off ebay

[@_Digitalguy]

Exactly. I have it and it's the last gem for people like us. So much that I bought a second one used for cheap just in case mine breaks. I want to keep it for as many years as possible... As I said in another comment here "Many people are not bothered by how big a phone is in the pocket, but by how big/long and heavy it's when using it". S10e is as big as I want to ever go and currently other than moving to iphone, which I don't want to, there is no flagship at this size or less on Android...

[@amupaul]

@@_Digitalguy Try the Pixel 4a

[@_Digitalguy]

@@amupaul why would I replace the s10e with an inferior phone? unless in a couple of years Google makes a 6-7a that is really better

[@SummonerArthur]

Do you guys remember the xperia u? That tiny thing packed a lot of power for its time, and even had that cool gaming LED strip LOL

[@jsn1900]

xperia u was the low end option i think, xperia s was the flagship but the light strip only did white instead of full rgb, looked hella awesome anyway

[@SummonerArthur]

@@jsn1900 im almost sure the xperia p could do blue, but im probably mistaking, since i've only put my hands on one once.

[@procomxt]

that was a great phone to use ! that lighting strip was BRIGHT in dark rooms .As a communication device it was great !

[@JamesRussoMillas]

DUDE the shoutout to Jacklyn was ace, she's so underrated. Good on you Mike!

[@sentientarugula2884]

Mr. Mobile video essays are something I never knew I wanted, and that too on the small phone craze?! We're all kids in the candy shop tonight bois!

[@xxxenricop]

@@CarTM lol, look up Michael Fisher's wiki and look when he started making these Vs Mr "Boss?"

[@jangapardhu5300]

Mr. Mobile is way more experienced

[@RyanMacabre]

Anyone else crying because of the Jibo at the end? Just me ? Okay

[@strayiggytv]

Look what i found! Freaking adorable lol

[@Indrakusuma_a]

Instead of crying, I always smile when seeing it in the video. Even with not much of functionality anymore, it still has its place instead of cold, dark, basement storage.

[@DaniellaInsalaco]

I really enjoy your content! Great videos! BTW, I love those clamshell foldables. I think they're sleek and beautiful. They fulfill my sentimental yearnings for the old-school phones that I started out with. You succinctly addressed the reasons I'm not yet ready for one though. But in the future, I can definitely see myself with one. Right now I have the Pixel 5 and I'm enjoying it.

[@erinthomas2]

The production of the video is neat, Mr Stark. :D

[@leonardo3689]

Always been a small phone supporter (and proud owner of Xperia compacts). Big phones look dumb in people’s pockets.

[@TheJunky228]

and hands

[@JV-ll1cu]

And frustrating to use with one hand

[@DaniellaInsalaco]

Haha right? They look especially awkward in skinny jeans

[@parveznnz]

Me too such boring large phones

[@Acord718]

I like them for videos

[@aproapegata]

Michael but we love the small phones, I still wait for a similar 12 mini from android producers

[@kshayarsha5450]

Yes bro. I don't why android phone makers have addiction with big size phones. Crazy.

[@Raja995mh33]

Will never happen because Android OEMs focused way too much on stupid specs. And they can't fit those into a small form factor. That's the problem when all you do is advertising huge 4000+ mAh batteries, 27 main cameras and so on.

[@AgungRizkiAS]

@@kshayarsha5450 most people who use android only care about the numbers and that mean bigger screen, my relatives were shocked when they got a hold of my pixel 3 saying "this phone is so comfortable to hold", plus pixel 3 is pretty light

[@Raja995mh33]

@@kshayarsha5450 Because they need to be big to fit all the useless stuff they're advertising all the time. Apple is way smarter at this point by not advertising the raw battery size and don't include useless cameras so they have more on paper.

[@bullymaguire6388]

@@kshayarsha5450 yah th bes I've seen is from Google with the 4a which is a brilliant bang for the buck phone

[@omera967]

While I'm not holding my breath, I'm very excited to hear that Sony might actually revive the Compact lineup.

[@datDaniki]

This video is just a product of good writing. Thank you, Michael, and continue on with the good work! Hopefully we'll continue to see small(er) phones offered and quality content such as this to cover them.

[@wazanne6820]

Ah, small phones, still using my 1st gen iPhone SE. But that aside loving your video as always. The excitement waiting on your video is the same as me waiting for new episode of my fav show every week.

