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I'm tired with all this Big-Phone-Elitism (lemmy.world)

submitted 8 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I'm someone with relatively small hands, plus I want my phone to be on the smaller side since I prefer to use my tablet/computer/tv to watch content. But this trend where many manufacturers tend to keep futures away from smaller phones to drive people to bigger phones is driving me crazy and really makes it hard for me to buy a new phone. I can understand not having everything like maybe a periscope lens or something else that is cost etc. but not to this level. Like take Samsung for example: S24 lacks uwb, 45w, a 1440p display, has a lower amount of ram and storage. Why? Why can't the s24 have faster charging or uwb? Why is there no 512 version and why does it have to start with 128gb storage? Is it not a flagship? It costs 949€ in my place! Why do I have to give 200€ more to get the s24+ just to get these simple features? I don't want a bigger phone! Google does the same! No uwb, no thermometer sensor, no telephoto lens. And don't get me started with all the software features google is keeping for the 8 pro like they don't have the same processor. Why? Are they cheap? No they are not. I'm just really annoyed by this cause I really don't want such a big phone.

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[–] [email protected] 17 points 8 months ago* (last edited 8 months ago) (3 children)

It’s not just android devices, Apple discontinued the mini (5.4”) after the 13 series and they are on 15 series now. If you want a small iPhone now you have to get the SE which is an 8 with a chip from the 13 inside. The standard size is now 6.1 on both platforms.

[–] [email protected] 8 points 8 months ago (1 children)

I’m hoping the Mini isn’t discontinued, just that they are skipping a few gens. I have a 13 Mini. Given my normal pace of buying, I’ll be in the market for a 20 Mini.

[–] [email protected] 5 points 8 months ago

Yeah the mini is a great phone just didn’t sell well. I thought maybe they would roll the X back out as a mini or a SE since it’s screen size was about halfway between the mini and regular 12&13. I never thought phones would just keep getting bigger. I remember switching from a HTC One to an LG G3 with its massive 5.5” screen and it was just perfect lol.

[–] [email protected] 4 points 8 months ago

6.1 is still slightly smaller than the S24 OP is talking about.

Although Apple also remove features from the Plus phones when it comes to the camera.

I know this is an android /c, but I have the iPhone 15 Pro, so miss out on the upgraded camera.

I agree with OP. The big phones are just too big. I like the size of the standard size phones.

[–] [email protected] 3 points 8 months ago

The thing is that even if there is not an actually small phone, iphone 15 (pro) has an okay size. Think about pro max or plus. These guys are big