Many consumers still prefer operating their smartphones with just one hand, and the bigger the screen, the more it becomes difficult to handle it. This is also the reason why smartphone manufacturers still make phones with small screens, at 5 inches or less. Here are some of them.
Apple's iPhone SE houses a 4-inch screen, which is very compact but does not compromise performance. It is as powerful as the iPhone 6s and 6s Plus, having the same processor, which is the A9 chip. There are two options for the internal memory, 16GB and 64GB. It has a 12MP iSight main camera that produces great quality images and records 4K videos. However, the front camera is not that much, a 1.2MP sensor, but good enough for FaceTime video chat.
The IPhone SE price starts at US$399.
For those longing for a Windows phone in a compact configuration, the Microsoft Lumia 550 is available for US$139.
It hasa 4.7-inch HD screen that offers a 1280 x 720 pixel resolution, with a Snapdragon 210 processor. It contains an 8GB internal storage, expandable up to 200GB via a microSD slot. Automatically, one will be entitled to the company's OneDrive cloud stroge.
Its 2,100 mAh removable battery can offer up to 17 hours talk time on a 4G network. Its main camera is pegged at 5 MP, with autofocus and LED flash, while the front offers basic camera system at 2MP. It is loaded with Windows 8.1
Another option for a Windows 8.1 phone is the BLU Win HD LTE that offers a 5-inch screen. It is currently being offered on Amazon for US$125. It is powered by the Snapdragon 410 processor with 1GB RAM and 8GB internal memory, which is expandable up to 32GB via a microSD slot.
It comes unlocked, with dual-SIM capability, an 8MP main camera and a 2MP front-facing one.
The Sony Xperia Z5 Compact is an Android-powered smartphone that comes with a 4.6-inch HD display screen with a 720p resolution and features a Triluminos display and Dynamic Contrast Enhancer.
It is a single-SIM phone with a Snapdragon 810 processor and offers up to 200GB storage through a microSD card. It also offers a 23MP Exmor RS camera on the rear, capable of recording 4K videos, and a 5MP front snapper. It is an IP 65/68 certified, and offers up to 2 days of battery life.
Amazon is offering a black colored one for US$430.
The Acer Liquid Zest is a soon-to-be-release Android phone in the mid-range field. It is powered by a Meditek MT6580 or MT6735, depending on the region and variant, both quad-core. It has an 8MP camera on the back and a 5MP one on the front as a secondary shooter that offers an 85-degree wide-angle lens. It is expected to be released anytime this month.
The screen offers a 1280 x 720 pixel screen resolution with 229 ppi pixel density. The screen also features the Acer BluelightShield that offers better viewing comfort by lessening the blue light emitted by the screen.
The biggest feature of the Acer Liquid Zest is its battery. At 5,000 mAh capacity, it can last up to three days, as TechRadar reported.
There are a lot more small-screen phone options available on the market