[@A-Wa]

same! Im using the 1st gen SE and Im still waiting for a same sized android phone...

[@ScientistDog]

Same here, I'll wait for Iphone 12 Mini to go cheaper (probably after 13 launch) to replace it.

[@endidurovi7974]

Michael mentions the Sony Compact series Me: yes, nostalgia trip, here we go again

[@xrint]

I had z1 compact, z3 compact and currently rocking the xz1 compact. I love tiny phones because with my tiny hands most phones are to big to use comfortable one handed. I really hoping that clam-shell became affordable in near future, or at least S21 range.

[@Grumpygrumpygrumpy]

Watching this on my XZ1 Compact, I love this phone, still got lot of support in xda..

[@alexisrojas3584]

Lord how i missed the htc 10 truly an outstanding build, with an ois front camera and amazing speakers

[@thetheeser659]

would kept it for years to come hadn´t it disintegrated on me. With LG G3 one of the best phones I ever had.

[@simplydan]

I still have my htc 10 and it works well. A little slow now compared to today's phones

[@phonefnatic4294]

check out my s21 ultra vs Pixel 5 review...

[@ThinkAboutVic]

@@thetheeser659 Ahh the G3 is a legendary phone. Would've kept it if it wasn't 7 years old at this point.

[@nauxsi]

The speakers were great.

[@adnanhazz3581]

I watch it now from my IP 12 mini. I was waiting for so long time to see again a small phone. And finally this happened, and I love it. Btw.my first iphone after 10 year's of Android.

[@beatspopo]

yup you're right while android keeps getting bigger, iphone still knows that there's still out there that prefer full one hand users

[@adnanhazz3581]

@@beatspopo yeah... I really have been waiting for year's so see something again like the Xperia Compact like mentioned. After 30 days of using this phone a have take my OnePlus 5t in the hands and it feels like a tablet.

[@franklingoodwin]

@@beatspopo Also known as people with small hands

[@adnanhazz3581]

@@franklingoodwin not in my case, but I know what do you mean.

[@franklingoodwin]

@Lucas Gawor You really corrected him over the correct way to write iPhone 😄

[@abhijeetnayak2910]

Absolutely love to see these kind of videos! Always in for more goodness!😊👍🙏🏻

[@Taiokarlo]

I cherished my Xperia Z1 Compact. That was the first ever phone I bought myself when I was 16 just after one of the most devastating Super Typhoons ever recorded sunk our city with 2-story floods. For me, it was a symbol of recovery and getting back to normalcy

[@frydog1ea]

impressive dent to the wood trim at 5:35

[@vinpar3714]

Very underrated channel. 10 years and only 1.07 mil ? Damn... the videos in this channel are very versatile. Love the videos 🤞

[@TheMrMobile]

Appreciate it! This channel is actually only five years old; the previous four years making tech videos, I spent at Pocketnow.

[@vinpar3714]

@@TheMrMobile You've the most variable phone reviews on this channel, and I love to visit old videos of yours. P.s. I love our channel. Shout out from India 🤞❤

[@cpthornman]

I really like this kind of 'commentary on the state of mobile tech.' I can only speak for myself but I would love for this to be a series. There's so much to cover!!

[@Debamalya]

Love your Into the Fold Series... Need more videos on that

[@Itsmikebitch]

I love Galaxy Z Flip. Want more of those!

[@TheOrangeType]

I can’t believe David Imel is going to become MKBHD. Has anyone told Marques yet?

[@esmelord2011]

I love these kinds of videos. Thought pieces on the direction of phone tech (with great examples) that cover real world use and technical specs ☺️👏🏼

[@omeletn]

I love both a small and big phone at different times! This is why my primary phone is a 1+ 8 Pro and when I need a more reasonable size phone that will conceal nicely, I swap my sims (yes both!) into the Unihertz Jelly 2. Best of both worlds! Although I definitely agree the Z Flip is very appealing for this need and I'm really hoping the Gen3 will finally be worth it!

[@agreedsnake1158]

MrMobile: when phone reviewers were fun and not just boring people that speak specs

[@jawlinejawlinejawline]

Fr

[@TheHeadTaco]

MrMobile: "Foldable phones might encourage you to use the phone less due to the additional step of having to flip open the phone" Me: Specifically uses the phone more just so I can flip it open and closed more

[@TheMrMobile]

lol, same tbh

[@phonefnatic4294]

check out my s21 ultra vs Pixel 5 review...

