5 premium yet compact smartphones to buy in 2024

If you are looking for a premium smartphone, here are a few options that you can consider in 2024.

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip6

Rs 1,09,999

The hinge mechanism on the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 is robust and it supports folding at all angles. (Image: Bijin Jose/ The Indian Express).

If you are looking for a highly compact yet premium smartphone, then there are no better options than a flip-styled foldable, and the Galaxy Z Flip6 (review) is easily one of the best flip-style foldables that one can consider in 2024. When folded, this phone will be smaller than most modern flagship smartphones with a cover display that can do almost everything, and when you unfold, you will have a full-sized device.

Apple iPhone 15 Pro

Rs 1,29,800

iPhone has a built-in feature that lets you check the battery health. (Express Photo)

For most iPhone users, the iPhone 15 Pro (review) might look like a regular-sized smartphone. However, when you compare it with any premium Android flagship, the iPhone 15 Pro with its 6.1-inch screen looks compact, which is also the cutting edge offering from Apple. Considering the rumours of the iPhone 16 Pro’s 6.3-inch screen, the iPhone 15 Pro could be your last chance to own a Pro iPhone that’s small and compact.

Google Pixel 9 Pro

Rs 1,09,999

Pixel 9 Pro series is powered by the Tensor G4. (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/The Indian Express)

Another interesting choice in the world of premium yet compact smartphones is the recently introduced Pixel 9 Pro. Yet to go on sale, the Pixel 9 Pro, just like the Pixel 9, comes with a 6.3-inch screen and is similar in size to the entry-level Pixel 9. Other parameters of the Pixel 9 Pro include a Tensor G4 chip, a triple camera setup at the back, and an extensive range of AI features, available exclusively on the Pixel products.

Samsung Galaxy S23

Rs 49,445

Samsung Galaxy S23 in Lavender colour is seen. (Express photo: Shruti Dhapola)

This is easily one of the most premium compact Android smartphones with flagship features and specifications. Despite being almost one-and-a-half years old, the Galaxy S23 is still a solid choice for anyone looking for a premium Android smartphone. Thanks to its 6.1-inch screen, the device offers excellent in-hand feel and it is also light in weight, making it easy to operate with just one hand.

Xiaomi 14

Rs 69,999

The smartphone has a 50 MP triple camer setup (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/The Indian Express)

This is currently the compact flagship from Xiaomi (review), featuring a 6.36-inch screen and a Leica-tuned triple camera setup. Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC like the rest of the Android flagships of this year, this phone has everything that one might come to expect from a premium Android smartphone, including a glass-metal sandwich build, IP68 rating, and wireless charging.

These are some of the most compact and premium smartphones that one can consider in 2024, where we have included foldables, Android, and iOS options to offer something for everyone looking out for a new compact flagship smartphone.