From iPhone 13 mini to Pixel 7a: Top 5 compact smartphones to consider in 2023

With some manufacturers still offering compact phones on the market, we thought of making a list of small phones for those who prefer a device that is easy to carry around.

Here are some of the best compact smartphones of 2023 (Express Photos)

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One look at the smartphone market and it becomes clear that the segment of compact phones barely exists. Those who want big-screen smartphones have a lot of options to choose from, leaving small phone lovers with no choice but to settle for what is available on the market. That being said, there are still some exceptions like the iPhone 13 mini and Pixel 7a. With some manufacturers still offering compact phones on the market, we thought of making a list of small phones for those who prefer a device that is easy to carry around.

Here are five such compact smartphones you can consider in 2023:

Samsung Galaxy S23

The Samsung Galaxy S23 is easily one of the best compact smartphones to consider in 2023. The device has all the bells and whistles that one expects from a high-end premium Android smartphone, including an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, wireless charging, and a premium glass metal sandwich design.

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iPhone 13 mini is one of the most powerful compact smartphones (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/The Indian Express)

iPhone 13 mini

Apple’s iPhone 13 mini is indeed our favourite modern-day compact smartphone. Just like the S23, it has everything that one wants from a premium smartphone, all packed inside a compact form factor that’s easy to carry around and offers an excellent one-handed usage experience.

Google Pixel 7a features a Tensor G2 processor (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/The Indian Express)

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Google Pixel 7a

The Google Pixel 7a also comes with a 6.1-inch OLED screen, similar to the Galaxy S23. This smartphone from Google has an emphasis on camera performance and is based on the latest Tensor G2 processor. When compared to its predecessor, it also gets wireless charging support along with a 90 Hz display, making it a good value-for-money compact smartphone.

Apple iPhone SE 2022 is one of the most affordable 5G capable iPhones from Apple (Image credit: Anuj Bhatia/The Indian Express)

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Apple iPhone SE (2022)

Apple iPhone SE 2022 is another compact smartphone. Although it might not look as premium as the iPhone 13 mini, it still has everything that one wants from a modern smartphone, which includes 5G support, a premium build, and this is also one of the most affordable 5G smartphones from Apple.

Asus Zenfone 10 comes with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC (Image credit: Asus)

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Asus Zenfone 10

Asus Zenfone 10 is the latest compact flagship smartphone, and just like the Galaxy S23, the device is based on the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. This is also one of the few flagship smartphones of 2023, which, despite being a compact smartphone, retains a 3.5mm headphone jack. Unfortunately, the device is yet to make its way to the Indian market.

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