[@OneTheSane]

Finally subscribed after watching for 10 years. Keep the thought experiments coming, I have keyboard and blackberry lovers asking me what can they use that's new enough to get 5G and I feel like I am perpetually looking for the next upgrade even though I tend to keep phones longer.

[@Gryph30]

Again, Mr. Fisher makes me look forward to the end of my work day. When i receive Mr. Mobile youtube notification while I'm at work. I don't mind the smaller phone. My all time favorite small phone was the Galaxy S2 i9100. I rooted that and installed alot of ROMS on it until i found the one I enjoyed. I may buy one again and get it working on Android 10. Use it as my daily driver.

[@ryugun2.059]

Hey Tony, didn't know you started reviewing phones!

[@vallhallamedia3161]

Mr Mobile: shin size slabs Me: immediately measures shin with phone (2 and a half s20 +s)

[@brendancorey7831]

Mine is 2 ¼ galaxy s10e

[@bryanasamuel379]

I loved your into the fold series! great video! foldables are the future!

[@randomrobin6104]

unlike other tech youtubers, MrMobile videos are made with a special touch that even watching the sponsor part is fun! Keep it up

[@in7minutesorless]

I hate slab style smartphones. Thankfully foldables are coming and Mrmobile is covering them

[@furqansiddiqui8129]

Love his obsession with foldables.. years from now they'll be much more popular and it would be fun to look back at these videos and understanding how correct he was!!

[@WillNewcomb]

Well well well! Probably the first sensible video about modern-day clamshells that I've come across! OK I'm no-way ready to engage personally in these things, at the moment anyway, but I'll keep an ear to your presentations of the future iterations that come our way. Added to that is MrMobile's presentation and delivery which sets him above everyone else. What a joy to watch. Keep it up!!!

[@tanmoydixit]

Loved this video. Also love your style of videos, the story behind and the clear message that you put across. 👍👍👍

[@AdamKowalski-hb2db]

The plus of the small phone is that it IS SMALL WHEN YOU USE IT! The Zfold is small only in your pocket.

[@TheLingo56]

Yeah, I don't really have much issue putting bigger phones in my pants. They're just a pain to use when they're in my hand.

[@MadisOtenurm]

Indeed, what is the point of a 21:9 screen if you can't reach the top with your finger.

[@MuhdIzzatFarhan]

@@MadisOtenurm 3:1 would be 21:7 not 21:9

[@MadisOtenurm]

@@MuhdIzzatFarhan Right, my bad.

[@burvjuzizlis22]

Right! I have a purse for carrying it. But I got small hands. So it is difficult to use something that is wide and larger than 6inch,idealy would be 5.8 or smaller. Also I just risk droping bigger phone because I have no grip, because they are too large and wide :(

[@joshdavis1443]

“Which phone is yours?” “It’s the one that says badass MF on the back!”

[@edruiz6364]

I can't believe he didn't reply to that?!

[@whitegoodman7465]

Cringe

[@SjoerdvanGestel]

After using a small phone for a while (like during a repair of my phone) its always such a relief getting my big screen back. Everything is cramped on small screens and having big hands there is just no reason not to go for a big phone. Ever since the first Galaxy Note this has been true for me.

[@watchRENZtravel]

Been waiting for this kind of video. Really LOVE compact phones!!

[@watchRENZtravel]

Completely coming from a iPhone SE 2016 and a gigantic iPhone 6s Plus (the last iPhone with a jack) and a Huawei P40 (not PRO), having the iPhone 12 Mini in the hands and pockets keeps me more obsessed with compact phones with powerful hardware to boot. Thanks again!

[@Dragoon4002]

I’m watching this on the 12 mini. It’s a magnificent phone and I’m a bit sad to see how little it seemed to sell. I don’t really think foldables are the exact future, since they still don’t really address the issue of being able to use the phone with only one hand

[@rohansingh4327]

ys sir do make more content like htis this was really great to watch learn and uunderstand

[@JKehlx]

All the tech tubers, I love them. But your videos hit different man. Keep up the fantastic work ✊🏼

[@hassanm.hassan4799]

I can't believe i wasn't already subscribed to this magnificent channel. I watch all your videos that KZbin suggests.

[@redfoxakame]

The way he folds those phones makes me jealous. I want to fold those phones, too! It looks (and sounds) so fun! XD

[@clover7362]

I loved my s10e form factor but I upgraded to the 21 ultra for the camera, ram and battery. A shame the biggest phones reserve the best specs.

[@mixermaster10]

Just bought last year s10e, loving it. Though battery isn't greatest especially as i live in Europe.. and we have the exynos versions xD still like it doe

[@phonefnatic4294]

check out my s21 ultra vs Pixel 5 review...

[@Buzz893]

This channel is criminally underrated. Should have hit a million subscribers several years ago.

[@brianrendon7947]

So can we get more bloopers? I feel like that really makes the videos very wholesome. On top of your Grade-A reviews 👍❤️

[@littlehero360]

I've always been a fan of tablets ever since I first used one, I've never used a small phone of this scale, so they're an extremely interesting thing to me, Great video and premiere as always!

[@stickmanphil12345]

Damn how young do you have to be to say you've been using tablets since you're very young

[@deanobeany]

@@stickmanphil12345 says Mr. Young 🤣

[@RebornAudio]

I’ve no idea why, but you are the only content creator I can actually bear speaking about their sponsors.

[@alicethegrinsecatz1611]

I miss my orange Z3 compact so much!!! And I got at with broken touchscreen which is why only the top half responded to touch. I have to use a mouse via OTG. But it still so good!

[@toamastar]

great video Michael! I love your writing style, also that sponsor looks very cool, im looking to upgrade soon so I'll definetly want a cool case to go along with it! :) Also love the Jibo blooper! :D

[@yesteffe]

How have I missed that David is going to work with MKBHD?? That's great news! Extremely happy for him!

[@rahmansallehin]

Micheal Fisher being David Imel mentor is a great thing; David surely will learn a lot from Micheal especially on how to story tell.

[@seemapandey9001]

"The small phone is dead (Long live the small phone)" The small easter eggs and details are always fun to find

[@PhiNguyen-tn2vn]

it's my first time to visit your channel and this video is absolutely beautiful in every angle it captures.

[@AndroidDigest]

I disagree with this video. I love the video, but the benefit of a small phone is that you can use it with one-hand. That's something the clamshell won't give us if it gets too big when folded open. Also, as someone who used the new Razr (I reviewed it) it got extremely annoying to have to fold open my phone every time to use it. I think phones like the Flip, or the Razr are going to go the way of the 12 mini and the compact. They will be a small segment of phones, but a segment that needs to be filled.

[@Major_Mason]

That synced up flip out of both phones in the last scene was pure class!

[@p1eased0nteatme]

I'm very excited for the next generation foldables, Z Flip 3 in particular. My current iPhone XS barely fits in my car's centre console and it's quite a small device by today's standards.

[@nezunish-898]

If phone keep getting big idk how to hold it in my hand anymore.

[@romantercero4436]

Love your vids. Specially the nostalgic "when phones were fun" series.

[@smashsa5468]

Loving your vids mike, you do raise a topic that is keeping me concerned for the passed 2 years

[@lastonewon]

Pristine presentation as per normal, interesting and high quality content , I expect nothing less from Mr Mobile!

[@sannibh]

Jibo is getting old and that breaks my heart. 😓

[@RauASTER]

I'm using a Samsung Galaxy S10e since august 2019, and I totally agree with those problems. While the screen still looks superb, it's just not big enough for hours of media consumption, and the battery can't give me nearly a full day of intensive usage without crippling the phone's performance with battery saving meassures. I still love it though, and I'm planning on using it for long time.

[@andriesvanr3422]

its a breath of fresh air to watch a nuanced and honest covering of something, in this case small phones. Thumbs up 👍👍

[@sexyscientist]

Using a compact these days and waiting for next under 5" to release.

[@kiliandjfilms]

Im going to hold on to my xz1 compact for eternity i think lol.

[@sexyscientist]

You are my soulmate @@kiliandjfilms

[@one_shot07]

How tf do you get your hair so perfect lol

[@RafaelSolMaker]

He wakes up like this everyday, so he don't need to do anything. lol

[@brendancorey7831]

It apparently takes hours, because I tried to do it for a while and goddamn is it hard

[@Acord718]

He never gives up

[@brendancorey7831]

@@Acord718 he never lets it down

[@uglybetty8747]

@@brendancorey7831 he never runs it up

[@vivek3346]

this guy is underrated as hell! been following him from pocket now days. subscriber count of just 1 million after all these days is an insult to his quality of videos

[@ImmortalInflames]

My current phone has a noticeably bigger foot print than Nokia Behemoth E90 (the last of the laptop styled phones from the 9XXX line) - i still Remember people saying that it was too big & it was also the last phone i wore on my hip. Having MSN Messenger on that phone with full keyboard wss pretty amazing though!

[@hansamitamajee1930]

This is for the people who listened to the last part woth Jibo

[@PablOScar1]

Apple products have never been my cup of tea. Still, I was really happy to see them release the 12 Mini. And, now that I got the news from you, Micheal; sad that it's not selling as well. Although the foldable smartphones are here to stay, I prefer the sturdier, simpler, and cheaper slab design. For now at least, I'll keep my s10e close. Awesome content as always. Thank you.

[@MikeyBats]

It’s awesome how you give show love to other tech KZbinrs

[@LeSeigneurPanda]

I just got the iPhone 12 Mini and it was a long time since i had a phone fitting my hand. I really love it

[@bendang2067]

Small phones are underated imo, I love my s10e

[@AgungRizkiAS]

Me too! But coming from (broken) pixel 3, s10e feels a little too wide for a small phone. even though it's not tall so my thumb can still reach the top corner, its too wide that my hands never got comfortable while holding it

[@ushabuntu]

SAME HERE

[@phonefnatic4294]

check out my s21 ultra vs Pixel 5 review...

[@rahmansallehin]

yes, to me Samsung Galaxy S10e is the last small compact flagship Android phone; with the expandable storage and the dual camera at the back (wide and ultra-wide), 3100mAh battery and Snapdragon 855 which could make you use the phone through the day from 7:00 a.m to 6:30 p.m with no charge in between. One tip; the less app that a phone have, the better battery life you get. So for the Samsung S10e, usually put the essential app such as Facebook Lite, Spotify, WhatsApp, Twitter, Chrome, Microsoft Office apps (Lens included), TikTok, KZbin, PhotoGrid, VSCO, Instagram, Keep, Samsung Health, Swarm, LinkedIn, FourSquare, Netflix, your bank apps, travel apps (i.e your air carrier brand), Snapseed; that's it. That's good enough for me.

[@impiyush1991]

"SMALL" is the new BIG..,✌️

[@rohansingh4327]

That's what she said lmao

[@phonefnatic4294]

check out my s21 ultra vs Pixel 5 review...

[@phonefnatic4294]

check out my s21 ultra vs Pixel 5 review...

[@whitegoodman7465]

@@phonefnatic4294 don't be advertising like this in comments, it makes people not want to go on your channel. Let the quality speak for itself.

[@I_am_Allan]

Michael, great video as always sir. Always love your Trek geekieness. hahaha

[@brtnspn]

Awesome content, loving your work Michael.

[@SSteelification]

I carried xperia compacts for a whie, but then i found they were just "too small" for me with my, though i will say i loved them.

[@C1CB10]

His body language is funny 😂😂 See here: 5:29 , also here: 5:38

[@ccroy2001]

I really like my Pixel 4a it's small-ish. Roughly the same dimensions as my old LG G6 which was my favorite phone. One nice thing about small phones is adding a case doesn't make them unwieldy.

[@PixelSheep]

Damn that intro moderation shot looks so damn sweet & fresh - so many colors :D I love it Your videos often feel like a fresh ice cooled juice after a hot day outside ⛱️☀️

[@raichu512]

Watching 👀 on my Z Flip.

[@fake.reb129]

thats a good way to add your sponsors in your video. i didn't even notice haha good one sir

[@eldom20]

I had a Xperia Z1 Compact back in 2014. One of my favorite phones ever and it took great photos

[@josephnus]

I recently buy a secondhand iPhone 7 just to experience iOS for secondary device. It feels refreshing and convenient to have a phone that's so one-handable like that, and I can safely put it in my pocket without it protuding to go out of it. I would replace my iP7 with SE eventhough the 12 Mini got smaller footprint than 4.7" iPhones because it significantly more expensive in my region.